Babe McCoy - Revision history

Ric at 18:46, 24 January 2023

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	Since World War II was raging at the time, unemployment was practically nil and people had plenty of money to spend. As a result, the timing of the trio couldn't have been better. Despite the fact that the Olympic Auditorium had gone through some tough times during the 1930s because of the Great Depression, it was regarded as a venue with great potential. In fact, a number of boxing people had some success at the Olympic previously. They included [[Joe Levy]], [[Jack Doyle (Promoter)\|Jack Doyle]], [[Wad Wadhams]], and Joe Waterman.		Since World War II was raging at the time, unemployment was practically nil and people had plenty of money to spend. As a result, the timing of the trio couldn't have been better. Despite the fact that the Olympic Auditorium had gone through some tough times during the 1930s because of the Great Depression, it was regarded as a venue with great potential. In fact, a number of boxing people had some success at the Olympic previously. They included [[Joe Levy]], [[Jack Doyle (Promoter)\|Jack Doyle]], [[Wad Wadhams]], and Joe Waterman.

	In 1956 the California State Athletic Commission banned Babe McCoy for life for having arranged fixed matches along the West Coast from the late 1940s through the mid-1950s.		In 1956 the California State Athletic Commission banned Babe McCoy for life for having arranged fixed matches along the West Coast from the late 1940s through the mid-1950s. [https://boxrec.com/wiki/images/5/57/1957-05-17_Joe_Stanley.pdf]

	[[Category:Managers\|McCoy, Babe]]		[[Category:Managers\|McCoy, Babe]]
	[[Category:Matchmakers\|McCoy, Babe]]		[[Category:Matchmakers\|McCoy, Babe]]

Ric at 00:54, 8 July 2012

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			[[File:Babe McCoy (1).jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px]]
	== Matchmaker ==		== Matchmaker ==

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	When a colorful Australian sports legend and the manager of the Los Angeles Athletic Club's Riviera Polo Fields, [[Snowy Baker]], became the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium, which was owned by the [[Los Angeles Athletic Club]] (L.A.A.C.), Baker hired a veteran matchmaker, [[Joe Waterman]]. An all-around boxing man, Waterman had a great deal of success as a matchmaker at many venues, including the Olympic during at least two previous stints. But in 1942, Waterman didn't stay long because of personal health problems. As a result, Babe McCoy became Waterman's replacement.		When a colorful Australian sports legend and the manager of the Los Angeles Athletic Club's Riviera Polo Fields, [[Snowy Baker]], became the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium, which was owned by the [[Los Angeles Athletic Club]] (L.A.A.C.), Baker hired a veteran matchmaker, [[Joe Waterman]]. An all-around boxing man, Waterman had a great deal of success as a matchmaker at many venues, including the Olympic during at least two previous stints. But in 1942, Waterman didn't stay long because of personal health problems. As a result, Babe McCoy became Waterman's replacement.
	[[file:McCoy.Babe.JPG\|right\|~~Babe McCoy~~]]		[[file:McCoy.Babe.JPG\|right\|100px\|thumb]]
	Snowy Baker was the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium for about a year. After Baker left, [[Cal Eaton]] took over the post. About the same time, a red-headed woman named [[Aileen LeBell]] would become the business manager. Lebell had worked for the L.A.A.C. or for one of the bigwigs of the club, [[Frank Garbutt]]. Eaton, Lebell, and McCoy would form a formidable trio, with McCoy being regarded the key member at the time, due to his knowledge of the boxing business.		Snowy Baker was the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium for about a year. After Baker left, [[Cal Eaton]] took over the post. About the same time, a red-headed woman named [[Aileen LeBell]] would become the business manager. Lebell had worked for the L.A.A.C. or for one of the bigwigs of the club, [[Frank Garbutt]]. Eaton, Lebell, and McCoy would form a formidable trio, with McCoy being regarded the key member at the time, due to his knowledge of the boxing business.

