[1] The Intercity matches were designed to engage bouts between the regional New York, Kentucky, and Chicago champions, although this was not always the case.
The Chicago, Kentucky, and New York Intercity tournaments were fought in eight weight divisions: 112 lb., 118 lb., 125 lb., 135.lb., 147 lb., 160 lb., 175 lb., and heavyweight.
The alternates were considered parallel, particularly during the Great Depression and the World War II era.
Many team coach's choose participants involved in controversial or close decisions in previous tournaments.
At some point, the Chicago vs. New York Intercity Golden Gloves outgrew their initial capacity, and get to the national level.