Fitzsimmons O'Brien Showdown Ends as Veteran Collapse
Boxing observers recall the December 20 1905 Mechanic Pavilion bout in which Bob Fitzsimmons faded after thirteen rounds against Philadelphia Jack O'Brien. O'Brien dominated with straight lefts as Fitzsimmons waged a dwindling attack before collapsing in his corner. the decisive moment came as the crowd watched a valiantly fading champion.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Philadelphia
Jack O’brien
Mechanics Pavilion
San Francisco
Calif
Fitzsimmons
Bob
Graney
Eddie
Fitz
Jack
O’brien
Tartans Grow in Popularity Across Canadian Woven Lines
A shift in tartan use follows their long Highland tradition. Canadian mills cut patterns to about a quarter for easier wear and care, expanding range to nine favoured tartans including Black Watch and MacGregor patterns. Rob Roy MacGregor connection noted.
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Europe
Scottish Highlands
42Nd Highland Regiment
Black Watch
Lindsay
MacGregor
Rob Roy
Sir Walter Scott
Kept His Word Cavalier Proposes Then Dies Sixty Years Later
A romantic tale recounts a cavalier who on one knee asked the girl of his dreams to marry him. She refused and he declared a fate if she did. Sixty years on, the man dies, ending the等待.
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Fitzsimmons
K.O. Sweeney
Tartan Heritage of Scottish Clans At a Glance
The Stewarts display their clan tartan with robes and dress as Stewart of Butte. The name traces to a royal steward in the 12th century with high steward becoming hereditary. Maclaines of Lochbuie and Hunting MacKinnon tartans are noted. Gordon clan offers regular and Dress Gordon tartans. A closing quip about women and drinks ends the piece.
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Stewart
Butte
Robert the Bruce
Royal House of
Maclaines
Lochbuie
MacKinnon
Gordon
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