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First photograph caption dated February 2, 1957 reads, "Tommy Tibbs checks his weight prior to meeting Lauro Salas in 10-rounder tonight at Hollywood Legion Stadium. Tibbs is slight choice to repeat Jan. 12 victory over Salas." Photograph also used in article dated March 23, 1957.
John Burroughs High School (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.)--Students Boxers (Sports) Boxing (Sports) Boxing Scales (Weighing instruments) Men Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs
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