Austin and Bishop - Revision history

Ric: more info on A&B Club

2011-12-07T18:14:59Z

more info on A&B Club

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	Based in Seattle, WA, USA, [[Lonnie Austin]] and [[Biddy Bishop]] promoted boxing shows during the late 1920s/early 1930s, in competition with rival promoter [[Nate Druxman]]. The two also promoted "semi-amateur" programs, held at an athletic club called the '''Austin & Bishop Club''' located at 1630 Ninth Avenue (9th & Olive Streets), Seattle.		Based in Seattle, WA, USA, [[Lonnie Austin]] and [[Biddy Bishop]] promoted boxing shows during the late 1920s/early 1930s, in competition with rival promoter [[Nate Druxman]]. The two also promoted "semi-amateur" programs, held at an athletic club called the '''Austin & Bishop Club''' located at 1630 Ninth Avenue (9th & Olive Streets), Seattle. According to the April 21, 1923 ''Tacoma News-tribune'', Harry Morrissey ran the food counter (food, drinks and cigars) at this club. There was a large blackboard in the main room that gave fight lineups and news of other sports of interest. The gym had a permanent ring, and could seat 700 spectators.

	Austin and Bishop's partnership ended after it was revealed that a [[Show:220707\|November 2, 1932 show]] the two promoted had two boxers from San Francisco who fought under phony names. Although authorities revoked Bishop's boxing license, Austin was exonerated of any wrongdoing and continued promoting on his own until 1934.		Austin and Bishop's partnership ended after it was revealed that a [[Show:220707\|November 2, 1932 show]] the two men had promoted had two boxers from San Francisco who fought under phony names. Although authorities revoked Bishop's boxing license, Austin was exonerated of any wrongdoing and continued promoting on his own until 1934.

	See also [[Austin and Salt]]		See also [[Austin and Salt]]
	[[Category:Promoters\|Austin and Bishop]]		[[Category:Promoters\|Austin and Bishop]]

Matt at 04:22, 26 July 2011

2011-07-26T04:22:18Z

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	Based in Seattle, WA, USA, [[Lonnie Austin]] and [[Biddy Bishop]] promoted boxing shows during the late 1920s/early 1930s, ~~consisting mostly of~~ "semi-amateur" programs~~. They had~~ an athletic club located at 1630 Ninth Avenue (9th & Olive Streets), Seattle.		Based in Seattle, WA, USA, [[Lonnie Austin]] and [[Biddy Bishop]] promoted boxing shows during the late 1920s/early 1930s, in competition with rival promoter [[Nate Druxman]]. The two also promoted "semi-amateur" programs, held at an athletic club called the '''Austin & Bishop Club''' located at 1630 Ninth Avenue (9th & Olive Streets), Seattle.

	Austin and Bishop's partnership ended after it was revealed that a [[Show:220707\|November 2, 1932 show]] the two promoted had two boxers from San Francisco who fought under phony names. Although authorities revoked Bishop's boxing license, Austin was exonerated of any wrongdoing and continued promoting on his own until 1934.		Austin and Bishop's partnership ended after it was revealed that a [[Show:220707\|November 2, 1932 show]] the two promoted had two boxers from San Francisco who fought under phony names. Although authorities revoked Bishop's boxing license, Austin was exonerated of any wrongdoing and continued promoting on his own until 1934.

Ric at 06:17, 24 June 2011

2011-06-24T06:17:01Z

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	Based in Seattle, WA, USA, [[Lonnie Austin]] and [[Biddy Bishop]] promoted boxing shows during the late 1920s/early 1930s, consisting mostly of "semi-amateur" programs. They had an athletic club located at 1630 Ninth Avenue (9th & Olive Streets), Seattle.		Based in Seattle, WA, USA, [[Lonnie Austin]] and [[Biddy Bishop]] promoted boxing shows during the late 1920s/early 1930s, consisting mostly of "semi-amateur" programs. They had an athletic club located at 1630 Ninth Avenue (9th & Olive Streets), Seattle.

	Austin and Bishop's partnership ended ~~in 1932,~~ after it was revealed that a [[Show:220707\|November 2, 1932 show]] the two ~~put on~~ had two boxers from San Francisco who fought under phony names. Although authorities revoked Bishop's boxing license, Austin was exonerated of any wrongdoing and continued promoting on his own until 1934.		Austin and Bishop's partnership ended after it was revealed that a [[Show:220707\|November 2, 1932 show]] the two promoted had two boxers from San Francisco who fought under phony names. Although authorities revoked Bishop's boxing license, Austin was exonerated of any wrongdoing and continued promoting on his own until 1934.

