The Most Dangerous Game (1932)

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On September 16, 1932, RKO Pictures released The Most Dangerous Game (1932), a film about a big game hunter becoming the hunted. Joel McCrea plays big game hunter Bob Rainsford. Rainsford is on a yacht off the South American coast discussing his latest hunt, when another guest asks him, “Do you ever think how the tiger felt?” Rainsford laughs at

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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 looked over at his rival George Hackenschmidt, who was writhing in obvious pain. Despite a severe knee injury, Hackenschmidt

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Happy Birthday, Бабушка!

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Yesterday, my maternal grandmother Alvina M. Ellis nee Mosblech would have been 100 лет. Born in St. Луис, Missouri on May 15, 1916, Grandma was the seventh of fourteen children. She married an only child in 1938 and they would have two children, my mom and Aunt Maureen. Grandma had a big influence on my sisters and me because

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Being a Dad and Coach

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Мая 7, 2016, my daughter Caity returned to Taekwondo competition for the first time in eight years. As her dad but also her coach, I tried to dissuade her from sparring until we had a few more months but she was adamant about sparring at the tournament. Caity likes forms but she always preferred sparring. Reluctantly, I agreed. Я

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Sergeant Jenks and The Bear

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В 1877, Улица. Louis was the largest city west of the Mississippi. Улица. Louis Police dealt with the typical problems of a major city. Улица. Louis Police Officers responded to reports of murder, rape and robbery. On the morning of December 12, 1877, Улица. Louis Police Officer Daily responded to the report of a bear on the Downtown St. Луис

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Amanda Isabelle “Mandy” История

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Many Zimmermans always believed my great-grandfather Parker L. Zimmerman was married five times. <Промежуток bbox_x = "543" bbox_y = "1494" bbox_w = "56" bbox_h = "20" FSIZE = "14" fweight = "3" красный = "255" зеленый = "255" синий = "255" альфа = ", Parker was married three times to Victoria Harris, Mellie Bollinger and Lydia Margaret “Dollie” История. It was actually Parker’ sister-in-law Amanda Isabelle “Mandy” История, who was married five times. Mandy was born in Illinois on July 16, 1877 Джорджу Вашингтону Стори и Малинде Дэвис, хотя

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George Baptiste’s Heartbreak

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During February 1901, Улица. 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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John Moellenberg (1861 – 1942)

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John Moellenberg was born in Germany on March 30, 1861. Sometime prior to 1890, John Moellenberg married Adele Barmann. They welcomed their first son, Frank Moellenberg, on August 30, 1891. В 1893, Джон, Adele and Frank immigrated to the United States and settled in St. Луис. После приезда в Сент-Луис у Джона и Адель родились еще дети.. Луис. Генри Мёлленберг был

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Роберт Крид Убийства Кукушка’ лидер

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Перед чтением Банды St. Луис: Мужчины Респект Даниэль Вогом, Я знал и писал о Роберте Кредо и его брат Томас убивающую St. Луи полицейский Джордж Гейслер в день Хэллоуина 1920. То, что я не знаю, был Роберт Крид был членом кукушки Gang, ультра насильственной преступной организации в 1920-е годы. Robert Creed was the

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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 и 126 фунты. Unlike his fellow smaller fighters, who overwhelmed their opponents with punching volume, McGovern possessed exceptional knockout power. McGovern proved his power on Tuesday, Сентябрь 12, 1899, when he fought British

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