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.
Boxing poster: Carnival of the Bantams, Ruben Olivares vs. Chucho Castillo, Julio Guerrero vs. Rogelio Lara, Rafael Herrera vs. Jose Lopez, Cordones Lopez vs. Romeo Anaya. The Forum, Los Angeles, CA.
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.
A nonviolent knockout - Light heavyweight Johnny Rouse won't come out for fourth round of his bout with undefeated Richie Kates at Blue Horizon. So referee Joe Shannon counts him out while he sits in the corner and awards a knockout - not a TKO - to Kates. Kates' record is now 12 - 0. From the Evening Bulletin, Philadelphia.
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.
Hector Thompson and trainer Reg Layton at Narrabri, October 1972.
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.
Cartoon: "The main event of the evening..." Atlanta, 1970. Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Quarry.
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.
Poster for boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Quarry, October 26, 1970, Atlanta.
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.
October 1970, Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto. Lord Athol Layton, left, and unidentified man.
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.
October 23, 1970, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. George Chuvald, Canadian heavyweight champion, left, and Tommy Burns. Chuvald won, TKO in first round.
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.
