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Description
Boxing match at the opening night of Ascot Arena in Ascot Park (speedway). Fighters Phil Salvadore and Sammy Mandell bump fists in the ring with officials and coaches surrounding them. Spectators are seated around the ring. Related to the article, "Gala Lightweight Ring Card at Ascot Tonight: Hudkins Meets O'Brien; Mandell and Salvadore Square Off at Donald's Open-Air Arena," Los Angeles Times, 06 Jun. 1925: 9. Ascot Arena was at 4317 Alhambra Avenue, Los Angeles. Handwritten on negative: Salvador & Mandel fight opening night at Ascot arena Text from negative sleeve: Boxing. Ascot Arena opening.
Type
image
Format
b&w glass negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_b3694_G554 ark:/21198/z1tv0hqk
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Boxers (Sports)--California--Los Angeles Salvadore, Phil,1897-1945 Mandell, Sammy, 1904-1967
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