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1930101482Boxing bill poster advertisement for Henry Armstrong fight film 9"x 12" one sheet. Some aging and browning;otherwise very good. Henry Armstrong 1912-1988 is considered one of the best fighters in history. He held three titles at the same time and almost won a fourth. Before Sugar Ray Robinson would come to dominate the fight scene Hank Armstrong was second only to Joe Louis as one of the most important black athletes in America during the first half of the last century. He is pictured on this movie bill which also lists some of his fistic accomplishments. books
1930101485Boxing bill poster advertisement for Joe Louis fight films 9"x 12" one sheet. Some aging and browning a few chips at the edges; otherwise very good. This advertisement for a Joe Louis fight movie promises "all the great Joe Louis Fights in one picture." Louis is pictured in in two photos one a promotional pose with Jim Braddock and a second picture of Louis outside the ring as the ref counts out one of his opponents. This film was to be shown at the Dixie Theatre and the fights were to include his battles with Baer Carnera Levinsky Schmeling and Braddock. While the small poster is not dated it is probably before the second Schmeling fight which he won by first round knockout since there is no reference to it. books
192019852New York: Marshall Stillman Association 1920. Softcover. Good. Single sheet 9 x 20 inches additional flap for folding and mailing printed on both sides with text and halftone illustrations of boxing and self-defense techniques. Hand-addressed soiling and creasing at one edge slit into which the flap would have been inserted prior to mailing as issued; very good. A "10-day free trial" prospectus for a mail order course in the Marshall Stillman method of boxing jiu-jitsu and other forms of self-defense. Don't believe boxing can be taught by mail Read the endorsements here and give it a try: "Practice the lessons faithfully for ten days and then if you do not feel that you can learn boxing and self-defense by this original method return the course to us. Should you decide to keep the course send us $5 in complete payment. That's fair enough isn't it You can't lose." Stillman's history is noteworthy in several respects: Millionaires Alpheu Geer and Hiram Mallinson developed the Marshall Stillman method named for two of Geer's grandparents in the early 1900s as a prison reform effort; they saw physical activity and sport as a positive influence in combatting recidivism. In 1919 they brought in the obstreperous Lou Ingber to manage the gymnasium; shortly thereafter another nearby gym lost a large portion of its Jewish membership due to anti-semitic policies and those boxers found a welcoming home at the Marshall Stillman Athletic Club. "Stillman's Gym" rapidly became one of the best-known boxing gyms in the country with Joe Louis Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney and Rocky Graziano among its alumni and Frank Sinatra Dean Martin Jerry Lewis Buddy Hackett and Tony Bennett frequently in attendance as spectators. It remained a household name until 1959 when Ingber an inveterate innovator and self-promoter who had long-since purchased the gym outright and legally changed his surname to "Stillman" sold up and retired--a decision he regretted later telling a reporter that it was "the worst thing he had ever done as it left him with nobody to talk to and nobody to abuse. Marshall Stillman Association unknown books
8113Famous Boxer. A great color photo 8" x 10" of De La Hoya in red boxing gloves in a close up action shot. Boldly signed and dated "98". In excellent condition. unknown books
1920604042<p>"Jack Dempsey" in dark blue fountain pen ink on full length pose dressed in boxing outfit in a fighting stance wearing boxing gloves. Note his muscular arms. Photograph is by Woodbury L.A. with their rubberstamp on the back and is on heavy stock; 7 1/2" x 9 1/2"; very good fresh tack holes in corners; ca. 1920. Signed and inscribed: "To My Friend Frank with best wishes Jack Dempsey".</p> unknown books
1951104125<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Slight darkening and edgewear to covers a couple of tears on top cover normal aging and browning; about very good. This is one of two Rex Layne Ring Magazine covers that features a rising heavyweight star. Unfortunately Rocky Marciano would knock out Layne in his only championship fight. This issue also covers the recent Walcott and Charles heavyweight title match and the fortunes of aging Joe Louis.</p> The Ring Inc., books
1932104113<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 48 pp. Slight extremity wear and some aging to covers but covers and spine in very nice shape normal aging and browning; very good plus. A very nice early issue of Ring magazine that includes a scarce boxing article on legendary middleweight champ Mickey Walker's quest for the heavyweight crown. Unfortunately for Walker heavyweight Max Schmeling destroyed Walker in eight rounds. There are articles that cover fighters of the day including Primo Carnera and Johnny Risko. Some historical articles on boxing and a wonderful Charles Atlas advertisment on the rear cover. </p> The Ring Inc., books
