Montreal Athletic Commission - Revision history

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	On May 18, the Montreal City Council made some internal changes to the Commission, by adding new members Alderman Damase Genereux and [[Frank Hogan]]. (Hogan would in time become its Chairman for many, many years. He became the President of the [[National Boxing Association]] in 1937.) Gabias had not offered his name again, while Lalancette failed to get a majority vote for reappointment. May 19 ''Gazette''		On May 18, the Montreal City Council made some internal changes to the Commission, by adding new members Alderman Damase Genereux and [[Frank Hogan]]. (Hogan would in time become its Chairman for many, many years. He became the President of the [[National Boxing Association]] in 1937.) Gabias had not offered his name again, while Lalancette failed to get a majority vote for reappointment. May 19 ''Gazette''

	Later, on December 8, the national [[Dominion Boxing and Wrestling Federation]] was organized, with [[P. J. Mulqueen]], chairman of the [[Athletic Commission of Ontario]], elected its first president. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83030214/1922-12-09/ed-1/seq-12/]		Later, on December 8, the national [[Dominion Boxing and Wrestling Federation]] was organized, with [[P. J. Mulqueen]], chairman of the [[Athletic Commission of Ontario]], elected its first president. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83030214/1922-12-09/ed-1/seq-12/]. It is believed this evolved into the [[Canadian Boxing Federation]] in 1925.

	By the late 1920s, the Montreal Athletic Commission had associated itself with the NYSAC, the National Boxing Association and the [[Ontario Boxing Commission]]--with each exchanging and recognizing each other's rulings, suspensions, and Champions.		By the late 1920s, the Montreal Athletic Commission had associated itself with the NYSAC, the National Boxing Association and the [[Ontario Boxing Commission]]--with each exchanging and recognizing each other's rulings, suspensions, and Champions.

Ric at 16:31, 24 July 2015

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	After a series of "rotten" boxing programs conducted in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in early 1922--starting perhaps with the [~~http~~:~~//www.boxrec.com/date_search.php?yyyy=1922&mm=1&dd=24&SUBMIT=Go~~ January 24] [[Monument National]] show, when [[Hugh Shannon\|Hugh Shannon's]] boxing stable came to town from New York and put on a poor showing--the Montreal Athletic Commission was created to control amateur and professional boxing and wrestling. "The necessity of a boxing commission to control the sport in Montreal has been shown in three of the last five fights held in local rings, while previous to that American prize-fighters, not fearing suspension, have frequently come to Montreal to pick up 'easy money' by stalling and not trying to defeat local fighters in advertised championship bouts." March 24 ''The Gazette''		After a series of "rotten" boxing programs conducted in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in early 1922--starting perhaps with the [[Show:234501\|January 24]] [[Monument National]] show, when [[Hugh Shannon\|Hugh Shannon's]] boxing stable came to town from New York and put on a poor showing--the Montreal Athletic Commission was created to control amateur and professional boxing and wrestling. "The necessity of a boxing commission to control the sport in Montreal has been shown in three of the last five fights held in local rings, while previous to that American prize-fighters, not fearing suspension, have frequently come to Montreal to pick up 'easy money' by stalling and not trying to defeat local fighters in advertised championship bouts." March 24 ''The Gazette''

	The first meeting of the Athletic Commission was held April 7 at the City Hall Annex. Present were Chairman Alderman [[Louis Rubenstein]], [[Alderman Bray]], [[George Vandelac]], [[Mr. Gabias]], and [[Fred Richard]]. [[Elmer W. Ferguson]], sports writer for the ''Montreal Herald'', was appointed Secretary. Doctors P. P. MacCormack and M. Wiseman were appointed medical examiners. (Apparently other Commission members, not present, were [[Ald. Lalancette]] and [[L. Larivee]].)		The first meeting of the Athletic Commission was held April 7 at the City Hall Annex. Present were Chairman Alderman [[Louis Rubenstein]], [[Alderman Bray]], [[George Vandelac]], [[Mr. Gabias]], and [[Fred Richard]]. [[Elmer W. Ferguson]], sports writer for the ''Montreal Herald'', was appointed Secretary. Doctors P. P. MacCormack and M. Wiseman were appointed medical examiners. (Apparently other Commission members, not present, were [[Ald. Lalancette]] and [[L. Larivee]].)
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	*A percentage tax on all boxing and wrestling shows staged in the city, excepting shows staged by bona-fide amateur organizations, for which a small nominal flat fee was charged.		*A percentage tax on all boxing and wrestling shows staged in the city, excepting shows staged by bona-fide amateur organizations, for which a small nominal flat fee was charged.