Ric at 18:30, 2 June 2011

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	'''Babe McCoy''' (real name "Harry Rudolph"), brother of former World Middleweight Champion [[Al McCoy]], perhaps is best known as the matchmaker for the Los Angeles [[Olympic Auditorium]] from 1942 to the mid-1950s. He is regarded as the driving force at this famed arena during that era. Before becoming a matchmaker at the Olympic in 1942, McCoy was a well-known figure in Los Angeles boxing circles for close to a decade. For much of the 1930s, he was manager of boxers. But during the early 1940s, he would switch over to promoting and matchmaking at various Los Angeles area venues -- including the [[Wilmington Bowl]], the [[Eastside Arena (Los Angeles)\|Eastside Arena]], and the [[Ocean Park Arena]].		'''Babe McCoy''' (real name "Harry Rudolph"), brother of former World Middleweight Champion [[Al McCoy]], perhaps is best known as the matchmaker for the Los Angeles [[Olympic Auditorium]] from 1942 to the mid-1950s. He is regarded as the driving force at this famed arena during that era. Before becoming a matchmaker at the Olympic in 1942, McCoy was a well-known figure in Los Angeles boxing circles for close to a decade. For much of the 1930s, he was manager of boxers. But during the early 1940s, he would switch over to promoting and matchmaking at various Los Angeles area venues -- including the [[Wilmington Bowl]], the [[Eastside Arena (Los Angeles)\|Eastside Arena]], and the [[Ocean Park Arena]].

	When a colorful Australian sports legend and the manager of the Los Angeles Athletic Club's Riviera Polo Fields, [[Snowy Baker]], became the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium, which was owned by the Los Angeles Athletic Club, Baker hired a veteran matchmaker, [[Joe Waterman]]. An all-around boxing man, Waterman had a great deal of success as a matchmaker at many venues, including the Olympic during at least two previous stints. But in 1942, Waterman didn't stay long because of personal health problems. As a result, Babe McCoy became Waterman's replacement.		When a colorful Australian sports legend and the manager of the Los Angeles Athletic Club's Riviera Polo Fields, [[Snowy Baker]], became the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium, which was owned by the [[Los Angeles Athletic Club]] (L.A.A.C.), Baker hired a veteran matchmaker, [[Joe Waterman]]. An all-around boxing man, Waterman had a great deal of success as a matchmaker at many venues, including the Olympic during at least two previous stints. But in 1942, Waterman didn't stay long because of personal health problems. As a result, Babe McCoy became Waterman's replacement.
	[[file:McCoy.Babe.JPG\|right\|Babe McCoy]]		[[file:McCoy.Babe.JPG\|right\|Babe McCoy]]
	Snowy Baker was the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium for about a year. After Baker left, [[Cal Eaton]] took over the post. About the same time, a red-headed woman named [[Aileen LeBell]] would become the business manager. Lebell had worked for the ~~[[Los Angeles Athletic Club]]~~ or for one of the bigwigs of the club, [[Frank Garbutt]]. Eaton, Lebell, and McCoy would form a formidable trio, with McCoy being regarded the key member at the time, due to his knowledge of the boxing business.		Snowy Baker was the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium for about a year. After Baker left, [[Cal Eaton]] took over the post. About the same time, a red-headed woman named [[Aileen LeBell]] would become the business manager. Lebell had worked for the L.A.A.C. or for one of the bigwigs of the club, [[Frank Garbutt]]. Eaton, Lebell, and McCoy would form a formidable trio, with McCoy being regarded the key member at the time, due to his knowledge of the boxing business.

	Since World War II was raging at the time, unemployment was practically nil and people had plenty of money to spend. As a result, the timing of the trio couldn't have been better.		Since World War II was raging at the time, unemployment was practically nil and people had plenty of money to spend. As a result, the timing of the trio couldn't have been better. Despite the fact that the Olympic Auditorium had gone through some tough times during the 1930s because of the Great Depression, it was regarded as a venue with great potential. In fact, a number of boxing people had some success at the Olympic previously. They included [[Joe Levy]], [[Jack Doyle (Promoter)\|Jack Doyle]], [[Wad Wadhams]], and Joe Waterman.
	Despite the fact that the Olympic Auditorium had gone through some tough times during the 1930s because of the Great Depression, it was regarded as a venue with great potential. In fact, a number of boxing people had some success at the Olympic previously. They included [[Joe Levy]], [[Jack Doyle (Promoter)\|Jack Doyle]], [[Wad Wadhams]], and Joe Waterman.

