Boys from financially disadvantaged backgrounds participate in a free summer camp in Griffith Park. The camp, which was organized by Sheriff Biscailuz, lasted hosted groups of 100 boys for 10 days at a time. While at camp, the boys participated in activities such as swimming, fencing, baseball, various hobbies, and a nonsectarian religious program. The camp's 1937 season lasted from July 6th to September 4th.
Crowd at boxing match between Bob Pastor, New York heavyweight boxer, and Bob Nestell, Southern California native. The fight took place at Los Angeles' Wrigley Field, to an audience of 25,000 fans. Bob Pastor was victorious in ten rounds.
"Tappy Walsh," real name Emil Calcagni, fights Jack Rainwater, at LA's downtown Grand Olympic stadium. Calcagni won the match in six rounds. August 3, 1937.
Bob Nestell raising his glove after defeating Lee Ramage in a boxing match at the Olympic Auditorium. Nestell and Ramage and their managers, Pop Foster and Gus Wilson respectively, were considered the "Big Four" of California boxing.
Bob Nestell and Lee Ramage boxing at the Olympic Auditorium. Nestell and Ramage and their managers, Pop Foster and Gus Wilson respectively, were considered the "Big Four" of California boxing.
Boys from financially disadvantaged backgrounds participate in a free summer camp in Griffith Park. The camp, which was organized by Sheriff Biscailuz, lasted hosted groups of 100 boys for 10 days at a time. While at camp, the boys participated in activities such as swimming, fencing, baseball, various hobbies, and a nonsectarian religious program. The camp's 1937 season lasted from July 6th to September 4th.
Ceferino Garcia (left), champion boxer from the Philippines, throwing a punch during a fight. Probably a workout fight because the crowd observing is small, possibly against Los Angeles boxer Henry Armstrong. Garcia was the world middleweight champion 1939-1940.
Ceferino Garcia, champion boxer from the Philippines, wrapping his hand with a bandage while a trainer stands by. Garcia was the world middleweight champion 1939-1940
Ceferino Garcia, champion boxer from the Philippines, during what is probably a workout fight, possibly against Los Angeles boxer Henry Armstrong. Garcia was the world middleweight champion 1939-1940
Ceferino Garcia, champion boxer from the Philippines, during what is probably a workout fight, possibly against Los Angeles boxer Henry Armstrong. Garcia was the world middleweight champion 1939-1940
Ceferino Garcia, champion boxer from the Philippines, taking a punch during a fight. Probably a workout fight because of the small crowd, possibly against Los Angeles boxer Henry Armstrong. Garcia was the world middleweight champion 1939-1940
Ceferino Garcia, champion boxer from the Philippines, looking at the camera through the boxing ring ropes. Garcia was the world middleweight champion 1939-1940
Ceferino Garcia, champion boxer from the Philippines, with his trainer in the ring. Probably during a workout fight as there isn't much of a crowd observing. Garcia was the word middleweight champion 1939-1940.
Henry Armstrong trains with a punching bag. Henry Jackson Jr. (1912 - 1988) was a world boxing champion who fought under the name Henry Armstrong. He holds the honor of being the only boxer to hold three world championships at the same time.
Henry Armstrong gets his hand wrapped in sports tape. Henry Jackson Jr. (1912 - 1988) was a world boxing champion who fought under the name Henry Armstrong. He holds the honor of being the only boxer to hold three world championships at the same time.
Former boxing world champion and now referee Max Baer stands between George Godfrey, "the black shadow of Leiperville" (left), and Hank Hankinson during a boxing match between the two men at Olympic Auditorium. Hankinson was the winner of the match after Godfrey threw in the towel in the 8th round. Godfrey's loss was attributed to his age