Боротьба Чемпіон намагається боксу

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У вівторок, Січень 19, 1909, Доктор. Benjamin Roller, a Seattle physician and pro wrestler who was good enough to win the American Heavyweight Championship, inexplicably decided to try his hand at professional boxing. His opponent was friend and sparring partner, “Denver” Ed Martin, who would win the Colored World Heavyweight Boxing Championship. Доктор. Benjamin Franklin Roller was a unique athlete

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Streetcar Strike Mob Attacks Woman

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I have always said the St. Луї Трамвай Страйк 1900 was not the story of the evil streetcar companies exploiting the innocent workers. “The innocent workers” committed many deplorable acts during the streetcar strike. One of their most frequent tactics involved stripping woman in public who rode the streetcars during the strike. Дивно, their victims were young and attractive

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Chief Desmond Brings Fugitive Home

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Вулиця. Louis Chief of Detectives William Desmond would be primarily responsible for the security of the 1904 Вулиця. Louis World’s Fair. Prior to the fair opening in April 1904, Desmond played a critical role in St. Луїс’ boodling investigation. During his boodling investigation, Вулиця. Louis Circuit Attorney Joseph “Святий Джо” Folk indicted City Councilman Charles Kratz for taking bribes or

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An Epic 61 Round Draw

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In this post, which was previously a podcast, we will discuss the epic sixty-one round draw between James J. Corbett and Peter Jackson in 1891. This bout prepared Corbett for his successful challenge of John L. Sullivan in 1892. Головна Зміст – Березень 21, 1891, the most serious contender for the inactive John L. Sullivan’s world championship broke the color

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Can You Bullet Proof Self-Defense?

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A question I’m often asked during classes and seminars is “Can I become invincible by learning self-defense?” The short answer is “Чи не” but they are asking the wrong questions. Better questions would be: “What can I do to make myself a less desirable target?” “How can I get in better shape to successfully repel an attack?” “What techniques should

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Marie H. “Babe” Johannpeter Kimker

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Marie H. “Babe” Johannpeter was born in St. Луїс, Missouri on June 17, 1903. “Babe” was the second child and first daughter born to my second great-uncle Julius “Uncle Jules” Johannpeter and his wife Bertha Johannpeter nee Horst. My grandfather Gilbert Ellis spent a lot of his time with Uncle Jules family, while he was growing up. Grandpa Ellis’ father

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Вулиця. Louis Detectives Catch Pickpocket

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У 1904, Вулиця. Louis hosted the Louisiana Purchase Exhibition better known as the 1904 Вулиця. Луїс’ Worlds Fair. While the Fair brought lots of tourists to town, criminals also made their way to the Gateway City. The man tasked with taking care of the security at the Fair and dealing with the increased criminal element in town was St. Луїс’

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The Thirteenth Guest (1932)

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The Thirteenth Guest (1932) is the film version of an Armitage Trail story. Monogram Pictures released the early “B” фільм (affiliate link) starring Ginger Rogers and Lyle Talbot. Ginger Rogers was only 21 at the time but would go on to great stardom as Fred Astaire’s most regular dance partner. Lyle Talbot made a living through most of the late

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Would Be Assassin’s St. Louis Roots

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Вересень 21, 1897, Joseph Bloomfield Jackson attempted to sneak into the White House armed with a loaded revolver. Jackson had boasted of plans to attack a high government official for days. Jackson was arrested before he could carry out his plans to attack President McKinley. Police quickly realized Jackson was mentally disturbed. They sent him to a Washington asylum

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