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George Godfrey (actor)
George Godfrey may refer to: *George Godfrey (boxer born 1897) (1897–1947), American boxer *George Godfrey (boxer born 1853) (1853–1901), Canadian boxer *George Godfrey (curler), American curler *George Godfrey (journalist) (1904–1989), Australian journalist and union leader *George Godfrey (politician) (1834–1920), member of the Victorian Legislative Council (1885–1904) for South Yarra *George Godfrey (swimmer) (1888–1965), South African swimmer *George Godfrey (vaudeville) (1886–1974), general manager of the Orpheum Circuit *George Godfrey (Radio DJ) (born 1992) See also *George Godfrey Massy Wheeler (1873–1915), VC recipient {{DEFAULTSORT:Godfrey, George ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Godfrey (boxer Born 1897)
George Godfrey (II) The Leiperville Shadow (January 25, 1897 – August 13, 1947) was the ring name of Feab Smith Williams, a heavyweight boxer from the state of Alabama who fought from 1919-1937. He named himself after George "Old Chocolate" Godfrey, a Black Canadian boxer from the bare-knuckle boxing days who had been a top name during the John L. Sullivan era. Old Chocolate had been the fourth fighter to reign as World Colored Heavyweight Champion while the second George Godfrey was the 20th fighter to hold the colored heavyweight title. The colored heavyweight title was recognized due to the color bar in pro boxing in the 19th and early 20th centuries, when white champions drew the color line and would not defend the title against a black man. In the heavyweight division, the color bar was adamantly defended by Old Chocolate Godfrey's contemporary, "The Boston Strong Boy", John L. Sullivan. Ironically, it remained in force even after colored heavyweight title holde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Godfrey (boxer Born 1853)
George Godfrey (20 March 1853 – 17 October 1901), nicknamed Old Chocolate by the press of the day in the last stage of his long career, was a Black Canadian heavyweight boxer who held the distinction of being World 'Colored' Heavyweight Champion during his career. Godfrey was inducted into the PEI Sports Hall of Fame in 1990. Biography Early life Godfrey was born to William Godfrey and Sarah Byers in an area of Charlottetown known as the Bog, a poor part of the west end. He first received boxing instructions while still residing in Charlottetown, from Dick Cronin. Godfrey then left Canada to find employment as a porter in Boston's silk importing offices. After winning in the heavyweight class at a local boxing competition in 1879, he began boxing professionally. At a fighting weight of 175 pounds on a frame, he would be considered a light-heavyweight by modern standards. However, despite being undersized and rather old at 27 years of age to begin prizefighting, Godfre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Godfrey (curler)
George Godfrey (born June 18, 1944, in Lodi, Wisconsin, United States) is an American curler. He is a and and a three times United States men's curling champion (1982, 1986, 1991). Awards *United States Curling Hall of Fame The United States Curling Association Hall of Fame was started in 1984 to recognize and honor individuals and teams that have achieved extraordinary distinction in curling or have made major contribution to the development of curling in the United S ...: 2001 Teams Personal life George Godfrey started curling in 1952, when he was 8 years old. He graduated from University of Wisconsin-Platteville. References External links * * Video: Living people 1944 births People from Lodi, Wisconsin Sportspeople from Madison, Wisconsin American male curlers American curling champions University of Wisconsin–Platteville alumni {{US-curling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Godfrey (journalist)
George Fuller Godfrey CBE (5 November 1904 – 16 September 1989) was an English-born Australian journalist and trade unionist. Godfrey was born in Battersea in London to schoolteacher Francis George Godfrey and Millie, ''née'' Fuller. He was educated at Strand School and won a mathematics scholarship to Queens' College, Cambridge, from which he received a Bachelor of Arts in 1926 (and later a Master of Arts in 1972). During the general strike in 1926, he enlisted as a special constable. In 1927, he emigrated to Australia, arriving in 1927 in Melbourne. He taught mathematics for a term at Essendon High School before being employed by '' The Argus'' in May. In 1930, he moved to Sydney to work for the afternoon broadsheet the ''Sun'', of which he became a sub-editor (1943) and relieving editor. He married a clerk, Phyllis Berenice Alethia Carling, at St Augustine's Church of England in Neutral Bay on 21 June 1932. In 1927, Godfrey joined the Australian Journalists' Associatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Godfrey (politician) (1873–1915), VC recipient
