Lew Jenkins: Champ; k.o artist; & drunk

expljose · May 8, 2016

greb "the badass that never was"

mcvey · May 8, 2016

expljose said: ↑

greb "the badass that never was"
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:huh

bdcarroll · Dec 24, 2018

Longhhorn71 said: ↑

'Tippy Larkin ,'' Lew said in his dressing room, ''was the most convinced knocked-out man I ever knocked out.''

Sportswriter Red Smith re: Sgt Lew Jenkins:
"IT takes a special talent to be a disgrace to boxing, and it is utterly inconceivable that such a man could wind up in a hero's grave in Arlington National Cemetery, but Lew Jenkins was equal to both challenges."

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http://www.nytimes.com/1981/11/04/sports/red-smith-sgt-lew-jenkins.html Lew was a Great boxer and a war Hero . You must remember back in those days , you had the mob knocking at the back door. My Father and Lew , were very close in the boxing world, and yes would box all over the U.S . and yes My Father was made from the same stone as Jenkins ...take all comers win or loose .They were one big happy Family , Jack Dempsey Hannha Williams, Lew Jenkins,Katie Jenkins,and My Father Eddie Carroll-Danny Doran.
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bdcarroll · Dec 24, 2018

mcvey said: ↑

Great writer Red Smith! The interview with Jenkins in,"In This Corner," is worth the price of the book alone!
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bdcarroll · Dec 24, 2018

Thanks ..

bdcarroll · Dec 24, 2018

dempsey1234 said: ↑

I used to read a lot about him, I remember Fritzie Zivic said he grabbed Jenkins by his scrawny chicken neck.[/QUOT Only because Lew and Hannha were having a good time as Friends . And Jack had a lot of Friends ,My Father was one of them..Eddie Carroll-Danny Doran Lew, Katie,Hannha,Dempsey to many parties and lots of drinking ...you get the picture.
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Longhhorn71 · Dec 24, 2018

A Texan & Army Veteran, awarded the Silver Star Medal while serving in the Korean War.
Lew Jenkins

A HARD-HITTING lightweight from the Lone Star State, Lew Jenkins fought the best of two divisions (lightweight and welterweight) during boxing's Golden Age.

Jenkins, born in Milburn Texas, spent the early portion of his career fighting in Dallas. In 1939, he began fighting regularly on Long Island and in New York City. His first-round stoppage of Tippy Larkin on March 8, 1940, led to a shot against lightweight champ Lou Ambers. Jenkins put his power to good use as he knocked out Ambers in the third round to capture the crown on May 10, 1940. Of Jenkins' 65 victories, 47 came by knockout.

Jenkins successfully defended his crown with a second-round knockout of Pete Lello before losing the title via 15-round decision to fellow hall-of-famer Sammy Angott on December 19, 1941. However, during his reign, Jenkins fought three non-title bouts against welterweight champions Henry Armstrong, Fritzie Zivic and Freddie "Red" Cochrane. Each fight was billed as a "Non-Title Bout Between Two Champions." Jenkins was stopped in six rounds by Armstrong, drew in 10 rounds with Zivic and dropped a 10-round decision to Cochrane.

Among the other notable opponents Jenkins met are Marty Servo, Jimmy Doyle, Carmen Basilio and Beau Jack. Jenkins served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II and retired from boxing after getting knocked out by Jack in 1950.

Lew "Sweetwater Slinger" Jenkins
Birth: December 4, 1916 At Milburn, Texas
Death: Oakland, California
Welterweight boxer. A hard-hitter from Milburn, Texas, Jenkins fought the best of two divisions (lightweight and welterweight) during the 'Golden Age' of boxing. After fighting in hometown Milburn and Dallas, Jenkins moved on to Long Island and New York City. His first-round stoppage of Tippy Larkin on March 8, 1940, led to a shot against lightweight champ Lou Ambers. Jenkins put his power to good use as he knocked out Ambers in the third round to capture the crown on May 10, 1940. Of Jenkins' 65 victories, 47 came by knockout. Jenkins successfully defended his crown with a second-round knockout of Pete Lello before losing the title via 15-round decision to fellow hall-of-famer Sammy Angott on December 19, 1941. However, during his reign, Jenkins fought three non-title bouts against welterweight champions
Henry Armstrong, Fritzie Zivic and Freddie "Red" Cochrane. Each fight was billed as a "Non-Title Bout Between Two Champions." Jenkins was stopped in six rounds by Armstrong, drew in 10 rounds with Zivic and dropped a 10-round decision to Cochrane.

