Al Young - Revision history

Matt at 21:45, 25 January 2026

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	'''Albert Young''' (September 28, 1877 in Bavaria, Germany – July 22, 1940 in San Francisco, CA, USA) was an amateur boxer and boxing promoter.		'''Albert Young''' (September 28, 1877 in Bavaria, Germany – July 22, 1940 in San Francisco, CA, USA) was an amateur boxer and boxing promoter.

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	Young would continue promoting until his death in 1940 at [[National Hall]]. Young who suffered from anemia and ulcers, died after several unsuccesful blood tranfusions. Many of the blood donations, came from former fighters that Young had promoted. He was survived by a wife and a daughter.		Young would continue promoting until his death in 1940 at [[National Hall]]. Young who suffered from anemia and ulcers, died after several unsuccesful blood tranfusions. Many of the blood donations, came from former fighters that Young had promoted. He was survived by a wife and a daughter.

	~~== Olympic Results ==~~
	*Defeated [[James (Jack) Eagan]] (United States) points
	*Defeated [[Harry Spanger]] (United States) points

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Matt at 04:18, 28 April 2010

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	'''Albert Young''' (September 28, 1877 – July 22, 1940) was an amateur boxer and boxing promoter.		'''Albert Young''' (September 28, 1877 in Bavaria, Germany – July 22, 1940 in San Francisco, CA, USA) was an amateur boxer and boxing promoter.

	Young captured the Olympic Gold Medal at 148 pounds, in the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis. Young		Young captured the Olympic Gold Medal at 148 pounds, in the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis. Young
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	*Defeated [[Harry Spanger]] (United States) points		*Defeated [[Harry Spanger]] (United States) points

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	[[Category:1904 Olympians~~\|Young, Al~~]]		[[Category:Olympic Gold Medalists]]
	[[Category:American Olympians~~\|Young, Al~~]]		[[Category:1904 Olympians]]
	[[Category:Promoters~~\|Young, Al~~]]		[[Category:American Olympians]]
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Matt at 04:15, 28 April 2010

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	== Olympic Results ==		== Olympic Results ==
	*Defeated [[James Jack Eagan]] (United States) points		*Defeated [[James (Jack) Eagan]] (United States) points
	*Defeated [[Harry Spanger]] (United States) points		*Defeated [[Harry Spanger]] (United States) points

Matt at 19:52, 1 April 2009

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	'''~~Died:~~''' July 22, 1940 ~~in San Francisco, CA, USA~~		'''Albert Young''' (September 28, 1877 – July 22, 1940) was an amateur boxer and boxing promoter.

	~~As an amateur boxer,~~ Young captured the Olympic Gold Medal at 148 pounds, in the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis. Young		Young captured the Olympic Gold Medal at 148 pounds, in the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis. Young
	was one of only four boxers, all Americans, who competed in this weight class. It should be noted that 85% of the athletes in total were Americans. Young defeated [[Harry Spanger]] in the final to win the gold medal.		was one of only four boxers, all Americans, who competed in this weight class. It should be noted that 85% of the athletes in total were Americans. Young defeated [[Harry Spanger]] in the final to win the gold medal.

Matt at 20:28, 16 January 2007

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	Young would continue promoting until his death in 1940 at [[National Hall]]. Young who suffered from anemia and ulcers, died after several unsuccesful blood tranfusions. Many of the blood donations, came from former fighters that Young had promoted. He was survived by a wife and a daughter.		Young would continue promoting until his death in 1940 at [[National Hall]]. Young who suffered from anemia and ulcers, died after several unsuccesful blood tranfusions. Many of the blood donations, came from former fighters that Young had promoted. He was survived by a wife and a daughter.

			== Olympic Results ==
			*Defeated [[James Jack Eagan]] (United States) points
			*Defeated [[Harry Spanger]] (United States) points

	[[Category:Olympic Gold Medalists\|Young, Al]]		[[Category:Olympic Gold Medalists\|Young, Al]]
	[[Category:1904 Olympians\|Young, Al]]		[[Category:1904 Olympians\|Young, Al]]
			[[Category:American Olympians\|Young, Al]]
	[[Category:Promoters\|Young, Al]]		[[Category:Promoters\|Young, Al]]

Matt: spelling

2005-07-22T03:12:34Z

spelling

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	As an amateur boxer, Young captured the Olympic Gold Medal at 148 pounds, in the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis. Young		As an amateur boxer, Young captured the Olympic Gold Medal at 148 pounds, in the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis. Young
	was one of only four boxers, all Americans, who competed in this weight class. It should be noted that 85% of the athletes in total were Americans. Young defeated [[Harry ~~Spangler~~]] in the final to win the gold medal.		was one of only four boxers, all Americans, who competed in this weight class. It should be noted that 85% of the athletes in total were Americans. Young defeated [[Harry Spanger]] in the final to win the gold medal.

