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    Jack Carkeek, (January 22, 1861 – March 12, 1924) was an American Cornish champion wrestler, from Rockland, Michigan. He died March 12, 1924, in Havana...
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  • born Guendolen Carkeek Jack Carkeek (1861–1924), American Cornish champion wrestler from Rockland, Michigan United States Stephen Carkeek (1815–1878), New...
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    Carkeek, Boxing World and Mirror of Life, 5 December 1900, p6. Wrestler Carkeek in trouble, Daily Alta California, 5 November 1888, p8. Jack Carkeek the...
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    attractions. One of its earliest stars was a Cornish-American ex-miner named Jack Carkeek, who would challenge audience members to last 10 minutes with him. The...
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    opponents. He lost a protracted series of matches in 1883 and 1884 against Jack Carkeek. As with most wrestlers at this time, he fought in mixed style challenge...
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    Wisconsin and St. Louis. opponents included Duncan Ross, Joe Acton, Jack Carkeek, James Doner, James Faulkner and Bernarr MacFadden. During 1887, he wrestled...
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  • attractions. One of its earliest stars was a Cornish-American ex-miner named Jack Carkeek (world Cornish wrestling champion in 1886), who would challenge audience...
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    Britain and South Africa. Many world champions came from the US, such as Jack Carkeek. Other British wrestling included the backhold styles (Cumberland Wrestling...
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    Carkeek Park is a 216 acres (87 ha) park located in the Broadview neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. The park contains Piper Orchard, Pipers Creek (and...
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    was financed by British interests and was named for Queen Victoria. Jack Carkeek, a famous pro wrestler of the late 19th century, was born in Rockland...
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