Sullivan Kilrain Fight Ends In Sullivan Victory
John L. Sullivan defeated Jake Kilrain in a 75 round world championship bout near Richburg Mississippi under London prize ring rules. The match lasted two hours five minutes with Kilrain bleeding and Sullivan dominant. Sullivan won the £20,000 prize and championship belt as Kilrain yielded late.
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John L. Sullivan
Jake Kilrain
Richburg
Miss
London
Sullivan
Kilrain
Dsg
Marion County
John Fitzpatrick
New Orleans
Train halted by Renaud stuns engineer near Richburg
Bud Renaud stopped a train on a steep grade near Richburg as wheels spun unable to move. The crew split the train for a switch, returning to fetch the other section amid a busy sawmill locale, while a crowd gathered for the boxing spectacle.
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Telegham
OnLeans
Bud Renaud
Richburg
Trip to the Ring in Louisiana Draws Crowds and Chaos
A New Orleans to Ring trek sparks a chaotic ride as deadheads shoot at the train engineer and crowds crowd the cars. Officials escort the party toward the ring while Sheriff Cammack warns arrests. promoters plot a postponement amid Adjutant General shadows and a sea of attendees from every state.
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New Ogreans
New Orleans
Slidell
Louisans
Bud Renaud
Sullivan Vows Fiery Clash Over Kilrain Fight
New Orleans July 6 Sullivan became enraged upon learning that Mitchell advised Kilrain against fighting in Mississippi He pledged a fierce confrontation and planned to confront Kilrain in his quarters He spent the night in a small house half a mile from the ring Kilrain stayed at the Rich mill owner estate as authorities prepared for the irsy and crowd actions following the sheriff s removal
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Kilrain
Charley Mitchell
Mitchell
Donovan
Charley Johnson
Mike Cleary
Bulligan
Cleary
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Pony Moore
Mike Donovan
Johnny Murphy
Bill Harding
Lucy Tracy
Dan Murphy
Ed Hughes
Louisville
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Phil Lynch
Jimmy Wakely
Parnell Club
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Killrain
Sullvivan
Si Sullivan
Ter
Kiirain
Ytouke
Lake Pontchatrain
Bud Renaud
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Cammack
Perry County
Charlie Mitchell
Charlie Resteed
Johnston
Wakely
Bud Rensud
Rich
THE CASTOR SHIED
On July 8 in New Orleans the thermometer hit 105 to 110 in the sun. A large, orderly crowd gathered as pines offered scant shade and the second train arrived at 9 30, filling every inch of space. At 9 49 there was a tremendous event.
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Billy West
Union
New Onveans
Ieeecsianae Commanding
Kilrain and Sullivan Reinforcement Fight Anticipation in New Orleans
A large New Orleans crowd watched weigh ins as Kilrain and Sullivan prepared for a bout. Referee Pat Kendrick faced opposition from backers while Fitzpatrick and Johnston backed fair play. The scene featured chosen officials and pre-fight betting signals amid volatile crowd reactions.
Cooper Gets His Office The Collector at Philadelphia
The administration finally named Thomas W. Cooper as Collector at the Port of Philadelphia. The move ends a long pause since the Harrison inauguration and follows expectations that Field would receive a postmaster position. Analysts note Field’s business matters delayed the change, with other Pennsylvania appointments anticipated soon.
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Pennsylvania
Thomas W. Cooper
Philadelphia
Harrison
Field
Sebator
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