	The first card held under the auspices of the Montreal Athletic Commission occurred [~~http~~:~~//www.boxrec.com/date_search.php?yyyy=1922&mm=4&dd=17&SUBMIT=Go~~ April 17]. It also marked the debut of [[decision]] bouts--with referees and judges determining the winner of fights "going the distance." Prior to this, such bouts		The first card held under the auspices of the Montreal Athletic Commission occurred [[Show:252676\|April 17]]. It also marked the debut of [[decision]] bouts--with referees and judges determining the winner of fights "going the distance." Prior to this, such bouts
	were declared "[[no decision]]" (ND), with no one declared the winner. (However, [[newspaper decision\|"newspaper decisions"]] were often made by ringside reporters and published in their paper.)		were declared "[[no decision]]" (ND), with no one declared the winner. (However, [[newspaper decision\|"newspaper decisions"]] were often made by ringside reporters and published in their paper.)

	On May 18, the Montreal City Council made some internal changes to the Commission, by adding new members Alderman Damase Genereux and [[Frank Hogan]]. (Hogan would in time become its Chairman for many, many years. He became the President of the [[National Boxing Association]] in 1937.) Gabias had not offered his name again, while Lalancette failed to get a majority vote for reappointment. May 19 ''Gazette''		On May 18, the Montreal City Council made some internal changes to the Commission, by adding new members Alderman Damase Genereux and [[Frank Hogan]]. (Hogan would in time become its Chairman for many, many years. He became the President of the [[National Boxing Association]] in 1937.) Gabias had not offered his name again, while Lalancette failed to get a majority vote for reappointment. May 19 ''Gazette''

	By the late 1920s, the Montreal Athletic Commission had associated itself with the NYSAC, the National Boxing Association and the Ontario Boxing Commission--with each exchanging and recognizing each other's rulings, suspensions, and Champions.		Later, on December 8, the national [[Dominion Boxing and Wrestling Federation]] was organized, with [[P. J. Mulqueen]], chairman of the [[Athletic Commission of Ontario]], elected its first president. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83030214/1922-12-09/ed-1/seq-12/]

			By the late 1920s, the Montreal Athletic Commission had associated itself with the NYSAC, the National Boxing Association and the [[Ontario Boxing Commission]]--with each exchanging and recognizing each other's rulings, suspensions, and Champions.

	~~See also [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83030214/1922-12-09/ed-1/seq-12/]~~

	[[Category:Commissions\|Montreal Athletic Commission]]		[[Category:Commissions\|Montreal Athletic Commission]]
	[[Category: Sanctioning Bodies\|Montreal Athletic Commission]]		[[Category: Sanctioning Bodies\|Montreal Athletic Commission]]

Ric at 05:11, 9 April 2014

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	By the late 1920s, the Montreal Athletic Commission had associated itself with the NYSAC, the National Boxing Association and the Ontario Boxing Commission--with each exchanging and recognizing each other's rulings, suspensions, and Champions.		By the late 1920s, the Montreal Athletic Commission had associated itself with the NYSAC, the National Boxing Association and the Ontario Boxing Commission--with each exchanging and recognizing each other's rulings, suspensions, and Champions.

			See also [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83030214/1922-12-09/ed-1/seq-12/]

	[[Category:Commissions\|Montreal Athletic Commission]]		[[Category:Commissions\|Montreal Athletic Commission]]
	[[Category: Sanctioning Bodies\|Montreal Athletic Commission]]		[[Category: Sanctioning Bodies\|Montreal Athletic Commission]]

Ric: category added

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			[[Category: Sanctioning Bodies\|Montreal Athletic Commission]]

