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D18744-1
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- 1945-01-09 (Creation)
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This photograph taken in January of 1945 shows Homer Amundsen working with Dick Ross while Robert "Buster" Arnestad waits his turn. Mr. Amundsen built his own stomach punching bag to protect his midriff from blows generated by hard-hitting boxers. The mobility of the bag allowed the trainer to work on his fighters' footwork. Boxing was a popular sport in Tacoma during the 1940's. Boxing bouts were taking place at the State Armory ring, and many boxers were training in Amundsen's Gymnasium at 719 1/2 Commerce Street. Homer Amundsen featured modern training equipment for athletes. (T. Times, 1/15/45, p. 9). (Additional identification provided by a reader)
Amundsen, Homer; Ross, Dick; Arnestad, Robert; Boxing--Tacoma--1940-1950; Boxers (Sports)--Tacoma; Coaching (Athletics)--Tacoma; Exercise equipment & supplies; Amundsen's Gymnasium (Tacoma);