Johnny O'Leary - Revision history

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	'''Managers''': [[Jockey Madden\|A. W. (Jockey) Madden]], [[Fred Bogan]], [[Frank Purcell]] (1913), [[Darby Kelly]]<br>		'''Managers''': [[Jockey Madden\|A. W. (Jockey) Madden]] (William Madden), [[Fred Bogan]], [[Frank Purcell]] (1913), [[Darby Kelly]]<br>
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	After having a decent career in the Pacific Northwest, O'Leary headed east in later 1915 or early 1916. He wound up in Philadelphia. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-03-06/ed-1/seq-9/] Then he took up residence in Buffalo, New York.		After having a decent career in the Pacific Northwest, O'Leary headed east in later 1915 or early 1916. He wound up in Philadelphia. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-03-06/ed-1/seq-9/] Then he took up residence in Buffalo, New York.

	(In 1916, according to Everett newspaper accounts, Canadian authorities were trying to draft O'Leary into the military to fight in France during World War I. He had to convince them that, although he was the Canadian Lightweight Champion at the time [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1916-06-06/ed-1/seq-6/][http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-06-15/ed-1/seq-9/], he wasn't Canadian--he was an American. The Dec. 20, 1915 ''Seattle Star'', however, reported that he had been born in Ireland, and had already enlisted in the Canadian army. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1915-12-20/ed-1/seq-7/].)		(In 1916, according to Everett newspaper accounts, Canadian authorities were trying to draft O'Leary into the military to fight in France during World War I. He had to convince them that, although he was the Canadian Lightweight Champion at the time [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1916-06-06/ed-1/seq-6/][http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-06-15/ed-1/seq-9/], he wasn't Canadian--he was an American. The Dec. 20, 1915 ''Seattle Star'', however, reported that he had been born in Ireland, and had already enlisted in the Canadian army. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1915-12-20/ed-1/seq-7/]. The Jan. 4, 1916 ''Tacoma Times'' reported he was then a sergeant in the British Army. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1916-01-04/ed-1/seq-2/])

	According to the ''Everett Tribune'', ''Everett Daily Herald'', and ''Seattle Star'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-07-03/ed-1/seq-7/] newspapers, by the summer of 1916, O'Leary had become a popular drawing card in Buffalo. He termed it a great "Irish boxing city." O'Leary enjoyed the area so much that he purchased a three-story hotel that also included a saloon for $10,000. He occupied a third of the building as his private apartment. He claimed he was making $1,000 and more each month with earnings from that building. These newspapers reports were based upon letters O'Leary had written to Bogan and others from the East Coast of the United States during this period. See also [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-03-17/ed-1/seq-11/].		According to the ''Everett Tribune'', ''Everett Daily Herald'', and ''Seattle Star'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-07-03/ed-1/seq-7/] newspapers, by the summer of 1916, O'Leary had become a popular drawing card in Buffalo. He termed it a great "Irish boxing city." O'Leary enjoyed the area so much that he purchased a three-story hotel that also included a saloon for $10,000. He occupied a third of the building as his private apartment. He claimed he was making $1,000 and more each month with earnings from that building. These newspapers reports were based upon letters O'Leary had written to Bogan and others from the East Coast of the United States during this period. See also [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-03-17/ed-1/seq-11/].

Ric at 19:56, 10 August 2013

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	*Feb. 2, 1914 ''Tacoma Times'' article: [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1914-02-02/ed-1/seq-2/]		*Feb. 2, 1914 ''Tacoma Times'' article: [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1914-02-02/ed-1/seq-2/]
	*A 1916 film of O'Leary fighting is possessed today (2013) by a Seattle-area boxing historian.		*A 1916 film of O'Leary fighting is possessed today (2013) by a Seattle-area boxing historian.
			*June 15, 1916 ''Seattle Star'' article: [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-06-15/ed-1/seq-9/]
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Ric: another image linked

