A poem: Sullivan and Ryan

by Thos. B. Evans. Cover title; printed in black. Poetry in 18 four-line stanzas printed in blue on pages [2] and [3] Page [4] blank. Describes the prizefight between Sullivan and Ryan on February 7, 1882 in Mississippi City, Miss., and exhorts the two to use their strength for causes other than boxing, giving Irish heroes as examples for emulation.

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Original record: A poem: Sullivan and Ryan
Collection: Harris Broadsides
Date(s): 1858 – 1918
Usage: Collection is open for research.
Rights Statement: No Copyright - United States
Creator(s): Evans, Thomas B. (creator)
Subject(s): Boxing
Broadsides
Irish
Irish Americans
Poetry
Ryan, Paddy
Sullivan, John Lawrence
Type: text

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