Ric: created some definition & other links

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	After a series of "rotten" boxing programs conducted in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in early 1922--starting perhaps with the [http://www.boxrec.com/date_search.php?yyyy=1922&mm=1&dd=24&SUBMIT=Go January 24] Monument National show, when Hugh Shannon's boxing stable came to town from New York and put on a poor showing--the Montreal Athletic Commission was created to control amateur and professional boxing and wrestling. "The necessity of a boxing commission to control the sport in Montreal has been shown in three of the last five fights held in local rings, while previous to that American prize-fighters, not fearing suspension, have frequently come to Montreal to pick up 'easy money' by stalling and not trying to defeat local fighters in advertised championship bouts." March 24 ''The Gazette''		After a series of "rotten" boxing programs conducted in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in early 1922--starting perhaps with the [http://www.boxrec.com/date_search.php?yyyy=1922&mm=1&dd=24&SUBMIT=Go January 24] [[Monument National]] show, when [[Hugh Shannon\|Hugh Shannon's]] boxing stable came to town from New York and put on a poor showing--the Montreal Athletic Commission was created to control amateur and professional boxing and wrestling. "The necessity of a boxing commission to control the sport in Montreal has been shown in three of the last five fights held in local rings, while previous to that American prize-fighters, not fearing suspension, have frequently come to Montreal to pick up 'easy money' by stalling and not trying to defeat local fighters in advertised championship bouts." March 24 ''The Gazette''

	The first meeting of the Athletic Commission was held April 7 at the City Hall Annex. Present were Chairman Alderman Louis Rubenstein, ~~Ald.~~ Bray, George Vandelac, Gabias, and Fred Richard. [[Elmer W. Ferguson]], sports writer for the ''Montreal Herald'', was appointed Secretary. Doctors P. P. MacCormack and M. Wiseman were appointed medical examiners. (Apparently other Commission members, not present, were Ald. Lalancette and L. Larivee.)		The first meeting of the Athletic Commission was held April 7 at the City Hall Annex. Present were Chairman Alderman [[Louis Rubenstein]], [[Alderman Bray]], [[George Vandelac]], [[Mr. Gabias]], and [[Fred Richard]]. [[Elmer W. Ferguson]], sports writer for the ''Montreal Herald'', was appointed Secretary. Doctors P. P. MacCormack and M. Wiseman were appointed medical examiners. (Apparently other Commission members, not present, were [[Ald. Lalancette]] and [[L. Larivee]].)

	The Commission soon enacted rules and regulations modeled after those of the [[New York State Athletic Commission]] (NYSAC) and [[Ontario Boxing Commission]]. They included:		The Commission soon enacted rules and regulations modeled after those of the [[New York State Athletic Commission]] (NYSAC) and [[Ontario Boxing Commission]]. They included:
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	*A percentage tax on all boxing and wrestling shows staged in the city, excepting shows staged by bona-fide amateur organizations, for which a small nominal flat fee was charged.		*A percentage tax on all boxing and wrestling shows staged in the city, excepting shows staged by bona-fide amateur organizations, for which a small nominal flat fee was charged.

	The first card held under the auspices of the Montreal Athletic Commission occurred [http://www.boxrec.com/date_search.php?yyyy=1922&mm=4&dd=17&SUBMIT=Go April 17]. It also marked the debut of decision bouts--with referees and judges determining the winner of fights "going the distance." Prior to this, such bouts		The first card held under the auspices of the Montreal Athletic Commission occurred [http://www.boxrec.com/date_search.php?yyyy=1922&mm=4&dd=17&SUBMIT=Go April 17]. It also marked the debut of [[decision]] bouts--with referees and judges determining the winner of fights "going the distance." Prior to this, such bouts
	were declared "no decision" (ND), with no one declared the winner. (However, "newspaper decisions" were often made by ringside reporters and published in their paper.)		were declared "[[no decision]]" (ND), with no one declared the winner. (However, [[newspaper decision\|"newspaper decisions"]] were often made by ringside reporters and published in their paper.)

	On May 18, the Montreal City Council made some internal changes to the Commission, by adding new members Alderman Damase Genereux and [[Frank Hogan]]. (Hogan would in time become its Chairman for many, many years. He became the President of the [[National Boxing Association]] in 1937.) Gabias had not offered his name again, while Lalancette failed to get a majority vote for reappointment. May 19 ''Gazette''		On May 18, the Montreal City Council made some internal changes to the Commission, by adding new members Alderman Damase Genereux and [[Frank Hogan]]. (Hogan would in time become its Chairman for many, many years. He became the President of the [[National Boxing Association]] in 1937.) Gabias had not offered his name again, while Lalancette failed to get a majority vote for reappointment. May 19 ''Gazette''

Ric at 01:03, 23 March 2005

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	[[Category:~~Sanctioning Bodies~~\|Montreal Athletic Commission]]		[[Category:Commissions\|Montreal Athletic Commission]]

