Fight:96428 - Revision history

Josesantiago98 at 04:07, 11 January 2020

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	On October 8th, "The Pittsburgh Press" and the "Times Picayune Sun" printed an interesting prediction describing O'Donnell as one of the best specimens ever to come out of Australia and characterizing George Godfrey as old. Going as far to say that Godfrey ~~will~~ be child's play for O'Donnell and expecting O'Donnell to meet Choynski if he gets past Godfrey.		On October 8th, "The Pittsburgh Press" and the "Times Picayune Sun" printed an interesting prediction describing O'Donnell as one of the best specimens ever to come out of Australia and characterizing George Godfrey as old. Going as far to say that Godfrey's best days were behind him and he would be child's play for O'Donnell and expecting O'Donnell to meet Choynski when he gets past Godfrey.
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	On October 9th, "The Philadelphia Enquirer" page 3 ~~attributed~~ the ~~to Steve~~ O'Donnell ~~the explanation of~~ too many ~~existing~~ matches at the Coney Island Athletic Club ~~for the cancellation of his match with Godfrey~~.		On October 9th, "The Philadelphia Enquirer" page 3 gave the reason for the cancellation of O'Donnell- Godfrey match to be too many matches already planned at the Coney Island Athletic Club.
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	On October 19th, 1893, "The Boston Globe" reported that the Metropole Club was trying to arrange a match between Godfrey and O'Donnell.		On October 19th, 1893, "The Boston Globe" reported that the Metropole Club was trying to arrange a match between Godfrey and O'Donnell, now that the Coney Island Club was out of the picture.
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	On October 30th, 1893, "The Boston Globe" reported Godfrey was set to begin his training for the contest with O'Donnell. As part of his preparation, Godfrey was scheduled to publicly spar with Jim Hall at the Boston Music Hall.		On October 30th, 1893, "The Boston Globe" reported Godfrey was set to begin his training for the contest with O'Donnell. As part of his preparation, Godfrey was scheduled to publicly spar with Jim Hall at the Boston Music Hall. O'Donnell expected to stop Godfrey within six rounds.
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	On November 4th, 1893, "The Standard Union" reported that Godfrey was the betting favorite.		On November 4th, 1893, "The Standard Union" reported that O'Donnell must stop Godfrey within the 6 rounds to win and that many do not think that he can. Godfrey was the betting favorite.
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	On November 6th, 1893, "The Boston Globe" reported O'Donnell's opinion ~~of Godfrey~~ may have changed after seeing the Hall-Godfrey spar.		On November 6th, 1893, "The Boston Globe" reported O'Donnell had been underrating Godfrey but his opinion may have changed after seeing Godfrey for the first time in the Hall-Godfrey spar.
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Josesantiago98 at 03:44, 11 January 2020

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	Also on October 4th, "The Buffalo Courier" and "The Buffalo Enquirer" on there respective on page 8s report that ~~George Godfrey~~ was matched to fight "Denver" Smith.		Also on October 4th, "The Buffalo Courier" and "The Buffalo Enquirer" on there respective on page 8s report that Steve O'Donnell was matched to fight "Denver" Smith.
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Josesantiago98 at 03:42, 11 January 2020

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	On September 28th a report out of New York published in various papers stated that O'Donnell declared the match with Godfrey at the Coney Island Athletic Club had been indefinitely postponed.		On September 28th a report out of New York published in various papers stated that O'Donnell declared the match with Godfrey at the Coney Island Athletic Club had been indefinitely postponed.

	On September 29th published in "The Hartford Currant" on page 1, "The Morning Courier Journal" on page 3 and the "Daily Times" on page 4		On September 29th published in "The Hartford Currant" on page 1, and "The Morning Courier Journal" on page 3 and the "Daily Times" on page 4
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Josesantiago98 at 03:41, 11 January 2020

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	On September 28th a report out of New York published in various papers stated that O'Donnell declared the match with Godfrey at the Coney Island Athletic Club had been indefinitely postponed.		On September 28th a report out of New York published in various papers stated that O'Donnell declared the match with Godfrey at the Coney Island Athletic Club had been indefinitely postponed.

