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Local marketing consultant wins 5 out of 5 races
For thirty years her husband, Vic Rubenstein, a marketing communications consultant, had been the leading political consultant between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, with over 300 campaigns under his belt. With his recent retirement, the mantle was passed to his wife, Carolyn. And though she was his partner in political campaigns as well as in business-to-business and retail marketing and media, this political cycle, she led the charge strategically and creatively for the firm's five political clients.
Carolyn's firm, Rubenstein Associates, represented Sheriff Tom Altiere who lost the Democratic Party's endorsement to his opponent, Joe Consiglio. The hotly contested race focused on Sheriff Altiere's experience and strong record while his opponent unloaded attacks against the incumbent from day one in TV and direct mail. Altiere and Rubenstein grabbed hold of a unique issue. Consiglio had hijacked several of Altiere's potential Web site addresses and this became one of Altieres' defining issues in terms of his opponent's integrity. Sheriff Altiere defeated the party's mechanism and won by a resounding 12 point margin.
Also in Trumbull County…Rubenstein's client, Engineer David DeChristofaro was opposed by Deputy Trumbull County Engineer Randy Smith. DeChristofaro narrowly won the Democratic Party's endorsement and a hard-fought media and debate battle ensued with Smith challenging DeChristofaro's association with The Cafaro Company. DeChristofaro vigorously defended both his and his employer's name and charged back that Smith was responsible for the County Engineer's office being terminated for federal funding by the State of Ohio. DeChristofaro handily won the race by almost nine points.
In Mahoning County, Rubenstein carved the strategy and media for incumbent County Prosecutor Paul Gains who withstood a series of aggressive attacks by his opponent, Heidi Hanni. Gain's campaign answered each of Hanni's charges, most of which were considered unsubstantiated, and addressed the fact that he's a completely independent prosecutor, free of any political or special interest influence. He also capably ran on his record of an over-all decline in Mahoning
County homicides and aggravated assaults, coupled with a substantial increase in criminal convictions.
Rubenstein Associates also represented Liberty Township's 911 communication levy that featured highly targeted direct mail, grass roots and large signs with "911" tattooed on them for clear visibility. The issue, which had failed in November's general election, passed by 16 percent.
In what was their least contested race, Rubenstein's firm represented Deputy Coroner Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk, the Democratic Party's endorsee for Coroner. The race focused on the physician's experience as Deputy Coroner and his ability to function in several key roles as Coroner.
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Sugar Ray Robinson (Walker Smith Jr.)
Born May 3, 1921. Died April 12, 1989
The Greatest part one:
In one of my stories in Keep Punching, I wrote about three ex-boxers I thought were the best ever in order one, two, three in my opinion as the All-Time greats. Although they are my choice, many experts have tended to believe there is support for the above to support my selections.
We all have our own opinions which is good for the game, that is what makes it interesting. Believe me. There were many greats, "Many."
My three choices were Sugar Ray Robinson, as the best, number one; Willie Pep ranked second and although Muhammed Ali said he was the greatest, I picked Joseph Louis Barrow, Joe Louis to all of us. Louis is number three.
Sugar Ray Robinson was the unanimous pick by many experts who make a history of finding facts about boxers now and in the past. Look at Robinson's boxing history and you will find that his career points that out. Robinson's lifetime record as a professional was 202 pro-bouts, wining 175, six draws, 110 of his wins were by knockouts, knockout 18 loses and lost one fight by technical knockout. That fight was against Joey Maxim, and the Sugar man fought to no-contest.
Robinson had a fabulous amateur career before turning professional. In 1940, Robinson was named the number one Amateur Welterweight in the United States. The following year, 1941, that same honor fell to Niles' George "Sonny" Horne who claimed the same title as the number one Welterweight Amateur in the United States.
Although not confirmed yet, in my records, it is said Robinson had only one loss as an amateur, yet, it is also said he didn't lose any amateur bouts. I do not know which is fact.
Robinson started his professional career
Oct. 4, 1940 with a TKO over Joe Echevarria in New York. His fabulous career ended Nov. 10, 1965, a loss to Joey Archer. Robinson was 44 years old at the time. Robinson won 40 fights in a row before he lost to Jake Lamotta Feb. 5, 1943. From that point on Sugar Ray was undefeated in 88 straight fights before he lost to Randy Turpin in England. That streak included two draws. The fight against Turpin was for the Middleweight Championship. From that point on Robinson lost 17 of his last 69 bouts.
Robinson's Titles
Robinson's first title came at the expense of Youngstown's tough Tommy Bell. Robinson won the vacant Welterweight Title Dec. 20, 1946 over the 15-round limit. There are those who have said they felt Bell should have been given the verdict. I personally have no comment on that because I never saw the fight, but Bell was the only one who would take on Robinson at the time. June 5, 1950, Robinson won the vacant Pennsylvania World Middleweight title by beating the tough Frenchman Robert Villemain. The fight took place in Philadelphia, Pa., and was a 15-round decision. After Robinson's loss to Turpin for the Middleweight Title, Robinson regained his Middleweight crown by knocking out Turpin in the tenth round in New York. Robinson later made a bid for the Light-heavyweight Title, but lost to the talented Joey Maxim, also in New York. Dec. 18, 1952, Sugar Ray Robinson announced his retirement.
However Oct. 20, 1954, Robinson made a comeback and seven fights later Robinson regained the Middleweight Title by knocking out Carl "Bobo" Olson in two rounds.
Jan. 2, 1957, he lost a 15-round decision to tough Gene Fullmer and also his Middleweight crown. May 1, 1957, Robinson knocked out Fullmer in the fifth round and took back his Middleweight crown. In the same year, Robinson fought Carmen Basilio and lost his crown to the New Yorker in New York, via a 15-round decision, the date was Sept. 23, 1957.
Regains Title Again
March 5, 1958, Robinson fought Basilio again and regained his title by dethroning Basilio in Chicago, Ill., via a 15-round decision. Jan. 22, 1960, Robinson lost his title to Paul Pender in Boston, Mass., and June 10, 1960, Robinson lost to Pender trying to regain the title.
The Notorious Gene Fullmer
Dec. 3, 1960, Robinson fought for the NBA Middleweight title against Gene Fullmer and the fight ended in a draw. March 4, 1961, the pair met again with Fullmer winning a 15-round decision and the NBA Middleweight Title.
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Robinson's Last Title Fight
It was the last time Robinson fought for the title. Also from that point on, he fought often because he needed the money and at his age, did exceptionally well. Although some of his latter opponents were not ranked, they were tough and just fighting Robinson was something to have on one's record.
Robinson's Titles
Sugar Ray Robinson accomplished a Who's-Who in the fight game. The slick moving Robinson fought for and won seven world titles and state titles defending all of his titles at least 11 times. He never ducked a fight, excepting all challenges. He did what no other fighter could do, beat Jake LaMotta four times out of five, although some fights were very close.
The Best in History
Sugar Ray Robinson was one of the best that ever stepped in the ring. He could box, move with ease, could punch and in his prime was hard to hit. He had class and to this day, many experts say he was the best ever. In my opinion, he was.
Next, number two of my top three, Willie Pep.
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