Battling Bonzo wins in the first round by George Studdy
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Battling Bonzo wins in the first round by George Studdy
Battling Bonzo wins in the first round. He tackles a black dog bigger than himself, and takes the credit when the enemy accidentally falls down a manhole. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo, a small dog with saucer-like eyes and indiscriminate breeding who first appeared in the Sketch in 1922. The Bonzo craze swept the world resulting in postcards, annuals, toys and other merchandise. Credit should read: Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./ILN/Mary Evans Date: 18 April 1923
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Accident Attack Attacking Battling Bigger Bite Biting Bonzo Enemy Ernest Eyes Falling Falls Fight Hole Mongrel Pedigree Pekingese Saucer Studdy Tackle Tackling Victor Victory Winning Wins 1923 Manhole Tackles
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Battling Bonzo Emerges Victorious in the First Round: A Canine Champion's Triumph over Adversity In this image from the annals of the 1920s, the intrepid and indomitable Battling Bonzo, a small mongrel with saucer-like eyes, triumphs in the first round of a battle against a much larger black dog. The scene unfolds on the pavement, as the two canines engage in a fierce and frenzied tussle. Bonzo, the underdog, tenaciously tackles his adversary, biting and wrestling with all his might. Suddenly, the enemy stumbles and falls, not from Bonzo's attack but accidentally, as he missteps and tumbles down a manhole cover. The manhole, a common feature of urban landscapes, provides an unexpected and fortuitous turn of events for our hero. Bonzo, seizing the opportunity, takes full credit for the victory, basking in the glory of his triumph. This iconic image, created by the renowned British artist George Ernest Studdy in 1923, showcases the unwavering spirit and determination of Battling Bonzo. The popularity of Bonzo, with his distinctive saucer-like eyes and indiscriminate breeding, swept the world, leading to an avalanche of merchandise, including postcards, annuals, toys, and other memorabilia. George Studdy's Battling Bonzo, first introduced in The Sketch in 1922, captured the imagination of millions, making history as a beloved and enduring symbol of the 1920s. This photograph, a testament to the power of determination and the unpredictability of life, remains a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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