USA: Washington State Laws - Revision history

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	*'''1914-12''': Chief of Police Loomis prohibits boxing in Tacoma. ''Tacoma Times'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1914-12-23/ed-1/seq-3/]. (Chief Loomis nearly does the same thing a year later. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1915-12-22/ed-1/seq-2/])		*'''1914-12''': Chief of Police Loomis prohibits boxing in Tacoma. ''Tacoma Times'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1914-12-23/ed-1/seq-3/]. (Chief Loomis nearly does the same thing a year later. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1915-12-22/ed-1/seq-2/])
	*'''1915-01-13''': "Curtains for Boxing in Seattle" after the ring-death of "[[Jack Newton]]" (Ludwig Anderson), proclaims the ''Seattle Star'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1915-01-13/ed-1/seq-9/]. King County Prosecutor Lundin promises to bar all future public contests in the county.		*'''1915-01-13''': "Curtains for Boxing in Seattle" after the ring-death of "[[Jack Newton]]" (Ludwig Anderson), proclaims the ''Seattle Star'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1915-01-13/ed-1/seq-9/]. King County Prosecutor Lundin promises to bar all future public contests in the county.
	*'''1915-01-21''': Senator Wray introduces a bill to legalize boxing, permit 10-round bouts, and establish a boxing commission. ''Tacoma Times'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1915-01-22/ed-1/seq-2/]		*'''1915-01-21''': Senator Wray introduces a bill to legalize boxing, permit 10-round bouts, and establish a boxing commission. ''Tacoma Times'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1915-01-22/ed-1/seq-2/]; see also: [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1914-12-14/ed-1/seq-2/]
	*'''1915-03-31''': Boxing suspended in King County. ''Everett Morning Tribune''		*'''1915-03-31''': Boxing suspended in King County. ''Everett Morning Tribune''
	*'''1915-12-18''': Pierce County Prosecutor Remann will shut down boxing in the county, effective Jan. 1, 1916. ''Tacoma Times'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1915-12-18/ed-1/seq-2/]		*'''1915-12-18''': Pierce County Prosecutor Remann will shut down boxing in the county, effective Jan. 1, 1916. ''Tacoma Times'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1915-12-18/ed-1/seq-2/]

Ric: April 1920: American Legions nation-wide are adopting boxing as a money-making enterprise

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April 1920: American Legions nation-wide are adopting boxing as a money-making enterprise

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	*'''1918-02-02''': No more purses allowed for Camp Lewis (U. S. Army) boxers. ''Tacoma Tribune''		*'''1918-02-02''': No more purses allowed for Camp Lewis (U. S. Army) boxers. ''Tacoma Tribune''
	*'''1919-09-11''': The ''Bremerton Evening News'' recommends that city and county officials endorse "a regularly scheduled arrangement of well-ordered boxing programs," because of the coming of the U.S. Pacific Fleet and the need to entertain sailors, and because Bremerton has "an unusually large number of fight fans." "A town which stands for clean, orderly and well-managed boxing contests is always pointed out as a community of credit." (Bremerton recently had become a USN "home port" and "formally came into its own as the leading navy yard of the Pacific Coast district yesterday." Sept. 16 edition)		*'''1919-09-11''': The ''Bremerton Evening News'' recommends that city and county officials endorse "a regularly scheduled arrangement of well-ordered boxing programs," because of the coming of the U.S. Pacific Fleet and the need to entertain sailors, and because Bremerton has "an unusually large number of fight fans." "A town which stands for clean, orderly and well-managed boxing contests is always pointed out as a community of credit." (Bremerton recently had become a USN "home port" and "formally came into its own as the leading navy yard of the Pacific Coast district yesterday." Sept. 16 edition)
			*'''1920-April''': Washington state American Legions join those throughout the post-war United States in encouraging boxing at their clubs. [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84022770/1920-04-20/ed-1/seq-5/]
	*'''1920-07-18''': The [[Seattle Boxing Commission]] adopts a new set of rules, borrowed from Eastern ring codes, that ban the [[kidney punch]], or being 10 or more pounds heavier than one's opponent. Also, one referee cannot officiate an entire card any longer. There must be at least two referees, alternating bouts on the card.		*'''1920-07-18''': The [[Seattle Boxing Commission]] adopts a new set of rules, borrowed from Eastern ring codes, that ban the [[kidney punch]], or being 10 or more pounds heavier than one's opponent. Also, one referee cannot officiate an entire card any longer. There must be at least two referees, alternating bouts on the card.
	*'''1920-12-04''': All boxing is indefinitely suspended in Seattle "until things get straightened out." ''Everett Daily Herald''		*'''1920-12-04''': All boxing is indefinitely suspended in Seattle "until things get straightened out." ''Everett Daily Herald''

