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Ric: May 1918: 8 divisions set

2025-05-15T17:01:04Z

May 1918: 8 divisions set

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	*'''1916-March''': Governor Fielder signs bill legalizing amateur bouts.		*'''1916-March''': Governor Fielder signs bill legalizing amateur bouts.
	*'''1918''': [[Hurley Law]] enacted; no-decision 8-rounders allowed. Boxing returns big-time to New Jersey. See: [https://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?l%5Bcountry%5D=US&l%5Bregion%5D=NJ&l%5Btown%5D=&l%5Bvenue%5D=&l%5Bsport%5D=&l%5Byear%5D=1918&l_go=]		*'''1918''': [[Hurley Law]] enacted; no-decision 8-rounders allowed. Boxing returns big-time to New Jersey. See: [https://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?l%5Bcountry%5D=US&l%5Bregion%5D=NJ&l%5Btown%5D=&l%5Bvenue%5D=&l%5Bsport%5D=&l%5Byear%5D=1918&l_go=]
			*'''1918-May''': Eight weight divisions established; other rules set. [https://washingtondigitalnewspapers.org/?a=d&d=SUR19180515.1.5]
	*'''1920-April''': 12-rounders, no-decision, set as limit.		*'''1920-April''': 12-rounders, no-decision, set as limit.
	*'''1924-April''': Boxing in the greater Perth Amboy vicinity. [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85035720/1924-04-16/ed-2/seq-14/]		*'''1924-April''': Boxing in the greater Perth Amboy vicinity. [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85035720/1924-04-16/ed-2/seq-14/]

Ric at 15:17, 11 June 2022

2022-06-11T15:17:59Z

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	*'''1918''': [[Hurley Law]] enacted; no-decision 8-rounders allowed. Boxing returns big-time to New Jersey. See: [https://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?l%5Bcountry%5D=US&l%5Bregion%5D=NJ&l%5Btown%5D=&l%5Bvenue%5D=&l%5Bsport%5D=&l%5Byear%5D=1918&l_go=]		*'''1918''': [[Hurley Law]] enacted; no-decision 8-rounders allowed. Boxing returns big-time to New Jersey. See: [https://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?l%5Bcountry%5D=US&l%5Bregion%5D=NJ&l%5Btown%5D=&l%5Bvenue%5D=&l%5Bsport%5D=&l%5Byear%5D=1918&l_go=]
	*'''1920-April''': 12-rounders, no-decision, set as limit.		*'''1920-April''': 12-rounders, no-decision, set as limit.
			*'''1924-April''': Boxing in the greater Perth Amboy vicinity. [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85035720/1924-04-16/ed-2/seq-14/]
	*'''1928-03-02''': The very first decision bout in New Jersey state history is held in Newark. [https://boxrec.com/en/event/514097]		*'''1928-03-02''': The very first decision bout in New Jersey state history is held in Newark. [https://boxrec.com/en/event/514097]
	*'''1929-01-07''': Atlantic City's North Side Boxing Club stages its first card in which all bouts are decided by official decisions.		*'''1929-01-07''': Atlantic City's North Side Boxing Club stages its first card in which all bouts are decided by official decisions.

