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!” Френк Гоч је погледао свог ривала Џорџа Хакеншмита, who was writhing in obvious pain. Despite a severe knee injury, Хацкенсцхмидт

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Happy Birthday, Бака!

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Yesterday, my maternal grandmother Alvina M. Ellis nee Mosblech would have been 100 година. Born in St. Лоуис, 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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На маја 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. Ја

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Sergeant Jenks and The Bear

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

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Amanda Isabelle “Mandy” Прича

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Many Zimmermans always believed my great-grandfather Parker L. Zimmerman was married five times. <Спан ббок_к = "289" ббок_и = "553" ббок_в = "56" ббок_х = "20" фсизе = "14" фвеигхт = "3" црвено = "255" зелено = "255" плави = "255" алфа = ", Parker was married three times to Victoria Harris, Mellie Bollinger and Lydia Margaret “Dollie” Прича. It was actually Parker’ sister-in-law Amanda Isabelle “Mandy” Прича, who was married five times. Mandy was born in Illinois on July 16, 1877 до Џорџа Вашингтона Приче и Малинде Дејвис иако

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George Baptiste’s Heartbreak

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During February 1901, Свети. 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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Џон Моелленберг је рођен у Немачкој на март 30, 1861. Sometime prior to 1890, John Moellenberg married Adele Barmann. They welcomed their first son, Frank Moellenberg, on August 30, 1891. У 1893, Џон, Adele and Frank immigrated to the United States and settled in St. Лоуис. John and Adele had more children after coming to St. Лоуис. Henry Moellenberg was

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Роберт Крид убија кукавице’ Вођа

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Пре читања Гангс оф Ст. Лоуис: Људи поштовања од Даниела Ваугха, Знао сам и писао о Роберту Криду и његовом брату Томасу који су убили Ст. Полицајац Лоуиса Георге Геислер на Дан вјештица 1920. Оно што нисам знао је да је Роберт Крид био члан Кукавице, ултра насилна криминална организација 1920-их. Роберт Цреед је био

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

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