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by movngroove
17 Apr 2021, 16:10
Forum: Boxing History
Topic: Harlem Tommy Murphy v Packey McFarland
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Harlem Tommy Murphy v Packey McFarland

I'm having trouble identifying the date and location for this photo of Harlem Tommy Murphy v Packey McFarland. It is likely a SF Bay Area location, but it's taken indoors, so it doesn't fit for the November 30, 1911 Murphy v McFarland III bout, which was held outdoors at Coffroth's Arena, Daly City....
by movngroove
30 Jan 2021, 09:36
Forum: Record Queries & Updates
Topic: Barry v Miller
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Views: 102

Barry v Miller

The referee for the Jim Barry v Charley Miller fight at the Dreamland Pavilion on November 24, 1911 was Harry Foley.

The SF Call noted that Barry delayed the fight and "held up" the promoter with unspecified demands, which the promoter subsequently acquiesced to.
by movngroove
30 Jan 2021, 07:39
Forum: Record Queries & Updates
Topic: Neil v Hyland
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Views: 107

Neil v Hyland

The referee for the Frankie Neil v Fighting Dick Hyland held at Woodward's Pavilion on January 31, 1905 was Alec Greggains, per the SF Call and the Dana Studio faceoff photo.
by movngroove
29 Jan 2021, 15:56
Forum: Record Queries & Updates
Topic: Clarification of Coffroth Arena Locations
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Views: 303

Clarification of Coffroth Arena Locations

Because Jim Coffroth had several Bay Area fight arenas, the location of each has been confusing. Here is the clarification as to where each was located: Coffroth's Colma Arena was on Mission & Sickles Street in Colma. Coffroth's Daly City Arena, which was also known as the Sunshine Arena, was lo...
by movngroove
27 Jan 2021, 15:45
Forum: Record Queries & Updates
Topic: Moran v McCarthy
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Views: 124

Moran v McCarthy

During the Owen Moran v Tommy McCarthy bout at Dreamland Rink on April 29 1910, the referee was Harry Foley. Per the April 30, 1910 SF Call: "It was not Moran's hard blow but the impact of Tommy's head against the mat which rendered him unconscious," said McCarthy's chief second Spider Kel...
by movngroove
27 Jan 2021, 15:15
Forum: Record Queries & Updates
Topic: Murphy v Moran IV
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Views: 101

Murphy v Moran IV

The Harlem Tommy Murphy v Owen Moran IV bout at Dreamland Rink on February 28, 1910 was refereed by Eddie Smith, as noted in the Dana Photo of the fight.
by movngroove
27 Jan 2021, 13:28
Forum: Record Queries & Updates
Topic: Ketchel v Thomas IV
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Views: 113

Ketchel v Thomas IV

The referee for the Stanley Ketchel v Joe Thomas IV bout at the SF Coliseum on August 18 1908 was Eddie Smith, according to the next day's SF Call.
by movngroove
27 Jan 2021, 12:55
Forum: Record Queries & Updates
Topic: Ketchel v Papke III
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Views: 115

Ketchel v Papke III

Stanley Ketchel v Billy Papke III - The referee for this bout, according to the SF Call (11-27-08), was Jack Welsh.