Ric: linked to WA licensing dept

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linked to WA licensing dept

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	*'''1948-04-13''': The State Athletic Commission discloses new regulations, "drastically tightening the state boxing rules." These include: 1) mandatory 30-day suspension if knocked out, and a thorough physical examination before boxing again; 2) any boxer knocked out six times in a row or within six months will be suspended; 3) mandatory eight-count after every knockdown, regardless of how soon the boxer regains his feet; 4) a complete physical examination, including fluoroscope, every 90 days for all boxers licensed in the state; 5) less tape on boxers' hands; 6) better ring padding; 7) ring doctors authorized to stop a bout when a contestant is in no shape to continue; 8) and a closer check of managers, trainers and seconds. ''Tacoma News Tribune''		*'''1948-04-13''': The State Athletic Commission discloses new regulations, "drastically tightening the state boxing rules." These include: 1) mandatory 30-day suspension if knocked out, and a thorough physical examination before boxing again; 2) any boxer knocked out six times in a row or within six months will be suspended; 3) mandatory eight-count after every knockdown, regardless of how soon the boxer regains his feet; 4) a complete physical examination, including fluoroscope, every 90 days for all boxers licensed in the state; 5) less tape on boxers' hands; 6) better ring padding; 7) ring doctors authorized to stop a bout when a contestant is in no shape to continue; 8) and a closer check of managers, trainers and seconds. ''Tacoma News Tribune''
	*'''1949-01-27''': Governor Langlie names an entirely new state athletic commission. The appointees are [[Dr. Leslie C. Simkins]], 44, Seattle dentist; [[William P. Hopkins]], 31, Spokane auto man; and [[Howard R. Smith]], 49, Tacoma advertising man. All three are war veterans.		*'''1949-01-27''': Governor Langlie names an entirely new state athletic commission. The appointees are [[Dr. Leslie C. Simkins]], 44, Seattle dentist; [[William P. Hopkins]], 31, Spokane auto man; and [[Howard R. Smith]], 49, Tacoma advertising man. All three are war veterans.

			*'''See also, Washington State Department of Licensing:''' [https://www.dol.wa.gov/business/athletics/]

	[[Category:Laws & Regulations\|USA: Washington State Laws]]		[[Category:Laws & Regulations\|USA: Washington State Laws]]

Ric: 1906: Everett is the only place in state where boxing is permitted per SF Call

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1906: Everett is the only place in state where boxing is permitted per SF Call

