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The end of an era, the decline of the Howard Theater, the Bowsers enjoy the success of their Boston promotion, and of course a few arrests, rumors, and drama. It's the conclusion of our look at the life and times of Cora Livingston! Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.

Returning to Boston, a pretender to the title, an audience member gets slapped, and more. Nick and Heidi continue the story of Cora Livingston! Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.

Nick and Heidi discuss the dawn of the 1920s, the impact of the Great War on women's wrestling, The origin of masked wrestling, the purpose of submission holds, and Cora's marital status in advertisements. It's the story of Cora Livingston, Part 9!   Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.

Circus wrestling, Freak show questions, Intergender challenges, Angry Women's groups, and an idiot who gambled a fortune on a wrestling match. All this and more, as Nick and Heidi continue the story of Cora Livingston.   Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.

Cora joins the circus! Are charity shows a scam? Why did Cora's matches lose their viciousness? Why was the Howard Theater's ad department so good? Listen up and learn, as Nick and Heidi continue the story of Cora Livingston. Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.

Changing the finish, a light house, getting thrown through a painting, women's suffrage, and ref bumps. Nick and Heidi continue the wild story of Cora Livingston.   Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.

A big match against Laura Bennett! DQs galore! Why toe-holds got so popular! Why wouldn't Lottie Oliver wrestle men? Why did church groups protest wrestling? Listen to Nick and Heidi continue the story of Cora Livingston to find out! Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.

More strangling, more violence, near riots, a drunken woman on a rampage, and more! Nick and Heidi continue the exciting and strange tale of Cora Livingston.   Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.

More challenges, more strangling, a possible vacation for marriage and motherhood, and an outraged police officer who shut down a match. All this and more, as Nick and Heidi talk about Cora Livingston! Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.

Strangling! Mysterious challenges from the balcony! A wrestler who saw a Ghost! All this and more as Nick and guest host Heidi Howitzer continue the story of Cora Livingston. Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.  

From life as an orphan in a convent, to the cirus as a runaway, to the theater stage as a champion. Today Nick and guest Heidi Howitzer talk about the early life of Cora Livingston.   Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.

Let's look at the rematch between Hackenschmidt and Gotch, and how it affected the wrestling world. Tom Jenkins has his final run as a wrestler, but a longer run as a coach at west point. Two world wars, the loss of his greatest rival, and the end of the story of Tom Jenkins. Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American, Canadian, and British Newspapers.