	See also [[Austin and Salt]]		See also [[Austin and Salt]]
	[[Category:Promoters\|Austin and Bishop]]		[[Category:Promoters\|Austin and Bishop]]

Ric at 06:14, 24 June 2011

2011-06-24T06:14:16Z

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	~~== Promoters ==~~		Based in Seattle, WA, USA, [[Lonnie Austin]] and [[Biddy Bishop]] promoted boxing shows during the late 1920s/early 1930s, consisting mostly of "semi-amateur" programs. They had an athletic club located at 1630 Ninth Avenue (9th & Olive Streets), Seattle.

	Based in Seattle, WA, USA, [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Boxer:Lonnie_Austin:132051 Lonnie Austin] & [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Biddy_Bishop Biddy Bishop] promoted boxing shows during the late 1920s/early 1930s, consisting mostly of "semi-amateur" programs. They had an athletic club located at 1630 Ninth Avenue (9th & Olive Streets), Seattle.		Austin and Bishop's partnership ended in 1932, after it was revealed that a [[Show:220707\|November 2, 1932 show]] the two put on had two boxers from San Francisco who fought under phony names. Although authorities revoked Bishop's boxing license, Austin was exonerated of any wrongdoing and continued promoting on his own until 1934.

	Austin and Bishop's partnership ended in 1932, after it was revealed that a November 2, 1932 show the two put on had two boxers from San Francisco who fought under phony names. ~~Authorities then~~ revoked Bishop's boxing license, ~~though~~ Austin was exonerated of any wrongdoing and continued on his own.

	See also [[Austin and Salt]]		See also [[Austin and Salt]]
	[[Category:Promoters\|Austin and Bishop]]		[[Category:Promoters\|Austin and Bishop]]

Ric: provide exact address of club

2005-03-16T04:51:01Z

provide exact address of club

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	== Promoters ==		== Promoters ==

	Based in Seattle, WA, USA, [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Boxer:Lonnie_Austin:132051 Lonnie Austin] & [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Biddy_Bishop Biddy Bishop] promoted boxing shows during the late 1920s/early 1930s, consisting mostly of "semi-amateur" programs. They had an athletic club located at Ninth ~~and~~ Olive Streets.		Based in Seattle, WA, USA, [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Boxer:Lonnie_Austin:132051 Lonnie Austin] & [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Biddy_Bishop Biddy Bishop] promoted boxing shows during the late 1920s/early 1930s, consisting mostly of "semi-amateur" programs. They had an athletic club located at 1630 Ninth Avenue (9th & Olive Streets), Seattle.

	Austin and Bishop's partnership ended in 1932, after it was revealed that a November 2, 1932 show the two put on had two boxers from San Francisco who fought under phony names. Authorities then revoked Bishop's boxing license, though Austin was exonerated of any wrongdoing and continued on his own.		Austin and Bishop's partnership ended in 1932, after it was revealed that a November 2, 1932 show the two put on had two boxers from San Francisco who fought under phony names. Authorities then revoked Bishop's boxing license, though Austin was exonerated of any wrongdoing and continued on his own.

Matt: added info about 11-2-32 show which ended their partnershp (If my notes are correct)

2005-03-12T01:41:40Z

added info about 11-2-32 show which ended their partnershp (If my notes are correct)

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	Based in Seattle, WA, USA, [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Boxer:Lonnie_Austin:132051 Lonnie Austin] & [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Biddy_Bishop Biddy Bishop] promoted boxing shows during the late 1920s/early 1930s, consisting mostly of "semi-amateur" programs. They had an athletic club located at Ninth and Olive Streets.		Based in Seattle, WA, USA, [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Boxer:Lonnie_Austin:132051 Lonnie Austin] & [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Biddy_Bishop Biddy Bishop] promoted boxing shows during the late 1920s/early 1930s, consisting mostly of "semi-amateur" programs. They had an athletic club located at Ninth and Olive Streets.

			Austin and Bishop's partnership ended in 1932, after it was revealed that a November 2, 1932 show the two put on had two boxers from San Francisco who fought under phony names. Authorities then revoked Bishop's boxing license, though Austin was exonerated of any wrongdoing and continued on his own.

	See also [[Austin and Salt]]		See also [[Austin and Salt]]
	[[Category:Promoters\|Austin and Bishop]]		[[Category:Promoters\|Austin and Bishop]]

Ric at 00:59, 12 March 2005

2005-03-12T00:59:15Z

New page

== Promoters ==

Based in Seattle, WA, USA, [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Boxer:Lonnie_Austin:132051 Lonnie Austin] & [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Biddy_Bishop Biddy Bishop] promoted boxing shows during the late 1920s/early 1930s, consisting mostly of "semi-amateur" programs. They had an athletic club located at Ninth and Olive Streets.

See also [[Austin and Salt]]
[[Category:Promoters|Austin and Bishop]]