	In 1956, the California State Athletic Commission banned Babe McCoy for life for ~~arranging~~ fixed matches along the West Coast in the late 1940s on through the mid-1950s.		In 1956 the California State Athletic Commission banned Babe McCoy for life for having arranged fixed matches along the West Coast from the late 1940s through the mid-1950s.

	[[Category:Managers\|McCoy, Babe]]		[[Category:Managers\|McCoy, Babe]]
	[[Category:Matchmakers\|McCoy, Babe]]		[[Category:Matchmakers\|McCoy, Babe]]

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	Since World War II was raging at the time, unemployment was practically nil and people had plenty of money to spend. As a result, the timing of the trio couldn't have been better.		Since World War II was raging at the time, unemployment was practically nil and people had plenty of money to spend. As a result, the timing of the trio couldn't have been better.
	Despite the fact that the Olympic Auditorium had gone through some tough times during the 1930s because of the Great Depression, it was regarded as a venue with great potential. In fact, a number of boxing people had some success at the Olympic previously. They included [[Joe Levy]], [[Jack Doyle]], [[Wad Wadhams]], and Joe Waterman.		Despite the fact that the Olympic Auditorium had gone through some tough times during the 1930s because of the Great Depression, it was regarded as a venue with great potential. In fact, a number of boxing people had some success at the Olympic previously. They included [[Joe Levy]], [[Jack Doyle (Promoter)\|Jack Doyle]], [[Wad Wadhams]], and Joe Waterman.

	In 1956, the California State Athletic Commission banned Babe McCoy for life for arranging fixed matches along the West Coast in the late 1940s on through the mid-1950s.		In 1956, the California State Athletic Commission banned Babe McCoy for life for arranging fixed matches along the West Coast in the late 1940s on through the mid-1950s.

Emaster: corrected internal link

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	When a colorful Australian sports legend and the manager of the Los Angeles Athletic Club's Riviera Polo Fields, [[Snowy Baker]], became the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium, which was owned by the Los Angeles Athletic Club, Baker hired a veteran matchmaker, [[Joe Waterman]]. An all-around boxing man, Waterman had a great deal of success as a matchmaker at many venues, including the Olympic during at least two previous stints. But in 1942, Waterman didn't stay long because of personal health problems. As a result, Babe McCoy became Waterman's replacement.		When a colorful Australian sports legend and the manager of the Los Angeles Athletic Club's Riviera Polo Fields, [[Snowy Baker]], became the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium, which was owned by the Los Angeles Athletic Club, Baker hired a veteran matchmaker, [[Joe Waterman]]. An all-around boxing man, Waterman had a great deal of success as a matchmaker at many venues, including the Olympic during at least two previous stints. But in 1942, Waterman didn't stay long because of personal health problems. As a result, Babe McCoy became Waterman's replacement.
	[[file:McCoy.Babe.JPG\|right\|Babe McCoy]]		[[file:McCoy.Babe.JPG\|right\|Babe McCoy]]
	Snowy Baker was the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium for about a year. After Baker left, [[Cal Eaton]] took over the post. About the same time, a red-headed woman named [[Aileen ~~Lebell~~]] would become the business manager. Lebell had worked for the [[Los Angeles Athletic Club]] or for one of the bigwigs of the club, [[Frank Garbutt]]. Eaton, Lebell, and McCoy would form a formidable trio, with McCoy being regarded the key member at the time, due to his knowledge of the boxing business.		Snowy Baker was the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium for about a year. After Baker left, [[Cal Eaton]] took over the post. About the same time, a red-headed woman named [[Aileen LeBell]] would become the business manager. Lebell had worked for the [[Los Angeles Athletic Club]] or for one of the bigwigs of the club, [[Frank Garbutt]]. Eaton, Lebell, and McCoy would form a formidable trio, with McCoy being regarded the key member at the time, due to his knowledge of the boxing business.

	Since World War II was raging at the time, unemployment was practically nil and people had plenty of money to spend. As a result, the timing of the trio couldn't have been better.		Since World War II was raging at the time, unemployment was practically nil and people had plenty of money to spend. As a result, the timing of the trio couldn't have been better.