Ric at 04:03, 13 May 2022

2022-05-13T04:03:32Z

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	*'''1914-03-23''': Yet another boxing bill, passed by the Assembly 31-19, is expected to be "killed" by the Senate. [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-03-24/ed-1/seq-12/]		*'''1914-03-23''': Yet another boxing bill, passed by the Assembly 31-19, is expected to be "killed" by the Senate. [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-03-24/ed-1/seq-12/]
	*'''1914-11-02''': "Letter to the Editor" (''Newark Evening Star'') re: the state of boxing in New Jersey: [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-11-03/ed-1/seq-12/]		*'''1914-11-02''': "Letter to the Editor" (''Newark Evening Star'') re: the state of boxing in New Jersey: [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-11-03/ed-1/seq-12/]
	*'''1914-Dec''': Although there had been much boxing during the previous years, especially four-rounders at Gus Troxler's Central Institute venue, it seemed that Newark had shut it down by late December 1914. See "Letter to the Editor": [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-12-29/ed-1/seq-14/]. For years afterward, there were only sporadic shows throughout the state. [https://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?l%5Bcountry%5D=US&l%5Bregion%5D=NJ&l%5Btown%5D=&l%5Bvenue%5D=&l%5Bsport%5D=&l%5Byear%5D=1915&l_go=]		*'''1914-Dec''': Although there had been much boxing during the previous years, especially four-rounders at [[Prof. Gus Troxler\|Gus Troxler's Central Institute]] venue, it seemed that Newark had shut it down by late December 1914. See "Letter to the Editor": [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-12-29/ed-1/seq-14/]. For years afterward, there were only sporadic shows throughout the state. [https://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?l%5Bcountry%5D=US&l%5Bregion%5D=NJ&l%5Btown%5D=&l%5Bvenue%5D=&l%5Bsport%5D=&l%5Byear%5D=1915&l_go=]
	*'''1916-March''': Governor Fielder signs bill legalizing amateur bouts.		*'''1916-March''': Governor Fielder signs bill legalizing amateur bouts.
	*'''1918''': [[Hurley Law]] enacted; no-decision 8-rounders allowed. Boxing returns big-time to New Jersey. See: [https://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?l%5Bcountry%5D=US&l%5Bregion%5D=NJ&l%5Btown%5D=&l%5Bvenue%5D=&l%5Bsport%5D=&l%5Byear%5D=1918&l_go=]		*'''1918''': [[Hurley Law]] enacted; no-decision 8-rounders allowed. Boxing returns big-time to New Jersey. See: [https://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?l%5Bcountry%5D=US&l%5Bregion%5D=NJ&l%5Btown%5D=&l%5Bvenue%5D=&l%5Bsport%5D=&l%5Byear%5D=1918&l_go=]

Ric at 04:00, 13 May 2022

2022-05-13T04:00:51Z

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	*'''1914-03-23''': Yet another boxing bill, passed by the Assembly 31-19, is expected to be "killed" by the Senate. [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-03-24/ed-1/seq-12/]		*'''1914-03-23''': Yet another boxing bill, passed by the Assembly 31-19, is expected to be "killed" by the Senate. [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-03-24/ed-1/seq-12/]
	*'''1914-11-02''': "Letter to the Editor" (''Newark Evening Star'') re: the state of boxing in New Jersey: [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-11-03/ed-1/seq-12/]		*'''1914-11-02''': "Letter to the Editor" (''Newark Evening Star'') re: the state of boxing in New Jersey: [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-11-03/ed-1/seq-12/]
	*'''1914-Dec''': Although there had been much boxing during the previous years, especially four-rounders at Gus Troxler's Central Institute venue, it seemed that Newark had shut it down by late December 1914. See "Letter to the Editor": [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-12-29/ed-1/seq-14/]. For years afterward, there were only sporadic shows throughout the state~~, perhaps because of the on-going Great War~~. [https://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?l%5Bcountry%5D=US&l%5Bregion%5D=NJ&l%5Btown%5D=&l%5Bvenue%5D=&l%5Bsport%5D=&l%5Byear%5D=1915&l_go=]		*'''1914-Dec''': Although there had been much boxing during the previous years, especially four-rounders at Gus Troxler's Central Institute venue, it seemed that Newark had shut it down by late December 1914. See "Letter to the Editor": [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-12-29/ed-1/seq-14/]. For years afterward, there were only sporadic shows throughout the state. [https://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?l%5Bcountry%5D=US&l%5Bregion%5D=NJ&l%5Btown%5D=&l%5Bvenue%5D=&l%5Bsport%5D=&l%5Byear%5D=1915&l_go=]
	*'''1916-March''': Governor Fielder signs bill legalizing amateur bouts.		*'''1916-March''': Governor Fielder signs bill legalizing amateur bouts.
	*'''1918''': [[Hurley Law]] enacted; no-decision 8-rounders allowed. Boxing returns big-time to New Jersey. See: [https://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?l%5Bcountry%5D=US&l%5Bregion%5D=NJ&l%5Btown%5D=&l%5Bvenue%5D=&l%5Bsport%5D=&l%5Byear%5D=1918&l_go=]		*'''1918''': [[Hurley Law]] enacted; no-decision 8-rounders allowed. Boxing returns big-time to New Jersey. See: [https://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?l%5Bcountry%5D=US&l%5Bregion%5D=NJ&l%5Btown%5D=&l%5Bvenue%5D=&l%5Bsport%5D=&l%5Byear%5D=1918&l_go=]

