Sonny O'Day - Revision history

Ric: Obit linked

2022-06-14T05:57:55Z

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	He served in the US Army during World War II. Sonny O'Day was buried with military honors in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Laurel, MT.		He served in the US Army during World War II. Sonny O'Day was buried with military honors in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Laurel, MT.

	See also these images: [https://www.google.com/search?q=sonny+o%27day+laurel+mt&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwias-KRoKz4AhV9HjQIHXOxA1QQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=sonny+o%27day&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgAMgQIABAYMgQIABAYUPUJWPUJYKEraABwAHgAgAGQA4gB6AOSAQUxLjQtMZgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&sclient=img&ei=FyKoYtrLNP280PEP8-KOoAU&bih=528&biw=1138&client=firefox-b-1-d]		*Obituary: [https://www.facebook.com/193446360703672/posts/obituary-for-a-butte-boxing-legend-known-as-the-kid-from-meadervillea-good-frien/376407625740877/]
			*See also these images: [https://www.google.com/search?q=sonny+o%27day+laurel+mt&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwias-KRoKz4AhV9HjQIHXOxA1QQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=sonny+o%27day&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgAMgQIABAYMgQIABAYUPUJWPUJYKEraABwAHgAgAGQA4gB6AOSAQUxLjQtMZgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&sclient=img&ei=FyKoYtrLNP280PEP8-KOoAU&bih=528&biw=1138&client=firefox-b-1-d]

	{{DEFAULTSORT:O'Day, Sonny}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:O'Day, Sonny}}
	[[Category:Italian American Boxers]]		[[Category:Italian American Boxers]]
	[[Category:World War II Veterans]]		[[Category:World War II Veterans]]

Ric: tweaked image link

2022-06-14T05:55:10Z

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	He served in the US Army during World War II. Sonny O'Day was buried with military honors in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Laurel, MT.		He served in the US Army during World War II. Sonny O'Day was buried with military honors in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Laurel, MT.

	See also these images: [https://www.google.com/search?q=~~laurel+cemetery+butte+~~sonny+o%27day&tbm=isch&ved=~~2ahUKEwj8_cSEoKz4AhXAJzQIHXRUAwMQ2~~-cCegQIABAA&oq=~~laurel+cemetery+butte+~~sonny+o%27day&gs_lcp=~~CgNpbWcQDFDJB1iZHWCPLGgAcAB4AIABngKIAYULkgEFNy41LjGYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ~~&sclient=img&ei=~~_CGoYvyPB8DP0PEP9KiNGA~~&bih=528&biw=1138&client=firefox-b-1-d]		See also these images: [https://www.google.com/search?q=sonny+o%27day+laurel+mt&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwias-KRoKz4AhV9HjQIHXOxA1QQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=sonny+o%27day&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgAMgQIABAYMgQIABAYUPUJWPUJYKEraABwAHgAgAGQA4gB6AOSAQUxLjQtMZgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&sclient=img&ei=FyKoYtrLNP280PEP8-KOoAU&bih=528&biw=1138&client=firefox-b-1-d]


	{{DEFAULTSORT:O'Day, Sonny}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:O'Day, Sonny}}
	[[Category:Italian American Boxers]]		[[Category:Italian American Boxers]]
	[[Category:World War II Veterans]]		[[Category:World War II Veterans]]

Ric: linked to Google images

2022-06-14T05:53:49Z

linked to Google images

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	He served in the US Army during World War II. Sonny O'Day was buried with military honors in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Laurel, MT.		He served in the US Army during World War II. Sonny O'Day was buried with military honors in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Laurel, MT.