Ric at 15:55, 15 April 2007

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	== Matchmaker ==		== Matchmaker ==

	'''Babe McCoy''' (real name "Harry Rudolph"), brother of former World Middleweight Champion [[Al McCoy]], perhaps is best known as the matchmaker for the Los Angeles [[Olympic Auditorium]] from 1942 to the mid-1950s. He is regarded as the driving force at this famed arena during that era. Before becoming a matchmaker at the Olympic in 1942, McCoy was a well-known figure in Los Angeles boxing circles for close to a decade. For much of the 1930s, he was manager of boxers. But during the early 1940s, he would switch over to promoting and matchmaking at various Los Angeles area venues -- including the [[Wilmington Bowl]], the [[Eastside Arena]], and the [[Ocean Park Arena]].		'''Babe McCoy''' (real name "Harry Rudolph"), brother of former World Middleweight Champion [[Al McCoy]], perhaps is best known as the matchmaker for the Los Angeles [[Olympic Auditorium]] from 1942 to the mid-1950s. He is regarded as the driving force at this famed arena during that era. Before becoming a matchmaker at the Olympic in 1942, McCoy was a well-known figure in Los Angeles boxing circles for close to a decade. For much of the 1930s, he was manager of boxers. But during the early 1940s, he would switch over to promoting and matchmaking at various Los Angeles area venues -- including the [[Wilmington Bowl]], the [[Eastside Arena (Los Angeles)\|Eastside Arena]], and the [[Ocean Park Arena]].

	When a colorful Australian sports legend and the manager of the Los Angeles Athletic Club's Riviera Polo Fields, [[Snowy Baker]], became the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium, which was owned by the Los Angeles Athletic Club, Baker hired a veteran matchmaker, [[Joe Waterman]]. An all-around boxing man, Waterman had a great deal of success as a matchmaker at many venues, including the Olympic during at least two previous stints. But in 1942, Waterman didn't stay long because of personal health problems. As a result, Babe McCoy became Waterman's replacement.		When a colorful Australian sports legend and the manager of the Los Angeles Athletic Club's Riviera Polo Fields, [[Snowy Baker]], became the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium, which was owned by the Los Angeles Athletic Club, Baker hired a veteran matchmaker, [[Joe Waterman]]. An all-around boxing man, Waterman had a great deal of success as a matchmaker at many venues, including the Olympic during at least two previous stints. But in 1942, Waterman didn't stay long because of personal health problems. As a result, Babe McCoy became Waterman's replacement.

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	When a colorful Australian sports legend and the manager of the Los Angeles Athletic Club's Riviera Polo Fields, [[Snowy Baker]], became the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium, which was owned by the Los Angeles Athletic Club, Baker hired a veteran matchmaker, [[Joe Waterman]]. An all-around boxing man, Waterman had a great deal of success as a matchmaker at many venues, including the Olympic during at least two previous stints. But in 1942, Waterman didn't stay long because of personal health problems. As a result, Babe McCoy became Waterman's replacement.		When a colorful Australian sports legend and the manager of the Los Angeles Athletic Club's Riviera Polo Fields, [[Snowy Baker]], became the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium, which was owned by the Los Angeles Athletic Club, Baker hired a veteran matchmaker, [[Joe Waterman]]. An all-around boxing man, Waterman had a great deal of success as a matchmaker at many venues, including the Olympic during at least two previous stints. But in 1942, Waterman didn't stay long because of personal health problems. As a result, Babe McCoy became Waterman's replacement.
			[[file:McCoy.Babe.JPG\|right\|Babe McCoy]]
	Snowy Baker was the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium for about a year. After Baker left, [[Cal Eaton]] took over the post. About the same time, a red-headed woman named [[Aileen Lebell]] would become the business manager. Lebell had worked for the [[Los Angeles Athletic Club]] or for one of the bigwigs of the club, [[Frank Garbutt]]. Eaton, Lebell, and McCoy would form a formidable trio, with McCoy being regarded the key member at the time, due to his knowledge of the boxing business.		Snowy Baker was the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium for about a year. After Baker left, [[Cal Eaton]] took over the post. About the same time, a red-headed woman named [[Aileen Lebell]] would become the business manager. Lebell had worked for the [[Los Angeles Athletic Club]] or for one of the bigwigs of the club, [[Frank Garbutt]]. Eaton, Lebell, and McCoy would form a formidable trio, with McCoy being regarded the key member at the time, due to his knowledge of the boxing business.

