Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Related to Los Angeles Times article, "Army Boxer Stops Rival" [Los Angeles Times, October 15, 1935] Built in 1924 and located at 1801 S. Grand Ave., the Grand Olympic Auditorium became the Glory Church of Jesus Christ in 2005. Referee or coach leads Alfred "Butch" Rogers to corner of boxing ring, while Kent "Champ" Clark appears knocked out on ring floor. Spectators can be seen in background. The heavyweight match was conducted at the former Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, with Rogers declared as the winner. Text from nitrate negative sleeve: 2542-- Oct 23 1935, "Butch" Rogers, "Champ" Clark, Bout G Olympic, 10/15/35 Handwritten on nitrate negative: "Butch" Rogers, "Champ" Clark (on floor)
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b&w nitrate negative
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uclamss_1429_9003 ark:/21198/zz002dh09f
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Boxing--California--Los Angeles People Sports Rogers, Alfred Grand Olympic Auditorium (Los Angeles, Calif.) Clark, Kent
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