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August 14, 1892
Wheeling Sunday Register
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
On August 13 in Trenton, N.J., pugilist Jim Corbett performed in the play 'After Dark' at Taylor's Opera House, boxing four rounds onstage to a crowd of 2,500 with divided loyalties between Corbett and champion John L. Sullivan.
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Corbett in "After Dark."
TRENTON, N. J., August 13.-Jim Corbett, the pugilist, who is matched to fight John L. Sullivan, made his appearance at Taylor's Opera House tonight, in Wm. Brady's play, "After Dark."
The pugilist was greeted by an audience of 2,500 persons, mostly men and youths. Corbett boxed four lively rounds with Jack McVey in the Concert Hall scene of the piece and showed up in fine form.
The audience was divided in its sympathies, and while Corbett was repeatedly cheered, numerous admirers of Sullivan made their presence felt by cat calls and by loud applause for "the champion of the world."
The bills announced that this would be Corbett's only public appearance before the fight in September.
TRENTON, N. J., August 13.-Jim Corbett, the pugilist, who is matched to fight John L. Sullivan, made his appearance at Taylor's Opera House tonight, in Wm. Brady's play, "After Dark."
The pugilist was greeted by an audience of 2,500 persons, mostly men and youths. Corbett boxed four lively rounds with Jack McVey in the Concert Hall scene of the piece and showed up in fine form.
The audience was divided in its sympathies, and while Corbett was repeatedly cheered, numerous admirers of Sullivan made their presence felt by cat calls and by loud applause for "the champion of the world."
The bills announced that this would be Corbett's only public appearance before the fight in September.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Jim Corbett
Play Appearance
Boxing Demonstration
Sullivan Admirers
Trenton Performance
What entities or persons were involved?
Jim Corbett
John L. Sullivan
Jack Mcvey
Wm. Brady
Where did it happen?
Trenton, N. J., Taylor's Opera House
Story Details
Key Persons
Jim Corbett
John L. Sullivan
Jack Mcvey
Wm. Brady
Location
Trenton, N. J., Taylor's Opera House
Event Date
August 13
Story Details
Jim Corbett appeared in the play 'After Dark' at Taylor's Opera House, boxing four rounds with Jack McVey in a scene, receiving mixed audience reactions with cheers and catcalls for Sullivan.