	On September 29th published in "The Hartford Currant" on page 1, "The Morning Courier Journal" on page 3 and the "Daily Times" on page 4		On September 29th published in "The Hartford Currant" on page 1, "The Morning Courier Journal" on page 3 and the "Daily Times" on page 4
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Josesantiago98 at 03:38, 11 January 2020

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	The Times Picayune on September 24th ran a short profile piece on page 18.		The Times Picayune on September 24th ran a short profile piece on page 18 which reports that in addition to George Godfrey, O'Donnell was targeting matches with Denver Ed Smith and Joe Choynski. The report indicates that O'Donnell had already boxed Choynski twice in Australia.
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Josesantiago98 at 03:31, 11 January 2020

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	On August 16th, 1893 The Buffalo Courier printed a report from New York stating that the Coney Island Athletic Club thought of Steve O'Donnell as a wonder, likening his style to that of Peter Jackson and also reitterating the opinion that he would be matched with Joe ~~Choyinski~~ should he defeat Cattanach.		On August 16th, 1893 The Buffalo Courier printed a report from New York stating that the Coney Island Athletic Club thought of Steve O'Donnell as a wonder, likening his style to that of Peter Jackson and also reitterating the opinion that he would be matched with Joe Choynski should he defeat Cattanach.
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	On September 3rd, 1893 The Buffalo Sunday Morning News reported on page 9 Godfrey challenged O'Donnell. The Muncie Daily Herald September 19th, 1893 reports a possible motivation for the challenge.		On September 3rd, 1893 The Buffalo Sunday Morning News reported on page 9 Godfrey challenged O'Donnell. The Muncie Daily Herald September 19th, 1893 reports a possible motivation for the challenge.
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	Between September 8th and 21st various sources reported that O'Donnell and Godfrey had been matched to meet in October at the Coney Island Athletic Club.		Between September 8th and 21st various sources reported that O'Donnell and Godfrey had been matched to meet in October at the Coney Island Athletic Club. George Godfrey was making a comeback as he had previously announced his retirement. Any thoughts that O'Donnell would fight Choynski were put to rest.
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	Standard Union September 8th, 1893 reported on page 3		Standard Union September 8th, 1893 reported on page 3

Josesantiago98 at 03:25, 11 January 2020

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	On Saturday August 19th the Los Angeles Herald printed an Associated Press report describing Steve O'Donnell's stoppage victory over John Cattanach at the end of four rounds.		On Saturday August 19th the Los Angeles Herald printed an Associated Press report describing Steve O'Donnell's stoppage victory over John Cattanach at the end of four rounds, earning $2500.
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Josesantiago98 at 03:24, 11 January 2020

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	On Saturday August 19th the Los Angeles Herald printed an Associated Press report describing Steve O'Donnell's stoppage victory over John Cattanach ~~between~~ rounds ~~four and five~~.		On Saturday August 19th the Los Angeles Herald printed an Associated Press report describing Steve O'Donnell's stoppage victory over John Cattanach at the end of four rounds.
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Josesantiago98 at 03:20, 11 January 2020

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	Also on August 16th, 1893 the Boston Globe reported on page 2 and on August 17th, 1893 The St. Louis Dispatch on page 10 that George Godfrey, who had been retired for almost a year, wished to meet the winner of the O'Donnell Cattanach fight of Frank Childs.		Also on August 16th, 1893 the Boston Globe reported on page 2 and on August 17th, 1893 The St. Louis Dispatch on page 10 that George Godfrey, who had been retired for almost a year, wished to meet the winner of the O'Donnell Cattanach fight or Frank Childs.
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Josesantiago98 at 03:18, 11 January 2020

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	On August 16th, 1893 The Buffalo Courier printed a report from New York stating that the Coney Island Athletic Club thought of Steve O'Donnell as a wonder, likening his style to that of Peter Jackson and also reitterating the ~~expert~~ opinion that he would be matched with Joe Choyinski should he defeat Cattanach.		On August 16th, 1893 The Buffalo Courier printed a report from New York stating that the Coney Island Athletic Club thought of Steve O'Donnell as a wonder, likening his style to that of Peter Jackson and also reitterating the opinion that he would be matched with Joe Choyinski should he defeat Cattanach.
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