			See also these images: [https://www.google.com/search?q=laurel+cemetery+butte+sonny+o%27day&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwj8_cSEoKz4AhXAJzQIHXRUAwMQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=laurel+cemetery+butte+sonny+o%27day&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQDFDJB1iZHWCPLGgAcAB4AIABngKIAYULkgEFNy41LjGYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&sclient=img&ei=_CGoYvyPB8DP0PEP9KiNGA&bih=528&biw=1138&client=firefox-b-1-d]


	{{DEFAULTSORT:O'Day, Sonny}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:O'Day, Sonny}}
	[[Category:Italian American Boxers]]		[[Category:Italian American Boxers]]
	[[Category:World War II Veterans]]		[[Category:World War II Veterans]]

Ric at 05:51, 14 June 2022

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	After his mother passed away, Sonny took his sister and ailing stepfather back to the family villa in Italy. After his stepfather passed away, he immediately returned to the US to avoid being drafted into Mussolini's army. He returned to the US to New York in the early 1930s and spent time sleeping in an Eastside gym and in Central Park to wait for his big boxing break.		After his mother passed away, Sonny took his sister and ailing stepfather back to the family villa in Italy. After his stepfather passed away, he immediately returned to the US to avoid being drafted into Mussolini's army. He returned to the US to New York in the early 1930s and spent time sleeping in an Eastside gym and in Central Park to wait for his big boxing break.

	Sonny lied about his age to get amateur bouts. An agent saw him, changed his name to Sonny O'Day because the Irish controlled the fight game, and changed his birth date to March 17th.		Sonny lied about his age to get amateur bouts. An agent saw him, changed his name to "Sonny O'Day" because the Irish controlled the fight game, and changed his birth date to March 17th.

	It is reported by some that over the next 17 years, he fought 529 fights, lost 32 and had some draws in Madison Square Garden, Sunset Garden and other major venues throughout the US. [[Jack Dempsey]] refereed one of Sonny's early fights.		It is reported by some that over the next 17 years, he fought 529 fights, lost 32 and had some draws in Madison Square Garden, Sunset Garden and other major venues throughout the US. [[Jack Dempsey]] refereed one of Sonny's early fights.
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	His civic service included serving as Lieutenant Governor and a founding member of the Montana Gambling Commission.		His civic service included serving as Lieutenant Governor and a founding member of the Montana Gambling Commission.

	He served in the US Army during World War II. Sonny was buried with military honors in Laurel Cemetery.		He served in the US Army during World War II. Sonny O'Day was buried with military honors in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Laurel, MT.

	{{DEFAULTSORT:O'Day, Sonny}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:O'Day, Sonny}}
	[[Category:Italian American Boxers]]		[[Category:Italian American Boxers]]
	[[Category:World War II Veterans]]		[[Category:World War II Veterans]]

Ric at 05:48, 14 June 2022

2022-06-14T05:48:26Z

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	He served in the US Army during World War II. Sonny was buried with military honors in Laurel Cemetery.		He served in the US Army during World War II. Sonny was buried with military honors in Laurel Cemetery.

	[[Category:World War II Veterans~~\|O'Day, Sonny~~]]		{{DEFAULTSORT:O'Day, Sonny}}
			[[Category:Italian American Boxers]]
			[[Category:World War II Veterans]]

Ric at 05:46, 14 June 2022

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	<boxer>318382</boxer>		<boxer>318382</boxer>
			Other nicknames: "The Kid from Meaderville" and "Butte's Boxing Star"

	~~Other nicknames: The Kid from Meaderville~~, ~~The~~ Meaderville ~~Phantom and~~ Butte'~~s Boxing Star~~		'''Sonny O'Day''' immigrated to the United States in 1920 with his mother, brother and sister, relocating to the mining community of Meaderville in Butte, MT. In passing through Ellis Island, the family name ''Giorgi'' was Americanized to ''George''.

