C.C. Smith - Revision history

Delisa at 21:48, 26 March 2022

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	Often referred to in news reports as C.A.C. Smith. ~~One~~ report in ~~a New York newspaper in 1883 says~~ he ~~is 39~~ years old.		Often referred to in news reports as C.A.C. Smith. An 1884 report in the Fall River Daily Herald stated he was 29 years old, born in Carlisle PA, lived in Cleveland for 6 years, then moved to East Saginaw< MI where he ws residing.

	Smith moved north with his mother in 1865. He is reported to have began fighting at age 19 and to have had around 225 bouts. His manager, Bill Muldoon, called him a great fighter, a terrific hitter and a clever boxer.		Smith moved north with his mother in 1865. He is reported to have began fighting at age 19 and to have had around 225 bouts. His manager, Bill Muldoon, called him a great fighter, a terrific hitter and a clever boxer.
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	'''Per May 23, 1897 Elmira Morning Telegram'''		'''Per May 23, 1897 Elmira Morning Telegram'''
	C. C. Smith, known as ~~t h e~~ Black Thunderbolt, was born in the south, about thirty-six years ago. He stands five feet eleven and three-quarters inches in height and when in condition weighs 170 pounds.In 1884-5-6, he met some of the best men then before the public. The Thunderbolt in 1896 made a tour of the country with the Harry. Burlesque company, giving exhibitions and meeting all comers. The trip was a successful one.		C. C. Smith, known as the Black Thunderbolt, was born in the south, about thirty-six years ago. He stands five feet eleven and three-quarters inches in height and when in condition weighs 170 pounds.In 1884-5-6, he met some of the best men then before the public. The Thunderbolt in 1896 made a tour of the country with the Harry. Burlesque company, giving exhibitions and meeting all comers. The trip was a successful one.

	He has knocked out Will Johnston, of Troy, with bareknuckles in nine rounds;		He has knocked out Will Johnston, of Troy, with bareknuckles in nine rounds;

John at 19:24, 21 November 2017

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Cap at 00:05, 8 October 2017

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	One report in a New York newspaper in 1883 says he is 39 years old.		Often referred to in news reports as C.A.C. Smith. One report in a New York newspaper in 1883 says he is 39 years old.

	Smith moved north with his mother in 1865. He is reported to have began fighting at age 19 and to have had around 225 bouts. His manager, Bill Muldoon, called him a great fighter, a terrific hitter and a clever boxer.		Smith moved north with his mother in 1865. He is reported to have began fighting at age 19 and to have had around 225 bouts. His manager, Bill Muldoon, called him a great fighter, a terrific hitter and a clever boxer.

Dawudboxer at 22:57, 7 October 2017

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	Smith was the first claimant to the [[World Colored Heavyweight Championship]].		Smith was the first claimant to the [[World Colored Heavyweight Championship]].
	Smith was also reported to have lost a bout ~~against~~ future Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson ~~in 1906~~ though how he lost is unknown.		Smith was also reported to have lost a comeback bout in 1906 to future Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson though how he lost is unknown.

	'''Per May 23, 1897 Elmira Morning Telegram'''		'''Per May 23, 1897 Elmira Morning Telegram'''

Dawudboxer at 22:54, 7 October 2017

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	Smith was the first claimant to the [[World Colored Heavyweight Championship]].		Smith was the first claimant to the [[World Colored Heavyweight Championship]].
			Smith was also reported to have lost a bout against future Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson in 1906 though how he lost is unknown.

	'''Per May 23, 1897 Elmira Morning Telegram'''		'''Per May 23, 1897 Elmira Morning Telegram'''
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	Smith recently, bested Peter Maher in Six rounds, in Buffalo.		Smith recently, bested Peter Maher in Six rounds, in Buffalo.
	Smith is making his home in Buffalo.		Smith is making his home in Buffalo.
	~~Smith is reported to have lost a bout against future Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson in 1906 though how he lost is unknown.~~

Dawudboxer at 22:53, 7 October 2017

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	Smith recently, bested Peter Maher in Six rounds, in Buffalo.		Smith recently, bested Peter Maher in Six rounds, in Buffalo.
	Smith is making his home in Buffalo.		Smith is making his home in Buffalo.
			Smith is reported to have lost a bout against future Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson in 1906 though how he lost is unknown.