Ric: slight edit

2006-05-20T03:09:08Z

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	== Matchmaker ==		== Matchmaker ==

	'''~~Real name~~''': Harry Rudolph		'''Babe McCoy''' (real name "Harry Rudolph"), brother of former World Middleweight Champion [[Al McCoy]], perhaps is best known as the matchmaker for the Los Angeles [[Olympic Auditorium]] from 1942 to the mid-1950s. He is regarded as the driving force at this famed arena during that era. Before becoming a matchmaker at the Olympic in 1942, McCoy was a well-known figure in Los Angeles boxing circles for close to a decade. For much of the 1930s, he was manager of boxers. But during the early 1940s, he would switch over to promoting and matchmaking at various Los Angeles area venues -- including the [[Wilmington Bowl]], the [[Eastside Arena]], and the [[Ocean Park Arena]].

	~~Brother~~ of [[~~Boxer:Al_McCoy:010530\|~~Al McCoy]], ~~World Middleweight Champion~~

	~~Matchmaker~~ for the [[Olympic Auditorium]] ~~in Los Angeles~~ from 1942 to the mid-1950s. He is regarded as the driving force at this famed arena during that era. Before becoming a matchmaker at the Olympic in 1942, McCoy was a well-known figure in Los Angeles boxing circles for close to a decade. For much of the 1930s, he was manager of boxers. But during the early 1940s, he would switch over to promoting and matchmaking at various Los Angeles area venues -- including the [[Wilmington Bowl]], the [[Eastside Arena]], and the [[Ocean Park Arena]].

	When a colorful Australian sports legend and the manager of the Los Angeles Athletic Club's Riviera Polo Fields, [[Snowy Baker]], became the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium, which was owned by the Los Angeles Athletic Club, Baker hired a veteran matchmaker, [[Joe Waterman]]. An all-around boxing man, Waterman had a great deal of success as a matchmaker at many venues, including the Olympic during at least two previous stints. But in 1942, Waterman didn't stay long because of personal health problems. As a result, Babe McCoy became Waterman's replacement.		When a colorful Australian sports legend and the manager of the Los Angeles Athletic Club's Riviera Polo Fields, [[Snowy Baker]], became the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium, which was owned by the Los Angeles Athletic Club, Baker hired a veteran matchmaker, [[Joe Waterman]]. An all-around boxing man, Waterman had a great deal of success as a matchmaker at many venues, including the Olympic during at least two previous stints. But in 1942, Waterman didn't stay long because of personal health problems. As a result, Babe McCoy became Waterman's replacement.

	Snowy Baker was the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium for about a year. After Baker left, [[Cal Eaton]] took over the post. About the same time, a red-headed woman named [[Aileen Lebell]] would become the business manager. Lebell had worked for the [[Los Angeles Athletic Club]] or for one of the bigwigs of the club, [[Frank Garbutt]]. Eaton, Lebell, and McCoy would form a formidable trio; with McCoy being regarded the key member at the time, due to his knowledge of the boxing business.		Snowy Baker was the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium for about a year. After Baker left, [[Cal Eaton]] took over the post. About the same time, a red-headed woman named [[Aileen Lebell]] would become the business manager. Lebell had worked for the [[Los Angeles Athletic Club]] or for one of the bigwigs of the club, [[Frank Garbutt]]. Eaton, Lebell, and McCoy would form a formidable trio, with McCoy being regarded the key member at the time, due to his knowledge of the boxing business.

	Since World War II was raging at the time, unemployment was practically nil and people had plenty of money to spend. As a result, the timing of the trio couldn't have been better.		Since World War II was raging at the time, unemployment was practically nil and people had plenty of money to spend. As a result, the timing of the trio couldn't have been better.