	Sonny immigrated to the US in 1920 with his mother, brother and sister, relocating to the minning community of Meaderville in Butte, MT. In passing through Ellis Island, the family name Giorgi was americanized to George. He started boxing at age 10 at Butte's Pat Sullivan Boxing Club, representing the club in amateur fights throughout the US. Sonny was also active in football, swimming and diving. After his mother passed away, Sonny took his sister and ailing stepfather back to the family villa in Italy. After his stepfather passed away, he immediately returned to the US to avoid being drafted into Mussolini's army. He returned to the US to New York in the early 1930s and spent time sleeping in an Eastside gym and in Central Park to wait for his big boxing break. Sonny lied about his age to get amateur bouts. An agent saw him, changed his name to Sonny O'Day because the Irish controlled the fight game and changed his birth date to March 17th. It is reported by some that over the next 17 years, he fought 529 fights, lost 32 and had some draws in Madison Square Garden, Sunset Garden and other major venues throughout the US. Jack Dempsey refereed one of Sonny's early fights. After his fight career ended, Sonny took his earnings and opened two famous Butte nightclubs in the late 1930s - the Savoy and Melody Lane. In the 1940s, he also opened a bar and tavern in Laurel. When Golden Gloves came to Montana in 1952, Sonny became involved training many young fighters and refereeing the very first fight along with many others over the years. When Montana's boxing turned professional, he served on the state Athletic Commission for 26 years. He was instrumental in bringing 77 professional bouts to Montana, including three world championship fights. As chairman of the Commission, he promoted the Gene Fullmer-Joey Giardello Middleweight Championship title match on April 29, 1960 in Bozeman. His civic service included serving as Lieutenant Governor and a gounding member of the Montana Gambling Commission. He served in the US Army during World War II.		He started boxing at age 10 at Butte's Pat Sullivan Boxing Club, representing the club in amateur fights throughout the US. Sonny was also active in football, swimming and diving.

	Sonny was buried with military honors in Laurel Cemetery.		After his mother passed away, Sonny took his sister and ailing stepfather back to the family villa in Italy. After his stepfather passed away, he immediately returned to the US to avoid being drafted into Mussolini's army. He returned to the US to New York in the early 1930s and spent time sleeping in an Eastside gym and in Central Park to wait for his big boxing break.

			Sonny lied about his age to get amateur bouts. An agent saw him, changed his name to Sonny O'Day because the Irish controlled the fight game, and changed his birth date to March 17th.

			It is reported by some that over the next 17 years, he fought 529 fights, lost 32 and had some draws in Madison Square Garden, Sunset Garden and other major venues throughout the US. [[Jack Dempsey]] refereed one of Sonny's early fights.

			After his fight career ended, Sonny took his earnings and opened two famous Butte nightclubs in the late 1930s - the Savoy and Melody Lane. In the 1940s, he also opened a bar and tavern in Laurel.

			When Golden Gloves came to Montana in 1952, Sonny became involved training many young fighters and refereeing the very first fight along with many others over the years.

			When Montana's boxing turned professional, he served on the state Athletic Commission for 26 years. He was instrumental in bringing 77 professional bouts to Montana, including three world championship fights. As chairman of the Commission, he promoted the Gene Fullmer-Joey Giardello Middleweight Championship title match on April 29, 1960 in Bozeman.

			His civic service included serving as Lieutenant Governor and a founding member of the Montana Gambling Commission.

			He served in the US Army during World War II. Sonny was buried with military honors in Laurel Cemetery.

	[[Category:World War II Veterans\|O'Day, Sonny]]		[[Category:World War II Veterans\|O'Day, Sonny]]

Bert: Boxer:Sonny O'Day:318382 moved to Sonny O'Day

2007-03-24T15:13:06Z

Boxer:Sonny O'Day:318382 moved to Sonny O'Day

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Boxer561 at 06:01, 10 March 2007

2007-03-10T06:01:54Z

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	Other nicknames: The Kid from Meaderville, The Meaderville Phantom and Butte's Boxing Star		Other nicknames: The Kid from Meaderville, The Meaderville Phantom and Butte's Boxing Star

