Smoker - Revision history

Ric at 01:41, 22 January 2006

2006-01-22T01:41:12Z

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	The informal name given to an illegally staged and unregulated boxing show of the early to mid-1900s.		The informal name given to an illegally staged and unregulated boxing show of the early to mid-1900s.

	A "smoker" bout was often--for all intents and purposes--a professional prize-fight conducted under the auspices of a private, charitable club in those jurisdictions ~~that~~ prohibited [[prize-fighting]], but ~~which~~ allowed, for example: "Sparring or fencing amongst members of private clubs for exercise only or for the enjoyment of their fraternal brothers." Thus, many "amateur" bouts were fought in the various American Legion posts, Eagles, Elks, Knights of Columbus, and other private clubs for their "members." Anyone wishing to witness a match was required to obtain a membership card and levied an assessment for the seat. The boxers were paid "training expenses." The authorities generally turned a blind eye to these bouts. When pressed, the promoters termed these bouts "amateur."		A "smoker" bout was often--for all intents and purposes--a professional prize-fight conducted under the auspices of a private, charitable club in those jurisdictions which prohibited [[prize-fighting]], but that allowed, for example: "Sparring or fencing amongst members of private clubs for exercise only or for the enjoyment of their fraternal brothers." Thus, many "amateur" bouts were fought in the various American Legion posts, Eagles, Elks, Knights of Columbus, and other private clubs for their "members." Anyone wishing to witness a match was required to obtain a membership card and levied an assessment for the seat. The boxers were paid "training expenses." The authorities generally turned a blind eye to these bouts. When pressed, the promoters termed these bouts "amateur."

	The term "smoker" may have originated from the clouds of tobacco smoke which swirled above the ring during these shows.		The term "smoker" may have originated from the clouds of tobacco smoke which swirled above the ring during these shows.

	[[Category:Glossary\|smoker]]		[[Category:Glossary\|smoker]]

Ric at 02:59, 10 July 2005

2005-07-10T02:59:35Z

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	The informal name given to an illegally staged and unregulated boxing show of the early to mid-1900s.		The informal name given to an illegally staged and unregulated boxing show of the early to mid-1900s.

	A "smoker" bout was often--for all intents and purposes--a professional prize-fight conducted under the auspices of a private, charitable club in those jurisdictions that prohibited [[prize-fighting]], but which allowed, for example: "Sparring or fencing amongst members of private clubs for exercise only or for the enjoyment of their fraternal brothers." Thus, many "amateur" bouts were fought in the various American Legion posts, Eagles, Elks, Knights of Columbus, and other private clubs for their "members." Anyone wishing to witness a match was required to obtain a membership card and levied an assessment for the seat. The boxers were paid "training expenses." The authorities generally turned a blind eye to these bouts. When pressed, the promoters termed these bouts "amateur." ~~To this day, many of these smoker bouts can be founbd in boxers' official [[fight record\|fight records]], such as found in [[BoxRec.com]].~~		A "smoker" bout was often--for all intents and purposes--a professional prize-fight conducted under the auspices of a private, charitable club in those jurisdictions that prohibited [[prize-fighting]], but which allowed, for example: "Sparring or fencing amongst members of private clubs for exercise only or for the enjoyment of their fraternal brothers." Thus, many "amateur" bouts were fought in the various American Legion posts, Eagles, Elks, Knights of Columbus, and other private clubs for their "members." Anyone wishing to witness a match was required to obtain a membership card and levied an assessment for the seat. The boxers were paid "training expenses." The authorities generally turned a blind eye to these bouts. When pressed, the promoters termed these bouts "amateur."

	The term "smoker" may have originated from the clouds of tobacco smoke which swirled above the ring during these shows.		The term "smoker" may have originated from the clouds of tobacco smoke which swirled above the ring during these shows.

	[[Category:Glossary\|smoker]]		[[Category:Glossary\|smoker]]

Ric at 02:51, 10 July 2005

2005-07-10T02:51:22Z

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	The informal name given to an illegally staged and unregulated boxing show of the early to mid-1900s ~~held in the United States~~.		The informal name given to an illegally staged and unregulated boxing show of the early to mid-1900s.

