This collection contains materials of Johnny Hauck, a boxing historian and brother of Leo Houck (1888-1950), a championship boxer. Consists of personal papers, newspaper clippings, correspondence, drawings, and material on boxing matches and associations.
Newspaper sketch: Leo Houck and Harry Lewis in Action at the National A. C. Saturday Night.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Boys That Box at Three Local Clubs Tonight. Joe Hefferman, Leo Houck, Fred Corbett, Frank Klaus and Jimmy Gardner. Philadelphia, PA, Monday, October 17, 1910. Leo Houck won from Jimmy Gardner.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Boxing poster: Boxing Exhibition, New Haven A. A., April 21. Leo Houck vs. Fighting Dick Nelson, Bunny Ford vs. Cyclone Jack Garrity, Tom Shea vs. Jackie Rollinson, Joe Mars vs. Teddy Fabrique. Dave Fitzgerald, Referee, Andy Parker, Timekeeper, Prof. John H. Dunn, Announcer.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Boxing poster: Town Hall, Adams Avenue, Douglas A. C., October 28. Leo Houck vs. Jack Fitzgerald
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Boxing poster: Town Hall, Adams Avenue, Douglas A. C., October 28. Leo Houck vs. Kid Wagner
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Boxing poster: Delaware Athletic Club. Adjoining Country Skating Rink, Wilmington, Delaware. May 4. Young Loughery vs. Leo Houck. Kid Feeney vs. Kid Houghten.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Boxing poster: French poster with image of Leo Houck.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Boxing poster: Spanish poster - Leo Houck vs. Esparraguera, light-heavyweight champion of Cuba.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Boxing poster: Capital District A. C., Chadwick Park, Albany, NY. Young Ahearn vs. Leo Houck, Monday evening June 7.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