1953104108<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Some edgewear and and a couple of chips and small folds at extremities but covers are in generally good shape contents with normal aging and browning; very good. This issue includes articles on lightweight champ Jimmy Carter the punching power of Rocky Marciano and Randy Turpin coming to the U.S. for a title shot. Another article compares British and American fighters. </p> The Ring Inc., books
1950104107<p> 4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Slight edgewear and darkening to covers but covers are in generally nice shape contents with normal aging and browning pages 32-34 are loose; very good. This is an historic issue of Ring featuring the defeat of Joe Louis by Ezzard Charles for the heavyweight championship. The article presents a number of pictures about the fight and speculates who Charles might fight next. There is also an article on Rocky Marciano. </p> The Ring Inc., books
1950104105<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Small edge tear that goes through most pages small nick on spine but not significant covers and spine in otherwise very good shape contents with normal aging and browning; very good. While Ezzard Charles is featured on the cover there is little discussion of him in this issue. However the cover recognizes Charles as an important prospect for the heavyweight title and on September 28 1950 his defeat of Joe Louis won him the title. Charles would be the third African American to win the heavyweight crown. This issue also names legendary Willie Pep as the fighter of the month.</p> The Ring Inc., books
1952104100<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Minor edgewear covers solid contents with some aging and browning but less than normal; very good plus. The cover features Sugar Ray Robinson and Randy Turpin promoting the idea of a third fight. Turpin a relatively unknown British middleweight took Robinson's crown away in July 1951. A few months later Robinson regained the title by stopping Turpin in the 10th. A third fight never happened. The main article in this issue is on the rise of future heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano. </p> The Ring Inc., books
1953104094<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. A little edge and spine wear but not significant contents normal aging and browning; very good. The Marciano and Walcott cover of this issue related to the fight later that month for the heavyweight championship. On May 15 1943 Marciano would knockout Walcott in the first round to retain his title. The Ring article would focus on other challengers for Marciano.</p> The Ring Inc., books
1949104090<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Spine and extremities with a little wear still in nice shape some aging contents with normal browning; this copy is in very good condition. This is probably one of the best known Ring covers with Jake LaMotta in a pugilistic stance with a large bull in the background. This issue came out about three months after LaMotta knocked out Marcel Cerdan in the 10th round to win the middleweight championship. The magazine also covers rising stars Sugar Ray Robinson and Ezzard Charles.</p> The Ring Inc., books
1934104115<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Some extremity wear but covers and spine in very nice shape less than normal aging and browning; very good or better. A wonderful early issue of Ring Magazine with some great content. Articles provide coverage of fights between Primo Carnera and Max Bear Barney Ross and Tony Canzoneri and Jimmy McLarnin and Al Singer. Another article covers the career of 'The Boston Tar Baby' Sam Langford. Langford was one of the best African American fighters of his day but was avoided by both black and white fighters. After winning the heavyweight title Jack Johnson preferred to take on to the hill white fighters than face a real challenge from Langford. Boxing would leave him blind and he never even got one shot at the title despite an incredible career. </p> The Ring Inc., books
1950104106<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Slight edgewear and darkening to covers but covers are in generally nice shape contents with normal aging and browning; very good. A great issue that features title match between Joe Louis and Ezzard Charles who are shown on the cover. The match took place in late September with Charles winning the bout. Articles also include coverage of the classic Sadler and Pep fight and LaMotta's victory over Laurent Dauthuille of France. </p> The Ring Inc., books
1948104097<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Covers with some very slight edgewear and fading spine and covers in nice shape a little tear on top of spine contents with normal aging and browning; very good. The cover features Louis and Walcott battling it out. The fight illustrated was they’re first meeting which Louis won a very controversial decision. It would be only the second time that two African Americans fought for the heavyweight championship. The article points to a second meeting between the two fighters but this time out Louis would win by knockout.</p> The Ring Inc., books
