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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The Most Dangerous Game (1932)

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Sa Septyembre 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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Amanda Isabelle “Mandy” Kuwento

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Many Zimmermans always believed my great-grandfather Parker L. Zimmerman was married five times. Gayunman, Parker was married three times to Victoria Harris, Mellie Bollinger and Lydia Margaret “Dollie” Kuwento. It was actually Parker’ sister-in-law Amanda Isabelle “Mandy” Kuwento, who was married five times. Mandy was born in Illinois on July 16, 1877 sa George Washington Story at Malinda Davis bagaman

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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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Pinapatay ni Robert Creed ang Cuckoos’ Pinuno

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Bago basahin ang Gangs of St. Louis: Men of Respect ni Daniel Waugh, Alam at isinulat ko ang tungkol kay Robert Creed at sa kanyang kapatid na si Thomas sa pagpatay kay St. Louis Police Officer George Geisler sa Araw ng Halloween 1920. Ang hindi ko alam ay si Robert Creed ay miyembro ng Cuckoo Gang, isang ultraviolent criminal organization noong 1920s. Si Robert Creed ay ang

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

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