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	*'''1905-07-05''': [[Fred Ross]] dies of a dislocated neck and a blood clot in the brain sustained during a bout July 3 in Aberdeen, Washington--becoming the first ring fatality in the state. This created the biggest headlines the town's newspaper had ever published to that date.		*'''1905-07-05''': [[Fred Ross]] dies of a dislocated neck and a blood clot in the brain sustained during a bout July 3 in Aberdeen, Washington--becoming the first ring fatality in the state. This created the biggest headlines the town's newspaper had ever published to that date.
	*'''1906-07-24''': Seattle Police Chief Wapperstein prohibits any more prize-fighting in the city, because all it does is draw a "gang of crooks." [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85058130/1906-07-25/ed-1/seq-7/]		*'''1906-07-24''': Seattle Police Chief Wapperstein prohibits any more prize-fighting in the city, because all it does is draw a "gang of crooks." [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85058130/1906-07-25/ed-1/seq-7/]
	*'''1906-09-29''': The "ring-death" of [[Johnny Crowe]] spells the end of boxing in the city of Everett and its environs for years to come.		*'''1906-09-29''': The "ring-death" of [[Johnny Crowe]] spells the end of boxing in the city of Everett and its environs for years to come. (According to the Sept. 30, 1906 ''San Francisco Call'', Everett was the only place in Washington state where boxing was permitted. [http://cdnc.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/cdnc?a=d&d=SFC19060930.2.97.41&srpos=49&dliv=none&e=-01-1901--12-1912--en--20--41])
	*'''1906-10-10''': While [[Kid Parker]], Dude Lewis, [[Kid Scaler]] and [[Louie Long]] train for their upcoming bouts, Prosecutor Barnhart says he will allow no boxing in Spokane County. The ''Spokane Press'' reports he is overstepping his authority because there is no law prohibiting boxing. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085947/1906-11-10/ed-1/seq-4/]		*'''1906-10-10''': While [[Kid Parker]], Dude Lewis, [[Kid Scaler]] and [[Louie Long]] train for their upcoming bouts, Prosecutor Barnhart says he will allow no boxing in Spokane County. The ''Spokane Press'' reports he is overstepping his authority because there is no law prohibiting boxing. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085947/1906-11-10/ed-1/seq-4/]
	*'''1909''': Legislature adopts Section 2556 of ''Ballinger’s Code'':<br>		*'''1909''': Legislature adopts Section 2556 of ''Ballinger’s Code'':<br>

Ric: July 1906: Seattle Police Chief bars prizefighting

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July 1906: Seattle Police Chief bars prizefighting

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	== Washington State Boxing Legislation, Rules, & Regulations ==		== Washington State Boxing Legislation, Rules, & Regulations ==
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	*'''1905-07-05''': [[Fred Ross]] dies of a dislocated neck and a blood clot in the brain sustained during a bout July 3 in Aberdeen, Washington--becoming the first ring fatality in the state. This created the biggest headlines the town's newspaper had ever published to that date.		*'''1905-07-05''': [[Fred Ross]] dies of a dislocated neck and a blood clot in the brain sustained during a bout July 3 in Aberdeen, Washington--becoming the first ring fatality in the state. This created the biggest headlines the town's newspaper had ever published to that date.
			*'''1906-07-24''': Seattle Police Chief Wapperstein prohibits any more prize-fighting in the city, because all it does is draw a "gang of crooks." [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85058130/1906-07-25/ed-1/seq-7/]
	*'''1906-09-29''': The "ring-death" of [[Johnny Crowe]] spells the end of boxing in the city of Everett and its environs for years to come.		*'''1906-09-29''': The "ring-death" of [[Johnny Crowe]] spells the end of boxing in the city of Everett and its environs for years to come.
	*'''1906-10-10''': While [[Kid Parker]], Dude Lewis, [[Kid Scaler]] and [[Louie Long]] train for their upcoming bouts, Prosecutor Barnhart says he will allow no boxing in Spokane County. The ''Spokane Press'' reports he is overstepping his authority because there is no law prohibiting boxing. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085947/1906-11-10/ed-1/seq-4/]		*'''1906-10-10''': While [[Kid Parker]], Dude Lewis, [[Kid Scaler]] and [[Louie Long]] train for their upcoming bouts, Prosecutor Barnhart says he will allow no boxing in Spokane County. The ''Spokane Press'' reports he is overstepping his authority because there is no law prohibiting boxing. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085947/1906-11-10/ed-1/seq-4/]