1951104098<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Covers and spine with some with some edgewear and fading spine with some chips but covers generally sound contents with some aging and browning but less than usual; very good. While the cover features Louis and Charles in battle the issue is more about Jersey Joe Walcott winning the heavyweight crown. Walcott would become the fourth African American to win this title. This issue also includes coverage of important fights of Rock Marciano and Jake LaMotta and Randy Turpin's win over Ray Robinson for the middleweight crown.</p><p>$40</p> The Ring Inc., books
1931104111<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Some extremity wear and corner folds spine with a little wear still covers and spine in very nice shape normal aging and browning; very good. This early issue of Ring Magazine is in nice condition. A featured article covers successful "Negro" boxers. This article looks at recent boxers including Harry Wills Tiger Flowers and Battling Siki. A historically significant article at least to boxing fans is an editorial by Nat Fleischer that talks about Tony Canzoneri's capture of the featherweight crown from Al Singer and a loss by Jimmy McLarnin at the hands of Billy Petrolle. </p> The Ring Inc., books
1934104101<p> 4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. A little spine and extremity wear but covers still very sound 1934 inked on front cover contents with some aging and browning but less than normal; very good. This issue provides coverage of the Primo Carnera and Tommy Loughran heavyweight championship fight. Carnera beat Loughran in an awkward decision to retain his title but did little for his fighting reputation. There is coverage of a King Levinsky bout and some promotion of Max Bear as a strong fighting prospect. Bear would go on to beat Carnera and take his title. # 104101</p> The Ring Inc., books
1953104122<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Moderate darkening to covers but covers and spine in nice shape overall normal aging and browning; very good plus. Roland La Starza is the featured fighter in this issue. La Starza would fight Rocky Marciano twice and lose a very close decision in their first fight before Marciano was champion. While he earned a title shot after winning a couple of major fights he was crushed by Marciano in his championship bid losing by TKO in the 11th round. </p> The Ring Inc., books
1953104124<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Slight darkening to covers a little wear around one staple but covers and spine in nice shape overall normal aging and browning; very good plus. This issue features an article on the comeback of heavyweight contender Rex Layne. Layne would get knocked out by Rocky Marciano and never get another shot at the title. Other articles focus on Rocky Marciano and Sugar Ray Robinson.</p> The Ring Inc., books
1940104118<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. A little edgewear corner fold on back cover normal aging and browning; very good. This issue provides coverage of the Joe Louis and Johnny Paychek fight. Louis demolished Paychek and would become part of Louis’s 'bum of the month' club. There is another article on 'white hopes' and an article on the National Boxing Association and some of its positions. </p> The Ring Inc., books
1946104121<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Slight edgewear and darkening to covers text block a little loose but in nice shape overall normal aging and browning; very good. Heavyweight contender Tami Mauriello is featured in this issue. Mauriello would lose to Joe Louis and be included in Joe's bum of the month club. This was his 23rd title defense. There is also some coverage of Willie Pep and Sugar Ray Robinson fights. </p> The Ring Inc., books
1947104099<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. Top cover a little split in upper section but covers generally sound contents with some aging and browning; about very good. French middleweight contender is featured in this issue. Cerdan would go on to beat Tony Zale for the middleweight title but would loss it to American Jake LaMotta. However Cerdan would die in a plan crash in 1949 before his rematch with LaMotta. An article about Rocky Graziano's legal problems is also featured. Graziano's boxing license would be revoked by the New York State Commission for his failure to report an attempted bribe.</p> The Ring Inc., books
1952104091<p>4to magazine glossy covers illustrated 64 pp. A little aging to covers and some slight extremity wear but bright and clean overall spine in nice shape internally normal aging and browning; very good plus. In late September 1952 Rocky Marciano won the heavyweight championship in a thrilling 13th round knockout over Jersey Joe Walcott. This issue of Ring covers the fight and introduces readers to the new champion. This issue also covers some of the recent fights of Kid Gavilan a middleweight contender at that time.</p> The Ring Inc., books
