Identifying Classic Boxer pix

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by ClscFlm, Aug 5, 2008.


  1. ClscFlm

    ClscFlm New Member Full Member

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    Jul 15, 2008
    Hi Classic Boxing Fans.

    I need some help in identifying some boxers from a few decades back. I work at a film archive and we have some home movies taken just before the Jack Sharkey-Young Stribling bout near Miami in late Feb 1929. From information I've unearthed it seems Jack Dempsey was asked to publicize this particular match (which was one of a series to crown a new heavy weight champ since Gene Tunney had retired). I've confirmed Dempsey in these pictures, but wonder if anyone could help out with the other men in the following shots:

    http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g248/ClscFlm/Extras/Boxer002.jpg

    http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g248/ClscFlm/Extras/Boxers_Dempsey.jpg

    http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g248/ClscFlm/Extras/Dempsey_Boxer.jpg

    I apologize for the grainy quality, but these were the best grabs I could get from a 16mm b/w transfer from a film that's almost 80 years old! If anyone can identify any of these gentlemen, I would be exceedingly grateful!

    ClscFlm