Ric: fixed links

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	After a series of "rotten" boxing programs conducted in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in early 1922--starting perhaps with the [http://www.boxrec.com/date_search.php?yyyy=1922&mm=1&dd=24&SUBMIT=Go January 24] Monument National show, when Hugh Shannon's boxing stable came to town from New York and put on a poor showing--the Montreal Athletic Commission was created to control amateur and professional boxing and wrestling. "The necessity of a boxing commission to control the sport in Montreal has been shown in three of the last five fights held in local rings, while previous to that American prize-fighters, not fearing suspension, have frequently come to Montreal to pick up 'easy money' by stalling and not trying to defeat local fighters in advertised championship bouts." March 24 ''The Gazette''		After a series of "rotten" boxing programs conducted in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in early 1922--starting perhaps with the [http://www.boxrec.com/date_search.php?yyyy=1922&mm=1&dd=24&SUBMIT=Go January 24] Monument National show, when Hugh Shannon's boxing stable came to town from New York and put on a poor showing--the Montreal Athletic Commission was created to control amateur and professional boxing and wrestling. "The necessity of a boxing commission to control the sport in Montreal has been shown in three of the last five fights held in local rings, while previous to that American prize-fighters, not fearing suspension, have frequently come to Montreal to pick up 'easy money' by stalling and not trying to defeat local fighters in advertised championship bouts." March 24 ''The Gazette''

	The first meeting of the Athletic Commission was held April 7 at the City Hall Annex. Present were Chairman Alderman Louis Rubenstein, Ald. Bray, George Vandelac, Gabias, and Fred Richard. [~~http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Elmer_W._Ferguson~~ Elmer W. Ferguson], sports writer for the ''Montreal Herald'', was appointed Secretary. Doctors P. P. MacCormack and M. Wiseman were appointed medical examiners. (Apparently other Commission members, not present, were Ald. Lalancette and L. Larivee.)		The first meeting of the Athletic Commission was held April 7 at the City Hall Annex. Present were Chairman Alderman Louis Rubenstein, Ald. Bray, George Vandelac, Gabias, and Fred Richard. [[Elmer W. Ferguson]], sports writer for the ''Montreal Herald'', was appointed Secretary. Doctors P. P. MacCormack and M. Wiseman were appointed medical examiners. (Apparently other Commission members, not present, were Ald. Lalancette and L. Larivee.)

	The Commission soon enacted rules and regulations modeled after those of the [~~http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=New_York_State_Athletic_Commission~~ New York State Athletic Commission] (NYSAC) and [[Ontario Boxing Commission]]. They included:		The Commission soon enacted rules and regulations modeled after those of the [[New York State Athletic Commission]] (NYSAC) and [[Ontario Boxing Commission]]. They included:
	*Medical examination of all participants in boxing and wrestling matches.		*Medical examination of all participants in boxing and wrestling matches.
	*Weighing-in of all boxers before appearing in the ring, and announcement of the weights publicly. (Prior to this, some boxers were claiming to be lighter than they truly were.)		*Weighing-in of all boxers before appearing in the ring, and announcement of the weights publicly. (Prior to this, some boxers were claiming to be lighter than they truly were.)
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	were declared "no decision" (ND), with no one declared the winner. (However, "newspaper decisions" were often made by ringside reporters and published in their paper.)		were declared "no decision" (ND), with no one declared the winner. (However, "newspaper decisions" were often made by ringside reporters and published in their paper.)

	On May 18, the Montreal City Council made some internal changes to the Commission, by adding new members Alderman Damase Genereux and [[Frank Hogan]]. (Hogan would in time become its Chairman for many, many years. He became the President of the [~~http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=National_Boxing_Association~~ National Boxing Association] in 1937.) Gabias had not offered his name again, while Lalancette failed to get a majority vote for reappointment. May 19 ''Gazette''		On May 18, the Montreal City Council made some internal changes to the Commission, by adding new members Alderman Damase Genereux and [[Frank Hogan]]. (Hogan would in time become its Chairman for many, many years. He became the President of the [[National Boxing Association]] in 1937.) Gabias had not offered his name again, while Lalancette failed to get a majority vote for reappointment. May 19 ''Gazette''

	By the late 1920s, the Montreal Athletic Commission had associated itself with the NYSAC, the National Boxing Association and the Ontario Boxing Commission--with each exchanging and recognizing each other's rulings, suspensions, and Champions.		By the late 1920s, the Montreal Athletic Commission had associated itself with the NYSAC, the National Boxing Association and the Ontario Boxing Commission--with each exchanging and recognizing each other's rulings, suspensions, and Champions.

