Doc Snell - Revision history

Ric at 20:04, 4 January 2025

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	== Professional Career ==		== Professional Career ==
			[[File:Doc Snell BW2.jpg\|right\|250px\|Doc Snell]]
	McEachern began his professional boxing career in Wenatchee, Washington, USA, two weeks later, on July 28, 1922. He got the nickname "Doc" because he reportedly was a druggist by trade. Contemporary newspaper accounts also described him once or twice as being merely a "soda jerk." At least during his first year of fighting, he worked at a Peshastin drugstore. He was also known as "The Peshastin Phantom." (How and why he took on the last name of "Snell" is unknown.)		McEachern began his professional boxing career in Wenatchee, Washington, USA, two weeks later, on July 28, 1922. He got the nickname "Doc" because he reportedly was a druggist by trade. Contemporary newspaper accounts also described him once or twice as being merely a "soda jerk." At least during his first year of fighting, he worked at a Peshastin drugstore. He was also known as "The Peshastin Phantom." (How and why he took on the last name of "Snell" is unknown.)

	[[Frank Churchill]] bought Snell's managerial contract from [[Joe Waterman]] in December 1925. Churchill was buying up all the best-looking and available boxing talent on the West Coast at the time. Churchill previously was the manager of former Flyweight World Champion [[Pancho Villa]].		[[Frank Churchill]] bought Snell's managerial contract from [[Joe Waterman]] in December 1925. Churchill was buying up all the best-looking and available boxing talent on the West Coast at the time. Churchill previously was the manager of former Flyweight World Champion [[Pancho Villa]].
	~~[[file:Snell.Doc.2.jpg\|right\|150px\|Doc Snell]]~~

	In January 1929, Snell had been training for a bout with [[Leslie (Wildcat) Carter]] when he took a turn for the worst on February 2. He planned to retire after that bout (although, according to the ''Seattle Post-Intelligencer'' newspaper, he had retired a number of times before, only to return). Snell had been complaining of not feeling well for the previous three months, was diagnosed with acute appendicitis, and immediately operated on February 2. He spent two weeks in the hospital before being allowed to go home. (You can see the scar in at least one of his Gallery photos.) He had planned to recuperate for three months, but promised not to retire. The paper also mentioned that Snell had had 150 bouts up until the time of his surgery, and had started his professional career in 1922.		In January 1929, Snell had been training for a bout with [[Leslie (Wildcat) Carter]] when he took a turn for the worst on February 2. He planned to retire after that bout (although, according to the ''Seattle Post-Intelligencer'' newspaper, he had retired a number of times before, only to return). Snell had been complaining of not feeling well for the previous three months, was diagnosed with acute appendicitis, and immediately operated on February 2. He spent two weeks in the hospital before being allowed to go home. (You can see the scar in at least one of his Gallery photos.) He had planned to recuperate for three months, but promised not to retire. The paper also mentioned that Snell had had 150 bouts up until the time of his surgery, and had started his professional career in 1922.

Ric at 18:51, 21 August 2020

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	[[file:Snell.Doc.2.jpg\|right\|150px\|Doc Snell]]		[[file:Snell.Doc.2.jpg\|right\|150px\|Doc Snell]]

	In January 1929, Snell had been training for a bout with [[Leslie (Wildcat) Carter]] when he took a turn for the worst on February 2. He planned to retire after that bout (although, according to the ''Seattle Post-Intelligencer'' newspaper, he had retired a number of times before, only to return). Snell had been complaining of not feeling well for the previous three months, was diagnosed with acute appendicitis, and immediately operated on February 2. He spent two weeks in the hospital before being allowed to go home. (You can see the scar in ~~the first photo above~~.) He had planned to recuperate for three months, but promised not to retire. The paper also mentioned that Snell had had 150 bouts up until the time of his surgery, and had started his professional career in 1922.		In January 1929, Snell had been training for a bout with [[Leslie (Wildcat) Carter]] when he took a turn for the worst on February 2. He planned to retire after that bout (although, according to the ''Seattle Post-Intelligencer'' newspaper, he had retired a number of times before, only to return). Snell had been complaining of not feeling well for the previous three months, was diagnosed with acute appendicitis, and immediately operated on February 2. He spent two weeks in the hospital before being allowed to go home. (You can see the scar in at least one of his Gallery photos.) He had planned to recuperate for three months, but promised not to retire. The paper also mentioned that Snell had had 150 bouts up until the time of his surgery, and had started his professional career in 1922.

