Boxing Pioneers of BC, an introduction
The Introduction of the Pioneers: by brian zelley
"Our present status in amateur boxing is a large part due to the efforts and
energy of those in the past. Although it is important for the current members
of amateur boxing to have a forward looking attitude to ensure growth and
improvements, it is important to remember the past deeds of our active and
retired members." - Brian Zelley, November 1983.
Introduction:
This blog will focus on the history of amateur boxing
in British Columbia to the pioneers that competed
during and before 1964 and includes the boxers and
the builders.
A starting point will be based on a story that I did
for the January 1986 of the BC Amateur Boxing News
titled: 1946 Sun Golden Gloves.
FLASHBACKS: 1946 SUN GOLDEN: by Brian Zelley, editor
* January 1986 "BC Amateur Boxing News" with assistants from
the British Columbia Amateur Boxing first VP, Sid Knopp.
"The History:"
"In 1939, the executive of the BC Amateur Boxing Association formed
a committee to interview lower mainland newspapers for sponsorship
of a Golden Gloves tournament. The Sun newspaper accepted the
sponorship for the British Columbia Golden Gloves."
The 1946 tournament took place in Vancouver's Hastings Park Forum
February 14 - 15 th. with proceeds to aid the crippled children's fund
of the Vancouver Active Club.
The 1946 Program:
* The souvenir program is an informative document that has preserved
some of the history of amateur boxing in British Columbia.
* The joint committee was comprised of the Sun's William J. Finlay,
Cece Goodrich of the Active club and Art Hodgkisson, BCABA.
Along with these three VIP's, a cast of many would help to make the
tournament a success.
List of Entries:
Flyweight: Ray Walters, Guy Morisett, Larry Creanza, Wes Burnell,
Vic Murdoch, Vern Vockhott, Maurice Pratt, Jim Boles, Don Harrison,
and Norm Delaire.
Bantam: Stan Almond, Bob Scott, Pte. A. J. Arnold and Fraser Clark.
Feather: Jim Andrews, Frank Almond, Orest Kozak, Art Burgess,
G. A. Brabank, Ken McPhee, and Earl Cook.
Lightweight: Gunner Brown, Chuck Cruickshank, Jack MacDonald
Lyle Kehoe, Terry Doyle, Hal Robbins, Bert Lepitre, Jack Crook,
and Jack Hamilton.
Welterweight: William Miller, Russ Gurniak, L. Corp. Roger Dion,
Duquette Henri, Chester Norton, Billy MacDonald, Dick Cote,
Bus Lindsay, and Ray Hass.
Middleweight: Reg Simpson, J R Herbert, Art Beaumont, Buddy Welsh,
Rod MacDonald, Jack Allen, and Jimmy Crook.
Light Heavy.: Lyle Colling, Stan Zokol, E.P. Clark, Jack Herwynen,
Everett Biggs, and Jerris Jamel.
Heavyweight: Eric Smith and Tony Stranan.
Special Bouts:
Jack Brooke, Bob Lyness, Len Walters, Mike Perovich,
Guy Morisset, Ray Walters, Peewee Creanza, K. Gladu,
Stoke Mullins, Ed Penonzek, Gord Woodhouse - Norm Dawson.
Ring and Other Officials:
* D. B. Shirley, Harry J. Porter, Ald. Chas Jones, E.J. Temain,
A. H. Jefferd, Hamilton Reed, Ralph McKenzie, A. Hodgkisson,
Charles Sanford, William J. (Bill) Finlay, C. W. Goodrich,
Bud Devoe, Tom Flanagan, Carl Hanuzak, J. A. Gunn,
Andy Davidson, Bill Garner, Joe McMillan, Hector McDonald,
Tommy Moore, P. Lanaway, E. Swartz, D. Braun, Wallace Kelk,
Billy Oates, Blackie Bengert, Tom Burke, Tom Harnett, Bill Doyle,
Bill Baker, George McLaughlin, Tommy Cruise, Bert Murray,
Walter Brown, Dr. Gordon Mathews. Drs. Sturdy, McCatchie and Nerkle."
Beyond the above article:
Most names can be traced back to earlier years such as Bill Finlay, and
many would travel through future decades such as Creanza, Walters.\
and Vic Murdoch.
"Our present status in amateur boxing is a large part due to the efforts and
energy of those in the past. Although it is important for the current members
of amateur boxing to have a forward looking attitude to ensure growth and
improvements, it is important to remember the past deeds of our active and
retired members." - Brian Zelley, November 1983.
Introduction:
This blog will focus on the history of amateur boxing
in British Columbia to the pioneers that competed
during and before 1964 and includes the boxers and
the builders.
A starting point will be based on a story that I did
for the January 1986 of the BC Amateur Boxing News
titled: 1946 Sun Golden Gloves.
FLASHBACKS: 1946 SUN GOLDEN: by Brian Zelley, editor
* January 1986 "BC Amateur Boxing News" with assistants from
the British Columbia Amateur Boxing first VP, Sid Knopp.
"The History:"
"In 1939, the executive of the BC Amateur Boxing Association formed
a committee to interview lower mainland newspapers for sponsorship
of a Golden Gloves tournament. The Sun newspaper accepted the
sponorship for the British Columbia Golden Gloves."
The 1946 tournament took place in Vancouver's Hastings Park Forum
February 14 - 15 th. with proceeds to aid the crippled children's fund
of the Vancouver Active Club.
