Word: heavyweight
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...learn with surprise from the Index that the heavyweight wrestling last winter was won by Mr. H. K. Simcoe...
...Heavyweight sparring, W. S. Barnes '86; E. Sutton...
...Heavyweight wrestling, M. G. Haughton...
Baxter '83, will compete for the amateur U. S. championship in heavyweight boxing...
...Baxter, '83, was one of the contestants in the heavyweight sparring. His opponent was Doherty, of Boston. The fighting was very close. Baxter, with his lame right hand, did some game work. The judges disagreed and a fourth round was fought. After it the decision was in favor of Doherty. This announcement caused much dissatisfaction among the majority of those present, who called loudly for Baxter. The cause given for the decision was that Baxter did not lead. On the other hand it may be said that whenever he approached his man the latter withdrew from the imaginary ring, choosing...