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Mr Bob Butler has seen young boxers come and go at Arnold Lodge Preparatory School
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Mr Bob Butler has seen young boxers come and go at Arnold Lodge Preparatory School
Mr Bob Butler has seen young boxers come and go at Arnold Lodge Preparatory School, Leamington. He has been organizing boxing contests at the school since he became physical education teacher 25 years ago, and he passed on his experience to 16 young boxers competing for the schools Brookville Trophy in the annual contest. Also on hand to give a few tips were judges Councillor Norman Parker and Mr Ron Stefani, the Amateur Boxing Associations trainer to the Leamington Boys Club. Mr Butler, a former instructor in the Royal Navy, now teaches part-time at Arnold Lodge. " Some of the lads I ve trained during the years have gone on to win boxing tournaments in the services. Its a great sport and the boys here certainly seem to enjoy it, " he said.
Our photograph shows the Town Mayor of Leamington, Councillor Fred Fowler, joins Mr Butler and contestants prior to the competition.
14th February 1976
Brian Walkeden
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Leamington
Warwickshire
England
Media ID 21622750
© Mirrorpix
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1976 at Arnold Lodge Preparatory School in Leamington. The legendary Mr Bob Butler takes center stage as he oversees a group of young boxers competing for the prestigious Brookville Trophy in their annual contest. With an impressive 25 years of experience as the school's physical education teacher, Mr Butler has witnessed countless aspiring boxers come and go. Guiding these determined youngsters on their boxing journey, Mr Butler imparts his vast knowledge and expertise gained from his time as a Royal Navy instructor. His dedication to teaching extends beyond the classroom walls, as he now devotes part-time hours to shaping future champions at Arnold Lodge. Joining him on this momentous occasion are esteemed judges Councillor Norman Parker and Mr Ron Stefani, trainer to the renowned Leamington Boys Club under the Amateur Boxing Association. Their presence adds an air of excitement and anticipation to the event. Captured in this heartwarming image is also none other than Leamington's Town Mayor himself, Councillor Fred Fowler. As he joins Mr Butler and the eager contestants before they step into the ring, one can sense that this competition holds great significance within the community. Reflecting upon his years of training young talents who have gone on to achieve success in boxing tournaments within various services, Mr Butler expresses his passion for this incredible sport. It is evident that these boys find immense joy in participating under his guidance. Preserved through Brian Walkeden's lens, this photograph serves as a testament to not only Mr Bob Butler's unwavering commitment but also highlights how sports can shape lives and foster camaraderie among individuals striving towards a common goal.
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