Boxer John L. Sullivan on trial...
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August 16, 1889
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, August 16, 1889
* John L. Sullivan guilty of prize fighting
* re. Jake Kilrain heavyweight boxing fight
The front page has one column headlines on the front page: "SULLIVAN ON TRIAL", "A Jury Secured to Try the Pugilist After Some Delay", "One Prosecuting Witness", "Swears That He Saw the Bruiser Jump on Kilrain, and the Fact That There Was a Fight Will Doubtless be Established". Unusual 1st report coverage on John L. Sullivan being tried of prize fighting. This is regarding the last world heavyweight championship prizefight decided with bare knuckles under London Prize Ring rules in history. This fight was considered one of the greatest fights of the pre-modern era which lasted 76 rounds.
Other news and various advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 4 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.
* John L. Sullivan guilty of prize fighting
* re. Jake Kilrain heavyweight boxing fight
The front page has one column headlines on the front page: "SULLIVAN ON TRIAL", "A Jury Secured to Try the Pugilist After Some Delay", "One Prosecuting Witness", "Swears That He Saw the Bruiser Jump on Kilrain, and the Fact That There Was a Fight Will Doubtless be Established". Unusual 1st report coverage on John L. Sullivan being tried of prize fighting. This is regarding the last world heavyweight championship prizefight decided with bare knuckles under London Prize Ring rules in history. This fight was considered one of the greatest fights of the pre-modern era which lasted 76 rounds.
Other news and various advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 4 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.
Category: Post-Civil War
