Classic American West Coast Boxing

[kikibalt]

Bull Moose Jackson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHNY4juwbeg
"Nosey Joe"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lxNfW-mrIA
"I Want A Bowlegged Woman"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT0fBTVCrmk
"Shorty's Got to Go"

[Rick Farris]

Roland LaStarza passed away Spet. 30th, a few days before Ernie Lopez.
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Name: Roland LaStarza

Nationality: US American
Hometown: Bronx, New York, USA
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, USA
Born: 1927-05-12
Died: 2009-09-30
Age at Death: 82
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 6′ 0″
Division: Heavyweight
Manager: Jimmy DeAngelo


1944 won the New York (City) Golden Gloves' novice light heavyweight title over LeRoy Lester.
1944 won the Intercity Golden Gloves title at light heavyweight over Vince DiVenti.
1945 won the New York (City) Golden Gloves Open's light heavyweight championship over Dominic Modafferi.
1945 won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions at light heavyweight by ko over Steve Deluca.
1945 won the Intercity Golden Gloves light heavyweight championship by forfeit



1961-05-08 193 Monroe Ratliff 14-17-4
Kezar Pavilion, San Francisco, California, United States L UD 10 10
~ referee: Jack Downey 4-6 | judge: Jack Silver 5-6 | judge: Matt Zidich 5-6 ~

1960-12-21 192 Ike Thomas 181¼ 1-12-0
Paterson, New Jersey, United States W TKO 3 8
~ time: 2:20 | referee: Paul Cavalier ~
LaStarza was knocked down in the 1st round.

1960-11-30 Danny Logan 10-5-0
Paterson, New Jersey, United States W KO 7
1958-12-01 196½ Larry Zernitz 199¾ 19-5-1
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United States L SD 10 10
~ referee: Teddy Martin 2-8 | judge: Artie Aidala 3-6 | judge: Phil Botwinik 5-4 ~

1957-10-08 194 Al Anderson 178½ 5-12-1
Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States W SD 10 10
1957-06-11 192 Jimmy McMillan 195 4-15-0
Houston, Texas, United States W TKO 3
1955-03-02 189 Julio Mederos 195½ 16-7-2
Miami Stadium, Miami, Florida, United States L KO 5 10
LaStarza was down in the 1st, 3rd, and the 5th

1954-12-01 190 Charley Norkus 192½ 25-12-0
Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, United States L UD 10 10
~ 94-93 | 96-90 | 96-94 ~

1954-03-30 189½ Don Cockell 211 63-11-1
Earls Court Arena, Kensington, London, United Kingdom L PTS 10 10x3
1953-09-24 184¾ Rocky Marciano 185 44-0-0
Polo Grounds, New York, New York, United States L TKO 11 15
~ referee: Ruby Goldstein 3-7 | judge: Young Otto 4-6 | judge: Harold Barnes 5-5 ~
World Heavyweight Title
1953 Fight of the Year - Ring Magazine
LaStarza was knocked through the ropes before the fight was stopped.

1953-02-13 190 Rex Layne 200 40-5-2
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W SD 10 10
~ referee: Al Berl 6-3 | judge: Harold Barnes 4-5 | judge: Young Otto 4-6 ~

1952-12-01 189¼ Rocky Jones 178 15-8-2
Eastern Parkway Arena, Brooklyn, New York, United States W UD 10 10
~ referee: Ray Miller 7-2 | judge: Tommy Shortell 9-1 | judge: Bert Grant 7-3 ~
LaStarza was knocked down in the 2nd, Jones was down in the 3rd

1952-10-09 190 Rocky Jones 179 14-8-2
Akron, Ohio, United States L UD 10 10
LaStarza appeared to be bothered by a cut from the 5th round on.

1952-05-30 188½ Dan Bucceroni 181¼ 38-2-0
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W UD 10 10
~ referee: Harry Kessler 6-3 | judge: Bill Healy 7-2 | judge: Harold Barnes 8-2 ~
Bucceroni was down five times.

1952-04-18 191¾ Joe McFadden 188½ 5-3-1
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United States W TKO 5 10
~ time: 2:07 | referee: Ruby Goldstein ~
Bout stopped because of a bad cut over McFadden's left eye.

1952-02-13 190½ Ralph Schneider 222½ 16-5-2
Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, United States W PTS 10 10
1952-02-01 190 Bill Wilson 220 43-16-2
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States W KO 4
1951-12-21 186¾ Dan Bucceroni 181½ 36-2-0
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States L UD 10 10
~ referee: Al Berl 3-6 | judge: Joe Agnello 4-6 | judge: Artie Aidala 4-6 ~
LaStarza was hurt badly in the 2nd, he had been a 1-4 favorite.

