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Story June 21, 1928

Imperial Valley Press

El Centro, Imperial County, California

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Imperial Valley boxing fans anticipate Marcelino Lomelli's fight against Dick McDaniels tomorrow night at the Arena, after Lomelli's competitive bout with Tony Escalante two weeks ago. Undercard features Gaines vs. Cleary, Payne vs. Ovala, and Hill vs. Solomon.

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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.

What sub-type of article is it?

Boxing Preview Sports Event

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Bravery Heroism Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Boxing Lomelli Mcdaniels Escalante Imperial Valley Arena Fight Card

What entities or persons were involved?

Marcelino Lomelli Tony Escalante Dick Mcdaniels Homer Gaines Tom Cleary Bobby Payne Lucia Ovala Monie Hill Ben Solomon Richmond

Where did it happen?

Imperial Valley Arena

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Key Persons

Marcelino Lomelli Tony Escalante Dick Mcdaniels Homer Gaines Tom Cleary Bobby Payne Lucia Ovala Monie Hill Ben Solomon Richmond

Location

Imperial Valley Arena

Event Date

Tomorrow Night

Story Details

Fans eager to see if Marcelino Lomelli can repeat his strong performance against Tony Escalante when he faces Dick McDaniels in the main event Friday night. Undercard includes Gaines vs Cleary semi-final, Payne vs Ovala six-rounder, and Hill vs Solomon opener.

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