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another image linked

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	'''Managers''': [[Jockey Madden\|A. W. (Jockey) Madden]], [[Fred Bogan]], [[Frank Purcell]] (1913), [[Darby Kelly]]<br>		'''Managers''': [[Jockey Madden\|A. W. (Jockey) Madden]], [[Fred Bogan]], [[Frank Purcell]] (1913), [[Darby Kelly]]<br>
	[[:Image:Leary.Johnny.jpg\|Photo #2]]		[[:Image:Leary.Johnny.jpg\|Photo #2]], [[:File:Johnny O'Leary.JPG\|Photo #3]]

Ric: external newspaper source cited/linked

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external newspaper source cited/linked

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	(In 1916, according to Everett newspaper accounts, Canadian authorities were trying to draft O'Leary into the military to fight in France during World War I. He had to convince them that, although he was the Canadian Lightweight Champion at the time [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1916-06-06/ed-1/seq-6/][http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-06-15/ed-1/seq-9/], he wasn't Canadian--he was an American. The Dec. 20, 1915 ''Seattle Star'', however, reported that he had been born in Ireland, and had already enlisted in the Canadian army. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1915-12-20/ed-1/seq-7/].)		(In 1916, according to Everett newspaper accounts, Canadian authorities were trying to draft O'Leary into the military to fight in France during World War I. He had to convince them that, although he was the Canadian Lightweight Champion at the time [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1916-06-06/ed-1/seq-6/][http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-06-15/ed-1/seq-9/], he wasn't Canadian--he was an American. The Dec. 20, 1915 ''Seattle Star'', however, reported that he had been born in Ireland, and had already enlisted in the Canadian army. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1915-12-20/ed-1/seq-7/].)

	According to ~~both~~ the ''Everett Tribune'' ~~and~~ ''Everett Daily Herald'' newspapers, by the summer of 1916, O'Leary had become a popular drawing card in Buffalo. He termed it a great "Irish boxing city." O'Leary enjoyed the area so much that he purchased a three-story hotel that also included a saloon for $10,000. He occupied a third of the building as his private apartment. He claimed he was making $1,000 and more each month with earnings from that building. These newspapers reports were based upon letters O'Leary had written to Bogan and others from the East Coast of the United States during this period. See also [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-03-17/ed-1/seq-11/].		According to the ''Everett Tribune'', ''Everett Daily Herald'', and ''Seattle Star'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-07-03/ed-1/seq-7/] newspapers, by the summer of 1916, O'Leary had become a popular drawing card in Buffalo. He termed it a great "Irish boxing city." O'Leary enjoyed the area so much that he purchased a three-story hotel that also included a saloon for $10,000. He occupied a third of the building as his private apartment. He claimed he was making $1,000 and more each month with earnings from that building. These newspapers reports were based upon letters O'Leary had written to Bogan and others from the East Coast of the United States during this period. See also [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-03-17/ed-1/seq-11/].

	On March 10, 1922, Johnny O'Leary was shot dead on a Seattle street by E. Frank Leslie, a 29-year-old strike-breaking boiler-maker, who claimed self-defense.		On March 10, 1922, Johnny O'Leary was shot dead on a Seattle street by E. Frank Leslie, a 29-year-old strike-breaking boiler-maker, who claimed self-defense.

Ric: updated with more info

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updated with more info

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	'''Johnny O'Leary''' started his boxing career in the Seattle area, and was managed by former pugilist [[Fred Bogan]] of San Francisco and Everett, Washington, for some time, starting in January 1915. (''Everett Morning Tribune'', January 2, 1915.) And he was managed by [[Frank Purcell]] (former middleweight boxer) very early on before O'Leary moved East. (''Everett Tribune'', Aug. 2, 1916; and ''Tacoma Daily News'', May 9, 1913.) In the ''Edmonds Bulletin'' for 9/2/1916, he is said to be managed by Darby Kelly. (They split after Kelly allegedly stole jewelry and money from O'Leary. Dec. 23, 1916 ''Seattle Star'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-12-23/ed-1/seq-7/].) Johnny was the brother of [[Danny O'Leary]].		'''Johnny O'Leary''' started his boxing career in the Seattle area, and was managed by former pugilist [[Fred Bogan]] of San Francisco and Everett, Washington, for some time, starting in January 1915. (''Everett Morning Tribune'', January 2, 1915.) And he was managed by [[Frank Purcell]] (former middleweight boxer) very early on before O'Leary moved East. (''Everett Tribune'', Aug. 2, 1916; and ''Tacoma Daily News'', May 9, 1913.) In the ''Edmonds Bulletin'' for 9/2/1916, he is said to be managed by Darby Kelly. (They split after Kelly allegedly stole jewelry and money from O'Leary. Dec. 23, 1916 ''Seattle Star'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-12-23/ed-1/seq-7/].) Johnny was the brother of [[Danny O'Leary]].