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	*'''1910-12-31''': Kittitas County Sheriff bans boxing in the county. ''Cle Elum Echo''		*'''1910-12-31''': Kittitas County Sheriff bans boxing in the county. ''Cle Elum Echo''
	*'''1911-02-01''': Tacoma City legislators pass resolution prohibiting the scheduled [[Denver Ed Martin]]-[[Jack Lester]] bout. ''Tacoma Daily News''; ''Seattle Star'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1911-02-02/ed-1/seq-2/]		*'''1911-02-01''': Tacoma City legislators pass resolution prohibiting the scheduled [[Denver Ed Martin]]-[[Jack Lester]] bout. ''Tacoma Daily News''; ''Seattle Star'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1911-02-02/ed-1/seq-2/]
	*'''1911-02-10''': A bill to permit ten-round [[no decision]] bouts with six-ounce gloves is introduced in the state legislature by Rep. Wray of Seattle. Former World Champion [[Tommy Burns]] and Promoter [[Lonnie Austin]] are in Olympia lobbying for its passage. ''Seattle Star'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1911-02-10/ed-1/seq-2/]		*'''1911-02-10''': A bill to permit ten-round [[no decision]] bouts with six-ounce gloves is introduced in the state legislature by Rep. Wray of Seattle. Former World Champion [[Tommy Burns]] and Promoter [[Lonnie Austin]] are in Olympia lobbying for its passage. ''Seattle Star'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1911-02-10/ed-1/seq-2/] Later that month it passes in the House of Representatives, 49-44, and then went to the Senate for consideration. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045396/1911-02-24/ed-1/seq-9/]
	*'''1911-March''': The so-called "[[Tommy Burns]]" bill to legalize 10-round prizefights with 10-ounce gloves, [[no decision]] to be given, is defeated. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85066387/1911-03-04/ed-1/seq-20/][http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1913-03-11/ed-1/seq-2/]		*'''1911-March''': The so-called "[[Tommy Burns]]" bill to legalize 10-round prizefights with 10-ounce gloves, [[no decision]] to be given, is defeated. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85066387/1911-03-04/ed-1/seq-20/][http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1913-03-11/ed-1/seq-2/]
	*'''1911-04-04''': Vancouver (WA) City Council OKs boxing. ''Tacoma Daily News''; unlimited rounds allowed. April 7 ''Tacoma Times'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1911-04-07/ed-1/seq-2/] (A month later, "no more boxing" in Vancouver, and the Vancouver A. C. dissolves. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1911-05-18/ed-1/seq-2/])		*'''1911-04-04''': Vancouver (WA) City Council OKs boxing. ''Tacoma Daily News''; unlimited rounds allowed. April 7 ''Tacoma Times'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1911-04-07/ed-1/seq-2/] (A month later, "no more boxing" in Vancouver, and the Vancouver A. C. dissolves. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1911-05-18/ed-1/seq-2/])

Ric: July 1909: TRO vs. Sheriff Hodge

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July 1909: TRO vs. Sheriff Hodge

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	*'''1909-01-21''': King County Sheriff Robert T. Hodge bars all further prizefighting in Seattle. ''Tacoma Times'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1909-01-22/ed-1/seq-2/]		*'''1909-01-21''': King County Sheriff Robert T. Hodge bars all further prizefighting in Seattle. ''Tacoma Times'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1909-01-22/ed-1/seq-2/]
			*'''1909-07-28''': John Cort, proprietor of the arena at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle, gets a temporary against Sheriff Hodge's prohibition of boxing. [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85042462/1909-07-29/ed-1/seq-12/][http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska%E2%80%93Yukon%E2%80%93Pacific_Exposition]
	*'''1910-02-23''': Spokane Police step in and stop an amateur smoker "because they believed several individuals would enrich themselves"--including [[Jack Kearns]]. ''Spokane Press'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085947/1910-02-24/ed-1/seq-11/]		*'''1910-02-23''': Spokane Police step in and stop an amateur smoker "because they believed several individuals would enrich themselves"--including [[Jack Kearns]]. ''Spokane Press'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085947/1910-02-24/ed-1/seq-11/]
	*'''1910-10-14''': Prizefighting to resume in Walla Walla, with a new organization to be formed under state law. ''Tacoma Times'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1910-10-14/ed-1/seq-2/][http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085947/1910-11-04/ed-2/seq-3/]; "Is Fight Lid Off?" in Walla Walla: [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085947/1910-11-04/ed-1/seq-3/]		*'''1910-10-14''': Prizefighting to resume in Walla Walla, with a new organization to be formed under state law. ''Tacoma Times'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1910-10-14/ed-1/seq-2/][http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085947/1910-11-04/ed-2/seq-3/]; "Is Fight Lid Off?" in Walla Walla: [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085947/1910-11-04/ed-1/seq-3/]