	A "smoker" bout was often--for all intents and purposes--a professional prize-fight conducted under the auspices of a private, charitable club in those jurisdictions that prohibited [[prize-fighting]], but which allowed, for example: "Sparring or fencing amongst members of private clubs for exercise only or for the enjoyment of their fraternal brothers." Thus, many "amateur" bouts were fought in the various American Legion posts, Eagles, Elks, Knights of Columbus, and other private clubs for their "members." Anyone wishing to witness a match was required to obtain a membership card and levied an assessment for the seat. The boxers were paid "training expenses." The authorities generally turned a blind eye to these bouts. When pressed, the promoters termed these bouts "amateur." To this day, many of these smoker bouts can be founbd in boxers' official [[fight record\|fight records]], such as found in [[BoxRec.com]].		A "smoker" bout was often--for all intents and purposes--a professional prize-fight conducted under the auspices of a private, charitable club in those jurisdictions that prohibited [[prize-fighting]], but which allowed, for example: "Sparring or fencing amongst members of private clubs for exercise only or for the enjoyment of their fraternal brothers." Thus, many "amateur" bouts were fought in the various American Legion posts, Eagles, Elks, Knights of Columbus, and other private clubs for their "members." Anyone wishing to witness a match was required to obtain a membership card and levied an assessment for the seat. The boxers were paid "training expenses." The authorities generally turned a blind eye to these bouts. When pressed, the promoters termed these bouts "amateur." To this day, many of these smoker bouts can be founbd in boxers' official [[fight record\|fight records]], such as found in [[BoxRec.com]].

Ric: updated

2005-07-10T02:38:01Z

updated

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	The informal name of illegally staged and unregulated boxing "~~shows.~~" ~~Often, smokers were boxing programs that were~~ for all intents and purposes professional prize-~~fights, but held~~ under the auspices of private, charitable ~~clubs~~ in those jurisdictions ~~where applicable law~~ prohibited prize-fighting but allowed "Sparring or fencing amongst members of private clubs for exercise only or for the enjoyment of their fraternal brothers,~~" for example. In the United States virtually all such~~ "amateur" bouts were ~~usually held~~ in the various American Legion posts, Eagles, Elks, Knights of Columbus, and other private clubs for their "members." Anyone wishing to witness a match was required to obtain a membership card and levied an assessment for the seat. The boxers were paid "training expenses." The authorities generally turned a blind eye to these bouts. When pressed, the promoters termed these bouts "amateur." ~~But most~~ of these ~~fights are generally included~~ in ~~the~~ boxers' official fight records. The term "smoker" may have originated from the clouds of tobacco smoke which swirled ~~around and~~ above the ~~boxing~~ ring during these shows.		The informal name given to an illegally staged and unregulated boxing show of the early to mid-1900s held in the United States.

			A "smoker" bout was often--for all intents and purposes--a professional prize-fight conducted under the auspices of a private, charitable club in those jurisdictions that prohibited [[prize-fighting]], but which allowed, for example: "Sparring or fencing amongst members of private clubs for exercise only or for the enjoyment of their fraternal brothers." Thus, many "amateur" bouts were fought in the various American Legion posts, Eagles, Elks, Knights of Columbus, and other private clubs for their "members." Anyone wishing to witness a match was required to obtain a membership card and levied an assessment for the seat. The boxers were paid "training expenses." The authorities generally turned a blind eye to these bouts. When pressed, the promoters termed these bouts "amateur." To this day, many of these smoker bouts can be founbd in boxers' official [[fight record\|fight records]], such as found in [[BoxRec.com]].

			The term "smoker" may have originated from the clouds of tobacco smoke which swirled above the ring during these shows.

	[[Category:Glossary\|smoker]]		[[Category:Glossary\|smoker]]

