IN 1948 I came across a Dale Martins bill and a report.
Herbert Devereaux looked to be a well established pivot in the Dale Martin machine.
The earliest Devereaux bills I have ever found were within a couple of years.
Nine Elms Baths had been built in 1901 and by the 1950's was in a dangerous state of repairs. In winter when the baths was closed a sports event could house 1500 people. By 1956 ther balconies had to be pulled down and the place demolished in the 1970's.
The advertising was only pushing the main bout , but the quality was threatening to be very good.
I leave you with these , like I say the earliest I have ever seen.
Devereaux's split with Dales seems to have been amicable , just maybe this tells us a bit more as to when,
As for why , well I would think Herbert thought he could make more money with his own shows.
And the venue , another one I have never come across before.
Super info from Steve. We really have captured |Devereux early days.
Origins seem to be in the very heart of London. With Wimbledon and Nine Elms both south of the river. Quite ambitious venues in size.