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external newspaper article linked

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	*'''1909-01-21''': King County Sheriff Robert T. Hodge bars all further prizefighting in Seattle. ''Tacoma Times'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1909-01-22/ed-1/seq-2/]		*'''1909-01-21''': King County Sheriff Robert T. Hodge bars all further prizefighting in Seattle. ''Tacoma Times'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1909-01-22/ed-1/seq-2/]
	*'''1910-02-23''': Spokane Police step in and stop an amateur smoker "because they believed several individuals would enrich themselves"--including [[Jack Kearns]]. ''Spokane Press'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085947/1910-02-24/ed-1/seq-11/]		*'''1910-02-23''': Spokane Police step in and stop an amateur smoker "because they believed several individuals would enrich themselves"--including [[Jack Kearns]]. ''Spokane Press'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085947/1910-02-24/ed-1/seq-11/]
	*'''1910-10-14''': Prizefighting to resume in Walla Walla, with a new organization to be formed under state law. ''Tacoma Times'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1910-10-14/ed-1/seq-2/][http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085947/1910-11-04/ed-2/seq-3/]		*'''1910-10-14''': Prizefighting to resume in Walla Walla, with a new organization to be formed under state law. ''Tacoma Times'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085187/1910-10-14/ed-1/seq-2/][http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085947/1910-11-04/ed-2/seq-3/]; "Is Fight Lid Off?" in Walla Walla: [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085947/1910-11-04/ed-1/seq-3/]
	*'''1910-12-15''': Professional boxing remains "held down tight" in Spokane, while "allowed" in other towns. ''Spokane Press'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085947/1910-12-15/ed-1/seq-3/]; ''Wenatchee Daily World'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn86072041/1910-12-17/ed-1/seq-5/]		*'''1910-12-15''': Professional boxing remains "held down tight" in Spokane, while "allowed" in other towns. ''Spokane Press'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085947/1910-12-15/ed-1/seq-3/]; ''Wenatchee Daily World'' [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn86072041/1910-12-17/ed-1/seq-5/]
	*'''1910-12-31''': Kittitas County Sheriff bans boxing in the county. ''Cle Elum Echo''		*'''1910-12-31''': Kittitas County Sheriff bans boxing in the county. ''Cle Elum Echo''