1951-08-03 189½ Ted Lowry 183 61-61-10
Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, New York, United States W UD 10 10
Lowry was down for a nine count in the 9th

1951-06-11 192 Gene Felton 199 14-20-1
Baltimore, Maryland, United States W TKO 3 10
1951-05-04 189 Vern Mitchell 191½ 59-12-2
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United States W TKO 8 10
Mitchell was down twice. The ring doctor waved for a stoppage of the bout as Mitchell was on the floor for the seond time

1951-03-12 188½ Keene Simmons 199 8-9-1
Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States W UD 10 10
1951-02-05 189 Curt Kennedy 189½ 25-4-1
Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States W KO 6 10
~ time: 2:26 ~

1951-01-15 187¼ Ted Lowry 183 61-57-10
Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States W PTS 10 10
1950-10-20 190½ Duilio Spagnolo 184 19-7-4
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United States W UD 10 10
~ referee: Mark Conn 10-0 | judge: Charley Shortell 10-0 | judge: Harold Barnes 10-0 ~

1950-08-25 190 Keene Simmons 202 7-6-1
Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, New York, United States W UD 8 8
1950-05-13 190 Georgie Fuller 190 8-13-1
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States W KO 9
1950-05-01 185 Jimmy Walls 187 11-21-2
Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States W KO 3
1950-03-24 187 Rocky Marciano 183¼ 25-0-0
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States L SD 10 10
~ referee: Jack Watson 6-9 | judge: Arthur Schwartz 4-5 | judge: Artie Aidala 5-4 ~

1949-12-02 187 Cesar Brion 192¼ 24-2-0
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W UD 10 10
~ referee: Frank Fullam 6-4 | judge: Charley Shortell 6-5 | judge: Jack O'Sullivan 5-3 ~

1949-10-26 181 Walter Hafer 199 16-15-1
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United States W KO 9 10
~ time: 2:26 ~
Hafer was down in the 1st and 9th, LaStarza down in the 6th

1949-09-02 189¾ Joe Dominic 190½ 18-8-0
Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, New York, United States W PTS 8 8
1949-07-29 183½ Jackie Lyons 183 28-18-2
Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, New York, United States W TKO 5 10
1949-06-27 185 Harry Haft 172½ 14-6-0
Coney Island Velodrome, Brooklyn, New York, United States W KO 4 8
1949-06-09 187½ Jimmy Carollo 206¾ 35-15-2
Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States W UD 10 10
1949-04-28 187½ Eldridge Eatman 195 15-18-4
Sunnyside Garden, Sunnyside, Queens, New York, United States W PTS 8 8
1949-02-25 186 Gino Buonvino 204 20-9-7
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W TKO 6 10
~ time: 0:32 | referee: Frank Fullam ~
Buonvino was knocked down twice in the 5th round.

1949-01-14 187 Bill Weinberg 215¾ 41-16-5
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W PTS 8 8
1948-12-10 186 Gene Gosney 211½ 13-1-0
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W TKO 7 8
LaStarza knocked down twice in the 1st for nine counts. Bout was stopped because of a severe cut over Gosney's left eye.

1948-11-06 188½ Don Mogard 184 17-2-1
Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, United States W UD 8 8
Mogard was knocked down twice in the 1st

1948-10-20 189 Mike Jacobs 180 12-7-3
Jamaica Arena, Jamaica, Queens, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1948-09-23 184 Don Mogard 184 16-1-1
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1948-08-30 183 Mel McKinney 172 7-9-1
Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States W KO 4 8
~ time: 1:29 ~

1948-08-17 186 Teddy George 181½
MacArthur Stadium, Brooklyn, New York, United States W KO 2 6
1948-07-27 184 Oscar Goode 189½ 43-22-2
MacArthur Stadium, Brooklyn, New York, United States W TKO 4 8
~ time: 1:29 ~

1948-07-14 183¾ Tony Gangemi 188 20-14-2
Jerome Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States W PTS 8 8
1948-06-25 184 Ben Rusk 199 18-14-5
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1948-05-04 184 Freddie McManus 177 6-11-1
Park Arena, Bronx, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1948-04-24 184 John Holloway 200 2-9-0
Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, United States W TKO 5 6
1948-04-07 Claude McClintock 0-2-0
State Armory, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States W PTS 6 6
1948-03-19 185 Steve King 184 9-1-1
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1948-02-24 185 Jimmy White 185¼ 8-17-0
Park Arena, Bronx, New York, United States W KO 2 6
1948-02-14 186 Frankie Reed 192 1-7-0
Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, United States W TKO 4 6
1948-01-30 185½ Mike Belluscio 206 12-9-1
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1947-12-23 186 Luther McMillan 173 12-16-1
Park Arena, Bronx, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1947-12-13 185½ Fred Ramsey 185 8-8-1
Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, United States W TKO 4 6
1947-12-01 185¼ Matt Mincey 188¾ 0-6-0
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1947-11-11 184 Lorne McCarthy 180 1-5-1
Park Arena, Bronx, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1947-10-31 184¼ Jimmy Evans 175 13-4-0
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1947-10-21 185½ Matt Mincey 196 0-4-0
Park Arena, Bronx, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1947-10-10 187 Zeke Brown 188 0-7-0
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United States W KO 1 6
1947-09-09 184½ Jim Johnson 180 3-15-2
Jerome Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States W KO 1 6
1947-08-25 182½ Jimmy Dodd 203 7-6-2
Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States W TKO 4 6
1947-08-12 187 Al Zappala 180 8-17-1
Jerome Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States W KO 5 6
1947-07-15 184 Jack Johnson 183 7-2-1
Jerome Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States W KO 6
1947-07-07 184½ Dave Glanton 183 1-8-0
Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States W PTS 6 6


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[dagosd2000]

GENIUSES AMONGST IT ALL

Louis,Charles,Jersey Joe,Sugar Ray ,and the Mongoose knew all right. They knew the music.That picture of Louis,Charles,and Jersey Joe at the Royal Roost in Manhattan around 1951. Taken together.Dressed to the nines. They were there to listen to the music.To listen to genius.It was new and it was genius.