	(Scheduled bout, but result not located: ''Snell vs. [[Buddy Bitoni]]'' for three rounds, Dec. 30, 1932, at the Seattle Park Department's Benefit, 212 Occidental Avenue. Arranged by [[Ely Caston]], who was also the scheduled referee.)		(Scheduled bout, but result not located: ''Snell vs. [[Buddy Bitoni]]'' for three rounds, Dec. 30, 1932, at the Seattle Park Department's Benefit, 212 Occidental Avenue. Arranged by [[Ely Caston]], who was also the scheduled referee.)

Ric: better main image

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better main image

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	'''Managers''': [[Al Hoffman]], [[Joe Waterman]], [[Frank Churchill]], [[Dave Miller]] (circa 1932)<br>		'''Managers''': [[Al Hoffman]], [[Joe Waterman]], [[Frank Churchill]], [[Dave Miller]] (circa 1932)<br>

Ric at 03:29, 26 January 2017

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	== Professional Career ==		== Professional Career ==
	~~Snell~~ began his professional boxing career in Wenatchee, Washington, USA, two weeks later, on July 28, 1922. He got the nickname "Doc" because he reportedly was a druggist by trade. Contemporary newspaper accounts also described him once or twice as being merely a "soda jerk." At least during his first year of fighting, he worked at a Peshastin drugstore. He was also known as "The Peshastin Phantom." (How and why he took on the last name of "Snell" is unknown.)		McEachern began his professional boxing career in Wenatchee, Washington, USA, two weeks later, on July 28, 1922. He got the nickname "Doc" because he reportedly was a druggist by trade. Contemporary newspaper accounts also described him once or twice as being merely a "soda jerk." At least during his first year of fighting, he worked at a Peshastin drugstore. He was also known as "The Peshastin Phantom." (How and why he took on the last name of "Snell" is unknown.)

	[[Frank Churchill]] bought Snell's managerial contract from [[Joe Waterman]] in December 1925. Churchill was buying up all the best-looking and available boxing talent on the West Coast at the time. Churchill previously was the manager of former Flyweight World Champion [[Pancho Villa]].		[[Frank Churchill]] bought Snell's managerial contract from [[Joe Waterman]] in December 1925. Churchill was buying up all the best-looking and available boxing talent on the West Coast at the time. Churchill previously was the manager of former Flyweight World Champion [[Pancho Villa]].

Ric: gallery code added

2017-01-26T03:08:24Z

gallery code added

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	'''Managers''': [[Al Hoffman]], [[Joe Waterman]], [[Frank Churchill]], [[Dave Miller]] (circa 1932)<br>		'''Managers''': [[Al Hoffman]], [[Joe Waterman]], [[Frank Churchill]], [[Dave Miller]] (circa 1932)<br>
	[[:~~Image~~:Snell~~.Doc2.jpg~~\|~~Photo #2]], [[:File:~~Snell ~~Xmas Card.jpeg\|Christmas Card~~]]		'''[[:Category:Doc Snell Gallery\|Doc Snell Image Gallery]]'''
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Ric: Hostak also interred at Calvary Catholic Cemetery

2016-05-01T04:27:58Z

Hostak also interred at Calvary Catholic Cemetery

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	*Snell, who has since died, then decided to retire and sold the boat - again, no one's real sure what became of it - and the crew broke up.		*Snell, who has since died, then decided to retire and sold the boat - again, no one's real sure what became of it - and the crew broke up.

	William McEachern died June 17, 1987 (King County Death Certificate #026058), and was survived by his wife Mary Ann, two daughters and two sons, and grandchildren. Funeral services were at the Snoqualmie Funeral Chapel, North Bend, Washington, on June 20, 1987. He is interred at Calvary Cemetery, just northeast of the University of Washington, Seattle, WA. [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=McEachern&GSfn=William&GSby=1903&GSbyrel=in&GSdy=1987&GSdyrel=in&GSst=50&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=142551773&df=all&]		William McEachern died June 17, 1987 (King County Death Certificate #026058), and was survived by his wife Mary Ann, two daughters and two sons, and grandchildren. Funeral services were at the Snoqualmie Funeral Chapel, North Bend, Washington, on June 20, 1987. He is interred at Calvary Catholic Cemetery (where former World Middleweight Champion [[Al Hostak]] also rests), just northeast of the University of Washington, Seattle, WA. [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=McEachern&GSfn=William&GSby=1903&GSbyrel=in&GSdy=1987&GSdyrel=in&GSst=50&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=142551773&df=all&]