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	[[File:SSRMar33.jpg\|right\|350px\|thumb\|''Spokane Spokesman-Review'']]		[[File:SSRMar33.jpg\|right\|350px\|thumb\|''Spokane Spokesman-Review'']]
	*'''1933-03-04''': Substitute 10-round boxing bill for Washington passes the house. ''Spokane Spokesman-Review''		*'''1933-03-04''': Substitute 10-round boxing bill for Washington passes the house. ''Spokane Spokesman-Review''
	*'''1933-06-08''': '''Professional boxing is legalized in the state, effective this date.'''		*'''1933-06-08''': '''Professional boxing is legalized in the state, effective this date.''' (Horse-racing is also legalized in the state, resulting in Longacres Race Track [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longacres_%28racetrack%29]. Alcohol prohibition also ends nation-wide, with the election of the liberal Franklin D. Roosevelt as President [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prohibition_in_the_United_States], resulting in the opening of countless taverns state-wide.)
	*'''1933-05-27''': Gov. Clarence D. Martin names the three inaugural members of the newly-created [[Washington State Athletic Commission]], which was to organize on June 2--including [[Bill Mulligan]] (graduate manager of Gonzaga University), [[George Adams (Commission)\|George Adams]] of Seattle, and [[Arthur E. Grafton Sr.]] of Tacoma. [http://content.wsulibs.wsu.edu/cdm-all/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/clipping&CISOPTR=22985&CISOBOX=1&REC=14]		*'''1933-05-27''': Gov. Clarence D. Martin names the three inaugural members of the newly-created [[Washington State Athletic Commission]], which was to organize on June 2--including [[Bill Mulligan]] (graduate manager of Gonzaga University), [[George Adams (Commission)\|George Adams]] of Seattle, and [[Arthur E. Grafton Sr.]] of Tacoma. [http://content.wsulibs.wsu.edu/cdm-all/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/clipping&CISOPTR=22985&CISOBOX=1&REC=14]
	*'''1935-12-09''': The first annual Pacific Northwest Golden Gloves Tournament commences at Seattle's [[Crystal Pool]].		*'''1935-12-09''': The first annual Pacific Northwest Golden Gloves Tournament commences at Seattle's [[Crystal Pool]].

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	*'''1933-03-04''': Substitute 10-round boxing bill for Washington passes the house. ''Spokane Spokesman-Review''		*'''1933-03-04''': Substitute 10-round boxing bill for Washington passes the house. ''Spokane Spokesman-Review''
	*'''1933-06-08''': Professional boxing is legalized in the state, effective this date. Prior to this time, prize-fighting was illegal in Washington. However, the applicable statute included this language: "Provided that nothing in this section shall be so construed as to interfere with members of private clubs sparring or fencing for exercise only amongst themselves [or for the enjoyment of their fraternal brothers]." Thus, prior to 1933, virtually all bouts in the state were usually held in the various American Legion posts, Eagles, Elks and private athletic clubs for their "members." Anyone wishing to witness a match was required to obtain a membership card, and might be levied an assessment for a seat. The boxers were paid what were called "training expenses." The legal authorities generally turned a blind eye to these "[[smoker]]s" -- unless some boxer died from injuries sustained in the ring; then they might shut down boxing in the area for an indefinite period of time. And, if pressed or called on it, the promoters would say these were "amateur" bouts. But most of these fights are generally included in the boxers' ~~official [[fight record]]s.~~		*'''1933-06-08''': '''Professional boxing is legalized in the state, effective this date.'''
	*'''1933-05-27''': Gov. Clarence D. Martin names the three inaugural members of the newly-created [[Washington State Athletic Commission]], which was to organize on June 2--including [[Bill Mulligan]] (graduate manager of Gonzaga University), [[George Adams (Commission)\|George Adams]] of Seattle, and [[Arthur E. Grafton Sr.]] of Tacoma. [http://content.wsulibs.wsu.edu/cdm-all/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/clipping&CISOPTR=22985&CISOBOX=1&REC=14]		*'''1933-05-27''': Gov. Clarence D. Martin names the three inaugural members of the newly-created [[Washington State Athletic Commission]], which was to organize on June 2--including [[Bill Mulligan]] (graduate manager of Gonzaga University), [[George Adams (Commission)\|George Adams]] of Seattle, and [[Arthur E. Grafton Sr.]] of Tacoma. [http://content.wsulibs.wsu.edu/cdm-all/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/clipping&CISOPTR=22985&CISOBOX=1&REC=14]
	*'''1935-12-09''': The first annual Pacific Northwest Golden Gloves Tournament commences at Seattle's [[Crystal Pool]].		*'''1935-12-09''': The first annual Pacific Northwest Golden Gloves Tournament commences at Seattle's [[Crystal Pool]].