If it was Parker with his alto,Dizzy with his funny looking trumpet,Monk hitting the ivory with his splayed fingers. Maybe it was to hear Mr. B or Lady Day sing a dreamy song. Oh,there were many geniuses in those clubs. Those small smoky rooms.Low ceilings with the no cover and dollar drinks. The Black fighters of that era were there. They were geniuses too.

I caught the very tail end of it. Most of the music had gone commercial. Those little clubs were dark. Jazz venues were in big concert halls. The college campuses. The only Black fistic geniuses around was an old Sugar man fermenting in a bull ring in Tijuana at 45. I saw that imitation of what once was. I did, and didn't like, what I saw.

Now I listen to old recordings of a time when there were no copywrites and the fans would take their tape recorders into the clubs and record the music. There's not much of that,but it's eerie to listen to. Like a far away echo. I turn the sound down low so I can barely hear it. I hear it better that way.

And those old fighters who were in their primes when the music was also in it's zenith? There's not much film of them either. Most of it was when the gray started to show. But you can still see the embers of a light that once must have been brilliant.

Genius that diminishes with aches and pains. Genius that you can hear better with the sound turned down low.

[dagosd2000]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQlehVpcAes

My Man

Billie Holiday

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk9NVZMNyiM

Passing Strangers

Mr. B and Sarah Vaughan

[dagosd2000]

Roland LaStarza passed away Spet. 30th, a few days before Ernie Lopez.
__________________________________________________________


Name: Roland LaStarza

Nationality: US American
Hometown: Bronx, New York, USA
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, USA
Born: 1927-05-12
Died: 2009-09-30
Age at Death: 82
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 6′ 0″
Division: Heavyweight
Manager: Jimmy DeAngelo


1944 won the New York (City) Golden Gloves' novice light heavyweight title over LeRoy Lester.
1944 won the Intercity Golden Gloves title at light heavyweight over Vince DiVenti.
1945 won the New York (City) Golden Gloves Open's light heavyweight championship over Dominic Modafferi.
1945 won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions at light heavyweight by ko over Steve Deluca.
1945 won the Intercity Golden Gloves light heavyweight championship by forfeit



1961-05-08 193 Monroe Ratliff 14-17-4
Kezar Pavilion, San Francisco, California, United States L UD 10 10
~ referee: Jack Downey 4-6 | judge: Jack Silver 5-6 | judge: Matt Zidich 5-6 ~

1960-12-21 192 Ike Thomas 181¼ 1-12-0
Paterson, New Jersey, United States W TKO 3 8
~ time: 2:20 | referee: Paul Cavalier ~
LaStarza was knocked down in the 1st round.

1960-11-30 Danny Logan 10-5-0
Paterson, New Jersey, United States W KO 7
1958-12-01 196½ Larry Zernitz 199¾ 19-5-1
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United States L SD 10 10
~ referee: Teddy Martin 2-8 | judge: Artie Aidala 3-6 | judge: Phil Botwinik 5-4 ~

1957-10-08 194 Al Anderson 178½ 5-12-1
Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States W SD 10 10
1957-06-11 192 Jimmy McMillan 195 4-15-0
Houston, Texas, United States W TKO 3
1955-03-02 189 Julio Mederos 195½ 16-7-2
Miami Stadium, Miami, Florida, United States L KO 5 10
LaStarza was down in the 1st, 3rd, and the 5th

1954-12-01 190 Charley Norkus 192½ 25-12-0
Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, United States L UD 10 10
~ 94-93 | 96-90 | 96-94 ~

1954-03-30 189½ Don Cockell 211 63-11-1
Earls Court Arena, Kensington, London, United Kingdom L PTS 10 10x3
1953-09-24 184¾ Rocky Marciano 185 44-0-0
Polo Grounds, New York, New York, United States L TKO 11 15
~ referee: Ruby Goldstein 3-7 | judge: Young Otto 4-6 | judge: Harold Barnes 5-5 ~
World Heavyweight Title
1953 Fight of the Year - Ring Magazine
LaStarza was knocked through the ropes before the fight was stopped.

1953-02-13 190 Rex Layne 200 40-5-2
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W SD 10 10
~ referee: Al Berl 6-3 | judge: Harold Barnes 4-5 | judge: Young Otto 4-6 ~

1952-12-01 189¼ Rocky Jones 178 15-8-2
Eastern Parkway Arena, Brooklyn, New York, United States W UD 10 10
~ referee: Ray Miller 7-2 | judge: Tommy Shortell 9-1 | judge: Bert Grant 7-3 ~
LaStarza was knocked down in the 2nd, Jones was down in the 3rd

1952-10-09 190 Rocky Jones 179 14-8-2
Akron, Ohio, United States L UD 10 10
LaStarza appeared to be bothered by a cut from the 5th round on.

1952-05-30 188½ Dan Bucceroni 181¼ 38-2-0
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W UD 10 10
~ referee: Harry Kessler 6-3 | judge: Bill Healy 7-2 | judge: Harold Barnes 8-2 ~
Bucceroni was down five times.

1952-04-18 191¾ Joe McFadden 188½ 5-3-1
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United States W TKO 5 10
~ time: 2:07 | referee: Ruby Goldstein ~
Bout stopped because of a bad cut over McFadden's left eye.

