Golden Gloves District Tournament

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20048638

Description

Amateur boxers are competing in the Golden Gloves District Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas. Facing off in the ring, left to right, are Billy Young and Tittle Mitchell. Young is shown ducking below the right hook of Mitchell, and adding a hard jab to the torso. Mitchell has a bloody nose and is wincing in anticipation of another blow. The referee is in the background on the rope. A crowd of people are sitting below the platform, watching the action.

Archival Date

1940-12-26

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1300

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Boxing; Boxers (Sports); Spectators