Among the other notable opponents Jenkins met are Marty Servo, Jimmy Doyle, Carmen Basilio and Beau Jack. Jenkins served in the U.S. Army during World War II and in Korea and retired from boxing after getting knocked out by Jack in 1950.

Burial: Arlington National Cemetery

Real Name: Verlin E Jenkins
Born: December 4, 1916 Milburn, Texas
Died: October 30, 1981 Oakland, California
Manager: Hymie Caplin
Professional Record: 65-39-5 (47 Kayos)

I noticed your rememberance of Lew Jenkins who served in the Korean War while serving with the Second Infantry Division. It does not state that this old soldier was awarded the Silver Star Medal while serving in the Korean War. I served in the Second Infantry Division and know that he was awarded the Silver Star.

bdcarroll · Dec 24, 2018

Longhhorn71 said: ↑

Girlfriend of Raymond Hamilton (Bonnie & Clyde gang) and married to Lew Jenkins boxer. Good looking gal.
http://texashideout.tripod.com/jenkins.html

This Katie Jenkins section, is the result of joint research and communications, between a Hideout friend and myself.
The question is, to whether or not the two gals mentioned here, are one and the same. Let's begin by taking a look at
Raymond Hamilton's ex girlfriend, Katie Jenkins (circa 1935) and Katie Jenkins, the latter of which was the wife
(and manager) of lightweight boxer, Lew Jenkins. Both of these gals were attractive, petite redheads - the same age,
figure and appearance. Both of whom lived in Dallas, Texas at the same time and both of which were involved in
entertainment. Raymond's gal's name was Katie Lucille Jenkins and Lew married Katie Lucille Jenkins in Durant,
Okla. in 1938, following Hamilton's 1935 execution . The question might arise, as to Raymond's girlfriend having the
last name as boxer, Lew Jenkins - if she was single at the time she was seeing Raymond. The mystery could be solved in
knowing that Katie's birthname was Jenkins and that oddly enough, she married a man in the late 1930s with the same
last name (no relation). Katie, who was married to Lew Jenkins, also managed his boxing career. She was known as a
tough gal who had taken up midget car racing and did the rodeo circuit too! Not to mention also taking flying lessons!

The consensus is, that they are one and the same!
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bdcarroll · Dec 24, 2018

I know that Lew's wife was named Katie . I have a picture that was taken , I believe to be by Lew Jenkins of Katie and My Father, dated 1939 in California standing on both sides of a brand new convertible . My Father was known to fight under the name of Danny Doran in his Texas tour, and at a time was Jenkins sparring partner and was also managed by Lew Jenkins after obtaining My Father's contract . They were very good and close Friends of Jack Dempsey and Hannha Williams at the time. Katie married Lew in 1938. And I do believe this is the same Katie Jenkins,whether or not she had a thing for Ray Hamiton 'I don't know. My dad's Real name is Eddie Carroll who was also managed by the same managers as Barney Ross and Tony Zale. Canadian boxing Hall of Fame May 17/1974

bdcarroll · Dec 24, 2018

bdcarroll said: ↑

I know that Lew's wife was named Katie . I have a picture that was taken , I believe to be by Lew Jenkins of Katie and My Father, dated 1939 in California standing on both sides of a brand new convertible . My Father was known to fight under the name of Danny Doran in his Texas tour, and at a time was Jenkins sparring partner and was also managed by Lew Jenkins after obtaining My Father's contract . They were very good and close Friends of Jack Dempsey and Hannha Williams at the time. Katie married Lew in 1938. And I do believe this is the same Katie Jenkins,whether or not she had a thing for Ray Hamiton 'I don't know. My dad's Real name is Eddie Carroll who was also managed by the same managers as Barney Ross and Tony Zale. Canadian boxing Hall of Fame May 17/1974
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Chuck1052 · Dec 24, 2018