	After he had quit boxing, became a promoter in his native San Francisco starting in 1906. Young initially worked at the [[Association Club]], a small club where many Bay Area boxers got their start, before advancing on to bigger shows. In 1923, Young moved his promotional operations to [[National Hall]], where he continued promoting entry level bouts.		After he had quit boxing, became a promoter in his native San Francisco starting in 1906. Young initially worked at the [[Association Club]], a small club where many Bay Area boxers got their start, before advancing on to bigger shows. In 1923, Young moved his promotional operations to [[National Hall]], where he continued promoting entry level bouts.

Matt: 1904 Olympians, added blurb about '04 games

2005-07-22T02:59:10Z

1904 Olympians, added blurb about '04 games

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	'''Died:''' July 22, 1940 in San Francisco, CA, USA		'''Died:''' July 22, 1940 in San Francisco, CA, USA

	As an amateur boxer, Young captured the Olympic Gold Medal at ~~147~~ pounds, in the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis.		As an amateur boxer, Young captured the Olympic Gold Medal at 148 pounds, in the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis. Young
			was one of only four boxers, all Americans, who competed in this weight class. It should be noted that 85% of the athletes in total were Americans. Young defeated [[Harry Spangler]] in the final to win the gold medal.

	After he had quit boxing, became a promoter in his native San Francisco starting in 1906. Young initially worked at the [[Association Club]], a small club where many Bay Area boxers got their start, before advancing on to bigger shows. In 1923, Young moved his promotional operations to [[National Hall]], where he continued promoting entry level bouts.		After he had quit boxing, became a promoter in his native San Francisco starting in 1906. Young initially worked at the [[Association Club]], a small club where many Bay Area boxers got their start, before advancing on to bigger shows. In 1923, Young moved his promotional operations to [[National Hall]], where he continued promoting entry level bouts.
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	[[Category:Olympic Gold Medalists\|Young, Al]]		[[Category:Olympic Gold Medalists\|Young, Al]]
			[[Category:1904 Olympians\|Young, Al]]
	[[Category:Promoters\|Young, Al]]		[[Category:Promoters\|Young, Al]]

Matt at 22:43, 8 June 2005

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			'''Died:''' July 22, 1940 in San Francisco, CA, USA

	As an amateur boxer, Young captured the Olympic Gold Medal at 147 pounds, in the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis.		As an amateur boxer, Young captured the Olympic Gold Medal at 147 pounds, in the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis.

	After he had quit boxing, became a promoter in his native San Francisco. Young initially worked at the [[Association Club]], a small club where many Bay Area boxers got their start, before advancing on to bigger shows. In 1923, Young moved his promotional operations to National Hall, where he continued promoting entry level bouts.		After he had quit boxing, became a promoter in his native San Francisco starting in 1906. Young initially worked at the [[Association Club]], a small club where many Bay Area boxers got their start, before advancing on to bigger shows. In 1923, Young moved his promotional operations to [[National Hall]], where he continued promoting entry level bouts.

			After 10-round bouts were legalized at the start of 1925, Young would feature higher quality bouts, usually with a 10 round main event, while still maintaining his role as the starting place for young Bay Area boxers. During the 1920s, Young was also involved at the Golden Gate Arena in San Francisco.

	~~After 10-round bouts were legalized at~~ the ~~start of 1925~~, Young would ~~feature higher quality bouts, usually with a 10 round main event, while still maintaining his role as the starting place for young Bay Area boxers~~.		Once the great depression hit, Young struggled to stay afloat, like many fellow promoters. He would promote much more sporadically during this period.

	Young would continue promoting ~~through the 1940s~~ at [[National Hall]].		Young would continue promoting until his death in 1940 at [[National Hall]]. Young who suffered from anemia and ulcers, died after several unsuccesful blood tranfusions. Many of the blood donations, came from former fighters that Young had promoted. He was survived by a wife and a daughter.

	[[Category:Olympic Gold Medalists\|Young, Al]]		[[Category:Olympic Gold Medalists\|Young, Al]]
	[[Category:Promoters\|Young, Al]]		[[Category:Promoters\|Young, Al]]

Matt at 15:35, 9 May 2005

2005-05-09T15:35:59Z

New page

As an amateur boxer, Young captured the Olympic Gold Medal at 147 pounds, in the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis.

After he had quit boxing, became a promoter in his native San Francisco. Young initially worked at the [[Association Club]], a small club where many Bay Area boxers got their start, before advancing on to bigger shows. In 1923, Young moved his promotional operations to National Hall, where he continued promoting entry level bouts.

After 10-round bouts were legalized at the start of 1925, Young would feature higher quality bouts, usually with a 10 round main event, while still maintaining his role as the starting place for young Bay Area boxers.

Young would continue promoting through the 1940s at [[National Hall]].

[[Category:Olympic Gold Medalists|Young, Al]]
[[Category:Promoters|Young, Al]]