Un “Strangler” Lewis Wins Title in 1920

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Pirmdien, Decembris 13, 1920, Un “Strangler” Lūiss uzvarēja pirmajā no sešiem pasaules čempionātiem smagajā svarā no Džo Stehera. The fact he won the title from his biggest rival and business enemy must have been particularly satisfying. A year before this match, Stehers un Lūiss tikās vairāk nekā trīs stundu ilgā mačā. Lūiss pieļāva garīgu kļūdu

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St. Louis Holidays With The Mosblechs

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Šā Mosblechs ir ļoti lielas ģimenes, kā parasti. Mans vecvectēvs Eduard Mosblech bija viens no divpadsmit bērniem. Eduard bija četrpadsmit bērnu un viņa brāļi bija divpadsmit un trīspadsmit bērnus attiecīgi. Bet man vēl nav bijusi iespēja pārbaudīt izmēru divām citām ģimenēm, both Mom and I remember it the same way. Grandma Ellis had

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Mysterious Mr. Kustība (1938)

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Oktobrī 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. Kustība (1938), Mr. Moto infiltrates a prison and helps a prisoner escape to discover the plans of his criminal organization. Mr. Moto breaks international criminal Paul Brissac, played by Leon Ames, out of

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Wrestler Saves Drowning Priest

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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. Augustā 11, 1900, Baptiste used his swimming skills to save another St. Louisan from drowning.

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Prelude to 1912 Prezidenta vēlēšanas

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Theodore Roosevelt veica liktenīgo lēmumu par vēlēšanu dienā 1904. Viņš paziņoja pēc tam, kad viņu ievēlēja par prezidentūras savas labās augošā birojā pēc slepkavības William McKinley, ka viņš nevar palaist uz vēl vienu termiņu, kas 1908. Roosevelt had served almost a full term before his election as McKinley was assassinated in September 1901.

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The Shadow Returns (1946)

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In the first of the three Shadow films from Monogram Pictures starring Kane Richomond, a number of citizens have fallen from windows to their death. Two of the men seemingly commit suicide in front of Lamont Cranston, the Shadow, and Inspector Cordonna played by Joseph Crehan. Crehan was a character actor who often played policeman in films such as The

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