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Jesse Owens, London Olympics 1948

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James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens was an American track and field athlete who specialized in sprints and the long jump. The picture shows Jesse crossing the finish line in the 200m semi-final at the London Olympic Games in 1948.

Jesus Ramos of Cuba and Hilariozapata of Panama in the boxing ring

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"Right hook that missed the target: Jesus Ramos of Cuba, right, hurls a blow with perfect balancing at his elusive opponent, Hilario Zapata of Panama. Zapata, a dancing artist, won the fight in the Central American and Caribbean championships on…

Jet Face

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"At the turn for home: Jet Face with apprenticeship Omeal Lee up at the turn in the 4th race at Caymanas Park on Saturday. Jet Face won the 5 1/2 furlong event for the rating group 105 and less from outsider Noblese Oblige and Stay Rich."

Jewish cemetery, Hunts Bay

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Tombs at the old Jewish Cemetery located at Hunts Bay in St. Andrew, Jamaica.

Jewish Synagogue on Duke Street

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Jewish synagogue on Duke Street, Kingston, Jamaica. Man sitting between utility pole and gas street lamp.

JIDC Managing Director Al Tapper

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"JIDC [Jamaica Industrial Development Corporation] managing director, Al Tapper, presents a shield to National Tool and Die worker Olivet McGowan, as a mark of appreciation for the workers' contribution to the factory in the first year operation. The…

Jill Patterson

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"Flying high - Vauxhall's centre, Jill Patterson (right) is caught in a tight rope stance as she balances from her leap for an attempted pass while the determined Pepsi Peppers 'A' wing defense Florette Rose (left) tries to block the angle. Vauxhall…

Jimbilin (Star Fruit) - Annotto Bay

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A basket of carambola, more popularly known in Jamaica as jimbilin or star fruit.