Imperial Valley Press

THE IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS

FANS TO LEARN JUST HOW GOOD LOMELLI FIGHTS

Fight fans are expected to jam the Arena tomorrow night to find out just how good this Lomelli person is in the art of throwing punches. Lomelli aroused considerable interest in the valley two weeks ago when he met the speedy Tony Escalante and gave the Calexico scrapper a stiff 10 rounds of action. Fans are anxious to know whether or not Marcelino Lomelli of Pasadena, for that is his fighting name, can keep up the style of fisticuffs he showed them two weeks ago.

The majority of those present were of the opinion that Lomelli should have been awarded the verdict in the clash, one of the best that has ever been waged on the local canvas.

In the Friday night engagement Lomelli will match punches with Dick McDaniels of Los Angeles.

While McDaniels is a rather new name to valley fistic followers and a new face in this part of the state he needs no introduction in the San Francisco district. He has fought many battles in the bay territory and is rated as a top notcher.

McDaniels in two starts since making headquarters at Los Angeles has won just twice. In both trips to the battlefront he proved far too much for his opposition and showed Los Angeles fans how to throw mitts thick and fast.

While Lomelli is not of the aggressive type he is a good mixer and once started he hits well with both hands. He proved this beyond question in his scrap with Escalante.

In addition to the main go Richmond has booked three fast battles which should provide plenty of excitement. Homer Gaines will meet Tom Cleary of Los Angeles in the semi-final; Bobby Payne of Los Angeles battles Lucia Ovala of Ocean Park in the six round special and Monie Hill clashes with Ben Solomon in the opener.