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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

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The image is a clipping of a newspaper article titled "By DAVID F. EGAN." The article discusses an upcoming all-military boxing tournament to be held at the Boston Garden, involving participants from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The event is described as the first of its kind in Boston, and the article anticipates intense competition among the different branches of the armed forces.

The article lists participants in various weight classes, including:

  • 126 POUND CLASS: Kid Burroughs, Navy Yard; Pete D'Andria, Fort Adams; Two entries, Fort Hamilton, N.Y.
  • 135 POUND CLASS: Walter Cross and Phil Pennyon, Coast Guard; George Folsom, Army Base; Kid Naclo, Navy Yard; one entry, Fort Hamilton, N.Y.
  • 147 POUND CLASS: Frankie Cipolla, Navy Yard; Gil Taylor, Coast Guard; Gene Harrington, Navy Yard; one entry, Fort Hamilton.
  • 160 POUND CLASS: Al Mazar, Norris Kios, Anthony Mangual, Coast Guard; Gene Harrington, Navy Yard; one entry, Fort Hamilton.
  • 175 POUND CLASS: "China Boy" Pollock, Clarence Davis, Coast Guard; one entry, Fort Hamilton.
  • HEAVYWEIGHT CLASS: Ted Coolidge, Coast Guard; Bill Stevens, Army Base; one entry, Fort Hamilton.

The article emphasizes the competitive spirit and rivalry among the different branches, particularly highlighting the Coast Guard as a formidable opponent. It also mentions that professional boxers Gene Tunney and Bob Montgomery have come out of the service.

The tone of the article is enthusiastic, anticipating a fierce and exciting competition.

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The image is a newspaper clipping detailing an all-military boxing tournament held in Boston. The event features participants from different branches of the U.S. armed forces, including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

Boxing Tournament Classes and Participants:

  1. 138 Pound Class:

    • Ed Burrowes (Coast Guard; Peter D. Danilo, Fort Adams) – Two entries, Fort Hamilton, N.Y.
  2. 145 Pound Class:

    • Walter Cross and Phill Penoyer (Coast Guard; Allen Ahearn, Fort Adams; Dick Poisson, Army Base; Kid Nacionales, Navy Yard) – One entry, Fort Hamilton, N.Y.
  3. 147 Pound Class:

    • Frankie Theoloque and Eddie Pearson (Sid Taylor, Coast Guard; John Herman, Army Base; Theodore Staskiewicz, Navy Yard) – One entry, Fort Hamilton.
  4. 160 Pound Class:

    • Al Mazer (Coast Guard; Norris Kloss, Anthony Mangual, John Aiken, Fort Adams; James Guese, Navy Yard) – One entry, Fort Hamilton.
  5. 175 Pound Class:

    • “Thin Man” Roy Pollock (Clarence Davis, Coast Guard) – One entry, Fort Hamilton.
  6. Heavyweight Class:

    • Ted Coolidge (Coast Guard; Burt Stevens, Army Base) – One entry, Fort Hamilton.

Article Summary:

The article, written by David F. Egan, discusses the upcoming boxing tournament, emphasizing the competitive spirit and rivalry among the different military branches. It highlights that this tournament is the first of its kind ever held in Boston, bringing together the best fighting men from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

Egan notes the intense rivalries, particularly the general animosity towards the Coast Guard, portraying the event as a swashbuckling affair with heated competition. The article mentions that some notable professional boxers, such as Gene Tunney and Bob Martin, started their careers in the military, underscoring the significance of such tournaments in discovering new talent.

