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January 3, 1892
Wheeling Sunday Register
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Nearly 5,000 people in Patterson, N.J., welcomed boxer Austin Gibbons on January 2 after defeating Andy Bowen in New Orleans. Carried by admirers to his brother's saloon, he was greeted by his mother and looks unscathed.
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Patterson, N. J., January 2.-Nearly 5,000 persons gathered at the railroad station to welcome Austin Gibbons, the vanquisher of Andy Bowen, in the recent fight at New Orleans. A brass band furnished patriotic music for the occasion, and Gibbons was surrounded by the surging crowd and carried on the shoulders of some of his admirers to his brother's saloon, on lower Market street. There he was met by his mother, who covered him with kisses. Gibbons is looking little the worse for his hard struggle.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Boxing Victory
Hero Welcome
Crowd Celebration
New Orleans Fight
Patterson Welcome
What entities or persons were involved?
Austin Gibbons
Andy Bowen
Where did it happen?
Patterson, N. J.
Story Details
Key Persons
Austin Gibbons
Andy Bowen
Location
Patterson, N. J.
Event Date
January 2
Story Details
Nearly 5,000 persons gathered at the railroad station to welcome Austin Gibbons after his victory over Andy Bowen in New Orleans. A brass band played patriotic music, the crowd carried him on their shoulders to his brother's saloon on lower Market street, where his mother greeted him with kisses. Gibbons appears little the worse for the fight.