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Photograph article date stamped February 9, 1957 partially reads, "Larry Bataan, with a recent upset draw against Billy Peacock to his credit, is the favorite to whip Vince Delgado in their 10-rounder tonight at Hollywood Legion Stadium. Bataan, 28-year-old Filipino startled the local fistic crowd by holding Peacock even in a torrid ten, four weeks ago at the Olympic. A poll of the ringside press that night had Bataan in front." Photograph caption reads, "Larry Bataan - Fights Delegate Tonight."
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