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Identifier
20051579
Description
Amateur boxers from all around the area are preparing for the 1942 Golden Gloves District Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas. Pee Wee Holton is one of the fighters in a stacked heavyweight division. The veteran boxer has competed in Fort Worth, Texas, for the last three years. He weighs 180 pounds and stands six-feet-one-inch tall. Holton has the advantage of a long reach and is a smart defensive boxer. Competing in Class AA, Holton is confident he will advance to the state match. He is shown standing in front of a fireplace in his fighting stance, wearing boxing gloves and trousers.
Archival Date
1941-01-23
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
Boxing; Gymnasiums
Names
Holton, Pee Wee; Golden Gloves District Tournament; Boxers (Sports); Medical Arts Building
Subjects
Boxing; Gymnasiums