Cap at 17:07, 3 April 2017

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			One report in a New York newspaper in 1883 says he is 39 years old.

	Smith moved north with his mother in 1865. He is reported to have began fighting at age 19 and to have had around 225 bouts. His manager, Bill Muldoon, called him a great fighter, a terrific hitter and a clever boxer.		Smith moved north with his mother in 1865. He is reported to have began fighting at age 19 and to have had around 225 bouts. His manager, Bill Muldoon, called him a great fighter, a terrific hitter and a clever boxer.

Wsbuf at 13:01, 10 July 2013

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	Smith was the first claimant to the [[World Colored Heavyweight Championship]].		Smith was the first claimant to the [[World Colored Heavyweight Championship]].

	'''Per Elmira Morning Telegram'''		'''Per May 23, 1897 Elmira Morning Telegram'''
	C. C. Smith, known as t h e Black Thunderbolt, was born in the south, about thirty-six years ago. He stands five feet eleven and three-quarters inches in height and when in condition weighs 170 pounds.In 1884-5-6, he met some of the best men then before the public. The Thunderbolt in 1896 made a tour of the country with the Harry. Burlesque company, giving exhibitions and meeting all comers. The trip was a successful one.		C. C. Smith, known as t h e Black Thunderbolt, was born in the south, about thirty-six years ago. He stands five feet eleven and three-quarters inches in height and when in condition weighs 170 pounds.In 1884-5-6, he met some of the best men then before the public. The Thunderbolt in 1896 made a tour of the country with the Harry. Burlesque company, giving exhibitions and meeting all comers. The trip was a successful one.

Wsbuf at 13:00, 10 July 2013

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	Smith was the first claimant to the [[World Colored Heavyweight Championship]].		Smith was the first claimant to the [[World Colored Heavyweight Championship]].

			'''Per Elmira Morning Telegram'''
			C. C. Smith, known as t h e Black Thunderbolt, was born in the south, about thirty-six years ago. He stands five feet eleven and three-quarters inches in height and when in condition weighs 170 pounds.In 1884-5-6, he met some of the best men then before the public. The Thunderbolt in 1896 made a tour of the country with the Harry. Burlesque company, giving exhibitions and meeting all comers. The trip was a successful one.

			He has knocked out Will Johnston, of Troy, with bareknuckles in nine rounds;
			Charley Hodley,of Bridgeport, in nine rounds, with bareknuckles;
			Steve Williams, of Hudson, in four rounds, bare knuckles;
			Abe Brown,of Albany, in ten rounds;
			Jack Stewart, of Canada, in four rounds;
			George Lothridge,of Washington, in six rounds;
			McMillin,of England, in six rounds;
			Jacka Brown,of Washington, in two rounds:
			Bipsy, of Baltimore, in three rounds;
			McChesney,of Syracuse, in one round:
			Bob Tob, of Norfolk Va. in six rounds;
			Joe Randolph,of Richmond, Va., in four rounds;
			Steve Taylor, of Brooklyn, in fourteen rounds;
			Frank Craig, the Coffee Cooler,Harlem, N. Y., in two rounds.
			He has fought draws with George Godfrey, Boston , six rounds;
			with Joe Choynski, in four rounds, no decision.
			He has defeated Joe Butler, of Philadelphia, in two rounds, in New York Athletic club;
			Mike Brennan in one round in the New York Athletic club;
			Bill Goble,- the mysterious boxer of New York, in two rounds;
			The Brooklyn StrongBoy, in one round;
			Mervin Thompson, in three rounds, in Cleveland;
			Mike Brennan,In New York Athletic club, in three rounds;.
			Mike Green, in twenty-nine rounds, with gloves, before the Boston Athletic club.
			Smith recently, bested Peter Maher in Six rounds, in Buffalo.
			Smith is making his home in Buffalo.

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