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The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping detailing an all-military boxing tournament held in Boston. The event features participants from various branches of the armed forces, including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

The clipping lists boxers in different weight classes, with their respective branches and locations:

  • 128 Pound Class: Kid Burrowes (Coast Guard), Peter D. Danio (Fort Adams), and two entries from Fort Hamilton, N.Y.
  • 135 Pound Class: Walter Cross and Phil Penson (Coast Guard), Allen Ahearn (Fort Adams), Dick Folsom (Army Base), Kid Nacionales (Navy Yard), and one entry from Fort Hamilton, N.Y.
  • 147 Pound Class: Frankie Cheslock, Eddie Pearson, Sid Taylor (Coast Guard), and Theodore Staskiewicz (Navy Yard), with one entry from Fort Hamilton.
  • 160 Pound Class: Al Mazer, Norris Klos, Anthony Mangual (Coast Guard), John Aiken (Fort Adams), and Joe Russo (Navy Yard), with one entry from Fort Hamilton.
  • 175 Pound Class: "China Boy" Pollock, Clarence Davis (Coast Guard), with one entry from Fort Hamilton.
  • Heavyweight Class: Ted Cooldige (Coast Guard), Burt Stevens (Army Base), with one entry from Fort Hamilton.

The article is written by David F. Egan and describes the event as a significant occasion where the best fighters from different military branches would compete. It notes the competitive and sometimes contentious nature of the rivalry between the branches, implying it would be an intense and exciting tournament.

The clipping also mentions Ted Cooldige, a well-known boxer who has come from the service, alongside Gene Tunney and Bob Winton, indicating the caliber of fighters expected to participate in the event.

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The image is a newspaper clipping detailing an upcoming all-military boxing tournament in Boston. The article is titled "128 Pound Class" through "Heavyweight Class" and lists participants from various branches of the military including the Coast Guard, Army, Navy, and Marine Corps.

Here are the details:

128 Pound Class:

  • Kid Burrowes, Coast Guard
  • Peter D. Danio, Fort Adams
  • Two entries from Fort Hamilton, N.Y.

135 Pound Class:

  • Walter Cross and Phil Penson, Coast Guard
  • Allen Ahearn, Fort Adams
  • Dick Folsom, Army Base
  • Kid Nacionales, Navy Yard; one entry from Fort Hamilton, N.Y.

147 Pound Class:

  • Frankie Cheslock, Eddie Pearson, Sid Taylor, Coast Guard
  • Sid Harrison
  • Theodore Staskiewicz, Navy Yard; one entry from Fort Hamilton

160 Pound Class:

  • Al Mazer, Norris Kjos, Anthony Mangual, Coast Guard
  • John Aiken, Fort Adams
  • Yano Russo, Navy Yard; one entry from Fort Hamilton

175 Pound Class:

  • "China Boy" Pollock, Clarence Davis, Coast Guard; one entry from Fort Hamilton

Heavyweight Class:

  • Ted Coolidge, Coast Guard
  • Burt Stevens, Army Base; one entry from Fort Hamilton

The article by David F. Egan describes the excitement and competitive spirit of the event, noting that the best fighting men from the different branches of the military have been mobilized for the tournament. It humorously mentions that the rivalry among these branches is intense and that the newspaper will be covering it thoroughly, earning the title of "war correspondents."

Additionally, it mentions that Ted Coolidge is well-known among the professional boxers who have come from the service, including Gene Tunney and Bob Foster.

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The image is a newspaper clipping that details a miniaturized boxing tournament involving military personnel from various branches, specifically the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The clipping is titled and written by David F. Egan.

The boxing classes listed include:

  • 128 Pound Class: Kid Burrowes (Coast Guard), Peter D. Danio (Fort Adams), with two entries from Fort Hamilton, N.Y.
  • 135 Pound Class: Walter Cross and Phil Penson (Coast Guard), Allen Ahearn (Fort Adams), Dick Folsom (Army Base), Kid Nacionales (Navy Yard), with one entry from Fort Hamilton, N.Y.
  • 147 Pound Class: Frankie Cheslock, Eddie Pearson, Sid Taylor (Coast Guard), Theodore Staskiewicz (Navy Yard), with one entry from Fort Hamilton.
  • 160 Pound Class: Al Mazer, Norris Kjos, Anthony Mangual (Coast Guard), John Alken (Fort Adams), Johnny Russo (Navy Yard), with one entry from Fort Hamilton.
  • 175 Pound Class: "China Boy" Pollock, Clarence Davis (Coast Guard), with one entry from Fort Hamilton.
  • Heavyweight Class: Ted Coolidge (Coast Guard), Burt Stevens (Army Base), with one entry from Fort Hamilton.

