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The Navy Boys Club: Boxing and Beyond
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Images of small children boxing are not something we come across every day so when we found this picture in the Brooklyn Public Library's Brooklyn Daily Eagle collection we dove into its history.
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Navy Yard Boys Club
Directs paper drama Caption: "Directs paper drama--Craig Nelson, dramatic coach of the Navy Yard Boys Club, examining a ton of paper collected by club members as aid to war conservation."
Navy Yard Boys Club
Youth on trial Caption: "Youth on trial--As part of a program to combat juvenile delinquency, Edward Voluntad, 13, left, and Gerald McCallion, 12, of the Navy Yard Boys Club, are sworn in as defense counsel and judge in a mock trial held in Brooklyn Paramount Theater. Edward Cavanaugh, club director, adminsters oath to youngsters, who tried a 12-year-old boy for excessive truancy."
Navy Yard Boys Club
Queen of the boys Caption: "Queen of the boys--Collector of Internal Revenue Joseph P. Marcelle, who will be honored for his services to youth at a testimonial dinner given by the Navy Yard Boys Club ... crowns Peggy Manolopoulos, 8, 'Queen of National Boys Week.' Admiring courtiers are Louis Marchetti, 11, left, and Anthony DeMartini, 7, who will participate in the dinner program."
Navy Yard Boys Club
Come to the dinner Caption: "Come to the dinner--At City Hall ceremonies making Mayor O'Dwyer honorary president of the Navy Yard Boys Club, he also was extended a special invitation to the club's dinner ... honoring Collector of Internal Revenue Joseph P. Marcelle. Left to right are United States Attorney J. Vincent Keogh, Mayor O'Dwyer, two club members, Eddie Korn, 7, and Joseph Faiella, 9, \[holding large certificate,] and former County Judge Nicholas H. Pinto, club president."
Navy Yard Boys Club
Navy Yard boys hit all C's Caption: "Navy Yard boys hit all C's--Valaida Snow, nightclub singer, helping some of the glee clubbers of the Navy Yard Boys Club get in trim for their ... show. ... Club director Ed Cavanaugh watches at George Gagliardi, 8, of 163 High St., standing, and Alex Filosa, 10, of 79 Hudson St., and Michael D'Amato, 9, of 175 High St. tune up with the aid of a juke box."
Navy Yard Boys Club
Easter egg makes mouth water Two boys with "Navy Yard" tee-shirts looking at large chocolate Easter egg. Caption: "Easter egg makes mouth water: The Easter rabbit laid a big egg this year for Freddie and Mickey Korn, brothers, of 130 Bridge St. This 25-pound solid chocolate egg will be presented to the youngsters of the Navy Yard Boys Club, 193 York St., in time for Easter. . . ."
Navy Yard Boys Club
Get 'em while they're hot Caption: "Get 'em while they're hot--John Duyssen, 9, 243 Front St., and Karen Greco, 6, 102 Gold St., get more service and hot dogs than they can handle at the 84th Precinct Co-ordinating Council's hot dog and bean party, held last night at the Navy Yard Boys Club. The 'waiters' are, left to right, David Applebaum, council treasurer, Harry Shaffer, party chairman, and Capt. John J. Moran of the 84th Precinct."
Navy Yard Boys Club
Navy Yard Boys Club get buildings Caption: "Navy Yard Boys Club get buildings--Nicholas H. Pinto, State anti-discrimination commissioner and president of the Navy Yard Boys Club, right, on behalf of club takes title to property and four buildings at 193 York St., in which club has been housed for the past five years. Deed is passed to him by Arthur Feistel, treasurer of Protestant Council, Brooklyn Division, from which properties were bought ... Looking on are: Joseph Cavallaro, a club director, and club members Jack D'Ambrosio, 9, left, and Ronald Manzo, 10."
Navy Yard Boys Club
Ving Merlin Caption: "Ving Merlin is the leader of a group of girl violinists which is touring the country and is also an alumnus of the Navy Yard Boys Club. He visited his alma mater recently and was presented with a citation by Anthony Gibson and Victor Igneri. The clubhouse is at 195 York St. The citation was for 'being an inspiring example to underprivileged youngsters who are ambitious to get ahead.'".
