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April 14, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, NY, April 14, 1860.
* Boxing
* Horse Racing
The front page of this issue features an illustration captioned: "On the Road", which actually pertains to the accompanying story: "Dick Diminy or The Life and Adventures of a Jockey".
Page eight of this issue includes a rather lengthy advertisement for a boxing match, entitled: "Special Notice - The Great Fight" Subheads include: "Tom and Sayers and Heenan" and "For the Championship of the World".
Another article found within this issue and entitled: "Our Chess Department" includes a "problem of the week" and the answer to the previous weeks' problem.
This 16 page issue also includes some Civil War reports as well as other sports items, including boxing, horse racing, and cricket. Although this issue is in nice condition, some small spots of dirtiness can be found on the front page, in addition to several tears throughout.
* Boxing
* Horse Racing
The front page of this issue features an illustration captioned: "On the Road", which actually pertains to the accompanying story: "Dick Diminy or The Life and Adventures of a Jockey".
Page eight of this issue includes a rather lengthy advertisement for a boxing match, entitled: "Special Notice - The Great Fight" Subheads include: "Tom and Sayers and Heenan" and "For the Championship of the World".
Another article found within this issue and entitled: "Our Chess Department" includes a "problem of the week" and the answer to the previous weeks' problem.
This 16 page issue also includes some Civil War reports as well as other sports items, including boxing, horse racing, and cricket. Although this issue is in nice condition, some small spots of dirtiness can be found on the front page, in addition to several tears throughout.
Category: Pre-Civil War