1952-02-13 190½ Ralph Schneider 222½ 16-5-2
Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, United States W PTS 10 10
1952-02-01 190 Bill Wilson 220 43-16-2
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States W KO 4
1951-12-21 186¾ Dan Bucceroni 181½ 36-2-0
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States L UD 10 10
~ referee: Al Berl 3-6 | judge: Joe Agnello 4-6 | judge: Artie Aidala 4-6 ~
LaStarza was hurt badly in the 2nd, he had been a 1-4 favorite.

1951-08-03 189½ Ted Lowry 183 61-61-10
Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, New York, United States W UD 10 10
Lowry was down for a nine count in the 9th

1951-06-11 192 Gene Felton 199 14-20-1
Baltimore, Maryland, United States W TKO 3 10
1951-05-04 189 Vern Mitchell 191½ 59-12-2
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United States W TKO 8 10
Mitchell was down twice. The ring doctor waved for a stoppage of the bout as Mitchell was on the floor for the seond time

1951-03-12 188½ Keene Simmons 199 8-9-1
Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States W UD 10 10
1951-02-05 189 Curt Kennedy 189½ 25-4-1
Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States W KO 6 10
~ time: 2:26 ~

1951-01-15 187¼ Ted Lowry 183 61-57-10
Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States W PTS 10 10
1950-10-20 190½ Duilio Spagnolo 184 19-7-4
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United States W UD 10 10
~ referee: Mark Conn 10-0 | judge: Charley Shortell 10-0 | judge: Harold Barnes 10-0 ~

1950-08-25 190 Keene Simmons 202 7-6-1
Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, New York, United States W UD 8 8
1950-05-13 190 Georgie Fuller 190 8-13-1
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States W KO 9
1950-05-01 185 Jimmy Walls 187 11-21-2
Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States W KO 3
1950-03-24 187 Rocky Marciano 183¼ 25-0-0
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States L SD 10 10
~ referee: Jack Watson 6-9 | judge: Arthur Schwartz 4-5 | judge: Artie Aidala 5-4 ~

1949-12-02 187 Cesar Brion 192¼ 24-2-0
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W UD 10 10
~ referee: Frank Fullam 6-4 | judge: Charley Shortell 6-5 | judge: Jack O'Sullivan 5-3 ~

1949-10-26 181 Walter Hafer 199 16-15-1
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United States W KO 9 10
~ time: 2:26 ~
Hafer was down in the 1st and 9th, LaStarza down in the 6th

1949-09-02 189¾ Joe Dominic 190½ 18-8-0
Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, New York, United States W PTS 8 8
1949-07-29 183½ Jackie Lyons 183 28-18-2
Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, New York, United States W TKO 5 10
1949-06-27 185 Harry Haft 172½ 14-6-0
Coney Island Velodrome, Brooklyn, New York, United States W KO 4 8
1949-06-09 187½ Jimmy Carollo 206¾ 35-15-2
Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States W UD 10 10
1949-04-28 187½ Eldridge Eatman 195 15-18-4
Sunnyside Garden, Sunnyside, Queens, New York, United States W PTS 8 8
1949-02-25 186 Gino Buonvino 204 20-9-7
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W TKO 6 10
~ time: 0:32 | referee: Frank Fullam ~
Buonvino was knocked down twice in the 5th round.

1949-01-14 187 Bill Weinberg 215¾ 41-16-5
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W PTS 8 8
1948-12-10 186 Gene Gosney 211½ 13-1-0
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W TKO 7 8
LaStarza knocked down twice in the 1st for nine counts. Bout was stopped because of a severe cut over Gosney's left eye.

1948-11-06 188½ Don Mogard 184 17-2-1
Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, United States W UD 8 8
Mogard was knocked down twice in the 1st

1948-10-20 189 Mike Jacobs 180 12-7-3
Jamaica Arena, Jamaica, Queens, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1948-09-23 184 Don Mogard 184 16-1-1
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1948-08-30 183 Mel McKinney 172 7-9-1
Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States W KO 4 8
~ time: 1:29 ~

1948-08-17 186 Teddy George 181½
MacArthur Stadium, Brooklyn, New York, United States W KO 2 6
1948-07-27 184 Oscar Goode 189½ 43-22-2
MacArthur Stadium, Brooklyn, New York, United States W TKO 4 8
~ time: 1:29 ~

1948-07-14 183¾ Tony Gangemi 188 20-14-2
Jerome Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States W PTS 8 8
1948-06-25 184 Ben Rusk 199 18-14-5
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1948-05-04 184 Freddie McManus 177 6-11-1
Park Arena, Bronx, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1948-04-24 184 John Holloway 200 2-9-0
Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, United States W TKO 5 6
1948-04-07 Claude McClintock 0-2-0
State Armory, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States W PTS 6 6
1948-03-19 185 Steve King 184 9-1-1
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1948-02-24 185 Jimmy White 185¼ 8-17-0
Park Arena, Bronx, New York, United States W KO 2 6
1948-02-14 186 Frankie Reed 192 1-7-0
Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, United States W TKO 4 6
1948-01-30 185½ Mike Belluscio 206 12-9-1
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1947-12-23 186 Luther McMillan 173 12-16-1
Park Arena, Bronx, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1947-12-13 185½ Fred Ramsey 185 8-8-1
Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, United States W TKO 4 6
1947-12-01 185¼ Matt Mincey 188¾ 0-6-0
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1947-11-11 184 Lorne McCarthy 180 1-5-1
Park Arena, Bronx, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1947-10-31 184¼ Jimmy Evans 175 13-4-0
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1947-10-21 185½ Matt Mincey 196 0-4-0
Park Arena, Bronx, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1947-10-10 187 Zeke Brown 188 0-7-0
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United States W KO 1 6
1947-09-09 184½ Jim Johnson 180 3-15-2
Jerome Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States W KO 1 6
1947-08-25 182½ Jimmy Dodd 203 7-6-2
Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States W TKO 4 6
1947-08-12 187 Al Zappala 180 8-17-1
Jerome Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States W KO 5 6
1947-07-15 184 Jack Johnson 183 7-2-1
Jerome Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States W KO 6
1947-07-07 184½ Dave Glanton 183 1-8-0
Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States W PTS 6 6


