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Jake Kilrain vs. Jem Smith boxing match...
Jake Kilrain vs. Jem Smith boxing match...
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December 20, 1887
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, December 20, 1887
* Jake Kilrain vs. Jem Smith
* Heavyweight boxing match
Page 3 has nearly three columns taken up with a very detailed account of one of the last bare knuckle boxing matches, with heads: "KILRAIN AND SMITH", "The International 'Mill' Between America and England Fought in France", "A Stubborn Battle of One Hundred and Six Rounds, Stopped by Darkness", "Sullivan Challenges Jake for $10,000--A Full Description of the Contest" (see for portions).
The issue has eight pages and in very nice condition.
Category: Post-Civil War
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