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Arnold Raymond Cream, known as Jersey Joe Walcott, was born on January 31, 1914, outside Camden and worked at the Campbell Soup factory before turning to professional boxing. At 37, on his fourth attempt, he won the world heavyweight title; he was later elected Sheriff of Camden County in 1971 and died in Camden on February 25, 1994.
Born on August 31, 1906, in Pennsylvania, Felix Bocchicchio left a lasting imprint on boxing history as the manager of Jersey Joe Walcott , particularly during his remarkable ascent to becoming the heavyweight champion in the late 1940s and early 1950s. However, Bocchicchio's life was filled with diverse and often controversial endeavors, both within and outside the boundaries of the law.
A first-person reminiscence by Ted Cannon recalling 1940s and early 1950s life on Mickle Street in Camden, New Jersey before he left for the Air Force.
The history of a Mt Ephraim hotel reveals a story that could have been script for Hollywood movie staring James Cagney or Edward G Robinson. Felix Bocchicchio was born in the coal mining region of Central Pennsylvania in 1906.
JOEY ALLEN was the name that Angelo Anthony Levecchia boxed under from 1928 through 1943. He was born in Camden, New Jersey on November 12, 1912 to Anthony Levecchia and his wife, the former Anna Maria Onorati.
Camden Courier-Post - August 10, 2016 CAMDEN - Subaru of America isn't expected to move here until sometime next year, but the firm's already had a change of address.
Camden Courier-Post — October 21, 2006 By Celeste E. Whittaker, Courier-Post Staff Ron "Itchy" Smith is a basketball legend in Camden. Just don't tell him that.
I am sitting in my den and close my eyes, I see the city as it was in my youth and recall the many people that crossed my path.
Cheers to Donkey's Place , Still Kicking After 50 Years By Gwen Florio, Inquirer Staff Writer CAMDEN — It's the classic neighborhood bar: all soothing dark wood and low, easy talk and the murmur of a ballgame from a discreet corner television.
EVESHAM—Services will be held Friday for Angelo A. Levecchia, a featherweight and light- weight boxer who fought as " Joey Allen.
Camden Courier-Post - July 5, 1967 41st Annual Affair The Crippled Children's Committee of Camden Elks Lodge 293 will sponsor its 41st annual party for crippled children tomorrow.
Camden Courier-Post - May 14, 1957 Billy Cephas, former Haddonfield High School baseball and football star, makes his debut tonight as a professional boxer. He is scheduled to meet Billy Boswell, Newark, in a four rounder at Paterson.
Standout Performers Appeared in Bouts Held at Armory Camden has had its ups and downs in the boxing game, but probably reached its peak so far as performers are concerned when bouts were held at the Haddon Avenue Armory during 1919-20.
By Murray Rose Jersey Joe Kayos Charles to Win Crown After Five Tries PITTSBURGH, July 19—(AP)— Jersey Joe Walcott , an amazing old man of the ring who wouldn't be licked, today held the world's heavyweight championship in an astounding climax to an almost unbelievable saga of the ring.
Confiscate $38,700, 187 Men Are Nabbed Gamblers Felt Secure As They Thought Raid Wasn't Possible; Race Wires Are Being Traced By Police LAND FOR BUILDING SOLD BY TOWNSHIP Maple Shade's so-called "plumbing warehouse" proved to be just what residents suspected it to be - an elaborate gambling establishment.
Camden Courier Post - November 20, 1948 By TOM RYAN A new boxing triumvirate soon will be formed in Camden, it was learned today. Those involved are Tony Georgette, Joe Webster and Eddie Prince, all Camden residents.
Camden Courier-Post - June 10, 1948 On the days Jersey Joe Walcott doesn't box for his forthcoming return bout with heavyweight champion Joe Louis there's little activity at his Grenloch Park training camp.
Camden Courier Post - May 18, 1946 South Jersey Sports By TOM RYAN We received word from Joey Allen yesterday that Jersey Joe Walcott will be in the pink for his forthcoming fight against Lee Oma.
Camden Courier Post - December 20, 1939 Past and Present South Jersey Boxers Go Through Paces in Charity Show NO DECISIONS RENDERED By FRANK KOPESKY They turned back the sporting pages last night, month after month, year after year.
Jersey Joe Walcott and Roxie Allen in Feature at Civic Hall Tomorrow Present and past greats of Camden boxing will do their all for charity tomorrow night, when they appear on a card sponsored by the United Democratic Clubs of Camden at the Camden Convention Hall.
Bridgewater Courier-News - July 15, 1936 Camden - Billy Ketchell, 181, Millville, and Jersey Joe Walcott , 180, Merchantville, battled to a 10-round draw in the windup bout of a boxing show here last night.
By FRANK KOPESKY South Jersey fight fans still are at odds over the superiority of their "Jersey Joe" Walcott , the Merchantville "Brown Bomber," and the veteran Billy Ketchell, of Millville, tangled at the Pennsauken Open Air Arena last night and engaged in a 10-round draw.
Newark Lightweight May End Local's Streak Here in Semi-final Tomorrow Walcott vs Ketchell in 10-Round Windup A keen two-fisted scrap, which should rival the "Jersey Joe" Walcott -Billy Ketchell featured match, has been arranged for the eight- round semi-final of the Atlas Boxing Club's show tomorrow night at the Pennsauken open-air arena.