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by scribbs1
22 Mar 2024, 13:28
Forum: Boxing History
Topic: Philadelphia Jack O'Brien
Replies: 2
Views: 388

Re: Philadelphia Jack O'Brien

Check out this link below, I viewed as html but you can download. Go to The manly art section then click on chapter Old Silver Tongue.

I think this is what you asked for :)

https://www.fadedpage.com/books/20190708/html.php
by scribbs1
06 Sep 2018, 16:11
Forum: Boxing History
Topic: Max Baer's Title stripping by IBU in 1935
Replies: 1
Views: 255

Max Baer's Title stripping by IBU in 1935

Just before Baer defended his title against James J Braddock in June: In an article I picked out 2 paragraphs BALLSTON SPA DAILY JOURNAL, BALLSTON SPA, NEW YORK, FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1935 PAGE 6 SPORTS SLANTS By Henry McLemore United Press Correspondent NEW YORK, May 10 (UP) - The International Boxing Un...
by scribbs1
06 Sep 2018, 05:04
Forum: Boxing History
Topic: Lithographs/Photographs of Edwardian boxers.
Replies: 27
Views: 1392

Re: Lithographs/Photographs of Edwardian boxers.

prewarboxing wrote: ↑05 Sep 2018, 04:55
scribbs1 wrote: ↑03 Sep 2018, 14:53 Hi Miles,

Are there litho/photo's of either Rube Ferns or Matty Matthews?
I will keep an eye out. If I come across any from this journal then I will post them
Thank You
by scribbs1
05 Sep 2018, 03:45
Forum: Boxing History
Topic: Lithographs/Photographs of Edwardian boxers.
Replies: 27
Views: 1392

Re: Lithographs/Photographs of Edwardian boxers.

davidroake wrote: ↑03 Sep 2018, 15:46 hello matey,
i have photos of both
david
Cool, are you willing to post scans of them? :salut:
by scribbs1
03 Sep 2018, 14:53
Forum: Boxing History
Topic: Lithographs/Photographs of Edwardian boxers.
Replies: 27
Views: 1392

Re: Lithographs/Photographs of Edwardian boxers.

Hi Miles,

Are there litho/photo's of either Rube Ferns or Matty Matthews?
by scribbs1
31 Aug 2018, 11:27
Forum: Boxing History
Topic: Lithographs/Photographs of Edwardian boxers.
Replies: 27
Views: 1392

Re: Lithographs/Photographs of Edwardian boxers.

Is there any more you can post Miles, be much appreciated :TU:
by scribbs1
31 Aug 2018, 11:16
Forum: Boxing History
Topic: Terry Marsh: What's his story?
Replies: 26
Views: 3820

Re: Terry Marsh: What's his story?

No, I meant it. I only came across Terry a few days ago. Read a bit about him.. Found it interesting. You reckon he shot FW? Not sure, sometimes there is no smoke without fire but gut feeling is he probably involved although someone else did firing but he was not guilty in court. Thing is Warren pr...
by scribbs1
31 Aug 2018, 10:07
Forum: Boxing History
Topic: Terry Marsh: What's his story?
Replies: 26
Views: 3820

Re: Terry Marsh: What's his story?

Further reading is allegedly's 2003 autobiography and Marsh's autobiography Undefeated and also Lords of the Ring: Marsh, Warren and the Business of Boxing which if you do a search around can get cheaper than displayed on some sites. Thanks for that. Should be Warren's autobiography but comes out a...
by scribbs1
31 Aug 2018, 07:00
Forum: Boxing History
Topic: Terry Marsh: What's his story?
Replies: 26
Views: 3820

Re: Terry Marsh: What's his story?

A 2010 inteview Marsh did with Doghouseboxing - http://www.doghouseboxing.com/Ken/Hissner0818a10.htm A feature from boxing news on 30th anniversary of last fight is an intersting read https://www.pressreader.com/uk/boxing-news/20170713/281522226129030 Marsh playing Chess - https://www.telegraph.co.u...
by scribbs1
31 Aug 2018, 06:42
Forum: Boxing History
Topic: How bad was Marvin Hart?
Replies: 17
Views: 898

Re: How bad was Marvin Hart?

Some good reads. :TU: I have read in several books that Johnson should have got the decision. Guess we will probably never know, The consensus I think is Johnson should have got the decision but some of the rounds are scored even in Call report. I always used to go with consensus which, for fights ...
by scribbs1
31 Aug 2018, 06:25
Forum: Boxing History
Topic: How bad was Marvin Hart?
Replies: 17
Views: 898

Re: How bad was Marvin Hart?

Regarding Johnson fight The San Francisco Call said it was a just decision, cannot remember what Chronicle reproted - as an earlier poster stated the Pollack book is the way to go as it gives info from bulletin and maybe examiner although not sure on that one. I read it quite some time ago but woul...
by scribbs1
31 Aug 2018, 06:17
Forum: Boxing History
Topic: Joe Mesi: What's his story?
Replies: 107
Views: 9213

Re: Joe Mesi: What's his story?

You might be intersted in this where he talks about his career including amateur fights

by scribbs1
29 Aug 2018, 17:07
Forum: Boxing History
Topic: How bad was Marvin Hart?
Replies: 17
Views: 898

Re: How bad was Marvin Hart?

Regarding Johnson fight The San Francisco Call said it was a just decision, cannot remember what Chronicle reproted - as an earlier poster stated the Pollack book is the way to go as it gives info from bulletin and maybe examiner although not sure on that one. I read it quite some time ago but would...
by scribbs1
19 Aug 2018, 07:16
Forum: Boxing History
Topic: Lithographs/Photographs of Edwardian boxers.
Replies: 27
Views: 1392

Re: Lithographs/Photographs of Edwardian boxers.

Yes this is intersting and Wilmington Jack Daly is a fighter I am fascinated by. :yay:
by scribbs1
18 Aug 2018, 18:22
Forum: Boxing History
Topic: Reggie Strickland — 256 losses
Replies: 9
Views: 856

Re: Reggie Strickland — 256 losses

Cannot say having not viewed a video of him fighting but some articles might be of interest :bag: https://www.nytimes.com/1998/06/01/sports/boxing-in-the-shadows-a-special-report-out-of-view-the-fight-game-is-thriving.html http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2003-08-11/sports/0308110235_1_strickland...
by scribbs1
18 Aug 2018, 17:50
Forum: Boxing History
Topic: Muhammad Ali vs. Jimmy Young 'Associated Press 69-66'
Replies: 58
Views: 3041

Re: Muhammad Ali vs. Jimmy Young 'Associated Press 69-66'

I am personally amazed that this guy is allowed to come on here day after day and spam this forum with lies and outright slander and the clueless mods just allow it to go on and run the board to the ground. Several people have written to me saying between this joker and Vladimirs pointless and endl...