Philadelphia Jack O'Brien trainign for his fight in Philadelphia with Champion Jack Johnson, at his quarters at the King of Prussia Inn, May 19, 1909. O'Brien on horseback. In White automobile, driving, Clyde Woolston, Treasurere of The Item, Clarence W. Cranmer, Item sports writer; rear seat, H. Walter Schlichter, (Slick) Sports Editor of The Item; chauffeur.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Houck Collection. Houck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Houck. The Houcks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Cabinet card. Harvey Williams on racing bicycle and John Messner.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Houck Collection. Houck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Houck. The Houcks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Houck Collection. Houck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Houck. The Houcks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Houck Collection. Houck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Houck. The Houcks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Left to right: Perry A. Wiley, Wilmer Taylor, and Emil Beck.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Houck Collection. Houck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Houck. The Houcks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Houck Collection. Houck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Houck. The Houcks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Houck Collection. Houck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Houck. The Houcks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
May 29, 1909, Kansas City, Missouri. Harry Tendall, left, went ten rounds with Packey McFarland. McFarland won. Man at right is Emil Thiery, McFarland's manager.
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.
The City Saving Fund and Trust Company, southwest corner of Penn Square, Lancaster. Charles H. Locher, President. Also showing Cox and Rose Clothiers, 4 West King Street.
Fulton High School Class of 1908. Group of students and teachers posed in front of brick building marked "Central School". No one is identified. "Charles Workman" written on back of photo.