The article describes an event where top military boxers from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard will compete in a boxing tournament, emphasizing the rivalry among these branches. David F. Egan humorously notes that the competition will be intense, with no social gatherings expected, and highlights the competitive spirit among these military groups.

Additionally, there is a small note at the bottom mentioning that some notable professional boxers have come from the service, specifically naming Gene Tunney and Bob Martin, though the rest of their names are cut off.

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The image shows an old newspaper clipping that appears to be an article previewing an all-military boxing tournament in Boston. The article is titled "By DAVID F. EGAN" and mentions various participants from different weight classes, including the Coast Guard, Army, and Navy. Key points include:

  • 128 Pound Class: Kid Burrows (Coast Guard) vs. Peter D. Danio (Fort Hamilton, N.Y.), two entries from Fort Hamilton.
  • 135 Pound Class: Walter Cross and Phil Penson (Coast Guard), Allen Ahearn (Fort Adams), Dick Folsom (Army Base), Kid Nacionales (Navy Yard), with one entry from Fort Hamilton.
  • 147 Pound Class: Frankie Cheslock, Eddie Pearson, Sid Taylor (Coast Guard), George Harrington, Theodore Staskiewicz (Navy Yard), one entry from Fort Hamilton.
  • 160 Pound Class: Al Mazer, Norris Kloz, Anthony Mangual (Coast Guard), John Aiken (Fort Adams), Joe Russo (Navy Yard), one entry from Fort Hamilton.
  • 175 Pound Class: "China Boy" Pollock, Clarence Davis (Coast Guard), one entry from Fort Hamilton.
  • Heavyweight Class: Ted Coolidge, Burt Stevens (Army Base), one entry from Fort Hamilton.

The article describes the event as featuring "the heavy guns of miniature warfare" and highlights that this is the first all-military boxing tournament of its kind in Boston. It also notes that the rivalry between different branches of the service will likely make for an intense competition, with the newspaper reporters earning the title of "war correspondents."

The article also includes a brief note about Ted Coolidge being well-known, with some great professional boxers coming out of the service, mentioning Gene Tunney and Bob Martin.

The clipping is yellowed with age, indicating it is quite old.

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This image depicts a faded newspaper clipping containing several paragraphs of text and a list of names categorized by weight class. The major categories mentioned are "125 POUND CLASS," "135 POUND CLASS," "147 POUND CLASS," "160 POUND CLASS," "175 POUND CLASS," and "HEAVYWEIGHT CLASS." Each class lists the names of individuals along with labels that appear to be associated military branches or roles, such as "Coast Guard," "Army," "Navy," etc.

Below these lists, there's a title "By DAVID F. EGAN," suggesting the following text is an article or column written by this individual. The article starts with a dramatic tone, mentioning the "heavy guns of miniature warfare," referring to some sort of competition or event involving the armed forces in Boston. The article implies rivalry and competition yet emphasizes this as not being a "jovial social gathering."

At the very bottom of the clip, there's a separate text block with larger type that mentions "Ted Coolidge" and a brief statement about professional boxers coming out of the service, referencing prominent figures like Gene Tunney and Bob Pastor.

Overall, the image gives the impression of a historical document, shed in light on a past event involving military personnel possibly in a boxing or similar athletic competition. The specific nature of the event is not clear from the clipping shown. The paper is aged, with discoloration and slight damage typical of old documents.

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The image depicts an old newspaper clipping with the heading "125 POUND CLASS" and detailed information about a military boxing tournament involving various fighters across different weight classes.

