Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Related to Los Angeles Times article, "Ernie Dusek Opposes Lopez Tonight in Semi-Final Match of Mat Tournament: Mexican on Short End. Omahan Favored Over Latin. Vincent Will Tackle Dean If He Wins Over Tough Mat Rival Tonight," 3 Jul. 1935: 8. Built in 1924 and located at 1801 S. Grand Ave., the Grand Olympic Auditorium became the Glory Church of Jesus Christ in 2005. Ernie "Dirty" Dusek and Vincent López (born Daniel Vincent López de Vinaspre) in a wrestling ring. A referee stands over the dominate wrestler who torques his opponent’s arm. The match was part of Lou Daro's International Wrestling Tournament. Text from negative sleeve: 1125. Box 1. Vincent Lopez. Ernie Dusek. Wrestling Olympic Aud. [Stamped:] Jul 17 1935. Written on negative: Ernie Dusek. Vincent Lopez.
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_10238 ark:/21198/zz002hb5jg
Subject
Wrestling--California--Los Angeles López, Vincent, b. 1908 Dusek, Ernie, 1909-1994 Olympic Auditorium (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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