Matt: proofread

2005-08-20T14:26:51Z

proofread

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	Brother of [[Boxer:Al_McCoy:010530\|Al McCoy]], World Middleweight Champion		Brother of [[Boxer:Al_McCoy:010530\|Al McCoy]], World Middleweight Champion

	Matchmaker for the [[Olympic Auditorium]] in Los Angeles from 1942 to the mid-1950s. He is regarded as the driving force at this famed arena during that era. Before becoming a matchmaker at the Olympic in 1942, McCoy was a well-known figure in Los Angeles boxing circles for close to a decade. For much of the 1930s, he was manager of boxers. But during the early 1940s, he would switch over to promoting and matchmaking at various Los Angeles area venues -- including the [[Wilmington Bowl]], the [[Eastside Arena]], and the [[Ocean Park Arena]].		Matchmaker for the [[Olympic Auditorium]] in Los Angeles from 1942 to the mid-1950s. He is regarded as the driving force at this famed arena during that era. Before becoming a matchmaker at the Olympic in 1942, McCoy was a well-known figure in Los Angeles boxing circles for close to a decade. For much of the 1930s, he was manager of boxers. But during the early 1940s, he would switch over to promoting and matchmaking at various Los Angeles area venues -- including the [[Wilmington Bowl]], the [[Eastside Arena]], and the [[Ocean Park Arena]].

	When a colorful Australian sports legend and the manager of the Los Angeles Athletic Club's Riviera Polo Fields, [[Snowy Baker]], became the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium, which was owned by the Los Angeles Athletic Club, Baker hired a veteran matchmaker, [[Joe Waterman]]. An all-around boxing man, Waterman had a great deal of success as a matchmaker at many venues, including the Olympic during least two previous stints. But in 1942, Waterman didn't stay long because of personal health problems. As a result, Babe McCoy became Waterman's replacement.		When a colorful Australian sports legend and the manager of the Los Angeles Athletic Club's Riviera Polo Fields, [[Snowy Baker]], became the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium, which was owned by the Los Angeles Athletic Club, Baker hired a veteran matchmaker, [[Joe Waterman]]. An all-around boxing man, Waterman had a great deal of success as a matchmaker at many venues, including the Olympic during at least two previous stints. But in 1942, Waterman didn't stay long because of personal health problems. As a result, Babe McCoy became Waterman's replacement.

	Snowy Baker was the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium for about a year. After Baker left, [[Cal Eaton]] took over the post. About the same time, a red-headed woman named [[Aileen Lebell]] would become the business manager. Lebell had worked for the [[Los Angeles Athletic Club]] or for one of the bigwigs of the club, [[Frank Garbutt]]. Eaton, Lebell, and McCoy would form a formidable trio -- with McCoy being regarded the key member at the time, due to his knowledge of the boxing business.		Snowy Baker was the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium for about a year. After Baker left, [[Cal Eaton]] took over the post. About the same time, a red-headed woman named [[Aileen Lebell]] would become the business manager. Lebell had worked for the [[Los Angeles Athletic Club]] or for one of the bigwigs of the club, [[Frank Garbutt]]. Eaton, Lebell, and McCoy would form a formidable trio; with McCoy being regarded the key member at the time, due to his knowledge of the boxing business.

	Since World War II was raging at the time, unemployment was practically nil and people had plenty of money to spend. As a result, the timing of the trio couldn't have been better.		Since World War II was raging at the time, unemployment was practically nil and people had plenty of money to spend. As a result, the timing of the trio couldn't have been better.

Ric: added links & tweaked

2005-03-29T21:02:39Z

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	~~Real name: Harry Rudolph~~

	~~Brother of Al McCoy, World Middleweight Champion~~
	== Matchmaker ==		== Matchmaker ==
	Matchmaker for the [[Olympic Auditorium]] in Los Angeles from 1942 to the mid-1950s. He is regarded as the driving force at this famed arena during that era. In 1956, the California State Athletic Commission banned him for life for arranging fixed matches along the West Coast in the late 1940's, on through the mid-1950's.

