Willie Beecher - Revision history

Ric: tweaked

2013-10-09T02:22:30Z

tweaked

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			'''Manager''': [[Dan Morgan]] (starting January 1917)
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	*Willie Beecher's correct birth name is uncertain. It was stated to be "Abraham Shankar" when he died, so that may be correct. In early years it was reported to be "Vilvill" (Wilhelm?) Bacher. However, his obituary in the NY Times (2 Apr 1957), the 1920 & 1930 censuses list his name as William Beecher.

	*According to [[George Beecher~~]], Willie~~'s ~~son, who~~ is ~~also a retired boxer~~, ~~he had over 400 bouts and~~ was ~~never knocked out~~. However, ~~research shows that~~ the ~~total was probably nearer 150 and~~ Beecher was ~~knocked out by~~ [[~~Harry Trendall~~]] ~~on January 1, 1912, and by [[Johnny Harvey]] on June 9, 1917~~.		'''Willie Beecher''''s correct birth name is uncertain. It was stated to be "Abraham Shankar" when he died, so that may be correct. In early years it was reported to be "Vilvill" (Wilhelm?) Bacher. However, his obituary in the NY Times (2 Apr 1957), the 1920 & 1930 censuses list his name as ''William Beecher''. Willie was the older brother of fellow fighter [[Charlie Beecher]].

	*Willie Beecher ~~served in the United States Marines from 1917 to 1919. He returned to ring activity in 1920 and 1921~~, ~~but then retired and~~, ~~afterward, managed boxers and~~ was also a ~~judge~~. ~~Willie~~ was ~~the older brother of fellow fighter~~ [[~~Charlie Beecher~~]].		According to [[George Beecher]], his son, who was also a retired boxer, Willie had over 400 bouts and had never been knocked out. However, research shows that the total was probably nearer 150 and Beecher was knocked out by [[Harry Trendall]] on January 1, 1912, and by [[Johnny Harvey]] on June 9, 1917.

	*Managed by [[Dan Morgan]] starting January 1917.		Willie Beecher served in the United States Marines from 1917 to 1919. He returned to ring activity in 1920 and 1921, but then retired to manage boxers. He was also a judge.

	*In the 1920 census, he lists his occupation as a Boxing Promoter.		In the 1920 census, Beecher lists his occupation as a Boxing Promoter.

	[[Category:World War I Veterans\|Beecher, Willie]]		[[Category:World War I Veterans\|Beecher, Willie]]
	[[Category:Jewish Boxers\|Beecher, Willie]]		[[Category:Jewish Boxers\|Beecher, Willie]]

Sid schneck at 12:56, 25 September 2009

2009-09-25T12:56:36Z

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Boxer561: name info

2008-04-30T18:23:30Z

name info

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	*Willie Beecher's correct birth name is uncertain. It was stated to be "Abraham Shankar" when he died, so that may be correct. In early years it was reported to be "Vilvill" (Wilhelm?) Bacher.		*Willie Beecher's correct birth name is uncertain. It was stated to be "Abraham Shankar" when he died, so that may be correct. In early years it was reported to be "Vilvill" (Wilhelm?) Bacher. However, his obituary in the NY Times (2 Apr 1957), the 1920 & 1930 censuses list his name as William Beecher.

	*According to [[George Beecher]], Willie's son, who is also a retired boxer, he had over 400 bouts and was never knocked out. However, research shows that the total was probably nearer 150 and Beecher was knocked out by [[Harry Trendall]] on January 1, 1912, and by [[Johnny Harvey]] on June 9, 1917.		*According to [[George Beecher]], Willie's son, who is also a retired boxer, he had over 400 bouts and was never knocked out. However, research shows that the total was probably nearer 150 and Beecher was knocked out by [[Harry Trendall]] on January 1, 1912, and by [[Johnny Harvey]] on June 9, 1917.

Ric: image added

2007-02-17T16:45:29Z

image added

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	*Willie Beecher's correct birth name is uncertain. It was stated to be "Abraham Shankar" when he died, so that may be correct. In early years it was reported to be "Vilvill" (Wilhelm?) Bacher.		*Willie Beecher's correct birth name is uncertain. It was stated to be "Abraham Shankar" when he died, so that may be correct. In early years it was reported to be "Vilvill" (Wilhelm?) Bacher.