	Sonny immigrated to the US in 1920 with his mother, brother and sister, relocating to the minning community of Meaderville in Butte, MT. In passing through Ellis Island, the family name Giorgi was americanized to George. He started boxing at age 10 at Butte's Pat Sullivan Boxing Club, representing the club in amateur fights throughout the US. Sonny was also active in football, swimming and diving. After his mother passed away, Sonny took his sister and ailing stepfather back to the family villa in Italy. After his stepfather passed away, he immediately returned to the US to avoid being drafted into Mussolini's army. He returned to the US to New York in the early 1930s and spent time sleeping in an Eastside gym and in Central Park to wait for his big boxing break. Sonny lied about his age to get amateur bouts. An agent saw him, changed his name to Sonny O'Day because the Irish controlled the fight game and changed his birth date to March 17th. It is reported by some that over the next 17 years, he fought 529 fights, lost 32 and had some draws in Madison Square Garden, Sunset Garden and other major venues throughout the US. Jack Dempsey refereed one of Sonny's early fights. After his fight career ended, Sonny took his earnings and opened two famous Butte nightclubs in the late 1930s - the Savoy and Melody Lane. In the 1940s, he also opened a bar and tavern in Laurel. When Golden Gloves came to Montana in 1952, Sonny became involved training many young fighters and refereeing the very first fight along with many others over the years. When Montana's boxing turned professional, he served ~~ont he~~ state Athletic Commission for 26 years. He was instrumental in bringing 77 professional bouts to Montana, including three world championship fights. As chairman of the Commission, he promoted the Gene Fullmer-Joey Giardello Middleweight Championship title match on April 29, 1960 in Bozeman. His civic service included serving as Lieutenant Governor and a gounding member of the Montana Gambling Commission. He served in the US Army during World War II.		Sonny immigrated to the US in 1920 with his mother, brother and sister, relocating to the minning community of Meaderville in Butte, MT. In passing through Ellis Island, the family name Giorgi was americanized to George. He started boxing at age 10 at Butte's Pat Sullivan Boxing Club, representing the club in amateur fights throughout the US. Sonny was also active in football, swimming and diving. After his mother passed away, Sonny took his sister and ailing stepfather back to the family villa in Italy. After his stepfather passed away, he immediately returned to the US to avoid being drafted into Mussolini's army. He returned to the US to New York in the early 1930s and spent time sleeping in an Eastside gym and in Central Park to wait for his big boxing break. Sonny lied about his age to get amateur bouts. An agent saw him, changed his name to Sonny O'Day because the Irish controlled the fight game and changed his birth date to March 17th. It is reported by some that over the next 17 years, he fought 529 fights, lost 32 and had some draws in Madison Square Garden, Sunset Garden and other major venues throughout the US. Jack Dempsey refereed one of Sonny's early fights. After his fight career ended, Sonny took his earnings and opened two famous Butte nightclubs in the late 1930s - the Savoy and Melody Lane. In the 1940s, he also opened a bar and tavern in Laurel. When Golden Gloves came to Montana in 1952, Sonny became involved training many young fighters and refereeing the very first fight along with many others over the years. When Montana's boxing turned professional, he served on the state Athletic Commission for 26 years. He was instrumental in bringing 77 professional bouts to Montana, including three world championship fights. As chairman of the Commission, he promoted the Gene Fullmer-Joey Giardello Middleweight Championship title match on April 29, 1960 in Bozeman. His civic service included serving as Lieutenant Governor and a gounding member of the Montana Gambling Commission. He served in the US Army during World War II.

	Sonny was buried with military honors in Laurel Cemetery.		Sonny was buried with military honors in Laurel Cemetery.

	[[Category:World War II Veterans\|O'Day, Sonny]]		[[Category:World War II Veterans\|O'Day, Sonny]]

Boxer561 at 05:39, 10 March 2007

2007-03-10T05:39:03Z

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	Sonny was buried with military honors in Laurel Cemetery.		Sonny was buried with military honors in Laurel Cemetery.

