Chief Desmond Gets a New Assistant

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Ponedeljek, December 15, 1902, St. Louis Police Assistant Chief of Detectives James H. Smith retired from the police department to take a position in the coal industry. Chief of Detectives William Desmond attempted to convince Smith to stay but he decided to retire from the force as his fortieth birthday approached. Smith compiled a commendable record as Desmond’s Assistant.

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Old Smoke Porazi BENICIA Boy

John-Morrissey

John Morrissey trdil World Bare Knuckle Prizefighting prvenstvo v spornem dvoboju z Yankee Sullivan v oktobru 1853. Potem ko je premagal pristojbino umora zaradi njegovega sodelovanja pri umoru Bill “Butcher” Da, Morrissey se odločili, da brani svoj naslov proti John C. Heenan, “Benicia Boy”. “Old Smoke” Morrissey poraz Heenan v oktober 1858 bout held in

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Think Fast, Gospod. Predlog (1937)

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The first Mr. Moto film starring Peter Lorre as Japanese jujitsu expert Kentaro Moto sees Mr. Moto tracking down a smuggling ring leader. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation released Think Fast, Gospod. Predlog (1937) on July 27, 1937. Peter Lorre would play Mr. Moto seven more times for Twentieth Century – Fox. Gospod. Moto se preobleče v krošnjarja in

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In “Strangler” Lewis Wins Title in 1920

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Ponedeljek, December 13, 1920, In “Strangler” Lewis je osvojil prvega od šestih naslovov svetovnega prvaka v rokoborbi v težki kategoriji od Joeja Stecherja. The fact he won the title from his biggest rival and business enemy must have been particularly satisfying. Leto pred tem tekmo, Stecher in Lewis sta se srečala v več kot tri ure trajajočem dvoboju. Lewis je naredil miselno napako

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Mysterious Mr. Predlog (1938)

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Oktobra 14, 1938, 20th Century-Fox Film Corporation released the fifth of eight Mr. Moto Films starring Peter Lorre as Interpol Policeman Kentaro Moto. In Mysterious Mr. Predlog (1938), Gospod. Moto infiltrates a prison and helps a prisoner escape to discover the plans of his criminal organization. Gospod. Moto breaks international criminal Paul Brissac, played by Leon Ames, out of

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Wrestler Saves Drowning Priest

George-Baptiste

George Baptiste spent about twenty years serving as St. Louis’ resident all-around athlete before taking over the company, Baptiste Tent and Awning, founded by his father Alexander Baptiste. Besides plying his trade as an occasional but accomplished professional wrestler, Baptise was a powerful swimmer. Avgusta 11, 1900, Baptiste used his swimming skills to save another St. Louisan from drowning.

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