Navy Yard Boys Club
Hello Caption: "Hello--Welcoming new members of the board of directors of the Navy Yard District Boys Club at 193 York St. is Douglas James, second from left, club president. The directors are Joseph Gorodiz, left; former Transit Commissioner G. Joseph Minette, and Patrick De Mari, right."
Navy Yard Boys Club
Art for boys' sake Caption: "Art for boys' sake--Mrs. Frank C. Hamm paints portrait of Mrs. Robert F. Warren as Douglas James, president of the Navy Yard Boys Club and Mrs. C. Lester Hargert, chairman of the Women's Committee of the club, watch. ..."
Navy Yard Boys Club
Navy Yard Boys Club Image represented is one of a related set (SWEL 0262, SWEL 0236), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two exterior views in different sizes, of storm-damaged Navy Yard Boys Club.
Navy Yard Boys Club
Santa's assistant Five boys and one girl receiving gifts from man in suit and other man dressed as Santa Claus; wrapped presents in foreground, Christmas tree in background. Caption: "Santa's assistant: Santa takes back seat while Harry Schafer, chairman of 84th Precinct Council, hands out Christmas gifts to children at party and entertainment held at Navy Yard Boys Club, 195 York St., where youngsters were entertained by Thomas Dongan Council, Knights of Columbus."
Navy Yard Boys Club
Navy Yard Boys Club Image represented is one of a related set (SWEL 0262, SWEL 0236), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two exterior views in different sizes, of storm-damaged Navy Yard Boys Club.
Navy Yard Boys Club
Coronation comes to York St Caption: "Coronation comes to York St.--Petite Ann Teresa Donneruno, 5, climaxes Boys and Girls Week in Brooklyn by selecting Victor Igneri, 7, to reign with her over Navy Yard Boys Club. Club members chose Ann as their queen. Coronation took place at clubhouse, 193 York St."
Navy Yard Boys Club
Navy Yard Boys Club Caption: "Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Anthony J. DiGiovanna (left) receives handshake from Douglas James, president of the Navy Yard Boys Club of Brooklyn ... The club each year honors local individual for service to youth."
Navy Yard Boys Club
But will it fit? Caption: "But will it fit?--Two youngsters from the Navy Yard Boys Club help Mrs. Ann B. Hargert, chairman of the women's committee, prepare for a ... rummage sale ... Proceeds of the sale will help maintain activities of the Boys Club, located at 195 York St. ... Checking out a garment for size is Anthony \[Gibson] as Julius \[Anderson] provides a rapt audience."
Navy Yard Boys Club
Art class Image represented is one of a related set (SWEL 0273), some of which may also be described in this new record; Caption: "Art class--Students of Charles Seide who be represented in the art exhibit ... for the benefit of the Navy Yard Boys Club are pictured at work. \[0273:] Mrs. Ann B. Hargert inspects portrait being painted by Mrs. Thomas Sturgis." \[0274:] Front row, left to right, are Florence Wing, Henriette Goldstone and Rene Fraser. Back row: Beatrice Krasner, T. Thorne and Charles Seide ..."
Navy Yard Boys Club
Pillow fight Two boys boxing in ring; crowd of onlookers behind ropes and photographer crouching in corner of ring. Caption: "Pillow fight!: It doesn't look as if much damage could be done with those extra-size gloves, but John Sturgess, left, winces as he catches one on the side of the head. Delivery was by Julius Anderson, who seems to have all the better of it in reach. Anderson won bout, one of 15 finals staged last night at Navy Yard Boys Club."
Navy Yard Boys Club
Art class Image represented is one of a related set (SWEL 0273), some of which may also be described in this new record; Caption: "Art class--Students of Charles Seide who be represented in the art exhibit ... for the benefit of the Navy Yard Boys Club are pictured at work. \[0273:] Mrs. Ann B. Hargert inspects portrait being painted by Mrs. Thomas Sturgis." \[0274:] Front row, left to right, are Florence Wing, Henriette Goldstone and Rene Fraser. Back row: Beatrice Krasner, T. Thorne and Charles Seide ..."
