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1928 advertisement from The Kansas City Call for ...

The Battle of the Century!

The text at the top identifies the combatants:
George Lee and his Novelty Singing Orchestra vs.Walter Page and his Famous Blue Devils

The text in the center poses these questions:

? Can George Lee Outplay The "Blue Devils?" Can He Outsing Jimmy Rushing? ?

The caption on the left reads:
Geo. Lee's Undefeated Novelty Singing Orchestra Has Never Met Defeat. -- Real Entertainment -- Songs -- Yes Lots.

The caption on the right reads:
Walter Page's Blue Devils -- Champions of the South. They Have Never Run From a Contest.

Image appears courtesy of Kansas City Call and the Kansas City Museum, Kansas City, MO.

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