Goldthorpe at 14:06, 5 January 2007

2007-01-05T14:06:00Z

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	Willie Beecher's correct birth name is uncertain. It was stated to be "Abraham Shankar" when he died, so that may be correct. In early years it was reported to be "Vilvill" (Wilhelm?) Bacher.		*Willie Beecher's correct birth name is uncertain. It was stated to be "Abraham Shankar" when he died, so that may be correct. In early years it was reported to be "Vilvill" (Wilhelm?) Bacher.

	According to [[George Beecher]], Willie's son, who is also a retired boxer, he had over 400 bouts and was never knocked out. However, research shows that the total was probably nearer 150 and Beecher was knocked out by [[Harry Trendall]] on January 1, 1912, and by [[Johnny Harvey]] on June 9, 1917.		*According to [[George Beecher]], Willie's son, who is also a retired boxer, he had over 400 bouts and was never knocked out. However, research shows that the total was probably nearer 150 and Beecher was knocked out by [[Harry Trendall]] on January 1, 1912, and by [[Johnny Harvey]] on June 9, 1917.

	Willie Beecher served in the United States Marines from 1917 to 1919. He returned to ring activity in 1920 and 1921, but then retired and, afterward, managed boxers and was also a judge. Willie was the older brother of fellow fighter [[Charlie Beecher]].		*Willie Beecher served in the United States Marines from 1917 to 1919. He returned to ring activity in 1920 and 1921, but then retired and, afterward, managed boxers and was also a judge. Willie was the older brother of fellow fighter [[Charlie Beecher]].

	In the 1920 census, he lists his occupation as a Boxing Promoter.		*Managed by [[Dan Morgan]] starting January 1917.

			*In the 1920 census, he lists his occupation as a Boxing Promoter.

	[[Category:World War I Veterans\|Beecher, Willie]]		[[Category:World War I Veterans\|Beecher, Willie]]

Ric at 05:26, 1 January 2007

2007-01-01T05:26:24Z

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	In the 1920 census, he lists his occupation as a Boxing Promoter.		In the 1920 census, he lists his occupation as a Boxing Promoter.

	[[Category:~~Boxers who served in~~ World War I\|Beecher, Willie]]		[[Category:World War I Veterans\|Beecher, Willie]]

Ric: WWI category added & links

2006-10-23T19:41:16Z

WWI category added & links

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	Willie Beecher's correct birth name is uncertain. It was stated to be Abraham Shankar when he died, so that may be correct. In early years it was reported to be "Vilvill" (Wilhelm?) Bacher.		Willie Beecher's correct birth name is uncertain. It was stated to be "Abraham Shankar" when he died, so that may be correct. In early years it was reported to be "Vilvill" (Wilhelm?) Bacher.

	According to George Beecher, Willie's son, who is also a retired boxer, he had over 400 bouts and was never knocked out. However, research shows that the total was probably nearer 150 and Beecher was knocked out by Harry Trendall on January 1, 1912, and by Johnny Harvey on June 9, 1917.		According to [[George Beecher]], Willie's son, who is also a retired boxer, he had over 400 bouts and was never knocked out. However, research shows that the total was probably nearer 150 and Beecher was knocked out by [[Harry Trendall]] on January 1, 1912, and by [[Johnny Harvey]] on June 9, 1917.

	Willie Beecher served in the United States Marines from 1917 to 1919. He returned to ring activity in 1920 and 1921, but then retired and, afterward, managed boxers and was also a judge. Willie was the older brother of fellow fighter Charlie Beecher.		Willie Beecher served in the United States Marines from 1917 to 1919. He returned to ring activity in 1920 and 1921, but then retired and, afterward, managed boxers and was also a judge. Willie was the older brother of fellow fighter [[Charlie Beecher]].

	In 1920 census, lists his occupation as a Boxing Promoter.		In the 1920 census, he lists his occupation as a Boxing Promoter.

