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Identifier
20051588
Description
The 1942 Golden Gloves District Tournament is being held at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. Battling in the Class A bantamweight division are Jimmy Adams and Les Myers (standing). In the second round, Adams fell to the canvas after a strong bop from Myers. Despite the knock, Adams climbed back to his feet and went on to win the decision. The boxers are in the ring, both wearing boxing gloves and shorts.
Archival Date
1942-01-31
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-1450
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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License
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Subjects
Boxers (Sports); Boxing
Names
Adams, Jimmy; Myers, Les; Golden Gloves District Tournament; Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum (Fort Worth, Tex.)
Subjects
Boxers (Sports); Boxing