			[[Category:World War II Veterans\|O'Day, Sonny]]

Boxer561 at 05:30, 10 March 2007

2007-03-10T05:30:53Z

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	<boxer>318382</boxer>		<boxer>318382</boxer>

	Other nicknames: The Meaderville Phantom and Butte's Boxing Star		Other nicknames: The Kid from Meaderville, The Meaderville Phantom and Butte's Boxing Star

	Sonny immigrated to the US in 1920 with his mother, brother and sister, relocating to the minning community of Meaderville in Butte, MT. In passing through Ellis Island, the family name Giorgi was americanized to George. He started boxing at age 10 at Butte's Pat Sullivan Boxing Club, representing the club in amateur fights throughout the US. Sonny was also active in football, swimming and diving. After his mother passed away, Sonny took his sister and ailing stepfather back to the family villa in Italy. After his stepfather passed away, he immediately returned to the US to avoid being drafted into Mussolini's army. He returned to the US to New York in the early 1930s and spent time sleeping in an Eastside gym and in Central Park to wait for his big boxing break. Sonny lied about his age to get amateur bouts. An agent saw him, changed his name to Sonny O'Day because the Irish controlled the fight game and changed his birth date to March 17th. It is reported by some that over the next 17 years, he fought 529 fights, lost 32 and had some draws in Madison Square Garden, Sunset Garden and other major venues throughout the US. Jack Dempsey refereed one of Sonny's early fights. After his fight career ended, Sonny took his earnings and opened two famous Butte nightclubs in the late 1930s - the Savoy and Melody Lane. In the 1940s, he also opened a bar and tavern in Laurel. When Golden Gloves came to Montana in 1952, Sonny became involved training many young fighters and refereeing the very first fight along with many others over the years. When Montana's boxing turned professional, he served ont he state Athletic Commission for 26 years. He was instrumental in bringing 77 professional bouts to Montana, including three world championship fights. As chairman of the Commission, he promoted the Gene Fullmer-Joey Giardello Middleweight Championship title match on April 29, 1960 in Bozeman. His civic service included serving as Lieutenant Governor and a gounding member of the Montana Gambling Commission. He served in the US Army during World War II.		Sonny immigrated to the US in 1920 with his mother, brother and sister, relocating to the minning community of Meaderville in Butte, MT. In passing through Ellis Island, the family name Giorgi was americanized to George. He started boxing at age 10 at Butte's Pat Sullivan Boxing Club, representing the club in amateur fights throughout the US. Sonny was also active in football, swimming and diving. After his mother passed away, Sonny took his sister and ailing stepfather back to the family villa in Italy. After his stepfather passed away, he immediately returned to the US to avoid being drafted into Mussolini's army. He returned to the US to New York in the early 1930s and spent time sleeping in an Eastside gym and in Central Park to wait for his big boxing break. Sonny lied about his age to get amateur bouts. An agent saw him, changed his name to Sonny O'Day because the Irish controlled the fight game and changed his birth date to March 17th. It is reported by some that over the next 17 years, he fought 529 fights, lost 32 and had some draws in Madison Square Garden, Sunset Garden and other major venues throughout the US. Jack Dempsey refereed one of Sonny's early fights. After his fight career ended, Sonny took his earnings and opened two famous Butte nightclubs in the late 1930s - the Savoy and Melody Lane. In the 1940s, he also opened a bar and tavern in Laurel. When Golden Gloves came to Montana in 1952, Sonny became involved training many young fighters and refereeing the very first fight along with many others over the years. When Montana's boxing turned professional, he served ont he state Athletic Commission for 26 years. He was instrumental in bringing 77 professional bouts to Montana, including three world championship fights. As chairman of the Commission, he promoted the Gene Fullmer-Joey Giardello Middleweight Championship title match on April 29, 1960 in Bozeman. His civic service included serving as Lieutenant Governor and a gounding member of the Montana Gambling Commission. He served in the US Army during World War II.

	Sonny was buried with military honors in Laurel Cemetery.		Sonny was buried with military honors in Laurel Cemetery.