George Baptiste Dies

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Op Desember 1, 1938 op 5:15 pm, former professional wrestler and all-around athlete George Baptiste passed away at 74 jaar oud. While enjoying robust strength his whole life, Baptiste’s doctor discovered he had stomach cancer in June 1938. The doctor operated on Baptiste but was unable to remove all the cancer. Baptiste had been living at his country home

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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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William Muldoon Promotes Health System

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In a testament to his foresight and vision, the World Wrestling Champion William Muldoon was preparing to be a fitness trainer even while at the height of his powers as a wrestler. Muldoon held the championship from 1880 until he retired in 1890. During his reign, he often gave exhibitions to attract attention to his way of training. The Saturday,

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The Way to Live in Health and Strength

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For my birthday this year, I purchased one of my favorite books, The Way to Live in Health and Strength (Koste skakel) by Georg Hackenschmidt. Georg Hackenschmidt set many weightlifitng world records before focusing on professional wrestling. Hackenschmidt would win the World Heavyweight Wrestling Championship in 1901. Hackenschmidt would reign as undefeated World Champion for 7 jaar totdat hy syne verloor het

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William Muldoon en sy gesondheid Farm

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William Muldoon, 'n voormalige New York City speurder, het die Wêreld Grieks-Romeinse stoei kampioenskap deur die verslaan Thiebaud Bauer. Muldoon geheers vir tien jaar voor sy aftrede as kampioen. Na sy aftrede, Hy het 'n lewe as 'n persoonlike afrigter te maak. Muldoon trained wrestlers but really came to prominence after getting a woefully out of shape John L. Sullivan fit for his

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William Muldoon, Physical Culture Legend

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I first read about William Muldoon in a biography of John L. Sullivan, the last bare knuckle heavyweight champion. Sullivan ushered in gloved boxing by refusing to take part in any more bare-knuckle bouts. John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain fought the last major bare-knuckle bout in 1889. Odds were against Sullivan, a binge drinker indulging heavily between bouts. He was in terrible

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William Muldoon Uses Long Copy

Hoe dikwels het jy dit gehoor beste kort kopie of lang kopie vir Internet bemarking te gebruik. Copy editors will advocate short copy, while other copy writers advocate long copy. Een persoon wat geglo het in die gebruik van 'n lang kopie vir die verkoop van sy dienste was William Muldoon. Muldoon was the Greco-Roman World Wrestling Champion until he retired to become a

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'N Verhaal van Twee Turnvereine Halls

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Die lot van baie van St. Louis’ historiese geboue bewys dat die ou gesegde Real Estate. Dit gaan alles oor ligging, plek, plek. As die gebou is in die Suid-St. Louis, dit het 'n beter kans om gered as 'n gebou aan die noordekant. The same could be said for buildings located in the center of the city except

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Hackenschmidt Tours St. Louis in 1905

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Die Mei 9, 1905 uitgawe van die St. Louis Republiek se sport afdeling bevat 'n storie oor 'n opkomende wedstryd tussen die plaaslike stoeier George Baptiste en die toer World Wrestling Kampioen, George Hackenschmidt. The paper did not give Baptiste a chance against Hackenschmidt, wat net klop Tom Jenkins vir die Wêreldbeker. As die redakteur geweet “Hack se” condition at the time, he may have

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Hack and What It Takes To Be Great

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George Hackenschmidt (1877-1968) was a world record holding weightlifter and World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion before wrestling was prearranged and lifters were using steroids. Hackenschmidt achieved a level of greatness due to several factors. He achieved a high level of physical fitness. His physical condition allowed him to be the most successful wrestler of his era. A few wrestlers may have been

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