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Little Falls, NY

  • This day in history: November 4

    1893

    Jack Dempsey, perhaps the most popular American prize fighter, arrived in Little Falls this afternoon, and will stay at the Girvan House. He will appear in “Bottom of the Sea” at the Cronkhite Opera House tonight.

    1952

    “Voting Heavy Here and Throughout the Nation: Nearly Half of Little Falls’ Vote Cast by 1 pm. Record Total of Ballots Will Be Cast in Election.”

    “Little Falls voters were turning out in large numbers today to register their choice for President of the United States and the other offices to beap filled in the great national election. Although the polling places will remain open until 9 o’clock tonight, nearly half of the record number of voters here had cast their ballots by 1 o’clock this afternoon.”

    1989

    Long-time LFHS wrestling coach, Charley Young, was inducted into the Central New York Wrestling Hall of Fame. In addition to leading the wrestling program for over twenty years, Young also coached football, basketball, baseball, tennis, and physical education during his tenure at Little Falls High School.

    • Many thanks to Louie Baum for his research for This Day in History.

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