Ric: typo

2005-03-05T09:53:48Z

typo

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	The informal name of illegally staged and unregulated boxing "shows." Often, smokers were boxing programs that were for all intents and purposes professional prize-fights, but held under the auspices of private, charitable clubs in those jurisdictions where applicable law prohibited prize-fighting but allowed "Sparring or fencing amongst members of private clubs for exercise only or for the enjoyment of their fraternal brothers," for example. In the United States virtually all such "amateur" bouts were usually held in the various American Legion posts, Eagles, Elks, Knights of Columbus, and other private clubs for their "members." Anyone wishing to witness a match was required to obtain a membership card and levied an assessment for the seat. The boxers were paid "training expenses." The authorities generally turned a blind eye to these bouts. When pressed, the promoters termed these bouts "amateur." But most of these fights are generally included in the boxers' official fight records. The term "smoker" may have originated from to the clouds of tobacco smoke which swirled around and above the boxing ring during these shows.		The informal name of illegally staged and unregulated boxing "shows." Often, smokers were boxing programs that were for all intents and purposes professional prize-fights, but held under the auspices of private, charitable clubs in those jurisdictions where applicable law prohibited prize-fighting but allowed "Sparring or fencing amongst members of private clubs for exercise only or for the enjoyment of their fraternal brothers," for example. In the United States virtually all such "amateur" bouts were usually held in the various American Legion posts, Eagles, Elks, Knights of Columbus, and other private clubs for their "members." Anyone wishing to witness a match was required to obtain a membership card and levied an assessment for the seat. The boxers were paid "training expenses." The authorities generally turned a blind eye to these bouts. When pressed, the promoters termed these bouts "amateur." But most of these fights are generally included in the boxers' official fight records. The term "smoker" may have originated from the clouds of tobacco smoke which swirled around and above the boxing ring during these shows.

	[[Category:Glossary\|smoker]]		[[Category:Glossary\|smoker]]

Ric at 09:53, 5 March 2005

2005-03-05T09:53:28Z

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	The informal name of illegally staged and unregulated boxing "shows." Often, smokers were boxing programs that were for all intents and purposes professional prize-fights, but held under the auspices of private, charitable clubs in those jurisdictions where applicable law prohibited prize-fighting but allowed "Sparring or fencing amongst members of private clubs for exercise only or for the enjoyment of their fraternal brothers," for example. In the United States virtually all such "amateur" bouts were usually held in the various American Legion posts, Eagles, Elks, Knights of Columbus, and other private clubs for their "members." Anyone wishing to witness a match was required to obtain a membership card and levied an assessment for the seat. The boxers were paid "training expenses." The authorities generally turned a blind eye to these bouts. When pressed, the promoters termed these bouts "amateur." But most of these fights are generally included in the boxers' official fight records. The term "smoker" may have originated ~~due~~ to the clouds of tobacco smoke which swirled around and above the boxing ring during these shows.		The informal name of illegally staged and unregulated boxing "shows." Often, smokers were boxing programs that were for all intents and purposes professional prize-fights, but held under the auspices of private, charitable clubs in those jurisdictions where applicable law prohibited prize-fighting but allowed "Sparring or fencing amongst members of private clubs for exercise only or for the enjoyment of their fraternal brothers," for example. In the United States virtually all such "amateur" bouts were usually held in the various American Legion posts, Eagles, Elks, Knights of Columbus, and other private clubs for their "members." Anyone wishing to witness a match was required to obtain a membership card and levied an assessment for the seat. The boxers were paid "training expenses." The authorities generally turned a blind eye to these bouts. When pressed, the promoters termed these bouts "amateur." But most of these fights are generally included in the boxers' official fight records. The term "smoker" may have originated from to the clouds of tobacco smoke which swirled around and above the boxing ring during these shows.

	[[Category:Glossary\|smoker]]		[[Category:Glossary\|smoker]]

Ric at 09:50, 5 March 2005

2005-03-05T09:50:31Z

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The informal name of illegally staged and unregulated boxing "shows." Often, smokers were boxing programs that were for all intents and purposes professional prize-fights, but held under the auspices of private, charitable clubs in those jurisdictions where applicable law prohibited prize-fighting but allowed "Sparring or fencing amongst members of private clubs for exercise only or for the enjoyment of their fraternal brothers," for example. In the United States virtually all such "amateur" bouts were usually held in the various American Legion posts, Eagles, Elks, Knights of Columbus, and other private clubs for their "members." Anyone wishing to witness a match was required to obtain a membership card and levied an assessment for the seat. The boxers were paid "training expenses." The authorities generally turned a blind eye to these bouts. When pressed, the promoters termed these bouts "amateur." But most of these fights are generally included in the boxers' official fight records. The term "smoker" may have originated due to the clouds of tobacco smoke which swirled around and above the boxing ring during these shows.

[[Category:Glossary|smoker]]