bdcarroll said: ↑

I know that Lew's wife was named Katie . I have a picture that was taken , I believe to be by Lew Jenkins of Katie and My Father, dated 1939 in California standing on both sides of a brand new convertible . My Father was known to fight under the name of Danny Doran in his Texas tour, and at a time was Jenkins sparring partner and was also managed by Lew Jenkins after obtaining My Father's contract . They were very good and close Friends of Jack Dempsey and Hannha Williams at the time. Katie married Lew in 1938. And I do believe this is the same Katie Jenkins,whether or not she had a thing for Ray Hamiton 'I don't know. My dad's Real name is Eddie Carroll who was also managed by the same managers as Barney Ross and Tony Zale. Canadian boxing Hall of Fame May 17/1974
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Before being managed by the duo, Art Winch and Sam Pian, Tony Zale had a manager named Benny Ray, who was the matchmaker at the Marigold Gardens, a small venue where boxing cards were staged on a weekly basis during the 1930s and 1940s. Ray also managed Milt Aron, a welterweight who fought out of Chicago during the 1930s and early 1940s.

After Ray got into debt, Zale was managed by Winch and Pian on a temporary basis at first, according to John Ochs' terrific three-volume Jack Hurley biography. However, Ray died of a heart attack during 1938, which meant that Winch and Pian managed Zale on a permanent basis afterwards. In addition, Hurley took over as the matchmaker at the Marigold Gardens after Ray's death while Jack Begun, one of the boxing promoters at Marigold Gardens, became the manager of Aron. The Marigold group later staged shows at two other larger
Chicago venues, the Coliseum and Chicago Stadium.

- Chuck Johnston

bdcarroll · Jul 27, 2019

Chuck1052 said: ↑

Before being managed by the duo, Art Winch and Sam Pian, Tony Zale had a manager named Benny Ray, who was the matchmaker at the Marigold Gardens, a small venue where boxing cards were staged on a weekly basis during the 1930s and 1940s. Ray also managed Milt Aron, a welterweight who fought out of Chicago during the 1930s and early 1940s.

After Ray got into debt, Zale was managed by Winch and Pian on a temporary basis at first, according to John Ochs' terrific three-volume Jack Hurley biography. However, Ray died of a heart attack during 1938, which meant that Winch and Pian managed Zale on a permanent basis afterwards. In addition, Hurley took over as the matchmaker at the Marigold Gardens after Ray's death while Jack Begun, one of the boxing promoters at Marigold Gardens, became the manager of Aron. The Marigold group later staged shows at two other larger
Chicago venues, the Coliseum and Chicago Stadium.

- Chuck Johnston
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Chuck1052 said: ↑

Before being managed by the duo, Art Winch and Sam Pian, Tony Zale had a manager named Benny Ray, who was the matchmaker at the Marigold Gardens, a small venue where boxing cards were staged on a weekly basis during the 1930s and 1940s. Ray also managed Milt Aron, a welterweight who fought out of Chicago during the 1930s and early 1940s.

After Ray got into debt, Zale was managed by Winch and Pian on a temporary basis at first, according to John Ochs' terrific three-volume Jack Hurley biography. However, Ray died of a heart attack during 1938, which meant that Winch and Pian managed Zale on a permanent basis afterwards. In addition, Hurley took over as the matchmaker at the Marigold Gardens after Ray's death while Jack Begun, one of the boxing promoters at Marigold Gardens, became the manager of Aron. The Marigold group later staged shows at two other larger
Chicago venues, the Coliseum and Chicago Stadium.

- Chuck Johnston
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To be boxing in that era..The Mob ran a lot of boxing shows and matches.

robert ungurean · Jul 27, 2019

Longhhorn71 said: ↑

'Tippy Larkin ,'' Lew said in his dressing room, ''was the most convinced knocked-out man I ever knocked out.''

Sportswriter Red Smith re: Sgt Lew Jenkins:
"IT takes a special talent to be a disgrace to boxing, and it is utterly inconceivable that such a man could wind up in a hero's grave in Arlington National Cemetery, but Lew Jenkins was equal to both challenges."

more:
http://www.nytimes.com/1981/11/04/sports/red-smith-sgt-lew-jenkins.html
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War hero

ETM · Jul 27, 2019

robert ungurean said: ↑

War hero
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