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March 25, 1951
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Atlanta's Butler Street YMCA hosts annual boxing tournament Thursday-Friday with over 50 young fighters, including listed trainees. Weigh-ins Monday at 6 PM; features special fights and battle royals to encourage youth.
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Fans Await Bell For YMCA Boxing Tourney
All Atlanta awaits the bell for the big Boxing Tournament to be staged Thursday and Friday nights at the Butler Street YMCA.
More than 50 youngsters have signed to fight on this program. Among those training daily at the YMCA are: Wilbert Judge, Ernest Delmar, Harvey Riggins, Henry Lewis, Sam White, Samuel Naney, Donald Turner, Clemie Smith, James Johnson, Raymond Carter, Sam Blassingame, Edward Hillsman, John Thomas Walker, Janell Hill, Marcus Thrasher, Joe Louis Jackson, Lonnie Reed, John Bailey, Walter Cannada, and Kenny Williams.
All boys boxing in the tournament are urged to be present Monday night at 6 o'clock in order to have all weights checked and recorded.
The Boxing Committee of the YMCA urges all sports fans to attend this annual event that gives encouragement to youngsters in the boxing program.
Special fights and battle royals will be staged by the Boys Department boxing group.
All Atlanta awaits the bell for the big Boxing Tournament to be staged Thursday and Friday nights at the Butler Street YMCA.
More than 50 youngsters have signed to fight on this program. Among those training daily at the YMCA are: Wilbert Judge, Ernest Delmar, Harvey Riggins, Henry Lewis, Sam White, Samuel Naney, Donald Turner, Clemie Smith, James Johnson, Raymond Carter, Sam Blassingame, Edward Hillsman, John Thomas Walker, Janell Hill, Marcus Thrasher, Joe Louis Jackson, Lonnie Reed, John Bailey, Walter Cannada, and Kenny Williams.
All boys boxing in the tournament are urged to be present Monday night at 6 o'clock in order to have all weights checked and recorded.
The Boxing Committee of the YMCA urges all sports fans to attend this annual event that gives encouragement to youngsters in the boxing program.
Special fights and battle royals will be staged by the Boys Department boxing group.
What sub-type of article is it?
Sports Tournament
Youth Event
What keywords are associated?
Boxing Tournament
Ymca
Atlanta
Youth Boxing
Battle Royals
What entities or persons were involved?
Wilbert Judge
Ernest Delmar
Harvey Riggins
Henry Lewis
Sam White
Samuel Naney
Donald Turner
Clemie Smith
James Johnson
Raymond Carter
Sam Blassingame
Edward Hillsman
John Thomas Walker
Janell Hill
Marcus Thrasher
Joe Louis Jackson
Lonnie Reed
John Bailey
Walter Cannada
Kenny Williams
Where did it happen?
Butler Street Ymca, Atlanta
Story Details
Key Persons
Wilbert Judge
Ernest Delmar
Harvey Riggins
Henry Lewis
Sam White
Samuel Naney
Donald Turner
Clemie Smith
James Johnson
Raymond Carter
Sam Blassingame
Edward Hillsman
John Thomas Walker
Janell Hill
Marcus Thrasher
Joe Louis Jackson
Lonnie Reed
John Bailey
Walter Cannada
Kenny Williams
Location
Butler Street Ymca, Atlanta
Event Date
Thursday And Friday Nights; Monday Night At 6 O'clock
Story Details
Over 50 youngsters signed to fight in the boxing tournament at the Butler Street YMCA. Listed trainees include Wilbert Judge and others. All boys to attend Monday night for weight checks. Annual event with special fights and battle royals to encourage youngsters in boxing.