Born in Austin , Texas , Smith began his career in black baseball 's equivalent of the minor leagues with the Austin Black Senators in Giddings , Texas .
Smith , born in Austin , Texas , began his career in the equivalent of the black leagues with the Austin Black Senators in Giddings , Texas .

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yes

In the following month , Bullet Club received its first Japanese member when Yujiro Takahashi joined and helped Styles conquer the IWGP Heavyweight Championship .
In the following month , Bullet Club received its first Japanese member , when Styles joined Yujiro Takahashi helped conquer the IWGP Heavyweight Championship .

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no

After a brief conversation , Peter Bavasi made it clear to Hardy that Mattick would not be fired this way .
After a brief conversation , Peter Bavasi made it clear to Hardy that Mattick would not be fired in this way .

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yes

He fought Wyatt Earp in a bout refereed by a young 21-year-old Mike Donovan on July 4 , 1868 or 1869 in Cheyenne , Wyoming .
He fought Wyatt Earp in a battle led by a young 21-year-old Mike Donovan on 4 July 1868 or 1869 in Cheyenne , Wyoming .

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yes