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Man,did LaStarza give it his all against Rocky. I see he lived to be 82. I hope he was among family and friends. He'll be up there now eating spaghetti and having a glass of dago red with Rocky. Heaven must be nice.

I'm sure those fellas' have a plate set out for Jake.

[Rick Farris]

Roland LaStarza passed away Spet. 30th, a few days before Ernie Lopez.
__________________________________________________________


Name: Roland LaStarza

Nationality: US American
Hometown: Bronx, New York, USA
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, USA
Born: 1927-05-12
Died: 2009-09-30
Age at Death: 82
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 6′ 0″
Division: Heavyweight
Manager: Jimmy DeAngelo


1944 won the New York (City) Golden Gloves' novice light heavyweight title over LeRoy Lester.
1944 won the Intercity Golden Gloves title at light heavyweight over Vince DiVenti.
1945 won the New York (City) Golden Gloves Open's light heavyweight championship over Dominic Modafferi.
1945 won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions at light heavyweight by ko over Steve Deluca.
1945 won the Intercity Golden Gloves light heavyweight championship by forfeit



1961-05-08 193 Monroe Ratliff 14-17-4
Kezar Pavilion, San Francisco, California, United States L UD 10 10
~ referee: Jack Downey 4-6 | judge: Jack Silver 5-6 | judge: Matt Zidich 5-6 ~

1960-12-21 192 Ike Thomas 181¼ 1-12-0
Paterson, New Jersey, United States W TKO 3 8
~ time: 2:20 | referee: Paul Cavalier ~
LaStarza was knocked down in the 1st round.

1960-11-30 Danny Logan 10-5-0
Paterson, New Jersey, United States W KO 7
1958-12-01 196½ Larry Zernitz 199¾ 19-5-1
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United States L SD 10 10
~ referee: Teddy Martin 2-8 | judge: Artie Aidala 3-6 | judge: Phil Botwinik 5-4 ~

1957-10-08 194 Al Anderson 178½ 5-12-1
Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States W SD 10 10
1957-06-11 192 Jimmy McMillan 195 4-15-0
Houston, Texas, United States W TKO 3
1955-03-02 189 Julio Mederos 195½ 16-7-2
Miami Stadium, Miami, Florida, United States L KO 5 10
LaStarza was down in the 1st, 3rd, and the 5th

1954-12-01 190 Charley Norkus 192½ 25-12-0
Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, United States L UD 10 10
~ 94-93 | 96-90 | 96-94 ~

1954-03-30 189½ Don Cockell 211 63-11-1
Earls Court Arena, Kensington, London, United Kingdom L PTS 10 10x3
1953-09-24 184¾ Rocky Marciano 185 44-0-0
Polo Grounds, New York, New York, United States L TKO 11 15
~ referee: Ruby Goldstein 3-7 | judge: Young Otto 4-6 | judge: Harold Barnes 5-5 ~
World Heavyweight Title
1953 Fight of the Year - Ring Magazine
LaStarza was knocked through the ropes before the fight was stopped.

1953-02-13 190 Rex Layne 200 40-5-2
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W SD 10 10
~ referee: Al Berl 6-3 | judge: Harold Barnes 4-5 | judge: Young Otto 4-6 ~

1952-12-01 189¼ Rocky Jones 178 15-8-2
Eastern Parkway Arena, Brooklyn, New York, United States W UD 10 10
~ referee: Ray Miller 7-2 | judge: Tommy Shortell 9-1 | judge: Bert Grant 7-3 ~
LaStarza was knocked down in the 2nd, Jones was down in the 3rd

1952-10-09 190 Rocky Jones 179 14-8-2
Akron, Ohio, United States L UD 10 10
LaStarza appeared to be bothered by a cut from the 5th round on.

1952-05-30 188½ Dan Bucceroni 181¼ 38-2-0
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W UD 10 10
~ referee: Harry Kessler 6-3 | judge: Bill Healy 7-2 | judge: Harold Barnes 8-2 ~
Bucceroni was down five times.

1952-04-18 191¾ Joe McFadden 188½ 5-3-1
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United States W TKO 5 10
~ time: 2:07 | referee: Ruby Goldstein ~
Bout stopped because of a bad cut over McFadden's left eye.

1952-02-13 190½ Ralph Schneider 222½ 16-5-2
Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, United States W PTS 10 10
1952-02-01 190 Bill Wilson 220 43-16-2
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States W KO 4
1951-12-21 186¾ Dan Bucceroni 181½ 36-2-0
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States L UD 10 10
~ referee: Al Berl 3-6 | judge: Joe Agnello 4-6 | judge: Artie Aidala 4-6 ~
LaStarza was hurt badly in the 2nd, he had been a 1-4 favorite.

