Here is a group of famous boxers who were part of a score or more in charge of boxing at the army's camps during the World War. They served in many parts of the country. Those who have been identified are: Left to right-Top row-George Blake; 3, Mike Twin Sullivan; 4, Billy Rodenbach; 5, Packey McFarland; 6, Billy Sandow; 7, Eddie Hanlon. Middle row--1, Tommy Ryan; 2, Fred Dyer; 3, Tommy Gibbons; 6, Johnny Griffiths; 7, Harry Brewer; 8, Jeff Smith; 9, Billy Meyers. Bottom row--3, Johnny Coulon; 4, Johnny Kilbane; 5, Benny Leonard; 6, Charley Leonard; 7, Jimmy Barry.
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Here is a group of famous boxers who were part of a score or more in charge of boxing at the army's camps during the World War. They served in many parts of the country. Those who have been identified are: Left to right-Top row-George Blake; 3, Mike Twin Sullivan; 4, Billy Rodenbach; 5, Packey McFarland; 6, Billy Sandow; 7, Eddie Hanlon. Middle row--1, Tommy Ryan; 2, Fred Dyer; 3, Tommy Gibbons; 6, Johnny Griffiths; 7, Harry Brewer; 8, Jeff Smith; 9, Billy Meyers. Bottom row--3, Johnny Coulon; 4, Johnny Kilbane; 5, Benny Leonard; 6, Charley Leonard; 7, Jimmy Barry.

[ca. 1914–1918]

CC0 — Public Domain
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[Information from item housing] Boxing Action: 1950s and Before

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