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John L. Sullivan before his last race in 1951.
1951
Marcellus, New York

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The Almonte Gazette wrote the following accounts of Sullivan‘s performance in 1899:

John Sullivan captures first prize in the 880 yard race and the 220 yard race in Alexandria May 24.

September 2, 1899 at the Caledonian Games at Montreal John L. Sullivan won $24 . He won the mile (in 4:54) and the ½ mile (in 2:13). He will be traveling to Boston to "try his luck with the American pedestrians Monday - Jack seems to be right in it."