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Letter to Editor
February 6, 1888
The Sun
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
In 1888, 73-year-old Thomas Carey from Ireland proposes a walking challenge: 100 miles in 24 hours against time or versus fathers of top pedestrians/pugilists, during the final six-day match at Madison Square Garden, with bets starting at $500.
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NOW, HERE'S AN IDEA
Let the Daddies of the Walkers and the Fighters Come to Time.
To The Editor of The Sun—Sir: As the last six days "go-as-you-please" walking match that will ever be held in Madison Square Garden commences on the 6th, I have to offer a proposition which I hope will be accepted by some one, viz.:
I will walk 100 miles in twenty-four consecutive hours, upon a forfeit of $500 against $750, or I will myself walk against the father of any successful pedestrian, or against the father of any pugilist who ever won a prize in the ring, under acknowledged rules, for an unlimited amount from $500 up.
The walk against time to take place at Madison Square Garden on the last day of the coming match. I am 73 years old, born in the county of Tipperary, Ireland, A. D. 1815. Articles to be closed at the office of Police Gazette. Respectfully, THOMAS CAREY.
Let the Daddies of the Walkers and the Fighters Come to Time.
To The Editor of The Sun—Sir: As the last six days "go-as-you-please" walking match that will ever be held in Madison Square Garden commences on the 6th, I have to offer a proposition which I hope will be accepted by some one, viz.:
I will walk 100 miles in twenty-four consecutive hours, upon a forfeit of $500 against $750, or I will myself walk against the father of any successful pedestrian, or against the father of any pugilist who ever won a prize in the ring, under acknowledged rules, for an unlimited amount from $500 up.
The walk against time to take place at Madison Square Garden on the last day of the coming match. I am 73 years old, born in the county of Tipperary, Ireland, A. D. 1815. Articles to be closed at the office of Police Gazette. Respectfully, THOMAS CAREY.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
What keywords are associated?
Walking Match
Madison Square Garden
Pedestrian Challenge
Pugilist Fathers
Thomas Carey
Ireland
Age 73
Sports Bet
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Carey
The Editor Of The Sun
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Thomas Carey
Recipient
The Editor Of The Sun
Main Argument
offers to walk 100 miles in 24 consecutive hours against time for a $500 vs $750 bet, or to walk against the father of any successful pedestrian or pugilist who won a prize, for stakes from $500 up, at madison square garden on the last day of the upcoming walking match starting on the 6th.
Notable Details
Born In Tipperary, Ireland, A.D. 1815, Age 73
Articles To Be Closed At The Office Of Police Gazette
Refers To The Last Six Day 'Go As You Please' Walking Match At Madison Square Garden