1951-08-03 189½ Ted Lowry 183 61-61-10
Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, New York, United States W UD 10 10
Lowry was down for a nine count in the 9th

1951-06-11 192 Gene Felton 199 14-20-1
Baltimore, Maryland, United States W TKO 3 10
1951-05-04 189 Vern Mitchell 191½ 59-12-2
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United States W TKO 8 10
Mitchell was down twice. The ring doctor waved for a stoppage of the bout as Mitchell was on the floor for the seond time

1951-03-12 188½ Keene Simmons 199 8-9-1
Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States W UD 10 10
1951-02-05 189 Curt Kennedy 189½ 25-4-1
Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States W KO 6 10
~ time: 2:26 ~

1951-01-15 187¼ Ted Lowry 183 61-57-10
Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, United States W PTS 10 10
1950-10-20 190½ Duilio Spagnolo 184 19-7-4
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United States W UD 10 10
~ referee: Mark Conn 10-0 | judge: Charley Shortell 10-0 | judge: Harold Barnes 10-0 ~

1950-08-25 190 Keene Simmons 202 7-6-1
Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, New York, United States W UD 8 8
1950-05-13 190 Georgie Fuller 190 8-13-1
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States W KO 9
1950-05-01 185 Jimmy Walls 187 11-21-2
Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States W KO 3
1950-03-24 187 Rocky Marciano 183¼ 25-0-0
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States L SD 10 10
~ referee: Jack Watson 6-9 | judge: Arthur Schwartz 4-5 | judge: Artie Aidala 5-4 ~

1949-12-02 187 Cesar Brion 192¼ 24-2-0
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W UD 10 10
~ referee: Frank Fullam 6-4 | judge: Charley Shortell 6-5 | judge: Jack O'Sullivan 5-3 ~

1949-10-26 181 Walter Hafer 199 16-15-1
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United States W KO 9 10
~ time: 2:26 ~
Hafer was down in the 1st and 9th, LaStarza down in the 6th

1949-09-02 189¾ Joe Dominic 190½ 18-8-0
Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, New York, United States W PTS 8 8
1949-07-29 183½ Jackie Lyons 183 28-18-2
Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, New York, United States W TKO 5 10
1949-06-27 185 Harry Haft 172½ 14-6-0
Coney Island Velodrome, Brooklyn, New York, United States W KO 4 8
1949-06-09 187½ Jimmy Carollo 206¾ 35-15-2
Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States W UD 10 10
1949-04-28 187½ Eldridge Eatman 195 15-18-4
Sunnyside Garden, Sunnyside, Queens, New York, United States W PTS 8 8
1949-02-25 186 Gino Buonvino 204 20-9-7
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W TKO 6 10
~ time: 0:32 | referee: Frank Fullam ~
Buonvino was knocked down twice in the 5th round.

1949-01-14 187 Bill Weinberg 215¾ 41-16-5
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W PTS 8 8
1948-12-10 186 Gene Gosney 211½ 13-1-0
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W TKO 7 8
LaStarza knocked down twice in the 1st for nine counts. Bout was stopped because of a severe cut over Gosney's left eye.

1948-11-06 188½ Don Mogard 184 17-2-1
Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, United States W UD 8 8
Mogard was knocked down twice in the 1st

1948-10-20 189 Mike Jacobs 180 12-7-3
Jamaica Arena, Jamaica, Queens, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1948-09-23 184 Don Mogard 184 16-1-1
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1948-08-30 183 Mel McKinney 172 7-9-1
Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States W KO 4 8
~ time: 1:29 ~

1948-08-17 186 Teddy George 181½
MacArthur Stadium, Brooklyn, New York, United States W KO 2 6
1948-07-27 184 Oscar Goode 189½ 43-22-2
MacArthur Stadium, Brooklyn, New York, United States W TKO 4 8
~ time: 1:29 ~

1948-07-14 183¾ Tony Gangemi 188 20-14-2
Jerome Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States W PTS 8 8
1948-06-25 184 Ben Rusk 199 18-14-5
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1948-05-04 184 Freddie McManus 177 6-11-1
Park Arena, Bronx, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1948-04-24 184 John Holloway 200 2-9-0
Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, United States W TKO 5 6
1948-04-07 Claude McClintock 0-2-0
State Armory, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States W PTS 6 6
1948-03-19 185 Steve King 184 9-1-1
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1948-02-24 185 Jimmy White 185¼ 8-17-0
Park Arena, Bronx, New York, United States W KO 2 6
1948-02-14 186 Frankie Reed 192 1-7-0
Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, United States W TKO 4 6
1948-01-30 185½ Mike Belluscio 206 12-9-1
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1947-12-23 186 Luther McMillan 173 12-16-1
Park Arena, Bronx, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1947-12-13 185½ Fred Ramsey 185 8-8-1
Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York, United States W TKO 4 6
1947-12-01 185¼ Matt Mincey 188¾ 0-6-0
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1947-11-11 184 Lorne McCarthy 180 1-5-1
Park Arena, Bronx, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1947-10-31 184¼ Jimmy Evans 175 13-4-0
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1947-10-21 185½ Matt Mincey 196 0-4-0
Park Arena, Bronx, New York, United States W PTS 6 6
1947-10-10 187 Zeke Brown 188 0-7-0
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United States W KO 1 6
1947-09-09 184½ Jim Johnson 180 3-15-2
Jerome Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States W KO 1 6
1947-08-25 182½ Jimmy Dodd 203 7-6-2
Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States W TKO 4 6
1947-08-12 187 Al Zappala 180 8-17-1
Jerome Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States W KO 5 6
1947-07-15 184 Jack Johnson 183 7-2-1
Jerome Stadium, Bronx, New York, United States W KO 6
1947-07-07 184½ Dave Glanton 183 1-8-0
Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States W PTS 6 6