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George Godfrey may refer to: * George Godfrey (boxer born 1897) (1897–1947), American boxer *George Godfrey (boxer born 1853) (1853–1901), Canadian boxer * George Godfrey (curler), American curler * George Godfrey (journalist) (1904–1989), Australian journalist and union leader * George Godfrey (politician) (1834–1920), member of the Victorian Legislative Council (1885–1904) for South Yarra * George Godfrey (swimmer) (1888–1965), South African swimmer * George Godfrey (vaudeville) (1886–1974), general manager of the Orpheum Circuit * George Godfrey (Radio DJ) (born 1992) See also *George Godfrey Massy Wheeler George Godfrey Massy Wheeler, VC (31 January 1873 – 13 April 1915) was a British Army officer, and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to Bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victorian Legislative Council
The Victorian Legislative Council (VLC) is the upper house of the bicameral Parliament of Victoria, Australia, the lower house being the Legislative Assembly. Both houses sit at Parliament House in Spring Street, Melbourne. The Legislative Council serves as a house of review, in a similar fashion to its federal counterpart, the Australian Senate. Although, it is possible for legislation to be first introduced in the Council, most bills receive their first hearing in the Legislative Assembly. The presiding officer of the chamber is the President of the Legislative Council. The Council presently comprises 40 members serving four-year terms from eight electoral regions each with five members. With each region electing 5 members using the single transferable vote, the quota in each region for election, after distribution of preferences, is 16.7% (one-sixth). Ballot papers for elections for the Legislative Council have above and below the line voting. Voting above the line requir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Godfrey (swimmer)
George Godfrey may refer to: *George Godfrey (boxer born 1897) (1897–1947), American boxer * George Godfrey (boxer born 1853) (1853–1901), Canadian boxer *George Godfrey (curler), American curler *George Godfrey (journalist) (1904–1989), Australian journalist and union leader *George Godfrey (politician) George Godfrey may refer to: * George Godfrey (boxer born 1897) (1897–1947), American boxer *George Godfrey (boxer born 1853) (1853–1901), Canadian boxer * George Godfrey (curler), American curler * George Godfrey (journalist) (1904–1989), Au ... (1834–1920), member of the Victorian Legislative Council (1885–1904) for South Yarra * George Godfrey (swimmer) (1888–1965), South African swimmer * George Godfrey (vaudeville) (1886–1974), general manager of the Orpheum Circuit * George Godfrey (Radio DJ) (born 1992) See also * George Godfrey Massy Wheeler (1873–1915), VC recipient {{DEFAULTSORT:Godfrey, George ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Godfrey (vaudeville)
George A. Godfrey (April 2, 1886 - April 17, 1974), was the general manager of the Orpheum Circuit in charge of bookings. Biography Godfrey was born on April 2, 1886. He replaced Edward Valentine Darling as the general manager for the Orpheum Circuit, booking acts for the Palace Theatre among others, starting in 1913. In 1929, he became the head casting director for RKO Pictures and served the same role for Columbia Pictures from 1941 until his retirement in 1961. Godfrey died on April 17, 1974, at the Ankara Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida Miami Beach is a coastal resort city in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was incorporated on March 26, 1915. The municipality is located on natural and artificial island, man-made barrier islands between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay, the .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Godfrey, George, (vaudeville) Vaudeville 1886 births 1974 deaths ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Godfrey (Radio DJ)
George Godfrey may refer to: *George Godfrey (boxer born 1897) (1897–1947), American boxer * George Godfrey (boxer born 1853) (1853–1901), Canadian boxer *George Godfrey (curler), American curler *George Godfrey (journalist) (1904–1989), Australian journalist and union leader *George Godfrey (politician) (1834–1920), member of the Victorian Legislative Council (1885–1904) for South Yarra *George Godfrey (swimmer) (1888–1965), South African swimmer *George Godfrey (vaudeville) George A. Godfrey (April 2, 1886 - April 17, 1974), was the general manager of the Orpheum Circuit in charge of bookings. Biography Godfrey was born on April 2, 1886. He replaced Edward Valentine Darling as the general manager for the Orpheum ... (1886–1974), general manager of the Orpheum Circuit * George Godfrey (Radio DJ) (born 1992) See also * George Godfrey Massy Wheeler (1873–1915), VC recipient {{DEFAULTSORT:Godfrey, George ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
