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Identifier
20035844
Description
The Golden Gloves State Tournament is being held in Fort Worth, Texas at the Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum. Squaring off in the ring, left to right are Soldier Jack Osteen and Sailor L. W. Williams. The military men are battling for the featherweight class in the quarterfinals Saturday night. Osteen is shown connecting on an uppercut to the ribs of his opponent. Williams is missing on a right hook as he absorbs the blow. A referee is standing in the background. Osteen, representing Amarillo, Texas went on to win the decision.
Archival Date
1945-02-17
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-652
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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License
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Subjects
Boxers (Sports); Boxing
Names
Osteen, Jack; Williams, L. W.; Golden Gloves State Tournament; Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum
Subjects
Boxers (Sports); Boxing