Jack Sharkey
Jack Sharkey, born Joseph Paul Zukauskas, was a prominent Lithuanian-American boxer who made his mark in the heavyweight division during the early 1930s. He rose to fame by capturing the NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring heavyweight titles, showcasing his skill and determination in the ring. Sharkey's boxing career was characterized by his notable matches against some of the era's greatest fighters, including a fierce rivalry with Max Schmeling and a memorable bout against Primo Carnera, which solidified his status as a top contender in the sport. Beyond his achievements in the ring, Sharkey's legacy is marked by his ability to connect with fans and his contributions to the sport of boxing. He was known for his sportsmanship and charisma, which helped elevate the profile of heavyweight boxing during a time when it was gaining immense popularity. After retiring from boxing, Sharkey remained involved in the sport, sharing his experiences and insights, thereby influencing future generations of fighters. His impact on boxing history is remembered through his championship reign and the respect he garnered from peers and fans alike.
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View all 2 quotes“Gettin’ so’s a man can’t do a good deed ‘thout steppin’ on someone’s toes,” said Klaber, with a wry one-sided twist of his mouth that nearly passed for a grin. Hoxie tried a shrug again and failed. “Gov’ment’s got good-deed-doin’ sewed up tighter’n a drum,” he agreed. “You wanna tell me just what it was you did t’ Miss Perkle?” “Fixed her,” said Klaber. “That’s all. No different than if I’d found her hobblin’ around with a nail in her foot and pulled it out. That don’t bust no law.” “No,” Hoxie admitted. “That don’t. But this is more medical.” “Who says so?” demanded Klaber, with a stubborn outthrust of his lower lip. “I can’t see the difference.” “A nail in the foot is a nail in the foot,” said Hoxie. “And cancer is cancer.” “Phooey,” said Klaber, “Same thing, to my mind. Person gets a foreign body in ’em, causin’ discomfort, and you take it out. Can’t see any difference at all, nohow.” “There are certain medical-type ways of doin’ things,” said Hoxie. “You didn’t use even an accepted method, we hear tell. And that’s bad.” “You ain’t serious!” said Klaber, aghast. “You can’t be serious ! You mean t’tell me the medical profession can get a guy in bad for the law on both them counts? How can a guy infringe their territory enough to get called on practicin’ medicine without a license if the guy also gets called on for not doin’ what they do anyways?”
“New York’s a pretty big town. You might take a wrong turn and get lost.” “You know,” she’d said sweetly, “you might take a hint and do the same.”
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