The 1946 Program:
* The souvenir program is an informative document that has preserved
some of the history of amateur boxing in British Columbia.
* The joint committee was comprised of the Sun's William J. Finlay,
Cece Goodrich of the Active club and Art Hodgkisson, BCABA.
Along with these three VIP's, a cast of many would help to make the
tournament a success.
List of Entries:
Flyweight: Ray Walters, Guy Morisett, Larry Creanza, Wes Burnell,
Vic Murdoch, Vern Vockhott, Maurice Pratt, Jim Boles, Don Harrison,
and Norm Delaire.
Bantam: Stan Almond, Bob Scott, Pte. A. J. Arnold and Fraser Clark.
Feather: Jim Andrews, Frank Almond, Orest Kozak, Art Burgess,
G. A. Brabank, Ken McPhee, and Earl Cook.
Lightweight: Gunner Brown, Chuck Cruickshank, Jack MacDonald
Lyle Kehoe, Terry Doyle, Hal Robbins, Bert Lepitre, Jack Crook,
and Jack Hamilton.
Welterweight: William Miller, Russ Gurniak, L. Corp. Roger Dion,
Duquette Henri, Chester Norton, Billy MacDonald, Dick Cote,
Bus Lindsay, and Ray Hass.
Middleweight: Reg Simpson, J R Herbert, Art Beaumont, Buddy Welsh,
Rod MacDonald, Jack Allen, and Jimmy Crook.
Light Heavy.: Lyle Colling, Stan Zokol, E.P. Clark, Jack Herwynen,
Everett Biggs, and Jerris Jamel.
Heavyweight: Eric Smith and Tony Stranan.
Special Bouts:
Jack Brooke, Bob Lyness, Len Walters, Mike Perovich,
Guy Morisset, Ray Walters, Peewee Creanza, K. Gladu,
Stoke Mullins, Ed Penonzek, Gord Woodhouse - Norm Dawson.
Ring and Other Officials:
* D. B. Shirley, Harry J. Porter, Ald. Chas Jones, E.J. Temain,
A. H. Jefferd, Hamilton Reed, Ralph McKenzie, A. Hodgkisson,
Charles Sanford, William J. (Bill) Finlay, C. W. Goodrich,
Bud Devoe, Tom Flanagan, Carl Hanuzak, J. A. Gunn,
Andy Davidson, Bill Garner, Joe McMillan, Hector McDonald,
Tommy Moore, P. Lanaway, E. Swartz, D. Braun, Wallace Kelk,
Billy Oates, Blackie Bengert, Tom Burke, Tom Harnett, Bill Doyle,
Bill Baker, George McLaughlin, Tommy Cruise, Bert Murray,
Walter Brown, Dr. Gordon Mathews. Drs. Sturdy, McCatchie and Nerkle."
Beyond the above article:
Most names can be traced back to earlier years such as Bill Finlay, and
many would travel through future decades such as Creanza, Walters.\
and Vic Murdoch.
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GOLDEN GLOVES - 1939 to 1950
As part of the Flashbacks section of the BC Amateur Boxing News,
I prepared a list of Golden Gloves champions between 1939 to 1950
Some of the data prepared by editor, Brian Zelley with the help
of Bert Lowes, Director of Referees and Judges, for September 1984
"British Columbia Amateur Boxing Annual"
1939 Champions
Wayne Morris, Alan Dunn, Phil Vickery, Eric Burnell,
Bob Hickey, Henry Devine and Ken Lindsay
Golden Boy: Phil Vickery
1950 Champions
Mike McMurtry, Bob McGiven, Leo Logan,
Don Codville, Barnie Grace, Tom Palmer,
Bob Shires and Billy Stone
Golden Boy: Barnie Grace
A sample of others involved in Golden Gloves action were:
Jack Patterson, Norman Dawson, Gord Woodhouse,
Terry Doyle, Jackie Turner, Hank Egli, Jack Hamilton,
Gordon Grayson, Bob Parker, Chester Orr, Eddie Haddad,
Ken McPhee, Sammy May, Ray Baxter, and Earl Cook.
LEO LOGAN - guest at a modern tournament
LEO LOGAN is best remembered for his wins
in 1949 and 1950
Other names in 1949 are Joe Ellison
Earl Cook and Don Codville
I prepared a list of Golden Gloves champions between 1939 to 1950
Some of the data prepared by editor, Brian Zelley with the help
of Bert Lowes, Director of Referees and Judges, for September 1984
"British Columbia Amateur Boxing Annual"
1939 Champions
Wayne Morris, Alan Dunn, Phil Vickery, Eric Burnell,
Bob Hickey, Henry Devine and Ken Lindsay
Golden Boy: Phil Vickery
1950 Champions
Mike McMurtry, Bob McGiven, Leo Logan,
Don Codville, Barnie Grace, Tom Palmer,
Bob Shires and Billy Stone
Golden Boy: Barnie Grace
A sample of others involved in Golden Gloves action were:
Jack Patterson, Norman Dawson, Gord Woodhouse,
Terry Doyle, Jackie Turner, Hank Egli, Jack Hamilton,
Gordon Grayson, Bob Parker, Chester Orr, Eddie Haddad,
Ken McPhee, Sammy May, Ray Baxter, and Earl Cook.
LEO LOGAN is best remembered for his wins
in 1949 and 1950
Other names in 1949 are Joe Ellison
Earl Cook and Don Codville
This is an important beginning.
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