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DUBUQUE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. Through the efforts of [[HANCOCK, Charles Thomas|Charles Thomas HANCOCK]] the Dubuque Athletic Association was established in 1899 to accomplish one goal | DUBUQUE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. Through the efforts of [[HANCOCK, Charles Thomas|Charles Thomas HANCOCK]], the Dubuque Athletic Association was established in 1899 to accomplish one goal--to organize a 'monster boxing carnival' in the 6,000 seating capacity Saegerbund auditorium. This was to occur the same week as the highly promoted racing event Hancock was organizing at [[NUTWOOD PARK]]. With racing in the afternoon and boxing at night, Hancock hoped to attract sports enthusiasts from all over the nation. | ||
The president of the Dubuque Athletic Association was James Agnew who later played an important role in Dubuque Three-I League baseball. John P. Lux, a saloon operator, was elected vice-president and H. A. Perry was named secretary and treasurer. | The president of the Dubuque Athletic Association was James Agnew who later played an important role in Dubuque Three-I League baseball. John P. Lux, a saloon operator, was elected vice-president and H. A. Perry was named secretary and treasurer. | ||
Revision as of 15:28, 18 September 2017
DUBUQUE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. Through the efforts of Charles Thomas HANCOCK, the Dubuque Athletic Association was established in 1899 to accomplish one goal--to organize a 'monster boxing carnival' in the 6,000 seating capacity Saegerbund auditorium. This was to occur the same week as the highly promoted racing event Hancock was organizing at NUTWOOD PARK. With racing in the afternoon and boxing at night, Hancock hoped to attract sports enthusiasts from all over the nation.
The president of the Dubuque Athletic Association was James Agnew who later played an important role in Dubuque Three-I League baseball. John P. Lux, a saloon operator, was elected vice-president and H. A. Perry was named secretary and treasurer.
Association officials hired Lou Houseman, a well-known boxing promoter from Chicago, who served as the agent for many boxers of all weight classes.
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"Dubuque Was the Capital of All Sportsdome One Week Back in 1899, B.P. When Charlie Hancock Drew The Horses Here," Telegraph-Herald and Times Journal, February 26, 1933, p. 7