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Eddie Giosa vs. Archie Wilmer

2009-03-10T13:57:44Z

Stacey: New page: ALEXANDER IS ROBBED OF WIN Willie Alexander, peppery tamtam "roni the ranks of the local nma- ,eurs of a few years back, dropped inbeaten Johnny Wolgast, Southvark rival, but was robbed of...

ALEXANDER IS
ROBBED OF WIN
Willie Alexander, peppery tamtam
"roni the ranks of the local nma-
,eurs of a few years back, dropped
inbeaten Johnny Wolgast, Southvark
rival, but was robbed of the
decision in one of the preliminary
fights on Jimmy Toppi's opening
[how at the Olympia last night.
The decision for WolgnsL was
given a lusty booing by the 1500
ight fans as Alexander was the
clear winner in the eyes of everyone
mt the judges.
An upset marked the windup as
Archie Wilmer, another former
Times tournament contender from
Wilmington, licked the 5 to 1 favorte,
Eddie Gipsa, Philly lightweight
star, in their close eight round
jrawl. It was only the second deeat
suffered by Giosa in his pro
:areer,
In the semi-final, Harry (Irish)
Schultz, 142H, Kensington, knocked
out Harry Lundy, 135%, with a right
o the jaw at 52 seconds of the second
round.
Mike DeStefano, 14714, Sputhvfirk,
and McCoy Jones. 143, North 3hiladelphia, went six stirring
•ounds to a draw decision. Booker
Robinson. 172^_, Southward knocked
out Joe Fredericks, 179, West Philadelphia,
at 1.22 of the fourth

Solomon Eaddy

2009-02-10T14:28:17Z

Stacey:

From florence morning news mar 26 1954 Solomon Eaddy ... 32 years
old ... Five feet, 9 inches
tall .. . Weighs 165 pounds
. . . Florence native . . . Lives
on Route 1 with wife, the former
Susanna Law of Effingham,
and four children . . . Attended
Wilson High School . . . Graduate
of Moody Bible Institute
of Chicago . . . Member of Police
Department for four years
. . . Wears Shield 18 of patrolman
. . . Took course as painter
under Gl Bill and worked at
it prior to taking up law enforcement
. . . Navy veteran of
five years . . . Discharged as
first class petty officer . . .
Respected by all who know him
. . . Friendly . . . Was Golden
Glove champion of New York in
1943 before taking up professional
fighting . . . Interested
in the development of youth
... Stages regular boxing shows
here . . . Likes hunting and
fishing in spare time.

Solomon Eaddy

2009-02-10T14:27:57Z

Stacey: New page: From florence morning news mar 26 1954 Solomon Eaddy ... 32 years old ... Five feet, 9% inches tall .. . Weighs 165 pounds . . . Florence native . . . Lives on Route 1 with wife, the for...

From florence morning news mar 26 1954 Solomon Eaddy ... 32 years
old ... Five feet, 9% inches
tall .. . Weighs 165 pounds
. . . Florence native . . . Lives
on Route 1 with wife, the former
Susanna Law of Effingham,
and four children . . . Attended
Wilson High School . . . Graduate
of Moody Bible Institute
of Chicago . . . Member of Police
Department for four years
. . . Wears Shield 18 of patrolman
. . . Took course as painter
under Gl Bill and worked at
it prior to taking up law enforcement
. . . Navy veteran of
five years . . . Discharged as
first class petty officer . . .
Respected by all who know him
. . . Friendly . . . Was Golden
Glove champion of New York in
1943 before taking up professional
fighting . . . Interested
in the development of youth
... Stages regular boxing shows
here . . . Likes hunting and
fishing in spare time.

George Adams

2009-02-10T13:59:54Z

Stacey: New page: George' Adams of Pittsburgh, Pa., a Fort Benning soldier from the stable of Frank Hartley, who has a stable full of good ring boys. from Aiken newspaper

George' Adams of Pittsburgh,
Pa., a Fort Benning soldier from
the stable of Frank Hartley, who
has a stable full of good ring
boys.
from Aiken newspaper

Human:289214

2007-01-21T21:09:02Z

Stacey:

Campaigned in Australia where BNews 31 jan 1958 states that he fought 19...won 13 drew 2 lost 4 in Australian campaign

Rodney Bobick

2006-12-18T11:27:50Z

Stacey:

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<boxer>000216</boxer>

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==Career Review==

*Promising heavyweight prospect in the 1970s.
*Brother of heavyweight contender [[Duane Bobick]].
*Defeated world champions [[Vicente Rondon]] and [[Mike Weaver]].
*Fought future world heavyweight king [[Larry Holmes]].
*Was a sparring partner for 3-time World Heavyweight Champion [[Muhammad Ali]].
*Boxed an exhibition with [[Muhammad Ali]] on Miami Beach.
*Killed in a single-car accident at the age of 25.
*record given as 38-7 in his obituary

Fight:49184

2006-12-12T12:40:53Z

Stacey:

Pamplin fought as George Pamplin from Bakersfield,CA....and had a record of 9-1...and 6ft 4ins tall

Al Franklin

2006-12-05T11:39:19Z

Stacey:

Inactive 1965.He was AAU champion of Oklahoma in 1955....so i doubt his birthdate is correct

Jerry Halstead vs. Darren Enclarde

2006-07-19T10:23:03Z

Stacey:

Encline said to be 19-2 prior to fight

Fight:1113490

2006-07-19T10:09:48Z

Stacey:

Manahl said to be 2-1 prior to fight....Lair's 1st fight for 2 years

Fight:38306

2006-07-19T09:58:02Z

Stacey:

Davis said to be 11-5 record

Fight:38564

2006-07-19T09:56:55Z

Stacey:

Davis said to be 11-5

Fight:490140

2006-07-19T09:49:39Z

Stacey:

Gutierrez late replacement for Augustin Estrada Mexico....said to be 24-1-5 prior to fight...Gutierrez interviewed afterwards said first fight for 2 years...and had previously fought onlt twice in USA and about 15 times in Mexico

Fight:490140

2006-07-19T09:42:49Z

Stacey:

Gutierrez late replacement for Augustin Estrada Mexico....said to be 24-1-5 prior to fight

Fight:918046

2005-06-13T20:25:10Z

Stacey:

Martinez said to be 26-2 and Amanico 36-9 after this fight,Ring Jan 1975

Stan Hawthorne

2005-05-10T19:31:13Z

Stacey:

In Boxing News 11 sep 1946 it said that Hawthorne had 15 successive inside schedule wins prior to May 31 fight