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Boxer Billy Sexton falling to the mat after punches by Earl Ward in Los Angeles, Calif., 1948

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Title: Boxer Billy Sexton falling to the mat after punches by Earl Ward in Los Angeles, Calif., 1948
Date Created and/or Issued: February 7, 1948
Publication Information: Los Angeles Times
Contributing Institution: UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection: Los Angeles Times Photographic Archives
Rights Information: US
UCLA Library Special Collections, A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library, Box 951575, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575. Email: spec-coll@library.ucla.edu. Phone: (310) 825-3738
Description: GOING DOWN -- Billy Sexton begins a trip to canvas after flurry of punches dished up by Earl Ward. Ward was t.k.o. victor in third round to gain light-heavy semifinals.
Type: Image
Format: b&w negative
Identifier: uclalat_1429_b33_50013-1
ark:/21198/zz0002vjmd
Language: No linguistic content
Subject: African American boxers
People
Sports
Boxing matches--California--Los Angeles
Source: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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