	<small>Snell's Fight Record was researched by, and is courtesy of, Ric Kilmer (researching the ''Everett Daily Herald'', Wenatchee and other Washington state newspapers); Tracy Callis & Mike DeLisa of the International Boxing Research Organization ([[IBRO]]) & CyberBoxingZone.</small>		<small>Snell's Fight Record was researched by, and is courtesy of, Ric Kilmer (researching the ''Everett Daily Herald'', Wenatchee and other Washington state newspapers); Tracy Callis & Mike DeLisa of the International Boxing Research Organization ([[IBRO]]) & CyberBoxingZone.</small>

Ric: located exact gravesite

2016-04-22T18:24:33Z

located exact gravesite

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	*Snell, who has since died, then decided to retire and sold the boat - again, no one's real sure what became of it - and the crew broke up.		*Snell, who has since died, then decided to retire and sold the boat - again, no one's real sure what became of it - and the crew broke up.

	William McEachern died June 17, 1987 (King County Death Certificate #026058), and was survived by his wife Mary Ann, two daughters and two sons, and grandchildren. Funeral services were at the Snoqualmie Funeral Chapel, North Bend, Washington, on June 20, 1987.		William McEachern died June 17, 1987 (King County Death Certificate #026058), and was survived by his wife Mary Ann, two daughters and two sons, and grandchildren. Funeral services were at the Snoqualmie Funeral Chapel, North Bend, Washington, on June 20, 1987. He is interred at Calvary Cemetery, just northeast of the University of Washington, Seattle, WA. [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=McEachern&GSfn=William&GSby=1903&GSbyrel=in&GSdy=1987&GSdyrel=in&GSst=50&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=142551773&df=all&]

	<small>Snell's Fight Record was researched by, and is courtesy of, Ric Kilmer (researching the ''Everett Daily Herald'', Wenatchee and other Washington state newspapers); Tracy Callis & Mike DeLisa of the International Boxing Research Organization ([[IBRO]]) & CyberBoxingZone.</small>		<small>Snell's Fight Record was researched by, and is courtesy of, Ric Kilmer (researching the ''Everett Daily Herald'', Wenatchee and other Washington state newspapers); Tracy Callis & Mike DeLisa of the International Boxing Research Organization ([[IBRO]]) & CyberBoxingZone.</small>

Ric: another image linked

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another image linked

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Ric: How'd he get the 'Snell" name?

2012-01-15T02:26:08Z

How'd he get the 'Snell" name?

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	== Professional Career ==		== Professional Career ==
	Snell began his professional boxing career in Wenatchee, Washington, USA, two weeks later, on July 28, 1922. He got the nickname "Doc" because he reportedly was a druggist by trade. Contemporary newspaper accounts also described him once or twice as being merely a "soda jerk." At least during his first year of fighting, he worked at a Peshastin drugstore. He was also known as "The Peshastin Phantom."		Snell began his professional boxing career in Wenatchee, Washington, USA, two weeks later, on July 28, 1922. He got the nickname "Doc" because he reportedly was a druggist by trade. Contemporary newspaper accounts also described him once or twice as being merely a "soda jerk." At least during his first year of fighting, he worked at a Peshastin drugstore. He was also known as "The Peshastin Phantom." (How and why he took on the last name of "Snell" is unknown.)

	[[Frank Churchill]] bought Snell's managerial contract from [[Joe Waterman]] in December 1925. Churchill was buying up all the best-looking and available boxing talent on the West Coast at the time. Churchill previously was the manager of former Flyweight World Champion [[Pancho Villa]].		[[Frank Churchill]] bought Snell's managerial contract from [[Joe Waterman]] in December 1925. Churchill was buying up all the best-looking and available boxing talent on the West Coast at the time. Churchill previously was the manager of former Flyweight World Champion [[Pancho Villa]].

Matt at 03:43, 15 June 2011

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	'''Managers''': [[Al Hoffman]], [[Joe Waterman]], [[Frank Churchill]]<br>		'''Managers''': [[Al Hoffman]], [[Joe Waterman]], [[Frank Churchill]], [[Dave Miller]] (circa 1932)<br>
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