The categories and fighters listed include:

  • 125 Pound Class: Kid Burrows (Coast Guard), Peter D. Dillon (Fort Adams), and two other entries from Fort Hamilton.
  • 135 Pound Class: Walter Crowe (Coast Guard), Al Finch (Pearson, Coast Guard), Emil Barki (Fort Adams), Nick Yard (Bronx Navy), and one entry from Fort Hamilton.
  • 145 Pound Class: Frankie Ceshock (Eddie Pearson), Sid Taylor (Coast Guard), Gene Harrison (Bronx Y.M.C.A.), Joe Florence (Staten Island, Navy Yard), and one entry.
  • 160 Pound Class: Al Mazor (Norris Klan, Anthony Manual, Coast Guard), John Alonzo (Fort Hamilton), Ruseau (Navy Yard), and one entry from Fort Hamilton.
  • 175 Pound Class: Chinns Boy (Pollock), Clarence Davis (Coast Guard), and one entry from Fort Hamilton.
  • Heavyweight Class: Ted Coolidge (Coast Guard), Sam Stevens (Army Base), and one entry from Fort Hamilton.

An article by David F. Egan is present, discussing the significance of the tournament, emphasizing the competitive spirit and rivalry between different branches of the armed forces (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard). It mentions that this tournament is the first of its kind held in Boston and highlights the lively rivalry and serious nature of the event.

Towards the bottom, another brief section titled "Ted Coolidge Best Known" mentions some notable professional boxers who have come out of the service, such as Gene Tunney and Bob Martin.

Overall, the clipping captures the excitement and details of an all-military boxing tournament involving various armed force members categorized by weight class, as well as commentary on the competitive nature of the event.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping with information about an all-military boxing tournament. It categorizes the competitors by weight class and branch of service:

  • 126 Pound Class: Kid Burrows (Coast Guard), Peter D. Dando, Roy Adams (two entries from Fort Hamilton, N.Y.)
  • 135 Pound Class: Walter Cross and Phil Penzyon (Coast Guard), Allen Ann P. Adanes, Dick Folsom (Army Base), Kid Nicolas (Navy Yard); one entry from Fort Hamilton, N.Y.
  • 147 Pound Class: Frankie Cheslock, Eddie Pearson, Sid Taylor (Coast Guard), Gene Harrington, Theodore Staskiewicz (Navy Yard); one entry from Fort Hamilton.
  • 160 Pound Class: Al Mazer, Norris Kjos Antnoy Mangual (Coast Guard), John Aiken (Fort Adams), James F. Russo (Navy Yard); one entry from Fort Hamilton.
  • 175 Pound Class: “China Boy” Pollock, Clarence Davis (Coast Guard); one entry from Fort Hamilton.
  • Heavyweight Class: Ted Coolidge (Coast Guard), Burt Stevens (Army Base); one entry from Fort Hamilton.

The article is written by David F. Egan and highlights the excitement for the boxing matches, describing the event as a clash of military branches with intense rivalry, particularly between the Coast Guard and other service branches. It mentions that the boxing event is the first of its kind held in Boston and praises the competitive spirit and toughness of the armed forces participants.

At the bottom, there is a partially visible subheading "Ted Coolidge Best Known," beginning a new section that likely discusses notable professional boxers who served in the military.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or publication, featuring a list of names categorized by weight classes, likely for a boxing tournament or similar event. The text is organized into sections labeled with weight classes such as "128 POUND CLASS," "136 POUND CLASS," and so on, up to "HEAVYWEIGHT CLASS." Each weight class lists participants, often including their affiliations (e.g., Coast Guard, Army Base, Navy Yard) and locations (e.g., Fort Adams, Fort Hamilton).

The main body of the text is an article titled "By DAVID F. EGAN," which discusses an upcoming all-military boxing tournament in Boston. The article highlights the participation of fighters from various branches of the U.S. military, including the army, navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. It emphasizes the competitive spirit and rivalry among the different service branches, likening the event to a "swashbuckling affair" where the intensity of competition is expected to be high.

The article also mentions Ted Coolidge as a notable figure, noting that some great professional boxers have come out of military service, referencing names like Gene Tunney and Bob Martin. The tone of the article is anticipatory and highlights the excitement surrounding the event, suggesting it will be a significant gathering for military personnel. The layout and formatting suggest this is a historical or archival document, possibly from the early 20th century, given the style of typography and the context of military boxing tournaments.