Ring 8 Minutes and Notes Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Ring 8 Minutes and Notes
President Matt Farrago
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Ring 8 Minutes
Executive Board Meeting
The monthly executive board meeting of the Veteran Boxers Association of NY, Ring 8, Inc. was held on Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 at the Waterfront Crabhouse in Long Island City , New York .
Board members in attendance: President, Matt Farrago, V.P. Henny Wallitsch, Lenny Mangiapane, Joe Dwyer, Henry Hascup, Paulette Balog, Bobby Bartel, Tommy Gallagher, Frank Pena, Keith Sullivan, Richie O’Neil, Bob Duffy, Bill Tate, Jack Hirsch and the Newest Board member, Vinny Maddalone.
Our next meeting will be at the Waterfront Crabhouse, July 20th at 7 PM
1. R.I.P. boxers were acknowledged:
“TIGER” TED LOWRY PASSES
Obituary written by Mike Silver
It is with sadness that I report the passing of my friend, the great Ted Lowry on Monday June 14th. Ted’s heart gave out. He was 90 years old. I use the word great in describing him not so much for his extraordinary boxing career but for the type of man he was and the quality of his character. Any of us who were fortunate enough to have had the pleasure of meeting Ted and getting to know him will agree. He was an intelligent, kind and generous individual, who treated everyone he met with genuine warmth and respect.
Ted was a member of what is referred to today as America ’s greatest generation. He was born October 27, 1919 in New Haven , Connecticut , but grew up in Portland , Maine . In high school he excelled in every sport he ever tried, winning letters in track, football, basketball and baseball. He was even the state agate marbles champion and runner-up in the national tournament.
Ted Lowry began boxing professionally in 1939, at the age of 19, to help support his mother and siblings. Even though he had a limited amateur career Ted was such a natural he was fighting main events by his eighth pro fight. He never had another preliminary fight for the rest of his 144 bout career.
R.I.P. Angelo “Tony”
Angelo ‘Tony’ Maglione HAMILTON TOWNSHIP- Angelo “Tony” Maglione, 90, boxer, businessman, author, died Sunday at his residence in Hamilton Township . He was born in the Chambersburg section of Trenton , where he resided for 80 years before moving to Hamilton . He attended the Trenton public schools and began his fistic career that spanned the ’30s and ’40s while attending Junior High School No. 4. He and his wife were the proprietors of Maglione’s Cleaners, located in Chambersburg , for over 40 years. Tony had nearly 160 bouts in his amateur and professional career and action-packed style that led to many knockouts. As an amateur, he was Mercer County AAU Champion in 1936, won the Golden Gloves lightweight title in 1938 and advanced to the Eastern finals at Madison Square Garden . Highlights of his career included a 1940 decision over Trenton ‘s world champion, Ike Williams. His publications include an autobiography, “Oh No, This Couldn’t Be True”, 1988, and “Tales of the Ring”, 1986.
The following items were discussed:
Ring 8 Board Members were proud to announce the nomination of top heavyweight contender Vinny Maddalone to the Board of Directors.
- The AAIB, Inc. held its 41st Annual luncheon on Sunday, May 23, 2010. Guest appearances by Iran Barkley and Leon Spinks. Steve Acunto was not able to attend due to an injury. Ring 8 wishes Steve a safe and speedy recovery.
- Ring 8 member Christina Vila, who is now serving in Kabul , Afghanistan , sends her thanks for the updates and appreciates if we keep her and her fellow soldiers in our prayers. If you want to wish her luck: Christina_vila_ny@hotmail.com
3. Captain Frank Parisi, USMC spoke about his boxing career and thanked all members for their support.
4. Iran “THE BLADE” Barkley Dinner Benefit was a huge success. Hundreds of friends, family, and supporters of the champ showed up on a Friday evening to pay tribute to one of New York ’s and Ring 8’s greatest champions.
Celebrity appearances by Iran Barkley, Aaron Davis, Harold Lederman, Mark Breland, his three daughters and many others were greatly appreciated by the champ.
5. A dear friend of Ring 8 and all those who knew him needs our help.
JOE DOBBINS is in the hospital and needs some assistance. A fundraiser has been set up to help him financially through this tough time. If you would like to contribute, please make all checks out to Joe Dobbins and send to:
Reverend Coleman J. Costello, MA
Immaculate Conception Center
7200 Douglaston Parkway
Douglaston , NY 11362
Telephone # (917) 859-1030
6. The tribute to Sunnyside Gardens is getting close to a final date. The monument is in its preliminary stages of being constructed. All pertinent information will be passed on to members as it develops. Thank you for your patience.
Meeting Schedule for 2010
Website: RingNY.com
President: Matt Farrago (631) 948-6028
Vice President: Henny Wallitsch
Meetings are usually the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm
February 16th
March 16th
April 20th September 21st
May 18th October 19th
June 15th November 16th
December Holiday Event is Sunday, December 19th, 2010