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October 14, 1902
The Huntington Advertiser
Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
An athletic entertainment at Huntington theatre disappointed many attendees due to Mayor Gordon's prohibition on sparring and boxing, enforced by city officers. Music by local bands, wrestling, and cake walking were highlights, though some specialties were poor.
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MAYOR PROHIBITED BOXING.
MANY OF THOSE PRESENT AT
ATHLETIC ENTERTAINMENT
DISAPPOINTED,
The athletic entertainment at the Huntington theatre last night was rather a disappointment to the greater portion of the medium sized audience. It was thought that there would be several sparring matches, but the order of Mayor Gordon that no sparring or boxing be permitted and the presence of city officers to enforce the mayor's mandate prevented carrying out this part of the program. The music furnished by the Huntington band and the Kentucky state band, and the wrestling contests were appreciated by the audience. The cake walking also excited applause. As for some of the specialties, the less said of them the better. Some of the features should not have been permitted.
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MANY OF THOSE PRESENT AT
ATHLETIC ENTERTAINMENT
DISAPPOINTED,
The athletic entertainment at the Huntington theatre last night was rather a disappointment to the greater portion of the medium sized audience. It was thought that there would be several sparring matches, but the order of Mayor Gordon that no sparring or boxing be permitted and the presence of city officers to enforce the mayor's mandate prevented carrying out this part of the program. The music furnished by the Huntington band and the Kentucky state band, and the wrestling contests were appreciated by the audience. The cake walking also excited applause. As for some of the specialties, the less said of them the better. Some of the features should not have been permitted.
The Advertiser's want columns bring results. Try them-One-half a cent a word
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Boxing Prohibition
Athletic Entertainment
Huntington Theatre
Mayor Gordon
Wrestling Contests
Cake Walking
What entities or persons were involved?
Mayor Gordon
Where did it happen?
Huntington Theatre
Story Details
Key Persons
Mayor Gordon
Location
Huntington Theatre
Event Date
Last Night
Story Details
Athletic entertainment featured music, wrestling, and cake walking but disappointed audience due to Mayor Gordon's ban on sparring and boxing, enforced by officers; some specialties were subpar.