New York State Athletic Commission General Bulletins
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of bulletins issued by the State Athletic Commission covering all aspects of boxing and wrestling rules and regulations such as duties of managers, referees, judges, timekeepers, announcers, and physicians; distribution of tickets; weight limits; scoring procedures; costumes; eligibility of boxers, wrestlers, and officials; inspection of facilities; and exams before and after bouts.
Title
- State Athletic Commission general bulletins
Quantity
- 0.15 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B2028
Creator
Arrangement
Reverse chronological.
Scope and Content Note
These bulletins or memorandums were issued by the State Athletic Commission to convey detailed rules and regulations including requirements for distribution of tickets; requirements, appointments, and exact duties of managers, referees, judges, timekeepers, announcers, and physicians; uses of assumed names in billing and advertising; compliance to weight limits; procedures for marking official score cards; standards for rings and equipment; contracts; costumes; eligibility and licensing of boxers, wrestlers, and officials; inspections of clubs and facilities; examination of participants before and after bouts; payment of participants and officials; and other rules and regulations covering all aspects of boxing and wrestling.
The bulletins also include a variety of routine information such as regular schedules of bouts for clubs and notices of meetings which required the attendance of club owners, physicians, or other groups of officials.
Acquisition Information
This series was accessioned under Records Disposition Authorization (RDA) number 20133.
Custodial History
This series was transferred to the New York State Archives from the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.