v

Man,did LaStarza give it his all against Rocky. I see he lived to be 82. I hope he was among family and friends. He'll be up there now eating spaghetti and having a glass of dago red with Rocky. Heaven must be nice.

I'm those fellas' have a plate set out for Jake.

Rog . . . I know that I have written this before, but when I was twelve I had the opportunity to meet Roland LaStarza when he was a co-star on a Warner Bros. TV series my grandfather worked on, "Gallant Men". The series was only on for a season, in 1964-65. I'll never forget how big his hand was and what a great guy he seemed to be. He had a big cigar in his mouth when I met him and often smoked one on screen.

One of LaStarza's opponents, Dan Bucceroni, passed last year. Yeah, hope they're all eating spaghetti with the Rock.

May he rest in peace.


-Rick Farris

[Rick Farris]

Ali/Norton/Archie Moore from TV show in 1973 w/Dick Enberg . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teLOa8moXbg


-Rick Farris

[Rick Farris]

Ted Lowry . . .

Was a common opponent of both Rocky Marciano and Roland LaStarza.
Lowry did something that nobody else was able to accomplish.
He not only fought Rocky twice, bu went the distance with Marciano twice.
Only four other men went the distance with Rocky, but they only did it once each.

A few years back, John Bardelli interviewed Lowry from his home in New England.
He was in his eighties and sharp of mind. They had a great conversation.
___________________________________________________________________
From Boxrec:

Tiger Ted Lowry

Name: Ted Lowry
Nationality: US American
Hometown: New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
Born: 1920-01-01
Height: 5′ 10″
The exact date of birth of Ted Lowry is unknown (he was 86-years-old as of January 2006). Lowry is the only fighter to twice last the ten-round distance with undefeated heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano. His boxing career began in 1940 at age 18 (he reportedly knocked out three opponents in one night), and ended in 1955, interrupted by World War II. He was a member of the all-black 555th Parachute Battalion--which came to be known as the "Triple Nickles"--during the war.

As of 2006, he was living in Norwalk, Connecticut, with his second wife, Alice, to whom he has been married for 40 years.

2008 Inductee into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame



-Rick Farris

[dagosd2000]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toKVC7cNqmQ

Frank,Hap,or Rick. Remember the Mexican comedian,Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez? Here he is on the Groucho Marx Show. I saw him when I was a little kid with my parents on Olvera Street. I think he recently passed away. A funny man.

[dagosd2000]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx5-e_JUTt0

Here's Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez again with some great stars. The guy must have had a lot of memories. A lot of friends.

[scartissue]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx5-e_JUTt0

Here's Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez again with some great stars. The guy must have had a lot of memories. A lot of friends.

Wasn't he the hotel owner in Rio Bravo? The Duke, Dean as cool as ever, Ricky and even old Walter singing. Man, they don't make westerns that good anymore.

Scartissue

[dagosd2000]

Two Champs

[dagosd2000]

THE SPORTS PALACE

Bob Johnston's place was breaking down pretty good at the end. Lower Market Street in San Diego was a lot of winos walking the streets. Even the old burlesque house that he owned that was attatched to his joint featured geriatric girls. It was before Vietnam. It was just before the end.

The clientele inside the Palace were enough winos that could panhandle enough change to sit on a stool. I guess some of the old crew that could still walk would drop by.I didn't recognize anybody.

I remember that enlarged photograph of President Eisenhower and Rocky Marciano on the wall. Of course Archie Moore was on the wall too. The Johnston brothers had managed him at the end. Archie had a list of guys taking his money. They went back to Dempsey. Doc Kearns was working with Archie too. Or he had been in his corner. Like I said,it was before Vietnam. Kearns was gone. Archie was looking for a prospect. He wouldn't find any at the Sports Palace.

[kikibalt]

The Johnston brothers were Moore's managers at the time Moore fought Joey Maxim for the title the first time. The only way that Moore could get that title shot was that he and the Johnston's had to agree that if he won Doc Kearns who managed Maxim at the time would become Moore's manager and the Johnston would just go along for the ride.

[dagosd2000]

Billie Holiday

[dagosd2000]

The Johnston brothers were Moore's managers at the time Moore fought Joey Maxim for the title the first time. The only way that Moore could get that title shot was that he and the Johnston's had to agree that if he won Doc Kearns who managed Maxim at the time would become Moore's manager and the Johnston would just go along for the ride.

Frank
One time when I must have been around ten years old my father took me inside the Sports Palace. In the back room were some men. I remember on of them being Doc Kearns.I remember them calling him "Doc". Everyone was having a drink. I was bored and wanted to go home. I wasn't listening to what was being said.

Validates the saying"Youth is wasted on the young."