Ric at 16:57, 12 May 2022

2022-05-12T16:57:36Z

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	*'''1913-03-11''': The House passes the Kerwin boxing bill that will, among other things, create a five-person athletic commission and permit boxing shows, with certain restrictions. [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1913-03-12/ed-1/seq-13/] (It ultimately fails to pass the Senate.)		*'''1913-03-11''': The House of Assembly passes the Kerwin boxing bill that will, among other things, create a five-person athletic commission and permit boxing shows, with certain restrictions. [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1913-03-12/ed-1/seq-13/] (It ultimately fails to pass the Senate.)
	*'''1914-03-23''': Yet another boxing bill, passed by the Assembly 31-19, is expected to be "killed" by the Senate. [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-03-24/ed-1/seq-12/]		*'''1914-03-23''': Yet another boxing bill, passed by the Assembly 31-19, is expected to be "killed" by the Senate. [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-03-24/ed-1/seq-12/]
	*'''1914-11-02''': "Letter to the Editor" (''Newark Evening Star'') re: the state of boxing in New Jersey: [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-11-03/ed-1/seq-12/]		*'''1914-11-02''': "Letter to the Editor" (''Newark Evening Star'') re: the state of boxing in New Jersey: [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-11-03/ed-1/seq-12/]

Ric: 1913 Kerwin Boxing Bill passed by one chamber of the NJ legislature

2022-05-12T16:56:29Z

1913 Kerwin Boxing Bill passed by one chamber of the NJ legislature

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			*'''1913-03-11''': The House passes the Kerwin boxing bill that will, among other things, create a five-person athletic commission and permit boxing shows, with certain restrictions. [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1913-03-12/ed-1/seq-13/] (It ultimately fails to pass the Senate.)
	*'''1914-03-23''': Yet another boxing bill, passed by the Assembly 31-19, is expected to be "killed" by the Senate. [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-03-24/ed-1/seq-12/]		*'''1914-03-23''': Yet another boxing bill, passed by the Assembly 31-19, is expected to be "killed" by the Senate. [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-03-24/ed-1/seq-12/]
	*'''1914-11-02''': "Letter to the Editor" (''Newark Evening Star'') re: the state of boxing in New Jersey: [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-11-03/ed-1/seq-12/]		*'''1914-11-02''': "Letter to the Editor" (''Newark Evening Star'') re: the state of boxing in New Jersey: [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-11-03/ed-1/seq-12/]

Ric at 15:59, 11 May 2022

2022-05-11T15:59:47Z

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	*'''1931-03-05''': Only main event and semi-final bouts are to be judged (decision bouts) in New Jersey. Other bouts on the card shall be no-decision. ''New York Times''		*'''1931-03-05''': Only main event and semi-final bouts are to be judged (decision bouts) in New Jersey. Other bouts on the card shall be no-decision. ''New York Times''
	*'''1931-03-13''': [[John McCutcheon]], State Boxing Commissioner, announces adoption of the "no foul" rule. Fighters claiming fouls will be counted out and paid only for the number of rounds fought. ''New York Times''		*'''1931-03-13''': [[John McCutcheon]], State Boxing Commissioner, announces adoption of the "no foul" rule. Fighters claiming fouls will be counted out and paid only for the number of rounds fought. ''New York Times''
	*'''1942-06-24''': State Athletic commissioner John J. Hall declares that beginning July 1, 1942, ~~that~~ all bouts will go to a decision by the referee, previously only the main event and semi-final had been to a decision.		*'''1942-06-24''': State Athletic commissioner John J. Hall declares that, beginning July 1, 1942, all bouts will go to a decision by the referee; previously only the main event and semi-final had been to a decision.
	[[Category:Laws & Regulations\|USA: New Jersey Laws]]		[[Category:Laws & Regulations\|USA: New Jersey Laws]]

