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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated June 16, 1949 reads "Here are three of the many celebrities who gathered to honor Jim Jeffries on the golden anniversary of his victory over Ruby Bobert Fitzsimmons. Left to right--Everett L. Sanders, former chairman state athletic commission; Primo Carnera, former heavyweight champion; Mickey Walker, former welterweight and middleweight champion."
Jeffries, James J.,--1875-1953--Anniversaries Carnera, Primo,--1906-1967 Walker, Mickey,--1903-1981 Sanders, Everett L Boxers (Sports) Men Anniversaries San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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