Leonard-Cushing Fight
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This film, found in the "America at Work, America at Leisure: Motion Pictures from 1894 to 1915" series on the American Memory Project Web site, features an actual six-round contest between Mike Leonard, commonly called the "Beau Brummel" of pugilism, and Jack Cushing. The film captures the boxers' clever hits, punches, leads, dodges, body blows and some slugging. The American Memory Project is sponsored by The Library of Congress.
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Grade: 3 to 12
Topics: Visual Arts & Performing Arts, Physical Education, Sports and Competition, Film & Video, Theatre, Health & Physical Education
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