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HAPPY BOXING Remains Club Staple Since the Club opened its doors in 1903, the MAC has strived to uphold important traditions that make this organization unique. Whether Members believe it or not, one of these esteemed traditions is holding boxing matches at the Club, which one article depicts happening as early as 1921. A century ago, in January, the MAC (or Missouri Athletic Summer! Association as it was known at the time) hosted a “Regular Madison Garden Affair” in the ballroom of the Downtown Clubhouse. The success of the contests was documented in the Globe-Democrat at the time, who said “Matchmakers and promoters of professional clubs in St. Louis could take a lesson from the M.A.A. officials in conducting the show…the contestants in each event put up such exciting milling Mark your calendars for the upcoming MAC Happy that there was little to choose between the battles.” Hours. In addition to serving up great drink specials, Harry Kiener, chairman of the Athletic Committee at the time, these events are a great opportunity to meet new and his associates were given credit for the success of the event. members and introduce friends and colleagues to the Six different bouts took place that day with each providing more Club. No reservations are required. entertainment than the next. This boxing night event was not a one-off affair. At the time, Downtown West (Poolside) they hosted one for several months in a row, with more attendees Wednesday, June 25 Saturday, June 14 gathering each time. Wednesday, July 23 Saturday, July 12 To this day, one of the most anticipated events of the MAC’s Thursday, Aug. 14 Saturday, Aug. 23 calendar is boxing night, which will take place later this year. F 5-8 p.m. 1:30-4:30 p.m.
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