			[[Category:Boxers who served in World War I\|Beecher, Willie]]

Boxer561 at 18:55, 23 October 2006

2006-10-23T18:55:54Z

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	According to George Beecher, Willie's son, who is also a retired boxer, he had over 400 bouts and was never knocked out. However, research shows that the total was probably nearer 150 and Beecher was knocked out by Harry Trendall on January 1, 1912, and by Johnny Harvey on June 9, 1917.		According to George Beecher, Willie's son, who is also a retired boxer, he had over 400 bouts and was never knocked out. However, research shows that the total was probably nearer 150 and Beecher was knocked out by Harry Trendall on January 1, 1912, and by Johnny Harvey on June 9, 1917.

	Willie Beecher served in the United States Marines from 1917 to 1919. He ~~refurned~~ to ring activity in 1920 and 1921, but then retired and, afterward, managed boxers and was also a judge. Willie was the older brother of fellow fighter Charlie Beecher.		Willie Beecher served in the United States Marines from 1917 to 1919. He returned to ring activity in 1920 and 1921, but then retired and, afterward, managed boxers and was also a judge. Willie was the older brother of fellow fighter Charlie Beecher.

			In 1920 census, lists his occupation as a Boxing Promoter.

Luckett at 17:43, 30 June 2006

2006-06-30T17:43:40Z

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	Willie Beecher's correct birth name is uncertain. It was stated to be Abraham Shankar when he died, so that may be correct. In early years it was reported to be "Vilvill" (Wilhelm?) Bacher.		Willie Beecher's correct birth name is uncertain. It was stated to be Abraham Shankar when he died, so that may be correct. In early years it was reported to be "Vilvill" (Wilhelm?) Bacher.

	According to George Beecher, Willie's son, who is also a retired boxer, he had over 400 bouts and was never knocked out. However, research shows that the total was probably nearer 150 and Beecher was knocked out by Johnny Harvey on June 9, 1917.		According to George Beecher, Willie's son, who is also a retired boxer, he had over 400 bouts and was never knocked out. However, research shows that the total was probably nearer 150 and Beecher was knocked out by Harry Trendall on January 1, 1912, and by Johnny Harvey on June 9, 1917.

	Willie Beecher served in the United States Marines from 1917 to 1919. He refurned to ring activity in 1920 and 1921, but then retired and, afterward, managed boxers and was also a judge. Willie was the older brother of fellow fighter Charlie Beecher.		Willie Beecher served in the United States Marines from 1917 to 1919. He refurned to ring activity in 1920 and 1921, but then retired and, afterward, managed boxers and was also a judge. Willie was the older brother of fellow fighter Charlie Beecher.

Luckett at 03:13, 30 June 2006

2006-06-30T03:13:02Z

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	Willie Beecher's correct birth name is uncertain. It was stated to be Abraham Shankar when he died, so that may be correct. In early years it was reported to be "Vilvill" (Wilhelm?) Bacher.		Willie Beecher's correct birth name is uncertain. It was stated to be Abraham Shankar when he died, so that may be correct. In early years it was reported to be "Vilvill" (Wilhelm?) Bacher.

	According to George Beecher, Willie's son, who is also a retired boxer, he had over 400 bouts and was never knocked out. However, research shows that the total was probably nearer ~~200~~ and Beecher was knocked out ~~twice,~~ by Johnny Harvey on June 9, 1917 ~~and by Preston Brown on October 16, 1918~~.		According to George Beecher, Willie's son, who is also a retired boxer, he had over 400 bouts and was never knocked out. However, research shows that the total was probably nearer 150 and Beecher was knocked out by Johnny Harvey on June 9, 1917.

	~~After his retirement~~ from ~~the~~ ring, ~~Willie Beecher~~ managed boxers and was also a judge. Willie was the older brother of fellow fighter Charlie Beecher.		Willie Beecher served in the United States Marines from 1917 to 1919. He refurned to ring activity in 1920 and 1921, but then retired and, afterward, managed boxers and was also a judge. Willie was the older brother of fellow fighter Charlie Beecher.