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!Frankas Gočas pažvelgė į savo varžovą George'ą Hackenschmidtą, who was writhing in obvious pain. Despite a severe knee injury, Hackenschmidt

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Being a Dad and Coach

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Gegužės 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. Aš

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Amanda Isabelle “Mandy” Story

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

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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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John Moellenberg (1861 – 1942)

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John Moellenberg was born in Germany on March 30, 1861. Sometime prior to 1890, John Moellenberg married Adele Barmann. They welcomed their first son, Frank Moellenberg, on August 30, 1891. Į 1893, Jonas, Adele and Frank immigrated to the United States and settled in St. Louis. Jonas ir Adelė susilaukė daugiau vaikų, atvykę į Šv. Louis. Henry Moellenberg buvo

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Robertas Creedas žudo gegutes’ Lyderis

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Prieš skaitydami „Gangs of St. Louis: Pagarbos vyrai Daniel Waugh, Žinojau ir rašiau apie Robertą Creedą ir jo brolį Thomasą, nužudžiusį Šv. Luiso policijos pareigūnas George'as Geisleris Helovino dieną 1920. Nežinojau, kad Robertas Creedas buvo Cuckoo Gang narys, XX a. 2 dešimtmetyje veikusi itin smurtinė nusikalstama organizacija. Robertas Creedas buvo

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