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This Day in Minnesota History

January 18, 1887

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ISBN: 0873514165
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Boxing great John L. Sullivan breaks his arm in the first round of a fight with Patsey Cardiff in Minneapolis, but the bout continues for five more rounds before a tie is called.

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First published: July 1, 2015
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