Ric at 15:58, 11 May 2022

2022-05-11T15:58:18Z

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	*'''1914-Dec''': Although there had been much boxing during the previous years, especially four-rounders at Gus Troxler's Central Institute venue, it seemed that Newark had shut it down by late December 1914. See "Letter to the Editor": [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-12-29/ed-1/seq-14/]. For years afterward, there were only sporadic shows throughout the state, perhaps because of the on-going Great War. [https://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?l%5Bcountry%5D=US&l%5Bregion%5D=NJ&l%5Btown%5D=&l%5Bvenue%5D=&l%5Bsport%5D=&l%5Byear%5D=1915&l_go=]		*'''1914-Dec''': Although there had been much boxing during the previous years, especially four-rounders at Gus Troxler's Central Institute venue, it seemed that Newark had shut it down by late December 1914. See "Letter to the Editor": [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-12-29/ed-1/seq-14/]. For years afterward, there were only sporadic shows throughout the state, perhaps because of the on-going Great War. [https://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?l%5Bcountry%5D=US&l%5Bregion%5D=NJ&l%5Btown%5D=&l%5Bvenue%5D=&l%5Bsport%5D=&l%5Byear%5D=1915&l_go=]
	*'''1916-March''': Governor Fielder signs bill legalizing amateur bouts.		*'''1916-March''': Governor Fielder signs bill legalizing amateur bouts.
	*'''1918''': [[Hurley Law]] enacted; 8-rounders allowed. Boxing returns big-time to New Jersey. See: [https://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?l%5Bcountry%5D=US&l%5Bregion%5D=NJ&l%5Btown%5D=&l%5Bvenue%5D=&l%5Bsport%5D=&l%5Byear%5D=1918&l_go=]		*'''1918''': [[Hurley Law]] enacted; no-decision 8-rounders allowed. Boxing returns big-time to New Jersey. See: [https://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?l%5Bcountry%5D=US&l%5Bregion%5D=NJ&l%5Btown%5D=&l%5Bvenue%5D=&l%5Bsport%5D=&l%5Byear%5D=1918&l_go=]
	*'''1920-April''': 12-rounders, no-decision, set as limit		*'''1920-April''': 12-rounders, no-decision, set as limit.
	*'''1928-03-02''': The very first decision bout in New Jersey state history is held in Newark. [https://boxrec.com/en/event/514097]		*'''1928-03-02''': The very first decision bout in New Jersey state history is held in Newark. [https://boxrec.com/en/event/514097]
	*'''1929-01-07''': Atlantic City's North Side Boxing Club stages its first card in which all bouts are decided by official decisions.		*'''1929-01-07''': Atlantic City's North Side Boxing Club stages its first card in which all bouts are decided by official decisions.
	*'''1931-03-05''': Only semi-~~final and~~ final bouts are judged (decision bouts) in New Jersey. Other bouts on the card shall be no-decision. ''New York Times''		*'''1931-03-05''': Only main event and semi-final bouts are to be judged (decision bouts) in New Jersey. Other bouts on the card shall be no-decision. ''New York Times''
	*'''1931-03-13''': [[John McCutcheon]], State Boxing Commissioner, announces adoption of the "no foul" rule. Fighters claiming fouls will be counted out and paid only for the number of rounds fought. ''New York Times''		*'''1931-03-13''': [[John McCutcheon]], State Boxing Commissioner, announces adoption of the "no foul" rule. Fighters claiming fouls will be counted out and paid only for the number of rounds fought. ''New York Times''
	*'''1942-06-24''': State Athletic commissioner John J. Hall declares that beginning July 1, 1942, that all bouts will go to a decision by the referee, previously only the main event and semi-final had been to a decision.		*'''1942-06-24''': State Athletic commissioner John J. Hall declares that beginning July 1, 1942, that all bouts will go to a decision by the referee, previously only the main event and semi-final had been to a decision.
	[[Category:Laws & Regulations\|USA: New Jersey Laws]]		[[Category:Laws & Regulations\|USA: New Jersey Laws]]