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	The first card held under the auspices of the Montreal Athletic Commission occurred [http://www.boxrec.com/date_search.php?yyyy=1922&mm=4&dd=17&SUBMIT=Go April 17]. It also marked the debut of decision bouts--with referees and judges determining the winner of fights "going the distance." Prior to this, such bouts		The first card held under the auspices of the Montreal Athletic Commission occurred [http://www.boxrec.com/date_search.php?yyyy=1922&mm=4&dd=17&SUBMIT=Go April 17]. It also marked the debut of decision bouts--with referees and judges determining the winner of fights "going the distance." Prior to this, such bouts
	were declared "no decision" (ND), with no one declared the winner. (However, "newspaper decisions" were often ~~printed~~ in ~~the next edition of~~ their paper ~~by ringside reporters~~.)		were declared "no decision" (ND), with no one declared the winner. (However, "newspaper decisions" were often made by ringside reporters and published in their paper.)

	On May 18, the Montreal City Council made some internal changes to the Commission, by adding new members Alderman Damase Genereux and [[Frank Hogan]]. (Hogan would in time become its Chairman for many, many years. He became the President of the [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=National_Boxing_Association National Boxing Association] in 1937.) Gabias had not offered his name again, while Lalancette failed to get a majority vote for reappointment. May 19 ''Gazette''		On May 18, the Montreal City Council made some internal changes to the Commission, by adding new members Alderman Damase Genereux and [[Frank Hogan]]. (Hogan would in time become its Chairman for many, many years. He became the President of the [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=National_Boxing_Association National Boxing Association] in 1937.) Gabias had not offered his name again, while Lalancette failed to get a majority vote for reappointment. May 19 ''Gazette''

Ric: Fixed Category link

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	After a series of "rotten" boxing programs conducted in Montreal in early 1922--starting perhaps with the [http://www.boxrec.com/date_search.php?yyyy=1922&mm=1&dd=24&SUBMIT=Go January 24] Monument National show, when Hugh Shannon's boxing stable came to town from New York and put on a poor showing--the Montreal Athletic Commission was created to control amateur and professional boxing and wrestling. "The necessity of a boxing commission to control the sport in Montreal has been shown in three of the last five fights held in local rings, while previous to that American prize-fighters, not fearing suspension, have frequently come to Montreal to pick up 'easy money' by stalling and not trying to defeat local fighters in advertised championship bouts." March 24 ''The Gazette''		After a series of "rotten" boxing programs conducted in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in early 1922--starting perhaps with the [http://www.boxrec.com/date_search.php?yyyy=1922&mm=1&dd=24&SUBMIT=Go January 24] Monument National show, when Hugh Shannon's boxing stable came to town from New York and put on a poor showing--the Montreal Athletic Commission was created to control amateur and professional boxing and wrestling. "The necessity of a boxing commission to control the sport in Montreal has been shown in three of the last five fights held in local rings, while previous to that American prize-fighters, not fearing suspension, have frequently come to Montreal to pick up 'easy money' by stalling and not trying to defeat local fighters in advertised championship bouts." March 24 ''The Gazette''

	The first meeting of the Athletic Commission was held April 7 at the City Hall Annex. Present were Chairman Alderman Louis Rubenstein, Ald. Bray, George Vandelac, Gabias, and Fred Richard. [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Elmer_W._Ferguson Elmer W. Ferguson], sports writer for the ''Montreal Herald'', was appointed Secretary. Doctors P. P. MacCormack and M. Wiseman were appointed medical examiners. (Apparently other Commission members, not present, were Ald. Lalancette and L. Larivee.)		The first meeting of the Athletic Commission was held April 7 at the City Hall Annex. Present were Chairman Alderman Louis Rubenstein, Ald. Bray, George Vandelac, Gabias, and Fred Richard. [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Elmer_W._Ferguson Elmer W. Ferguson], sports writer for the ''Montreal Herald'', was appointed Secretary. Doctors P. P. MacCormack and M. Wiseman were appointed medical examiners. (Apparently other Commission members, not present, were Ald. Lalancette and L. Larivee.)