Gotch vs. Hackenschmidt Available

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“Don’t break my leg!” As the two muscular men struggled in the center of the ring, the man on top continued to work on the downed man’s legs. Again, the man on bottom yelled, “Please don’t break my leg!Frank Gotch katsoi kilpailijaansa George Hackenschmidtiä, who was writhing in obvious pain. Despite a severe knee injury, Hackenschmidt

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Amanda Isabelle “Mandy” Tarina

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Many Zimmermans always believed my great-grandfather Parker L. Zimmerman was married five times. Kuitenkin, Parker was married three times to Victoria Harris, Mellie Bollinger and Lydia Margaret “Dollie” Tarina. It was actually Parker’ sister-in-law Amanda Isabelle “Mandy” Tarina, who was married five times. Mandy was born in Illinois on July 16, 1877 to George Washington Story and Malinda Davis although

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George Baptiste’s Heartbreak

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During February 1901, St. Louis professional wrestler and local businessman George Baptiste reluctantly filed for divorce from his wife, Nellie May Baptiste, alleging desertion. It was actually the second time, Baptiste filed for divorce from Mrs. Baptiste. During the summer of 1896, Baptiste was vacationing in Millford, Connecticut. The 31-year-old was a powerful swimmer and all-around athlete in addition to

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Terrible Terry Wins Bantam Title

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“Terrible” Terry McGovern earned a reputation as one of the most powerful punchers in the history of the lighter divisions of professional boxing. McGovern weighed between 112 ja 126 kiloa. Unlike his fellow smaller fighters, who overwhelmed their opponents with punching volume, McGovern possessed exceptional knockout power. McGovern proved his power on Tuesday, Syyskuu 12, 1899, when he fought British

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