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Today in Sports History: Jamaica’s Usain Bolt claims consecutive gold medals

Chicago Tribune 05 Aug 2024
Today’s Sports Highlight in History.. In 2012, Jamaica’s Usain Bolt claims consecutive gold medals in the marquee track and field event at the Summer Games in London ... On this date. ... Sullivan, Gentleman Jim Corbett and Jack Johnson ... .
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The Sports Report: End the USC-Notre Dame series? Is Lincoln Riley for real?

The Los Angeles Times 05 Aug 2024
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let's get right to the news. From Bill Plaschke. The last time Los Angeles got a good look at Lincoln Riley, he was getting blown out by his biggest rival ... Sullivan, Gentleman Jim Corbett and Jack Johnson.
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Today in Sports – Week Ahead, Aug. 2 – Aug. 8

Wtop 01 Aug 2024
Aug. 2. 1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories. 1912 — John McDermott wins the U.S ... wins the unofficial team title ... The U.S ... _____. Aug. 3 ... Sullivan, Gentleman Jim Corbett and Jack Johnson.
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How the greatest Aussie boxer you

The Daily Mail 24 Mar 2024
In 1891, Jackson fought future world champion 'Gentleman' Jim Corbett in a gruelling contest in San Francisco.
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History with Phil: Montana’s Wild West Show

Ravalli Republic 17 Feb 2024
The bull, named after boxer JamesGentleman Jim” Corbett, had bucked his way to fame, earning a reputation for using “precise” scientific methods to discard his riders.
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John L Sullivan fought 80-round bouts bare knuckle, loved his booze and broads - and ...

The Daily Mail 20 Dec 2023
Three years later the Boston Strong Boy bowed to public demand and a challenge for his gloved world title from Gentleman Jim Corbett ... Corbett — younger, faster and schooled in boxing’s new techniques — ...
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Bay Area Day Trips: Two great Christmas towns worthy of any Hallmark holiday movie

East Bay Times 30 Nov 2023
They also boast the most natural Christmas backdrop possible ... Grant, Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison and James Garfield and such 19th century celebrities as prize fighter “Gentleman Jim” Corbett and writers Mark Twain and Bret Harte ... 22 ... Travel . ... .
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Fighting fit — Brian Maye on bare-knuckle heavyweight boxer Tom Sharkey

The Irish Times 19 Nov 2023
In June 1896, he drew a four-round match with “Gentleman Jim” Corbett and in August had an exhibition three one-minute-rounds encounter with the legendary John L Sullivan.
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Browns massive roster turnover shows 2022 team was flawed | Jeff Schudel

The Willoughby News-Herald 02 Sep 2023
The Browns finished last in the AFC North in 2022 with a record of 7-10 ... “We saw the talent ... The first sport to be filmed was a boxing match between “Gentleman” Jim Corbett and amateur boxer Peter Courtney on June 22, 1894, in West Orange, N.J ... ....
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Pixies and giants in the enchanted forest | Ross Eric Gibson, Local History

Santa Cruz Sentinel 13 Aug 2023
Few advertised their presence until Jim Jeffries arrived in the winter of 1910 ... Sullivan, “Gentleman Jim” Corbett (the only man to defeat Sullivan) and Jim Jeffries “The Boilermaker.”.
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Today in Sports – Warren Moon becomes the first black QB to be inducted into ...

Wtop 04 Aug 2023
Aug. 5. 1921Radio station KDKA and announcer Harold Arlin provide the first broadcast of a major league game as the Pirates beat the Phillies 8-5 at Pittsburgh ... Sullivan, Gentleman Jim Corbett and Jack Johnson ... Andrews — for her first major title.
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Today in Sports - Warren Moon becomes the first black QB to be inducted into ...

Hastings Tribune 04 Aug 2023
Aug. 5. 1921Radio station KDKA and announcer Harold Arlin provide the first broadcast of a major league game as the Pirates beat the Phillies 8-5 at Pittsburgh ... Sullivan, Gentleman Jim Corbett and Jack Johnson ... Andrews — for her first major title ... .
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Today in Sports – Week Ahead, August 4 – August 10

Wtop 03 Aug 2023
Sullivan, Gentleman Jim Corbett and Jack Johnson ... 1972South African Gary Player wins his second PGA golf championship with a two-stroke victory over Jim Jamieson and Tommy Aaron ... 2016 — Jim Furyk ...
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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, August 4 - August 10

Tyler Morning Telegraph 03 Aug 2023
Sullivan, Gentleman Jim Corbett and Jack Johnson ... 1972South African Gary Player wins his second PGA golf championship with a two-stroke victory over Jim Jamieson and Tommy Aaron ... 2016 — Jim Furyk ...
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Behind the Art: Pittsburgh's John Kane was first renowned self-taught artist

Pittsburgh Tribune Review 04 Jun 2023
(Editor’s note. Behind the Art is a recurring series highlighting artistic works throughout the county.) ... He also was a boxer who fought World Heavyweight Champion JamesGentleman Jim” Corbett to a draw ... Kane died in 1934 ... ....

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