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First photograph dated August 1, 1960 reads "Luis Rodriguez." Second photograph caption dated March 26, 1965 reads "Rodriguez 2-1 choice tonight." The article partially reads "Former world welterweight champion Luis Rodriguez, considered by many experts as the finest ring general in the game, faces the bombs of Johnny Smith, California's middleweight champion."
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