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Photograph article dated March 30, 1957 partially reads, "A pair of undefeated young featherweights, Alfredo Escobar and Herman (Baby) Duncan, crash the main event picture tonight at Hollywood Legion Stadum [sic], each engaging in his initial 10-rounder. Escobar, 1954 winner of the Golden Gloves bantamweight title and also national champion, is expected to rule as a slight favorite over Duncan, probably 10-8." Photograph caption reads, "Alfredo Escobar in main event debut." Photograph also used for articles dated November 30, 1957 and June 22, 1962.
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