Mike Lacche Boxing Magazine: July, 2013

Mike Lacche Boxing thanks all Servicemen and Servicewomen, their families, loved ones and their communities for the greatest support, sacrifice and dedication any American can make to keep this country safe and free. On this month, as we all celebrate another Independence Day, let us remember those who put deeds above words, sacrifice about personal safety, actions about comfort.

Thank you!

This month in family history, Mike Lacche Boxing: July 27: Restoration of family name (25th anniversary 2019).

About Mike Lacche Boxing

 

S/Sgt. Michael "Mike" Anthony Lacche (La'Kay) 1914 -1989 represented the fighting spirit that our service men and women take every day when defending our freedom. In coming months, we look forward to sharing more about Mike's boxing career. We are preparing for Mike's 100th anniversary on February 13, 2014 which will include a limited edition trading card.
 

Joseph "Joe" N. Ermer 1918 - 2012 was a wonderful role model, artist, friend and true competitor. Joe Ermer was a WWII Veteran with the United States Navy and spent every day after his military service helping those around him. Joe was a passionate billiards player and always brought the best out of everyone.

Mike Lacche Boxing Magazine: June, 2013

Mike Lacche Boxing salutes the 2012-2013 Army Black Knights baseball team which won their second consecutive Patriot League pennant and went on to be one of 64 teams to make the NCAA Division I playoffs.

Navy is sending both its men's and women's rowing teams to the National Championships and we wish them well too.

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This month in family history, Mike Lacche Boxing:  June 13: Nina Cerasoli Lacche (wife), birthday anniversary (centennial is 2020)


Memories of Mike: Mike and brother Nick Lacche lost their father young; and like many in the same situation had to grow up fast. Mike left public school early and took on jobs to help do his part to support the family.

Some evenings, when he had a pocket of a few hours of free time, Mike would train at the old Berwick YMCA building, which was constructed in 1906. There he and friend were given the sports coaching that they missed out on because they could no longer attend school.

The Berwick YMCA had two stories dedicated to different sports and wellness, with the third floor for administrative offices. The building was located on a corner lot in a convenient part of town so that young people had somewhere constructive to go.

Mike was part of a boxing class/team that met Tuesday and Thursday evenings, where dedicated coaches would teach the young men the fundamentals of the sport; Mike learning like a sponge, punched with the force of a heavyweight and had no fear taking on bigger opponents. In short, the seeds of a future champion were planted.