	~~According to both the ''Everett Tribune'' and ''Everett Daily Herald'' newspapers, by~~ the ~~summer of 1916~~, O'Leary ~~had become a popular drawing card~~ in Buffalo, New York. ~~He termed it a great "Irish boxing city."~~ O'Leary ~~enjoyed~~ the ~~area so much~~ that he ~~purchased a three~~-~~story hotel that also included a saloon for $10,000~~. ~~He occupied a third of the building as his private apartment~~. ~~He claimed~~ he was ~~making $1~~,~~000 and more each month with earnings from~~ that ~~building. These newspapers reports were based upon letters O'Leary~~ had ~~written to Bogan~~ and ~~others from~~ the ~~East Coast of the United States during this period~~.		After having a decent career in the Pacific Northwest, O'Leary headed east in later 1915 or early 1916. He wound up in Philadelphia. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-03-06/ed-1/seq-9/] Then he took up residence in Buffalo, New York.

			(In 1916, according to Everett newspaper accounts, Canadian authorities were trying to draft O'Leary into the military to fight in France during World War I. He had to convince them that, although he was the Canadian Lightweight Champion at the time [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1916-06-06/ed-1/seq-6/][http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-06-15/ed-1/seq-9/], he wasn't Canadian--he was an American. The Dec. 20, 1915 ''Seattle Star'', however, reported that he had been born in Ireland, and had already enlisted in the Canadian army. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1915-12-20/ed-1/seq-7/].)

	In 1916, ~~Canadian authorities were trying to draft~~ O'Leary ~~into the military to go fight~~ in ~~France during World War I~~. He ~~had to convince them~~ that, ~~although~~ he was the ~~Canadian Lightweight Champion at~~ the ~~time, he wasn't Canadian~~. ~~He was an American~~.		According to both the ''Everett Tribune'' and ''Everett Daily Herald'' newspapers, by the summer of 1916, O'Leary had become a popular drawing card in Buffalo. He termed it a great "Irish boxing city." O'Leary enjoyed the area so much that he purchased a three-story hotel that also included a saloon for $10,000. He occupied a third of the building as his private apartment. He claimed he was making $1,000 and more each month with earnings from that building. These newspapers reports were based upon letters O'Leary had written to Bogan and others from the East Coast of the United States during this period. See also [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-03-17/ed-1/seq-11/].

	On March 10, 1922, Johnny O'Leary was shot dead on a Seattle street by E. Frank Leslie, a 29-year-old strike-breaking boiler-maker, who claimed self-defense.		On March 10, 1922, Johnny O'Leary was shot dead on a Seattle street by E. Frank Leslie, a 29-year-old strike-breaking boiler-maker, who claimed self-defense.
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	'''O'Leary's ''Texas Tommy Punch'''''		'''O'Leary's ''Texas Tommy Punch'''''

	O'Leary created the "[[Texas Tommy Punch]]" after watching boys and girls doing the ''Texas Tommy Dance'' in San Francisco. This dance was based upon a dancer twirling his partner about by the arm.		O'Leary created the "[[Texas Tommy Punch]]" after watching boys and girls doing the popular ''Texas Tommy Dance'' in San Francisco. This dance was based upon a dancer twirling his partner about by the arm.

	In early 1916, at Philadephia, O'Leary executed his "Texas Tommy Punch" three times in a row, to the amazement of all present.		In early 1916, at Philadephia, O'Leary executed his "Texas Tommy Punch" three times in a row, to the amazement of all present. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-03-09/ed-1/seq-9/] [[A. W. Maxwell]], sports editor of the ''Philadelphia Evening Ledger'' described it as the "cleverest ring trick" he had seen in years.
	[[A. W. Maxwell]], sports editor of the ''Philadelphia Evening Ledger'' described it as the "cleverest ring trick" he had seen in years.