Ric: 1918: boxing returns

2022-05-11T15:50:58Z

1918: boxing returns

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	*'''1914-Dec''': Although there had been much boxing during the previous years, especially four-rounders at Gus Troxler's Central Institute venue, it seemed that Newark had shut it down by late December 1914. See "Letter to the Editor": [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-12-29/ed-1/seq-14/]. For years afterward, there were only sporadic shows throughout the state, perhaps because of the on-going Great War. [https://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?l%5Bcountry%5D=US&l%5Bregion%5D=NJ&l%5Btown%5D=&l%5Bvenue%5D=&l%5Bsport%5D=&l%5Byear%5D=1915&l_go=]		*'''1914-Dec''': Although there had been much boxing during the previous years, especially four-rounders at Gus Troxler's Central Institute venue, it seemed that Newark had shut it down by late December 1914. See "Letter to the Editor": [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-12-29/ed-1/seq-14/]. For years afterward, there were only sporadic shows throughout the state, perhaps because of the on-going Great War. [https://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?l%5Bcountry%5D=US&l%5Bregion%5D=NJ&l%5Btown%5D=&l%5Bvenue%5D=&l%5Bsport%5D=&l%5Byear%5D=1915&l_go=]
	*'''1916-March''': Governor Fielder signs bill legalizing amateur bouts.		*'''1916-March''': Governor Fielder signs bill legalizing amateur bouts.
	*'''1918''': [[Hurley Law]] enacted; 8-rounders allowed		*'''1918''': [[Hurley Law]] enacted; 8-rounders allowed. Boxing returns big-time to New Jersey. See: [https://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?l%5Bcountry%5D=US&l%5Bregion%5D=NJ&l%5Btown%5D=&l%5Bvenue%5D=&l%5Bsport%5D=&l%5Byear%5D=1918&l_go=]
	*'''1920-April''': 12-rounders, no-decision, set as limit		*'''1920-April''': 12-rounders, no-decision, set as limit
	*'''1928-03-02''': The very first decision bout in New Jersey ~~State~~ history is held in Newark.		*'''1928-03-02''': The very first decision bout in New Jersey state history is held in Newark. [https://boxrec.com/en/event/514097]
	*'''1929-01-07''': Atlantic City's North Side Boxing Club stages its first card in which all bouts are decided by official decisions.		*'''1929-01-07''': Atlantic City's North Side Boxing Club stages its first card in which all bouts are decided by official decisions.
	*'''1931-03-05''': Only semi-final and final bouts are judged (decision bouts) in New Jersey. Other bouts on the card shall be no-decision. ''New York Times''		*'''1931-03-05''': Only semi-final and final bouts are judged (decision bouts) in New Jersey. Other bouts on the card shall be no-decision. ''New York Times''

Ric: Dec 1914 onward.. few shows

2022-05-11T15:35:47Z

Dec 1914 onward.. few shows

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	*'''1914-03-23''': Yet another boxing bill, passed by the Assembly 31-19, is expected to be "killed" by the Senate. [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-03-24/ed-1/seq-12/]		*'''1914-03-23''': Yet another boxing bill, passed by the Assembly 31-19, is expected to be "killed" by the Senate. [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-03-24/ed-1/seq-12/]
	*'''1914-11-02''': Letter to the Editor (''Newark Evening Star'') re: the state of boxing in ~~the state~~: [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-11-03/ed-1/seq-12/]		*'''1914-11-02''': "Letter to the Editor" (''Newark Evening Star'') re: the state of boxing in New Jersey: [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-11-03/ed-1/seq-12/]
	*'''1916-March''': Governor Fielder signs bill legalizing amateur bouts.		*'''1914-Dec''': Although there had been much boxing during the previous years, especially four-rounders at Gus Troxler's Central Institute venue, it seemed that Newark had shut it down by late December 1914. See "Letter to the Editor": [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn91064011/1914-12-29/ed-1/seq-14/]. For years afterward, there were only sporadic shows throughout the state, perhaps because of the on-going Great War. [https://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?l%5Bcountry%5D=US&l%5Bregion%5D=NJ&l%5Btown%5D=&l%5Bvenue%5D=&l%5Bsport%5D=&l%5Byear%5D=1915&l_go=]
			*'''1916-March''': Governor Fielder signs bill legalizing amateur bouts.
	*'''1918''': [[Hurley Law]] enacted; 8-rounders allowed		*'''1918''': [[Hurley Law]] enacted; 8-rounders allowed
	*'''1920-April''': 12-rounders, no-decision, set as limit		*'''1920-April''': 12-rounders, no-decision, set as limit