Navy Yard Boys Club
Invites on the way Caption: "Invites on the way--Manuel Solovan, Victor Soto and Ronald Foster, left to right, mail out invitations to the annual Navy Yard District Boys Club dinner at the Hotel St. George next Tuesday, Joseph B. Cavallaro, president of the Board of Higher Education, will be guest of honor." Two of the boys appear to be Hispanic and one African American.
Navy Yard Boys Club
Squaring off Two boys in boxing gloves facing each other in office; man in suit crouching behind them to offer advice. Caption: "Squaring off: John Sturgess of 393 Dean St., left, and Joseph J. Tabbs, Jr. of 190 York St., both 8 and challengers for the 'underweight' of the world at the Navy Yard Boys Club, 193 York St., on Sept. 24, practice their best blows before County Judge Samuel S. Leibowitz, a sponsor of the club's youth program."
Navy Yard Boys Club
Outing bound Caption: "Outing bound--Three guests of Navy Yard Boys Club put their heads together for the camera as they depart for day's outing at Long Beach. Left to right are Joseph Sturgess, 6, of 393 Dean St., Joseph Tabb, 8, of 190 York St., and Gregory Moses, 5, of 95 Baltic St."
Navy Yard Boys Club
Permanent committee Caption: "Permanent committee--With Dr. Joseph B. Cavallaro, president of the Board of Higher Education, former guests of honor at annual dinners of the Navy Yard Boys Club, get together to form the nucleus of a permanent committee to further the club's program for youngsters. Left to right, seated, are Supreme Court Justice Miles McDonald, Appellate Division Justice John MacCrate, Dr. Cavallaro, who will be this year's guest of honor; Supreme Court Justice Anthony J. DiGiovanna and former County Court Judge Nicholas Pinto. Standing, County Court Judge Hyman Barshay, former Internal Revenue Collector Joseph Marcelle, Republican County Leader John R. Crews and Andrew S. Roscoe, president of the South Brooklyn Savings Bank, who is chairman of this year's dinner ..."
Navy Yard Boys Club
At the old ball game! Caption: "At the old ball game!--Brooklyn beverage firm president Morris Kirsch is shown with group of youngsters from Navy Yard Boys Club ... who were his guests at recent game of Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field. ..."
Navy Yard Boys Club
A helping foot Two boys with boxing gloves being weighed on scale by smiling man. Caption: "A helping foot: Nine-year-old Butch Castro, center, tries to add a little to Jonathan Tabb's poundage as Deputy State Athletic Commissioner Jack Duberstein weighs in the 8-year-old contestant for Friday midget bouts at the Navy Yard Boys Club, 195 York St. . . ."
Navy Yard Boys Club
Carmine Stanzione and Bernard Hipplewith Caption: "And throw in a bag of lollypops!--Carmine Stanzione, 8, left, and Bernard Hipplewith, 6, both of the Navy Yard Boys Club at 195 York St., taking over as president and vice president of the South Brooklyn Savings and Loan Association in observance of National Boys Club Week. ... Andrew S. Roscoe, the bank's true prexy, listens in ..." Both of the boys are talking on telephones.
Navy Yard Boys Club
Spring cleaning Caption: "Spring cleaning--Youngsters of the Navy Yard Boys Club sparking a spring clean-up campaign in their neighborhood set the example by painting their clubhouse at 193 York St. ..."
Navy Yard Boys Club
All for youth work Caption: "All for youth work--Harry Heller, second from right, president of the Temple Club, presents check for $500 to Michael Cousin, director of the Navy Yard Boys Club. The check is to aid the fund being raised at the annual club dinner ... At left is Supreme Court Justice Anthony J. DiGiovanna, while at right is Andrew S. Roscoe, dinner chairman."
Goodwill Mission
Brooklyn: York St. - Gold St. York Street, at the N.W. corner of Gold Street, showing Goodwill Mission. June 26, 1934. P. L. Sperr.
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