	O'Leary's famous "Texas Tommy Punch" was executed as follows:		O'Leary's famous "Texas Tommy Punch" was executed as follows:

Ric: Kelly-O'Leary split

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Kelly-O'Leary split

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	'''Johnny O'Leary''' started his boxing career in the Seattle area, and was managed by former pugilist [[Fred Bogan]] of San Francisco and Everett, Washington, for some time, starting in January 1915. (''Everett Morning Tribune'', January 2, 1915.) And he was managed by [[Frank Purcell]] (former middleweight boxer) very early on before O'Leary moved East. (''Everett Tribune'', Aug. 2, 1916; and ''Tacoma Daily News'', May 9, 1913.) In the ''Edmonds Bulletin'' for 9/2/1916, he is said to be managed by Darby Kelly. Johnny was the brother of [[Danny O'Leary]].		'''Johnny O'Leary''' started his boxing career in the Seattle area, and was managed by former pugilist [[Fred Bogan]] of San Francisco and Everett, Washington, for some time, starting in January 1915. (''Everett Morning Tribune'', January 2, 1915.) And he was managed by [[Frank Purcell]] (former middleweight boxer) very early on before O'Leary moved East. (''Everett Tribune'', Aug. 2, 1916; and ''Tacoma Daily News'', May 9, 1913.) In the ''Edmonds Bulletin'' for 9/2/1916, he is said to be managed by Darby Kelly. (They split after Kelly allegedly stole jewelry and money from O'Leary. Dec. 23, 1916 ''Seattle Star'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-12-23/ed-1/seq-7/].) Johnny was the brother of [[Danny O'Leary]].

	According to both the ''Everett Tribune'' and ''Everett Daily Herald'' newspapers, by the summer of 1916, O'Leary had become a popular drawing card in Buffalo, New York. He termed it a great "Irish boxing city." O'Leary enjoyed the area so much that he purchased a three-story hotel that also included a saloon for $10,000. He occupied a third of the building as his private apartment. He claimed he was making $1,000 and more each month with earnings from that building. These newspapers reports were based upon letters O'Leary had written to Bogan and others from the East Coast of the United States during this period.		According to both the ''Everett Tribune'' and ''Everett Daily Herald'' newspapers, by the summer of 1916, O'Leary had become a popular drawing card in Buffalo, New York. He termed it a great "Irish boxing city." O'Leary enjoyed the area so much that he purchased a three-story hotel that also included a saloon for $10,000. He occupied a third of the building as his private apartment. He claimed he was making $1,000 and more each month with earnings from that building. These newspapers reports were based upon letters O'Leary had written to Bogan and others from the East Coast of the United States during this period.

Ric: John Ochs has that 16mm film

2013-06-26T02:56:42Z

John Ochs has that 16mm film

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	On March 10, 1922, Johnny O'Leary was shot dead on a Seattle street by E. Frank Leslie, a 29-year-old strike-breaking boiler-maker, who claimed self-defense.		On March 10, 1922, Johnny O'Leary was shot dead on a Seattle street by E. Frank Leslie, a 29-year-old strike-breaking boiler-maker, who claimed self-defense.

	Feb. 2, 1914 ''Tacoma Times'' article: [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1914-02-02/ed-1/seq-2/]		*Feb. 2, 1914 ''Tacoma Times'' article: [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1914-02-02/ed-1/seq-2/]
			*A 1916 film of O'Leary fighting is possessed today (2013) by a Seattle-area boxing historian.
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	'''O'Leary's ''Texas Tommy Punch'''''		'''O'Leary's ''Texas Tommy Punch'''''

	O'Leary created the "Texas Tommy Punch" after watching boys and girls doing the ''Texas Tommy Dance'' in San Francisco. This dance was based upon a dancer twirling his partner about by the arm.		O'Leary created the "[[Texas Tommy Punch]]" after watching boys and girls doing the ''Texas Tommy Dance'' in San Francisco. This dance was based upon a dancer twirling his partner about by the arm.

