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'''Peter O'Shay''' died of injuries sustained during March 13, 1897 bout with William Goldie at Cheyenne, WY, USA.

Both boxers were privates in the 8th US Infantry assigned to Fort D.A. Russell (modern Warren Air Force Base). Goldie was struck below the temple, and fell to the floor, dead. Cause of death was attributed to a broken neck. Both men had been drinking prior to the boxing.

Source: ''Death under the Spotlight: The Manuel Velasquez Boxing Fatality Collection'' [http://ejmas.com/jcs/velazquez/Muerte2011_pdf_Sep_2011.pdf]

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