	Before becoming a matchmaker at the Olympic Auditorium in 1942, McCoy was a well-known figure in Los Angeles boxing circles for close to a decade. For much of the 1930s, he was manager of boxers. But during the early 1940s, he would switch over to promoting and matchmaking at various Los Angeles area venues, including the Wilmington Bowl, the Eastside Arena, and the Ocean
	~~Park Arena.~~

	~~When a colorful Australian sports legend and the manager of the Los Angeles Athletic Club~~'~~s Riviera Polo Fields, Snowy Baker, became the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium, which was~~		'''Real name''': Harry Rudolph
	owned by the Los Angeles Athletic Club. Baker hired a veteran matchmaker, Joe Waterman. An all-around boxing man, Waterman had a great deal of success as a matchmaker at many venues, including the Olympic during least two previous stints. But in 1942, Waterman didn'~~t stay long because of personal health problems. As a result, Babe McCoy became Waterman~~'~~s replacement.~~

	Snowy Baker was the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium for about a year. After Baker left, Cal Eaton took over the post. About the same time, a red-headed woman named Aileen Lebell would become the business manager. Lebell had worked for the Los Angeles Athletic Club or for one of ~~the bigwigs of the club, Frank Garbutt. Eaton, Lebell~~, ~~and McCoy would form a formidable trio with McCoy being regarded the key member at the time due to his knowledge of the boxing business.~~		Brother of [[Boxer:Al_McCoy:010530\|Al McCoy]], World Middleweight Champion

	~~Since~~ World ~~War II was raging at the time, unemployment was practically nil and people had plenty of money to spend. As~~
	~~a result, the timing of the trio couldn't have been better.~~
	~~Despite the fact that the Olympic Auditorium had gone through some tough times during the 1930s because of the GREAT DEPRESSION, it was regarded as a venue with great potential.~~
	~~In fact, a number of boxing people had some success at the Olympic previously. They included Joe Levy, Jack Doyle, Wad Wadhams, and Joe Waterman.~~

	~~A combination of young and older boxing stars would be instrumental~~ in the Olympic ~~Auditorium's success~~ during the 1940s.		Matchmaker for the [[Olympic Auditorium]] in Los Angeles from 1942 to the mid-1950s. He is regarded as the driving force at this famed arena during that era. Before becoming a matchmaker at the Olympic in 1942, McCoy was a well-known figure in Los Angeles boxing circles for close to a decade. For much of the 1930s, he was manager of boxers. But during the early 1940s, he would switch over to promoting and matchmaking at various Los Angeles area venues -- including the [[Wilmington Bowl]], the [[Eastside Arena]], and the [[Ocean Park Arena]].

			When a colorful Australian sports legend and the manager of the Los Angeles Athletic Club's Riviera Polo Fields, [[Snowy Baker]], became the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium, which was owned by the Los Angeles Athletic Club, Baker hired a veteran matchmaker, [[Joe Waterman]]. An all-around boxing man, Waterman had a great deal of success as a matchmaker at many venues, including the Olympic during least two previous stints. But in 1942, Waterman didn't stay long because of personal health problems. As a result, Babe McCoy became Waterman's replacement.

			Snowy Baker was the boxing promoter at the Olympic Auditorium for about a year. After Baker left, [[Cal Eaton]] took over the post. About the same time, a red-headed woman named [[Aileen Lebell]] would become the business manager. Lebell had worked for the [[Los Angeles Athletic Club]] or for one of the bigwigs of the club, [[Frank Garbutt]]. Eaton, Lebell, and McCoy would form a formidable trio -- with McCoy being regarded the key member at the time, due to his knowledge of the boxing business.

			Since World War II was raging at the time, unemployment was practically nil and people had plenty of money to spend. As a result, the timing of the trio couldn't have been better.
			Despite the fact that the Olympic Auditorium had gone through some tough times during the 1930s because of the Great Depression, it was regarded as a venue with great potential. In fact, a number of boxing people had some success at the Olympic previously. They included [[Joe Levy]], [[Jack Doyle]], [[Wad Wadhams]], and Joe Waterman.

			In 1956, the California State Athletic Commission banned Babe McCoy for life for arranging fixed matches along the West Coast in the late 1940s on through the mid-1950s.

			[[Category:Managers\|McCoy, Babe]]
	[[Category:Matchmakers\|McCoy, Babe]]		[[Category:Matchmakers\|McCoy, Babe]]