Boxing in New Jersey, 1900-1999

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"This book introduces the reader to New Jersey stars of the 20th century. It contains many little known facts about these fine men, all trying to punch out a living for their families in hard times. Readers will learn of the hard work, dedication and respect developed by these fighters in the "sweet science," bonding with their opponents"--

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Full title :Boxing in New Jersey, 1900-1999 / Robert F. Fernandez ; with a foreword by Peter R., Jr. Nozza and Thomas A. Kaczmarek.

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Publication Date:2014

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Publisher(s):McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Place of Publication:Jefferson, North Carolina
Language:eng
Publication Date:2014

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Includes index.

The Physical Object

Description:194 pages ; : 23 cm

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ISBN:9780786494767, 078649476X
oclc:ocn866922747
LC Classification:GV1125
Dewey Decimal:796.8309749090/49

Machine generated contents note: James J. Braddock: Cinderella Man -- Boxing Spawns Gentlemen: An Ode to Vic Creelman -- The Jersey Nightstick: Tony Galento and Other Jersey Bombers -- Ike Williams: Lightweight Champion Extraordinaire -- The Garfield Gunner -- School of Local Ring Greats: New Jersey's Laurel Garden and Meadowbrook Bowl -- Jersey Joe Walcott in Two Parts -- The Irvington Milkman: Charley Fusari, New Jersey's Golden Boy -- Joe Louis's "r;Exhibitions"r;: Joe Cheshul and Henry "r;Snow"r; Flakes -- The Russian Lion and the Philly Fox -- The Staircase to Boxing's Fond Memories -- Joe Frazier: Deceiving First Appearances -- Tony Riccio: The Tungsten Steel Man -- Al Guido: The Measuring Man -- Chuck Wepner: The Red Badge of Courage -- Freddie "r;Red"r; Cochrane -- Rocky Graziano: The Dead End Kid -- Promoter George "r;Korn"r; Kobb -- Please Don't Pass the Sugar: Sugar Ray Robinson -- Frankie DePaula -- More Thumbnail Sketches.

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