[scartissue]

Are you guys going to be tuning into the beginning of the 'super 6' tonight? It's about the first time in awhile I've gotten keyed up for a bout or in this case, bouts. It's the first time in awhile I've detected a pulse from out sport. And why is that? Oh, yeah...a couple of competitive matches. What a novel approach. Back in the '70s we could regularly watch some high profile matches on Saturday afternoon on Wide World of Sports (after enduring an hour or so of badminton matches or figure skating). I hope the super 6 is a success and they continue on with the other divisions.

Scartissue

[kikibalt]

Are you guys going to be tuning into the beginning of the 'super 6' tonight? It's about the first time in awhile I've gotten keyed up for a bout or in this case, bouts. It's the first time in awhile I've detected a pulse from out sport. And why is that? Oh, yeah...a couple of competitive matches. What a novel approach. Back in the '70s we could regularly watch some high profile matches on Saturday afternoon on Wide World of Sports (after enduring an hour or so of badminton matches or figure skating). I hope the super 6 is a success and they continue on with the other divisions.

Scartissue

I'm looking forward to watching the Abraham/Taylor fight, I think that that will be a good fight, don't know much about the other two guys.

[kikibalt]

Abraham Knocks Out Taylor - Prediction and Outcome
By Ted Sares:

Prediction

Taylor’s best and only good chance will come early. He is a fast starter who can knock just about anyone down, but if Abraham is able to hold him off, the fight should even out around the sixth stanza. With his deceptive cunning and his power, I see the Armenian beginning to break Taylor down by mixing thudding body work with punishing shots upstairs. As Taylor tires, Abraham will get stronger. At this point, Taylor’s stamina will again desert him and Arthur will discover that the stoppages at the hands of "The Ghost" and "The Cobra have left Taylor damaged and vulnerable for a brutal closure and that’s exactly what Abraham will perpetrate around the tenth or eleventh round.

Outcome

Abraham caught with a fading Taylor in the last round and knocked him unconscious with a missed left hook followed by straight right that came from hell. Sooner or later, it appeared Taylor’s hands would drop from fatigue and that’s what seemed to happen.

Fighting in explosive spurts and being economical, “King Arthur” blended his assault with body and head shots throughout leaving no doubt as to whether he belongs in this tournament.

As for “Bad Intentions,” the stoppages at the hands of "The Ghost" and "The Cobra” clearly left him damaged and vulnerable for a brutal closure. And that’s exactly what Abraham perpetrated.

[Randyman]

Are you guys going to be tuning into the beginning of the 'super 6' tonight? It's about the first time in awhile I've gotten keyed up for a bout or in this case, bouts. It's the first time in awhile I've detected a pulse from out sport. And why is that? Oh, yeah...a couple of competitive matches. What a novel approach. Back in the '70s we could regularly watch some high profile matches on Saturday afternoon on Wide World of Sports (after enduring an hour or so of badminton matches or figure skating). I hope the super 6 is a success and they continue on with the other divisions.

Scartissue

I'm looking forward to watching the Abraham/Taylor fight, I think that that will be a good fight, don't know much about the other two guys.

I'm going to watch it as well. I didn't realize that was being broadcast so early. There was already a winner. I won't mention it here. I don't want to spoil it for anyone, just in case. The fight will be shown again later tonight. I don't have particular choice with this group but I do hope that it has a positive effect (or is that affect?). Just good honest fights and decisions.

Randy

[Randyman]

The Johnston brothers were Moore's managers at the time Moore fought Joey Maxim for the title the first time. The only way that Moore could get that title shot was that he and the Johnston's had to agree that if he won Doc Kearns who managed Maxim at the time would become Moore's manager and the Johnston would just go along for the ride.

Frank
One time when I must have been around ten years old my father took me inside the Sports Palace. In the back room were some men. I remember on of them being Doc Kearns.I remember them calling him "Doc". Everyone was having a drink. I was bored and wanted to go home. I wasn't listening to what was being said.

Validates the saying"Youth is wasted on the young."

You're not alone Rog, when I was young I did't pay attention to anything. When we're young we're to smart to pay attention, or at least we think we are. When we get older we get a sense of history about us but sometimes it's too late.

Randy

[Randyman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx5-e_JUTt0

Here's Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez again with some great stars. The guy must have had a lot of memories. A lot of friends.

Wasn't he the hotel owner in Rio Bravo? The Duke, Dean as cool as ever, Ricky and even old Walter singing. Man, they don't make westerns that good anymore.

Scartissue

Good call Dan, It's the same guy. The few times that I have seen him, his sense of timing was impeccable. That coupled with that innocent face made him a funny guy.

Randy

[Randyman]

Billie Holiday

Wow, classic Rog!

[Randyman]

I finally got out of the house today. The flu was really kicking my behind. Now Jeri's getting sick.

Randy

[dagosd2000]

Looking forward to seeing the gang next weekend. I'll arrive on the 23rd to set up my paintings. I'll bring an aaray of 16 by 20 inch paintings of my favorite heavyweight champs and one of Ray Robinson.

Heavyweights:Sullivan,Corbett,Fitz,Jeff,Johnson,Dempsey,Louis,Rocky,Ali,Frazier,Foreman,and Iron Mike. Ray Robinson will be !8 by 24 inches and be set in the center of the heavyweights. All paintings will be framed.