Prize fighting collection, [ca. 1930-1960].

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Prize fighting collection, [ca. 1930-1960].

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The collection consists of a scrapbook containing photographs, ticket stubs, and clippings collected by Norman Matthews of Marysville, Washington from ca. 1930-1960. The materials pertain to prize fighting or cockfighting and include photographs of boxers Max Baer, Sonny Liston, Joe Louis, and John L. Sullivan.

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7404906

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Louis, Joe, "Brown Bomber", 1914-1981

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Joseph Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914 – April 12, 1981), known professionally as Joe Louis, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1934 to 1951. He reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949, and is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. Nicknamed the Brown Bomber, Louis' championship reign lasted 140 consecutive months, during which he participated in 26 championship fights. The 27th fight, against Ezzard Charles in 1950, was a challenge ...

Liston, Sonny, 1932-1970

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Matthews, Norman

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Baer, Max, 1909-1959

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