Kampfsporthistoriker und Kampfkünstler
Juni 4, 1883, the Greco-Roman World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion William Muldoon faced skilled French wrestler Jules Rigal in San Francisco, Kalifornien. When the wrestlers stripped to their trunks for the match, it was obvious Muldoon’s power would prove a formidable challenge to Rigal. Muldoon stood around 6 feet tall and weighed between 193 und 210 pounds during his career.
The picture of Cornelius O’Keefe in the book, In The Line of Duty: St. Louis Police Officers Wer machte das ultimative Opfer von Barbara Miksicek, David McElreath und Major Stephen Pollihan, struck me the first time I saw it. With his hair parted down the middle and a big mustache, I could see him walking the streets of Downtown St. Louis
Am Weihnachtsabend, 1937, the second Mr. Moto film, Thank You, Herr. Bewegung (1937) staring Peter Lorre, debuted. International Agent Mr. Moto strives to protect Chinese cultural treasures from international criminals. The Seven Scrolls will reveal the hiding place for the Tomb of Genghis Khan. Genghis Khan’s warriors reportedly buried great treasure with their dead leader. Herr. Moto’s friend Prince
Am Oktober 12, 1853, 23 year-old John Morrissey would meet 40 year-old “Yankee” Sullivan for the American and possibly World Heavyweight Prizefighting Championship. Sullivan had been considered the champion since Tom Hyer, who had beaten Sullivan previously, retired instead of fighting Sullivan in a rematch. Sullivan claimed the title and was backed by Hyer, who had made peace with Sullivan.
Charlie Chan im Wachsfigurenkabinett (1940) mit Sidney Toler als Charlie Chan ist mein Lieblings Charlie-Chan-Film. Charlie Chan ist auf der Suche nach einem Mörder in einem Wachsmuseum. The wax museum is a front for a plastic surgeon, who changes the appearance of wanted criminals for a price. The surgeon Dr. Cream, played by C. Henry Gordon, also
Uncle Oscar Von Burg and Aunt Dorothy Von Burg nee Mosblech were my grandparents’ closest friends. Grandma Ellis and Aunt Dorothy were sisters separated in age by about a year and a half. Grandpa Ellis and Uncle Oscar became close friends when they were dating the sisters. Neither Uncle Oscar nor Grandpa danced, so they would escort Grandma and Aunt
Im April 7, 1939, Twentieth Century-Fox released the seventh of eight Mr. Bewegung “B” Kino. Herr. Moto in Danger Island beginnt mit Mr. Moto on a ship headed to Puerto Rico. Herr. Bewegung, played by Peter Lorre, and several passengers are watching a wrestling match. Twister McGurk, played by Warren Hymer, is wrestling Sailor Sam, played by Ward Bond. Herr. Bewegung
On November 7, 1890, Chief of Detectives William Desmond brought in Pat Kennedy, a low-level St. Louis crook, who was suspected of stealing 20 cents from a cigar store on North 9th Street. A 3rd District St. Louis Police Officer captured Kennedy after he robbed a Miss Minnie Mullaney at 16th Street and Franklin Avenue. Kennedy proved a first-rate coward,
In July 1854, the World Bareknuckle Prizefighting Champion John Morrissey, who also severed as Tammany Hall enforcer, challenged William “Bill the Butcher” Poole to a no holds barred street fight. The result was a terrible beating and several month recovery for John Morrissey. Morrissey would have likely won a bareknuckle prizefight with Poole, a part-time prizefighter himself. Morrissey made a
Arthur C. Clemmings wurde am Donnerstag geboren, April 3, 1913 in St. Louis, MO. At the start of World War II, Uncle Art enlisted in the United States Army as a private. Er wurde als angelernte Metallarbeiter zugewiesen. Seine Amtszeit der Eintragung, die auf September begann 2, 1942, was for the duration of the war plus six months.