George Washington Story (1843 – 1903)

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My second great-grandfather George Washington Story was born in August 1843 to Gilford Dudley Story and his second wife Nancy Jane Story nee Womack. George was born in Shawneetown, Gallatin County, Illinois, USA. He was the fourth of Dudley’s and Nancy’s nine children. George Washington Story married his first wife and my second great-grandmother Malinda Davis on November 26, 1863,

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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!Frenks Gočs paskatījās uz savu sāncensi Džordžu Hakenšmitu, who was writhing in obvious pain. Despite a severe knee injury, Hackenschmidt

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Amanda Isabelle “Mandy” Stāsts

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Many Zimmermans always believed my great-grandfather Parker L. Zimmerman was married five times. Tomēr, Parker was married three times to Victoria Harris, Mellie Bollinger and Lydia Margaret “Dollie” Stāsts. It was actually Parker’ sister-in-law Amanda Isabelle “Mandy” Stāsts, who was married five times. Mandy was born in Illinois on July 16, 1877 Džordžam Vašingtona stāstam un Malindai Deivisai gan

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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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Roberts Krīds nogalina dzeguzes’ Vadītājs

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Pirms lasāt Gangs of St. Louis: Daniel Waugh cieņas vīri, Es zināju un rakstīju par Robertu Krīdu un viņa brāli Tomasu, kas nogalināja Sv. Luisa policists Džordžs Geislers Helovīna dienā 1920. Es nezināju, ka Roberts Krīds bija Dzeguzes bandas loceklis, ultravardarbīga noziedzīga organizācija 20. gadsimta 20. gados. Roberts Krīds bija

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

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