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D19589-2
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- 1945-06-05 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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Lt. Commander Jack Dempsey, U.S.C.G, the former heavyweight champion of the world, was referee at the main event of a boxing night held at the Tacoma Armory on June 5, 1945 to raise money for the 7th War Bond drive. Johnny Ballange, U.S.M.C., right, defeated Pedro Montez, U.S. Army, in the bout. Jack Dempsey had also visited Tacoma in 1944 in support of a war bond drive. View of boxers touching gloves as referee Dempsey gives instructions; unidentified representatives of the Army and Marines flank their men. ALBUM 9.
Dempsey, Jack, 1895-1983; Referees; Boxers (Sports)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Ballange, Johnny; Montez, Pedro;