	In early 1916, at Philadephia, O'Leary executed his "Texas Tommy Punch" three times in a row, to the amazement of all present.		In early 1916, at Philadephia, O'Leary executed his "Texas Tommy Punch" three times in a row, to the amazement of all present.

Ric at 02:03, 26 June 2013

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	'''Managers''': [[Jockey Madden\|A. W. (Jockey) Madden]], Fred Bogan, Frank Purcell (1913), [[Darby Kelly]]<br>		'''Managers''': [[Jockey Madden\|A. W. (Jockey) Madden]], [[Fred Bogan]], [[Frank Purcell]] (1913), [[Darby Kelly]]<br>
	[[:Image:Leary.Johnny.jpg\|Photo #2]]		[[:Image:Leary.Johnny.jpg\|Photo #2]]

Ric: linked to 1914 TT article

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linked to 1914 TT article

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	~~<br clear=all>~~		'''Johnny O'Leary''' started his boxing career in the Seattle area, and was managed by former pugilist [[Fred Bogan]] of San Francisco and Everett, Washington, for some time, starting in January 1915. (''Everett Morning Tribune'', January 2, 1915.) And he was managed by [[Frank Purcell]] (former middleweight boxer) very early on before O'Leary moved East. (''Everett Tribune'', Aug. 2, 1916; and ''Tacoma Daily News'', May 9, 1913.) In the ''Edmonds Bulletin'' for 9/2/1916, he is said to be managed by Darby Kelly. Johnny was the brother of [[Danny O'Leary]].
	'''Johnny O'Leary''' started his boxing career in the Seattle area, and was managed by former pugilist [[Fred Bogan]] of San Francisco and Everett, Washington, for some time, starting in January 1915. (''Everett Morning Tribune'', January 2, 1915.) And he was managed by [[Frank Purcell]] (former middleweight boxer) very early on before O'Leary moved East. (''Everett Tribune'', Aug. 2, 1916; and ''Tacoma Daily News'', May 9, 1913.) In the ''Edmonds Bulletin'' for 9/2/1916, he is said to be managed by Darby Kelly.

	According to both the ''Everett Tribune'' and ''Everett Daily Herald'' newspapers, by the summer of 1916, O'Leary had become a popular drawing card in Buffalo, New York. He termed it a great "Irish boxing city." O'Leary enjoyed the area so much that he purchased a three-story hotel that also included a saloon for $10,000. He occupied a third of the building as his private apartment. He claimed he was making $1,000 and more each month with earnings from that building. These newspapers reports were based upon letters O'Leary had written to Bogan and others from the East Coast of the United States during this period.		According to both the ''Everett Tribune'' and ''Everett Daily Herald'' newspapers, by the summer of 1916, O'Leary had become a popular drawing card in Buffalo, New York. He termed it a great "Irish boxing city." O'Leary enjoyed the area so much that he purchased a three-story hotel that also included a saloon for $10,000. He occupied a third of the building as his private apartment. He claimed he was making $1,000 and more each month with earnings from that building. These newspapers reports were based upon letters O'Leary had written to Bogan and others from the East Coast of the United States during this period.
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	On March 10, 1922, Johnny O'Leary was shot dead on a Seattle street by E. Frank Leslie, a 29-year-old strike-breaking boiler-maker, who claimed self-defense.		On March 10, 1922, Johnny O'Leary was shot dead on a Seattle street by E. Frank Leslie, a 29-year-old strike-breaking boiler-maker, who claimed self-defense.

			Feb. 2, 1914 ''Tacoma Times'' article: [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1914-02-02/ed-1/seq-2/]
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	'''O'Leary's ''Texas Tommy Punch'''''		'''O'Leary's ''Texas Tommy Punch'''''

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	The above "Texas Tommy Punch" description is from the ''Spokane Spokesman-Review'' newspaper, June 18, 1916.		The above "Texas Tommy Punch" description is from the ''Spokane Spokesman-Review'' newspaper, June 18, 1916.

	~~Brother of [[Danny O'Leary]].~~

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	[[Category: Canadian Boxing Federation Lightweight Champions]]		[[Category: Canadian Boxing Federation Lightweight Champions]]
	[[Category:murdered Boxers]]		[[Category:murdered Boxers]]