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March 13, 1957
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
Pete Blair, a champion wrestler from the U.S. Naval Academy, is set to appear at tonight's Navy Boxing and Wrestling exhibition at Walker Field, Naval Station. The event includes 10 bouts, with Blair possibly competing or refereeing, and features Eddie Agin. Sponsored by Special Services Department.
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10 Bouts On Tonite's Card
Pete Blair Makes Appearance
At Navy's Ring Exhibition
Pete Blair, the U. S. Naval Academy's finest wrestler in many years, is slated to appear on tonight's big Navy Boxing and Wrestling show.
The entertaining program gets under way at 7:30 at the Naval Station's Walker Field.
Blair, presently serving as a Lt. (jg) on the USS Lee, is expected to appear as an official or as a competitor. Rumor has it that a rugged Bluejacket stationed on one of the Navy's ships here will be matched against the two-time college champion. If it is impossible to arrange this exhibition, Blair will referee some of the scheduled wrestling bouts.
Eddie Agin, slugging middle weight who was decisioned last week at Newport, R. I. for the All Navy title, will be introduced to the expected large crowd.
Tonight's card will be the same as that announced for the postponed show of last Wednesday night.
The promoter is Charley (Canvasback) Goddard and the big ring show is under the sponsorship of the Naval Station's Special Services Department, headed by Chief Warrant Officer M. D. Penhollow.
Blair, in addition to winning the National Collegiate heavy weight crown in two different years, also copped the National Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) crown one year and later won third place in the Olympics at Australia during late 1956.
Pete Blair Makes Appearance
At Navy's Ring Exhibition
Pete Blair, the U. S. Naval Academy's finest wrestler in many years, is slated to appear on tonight's big Navy Boxing and Wrestling show.
The entertaining program gets under way at 7:30 at the Naval Station's Walker Field.
Blair, presently serving as a Lt. (jg) on the USS Lee, is expected to appear as an official or as a competitor. Rumor has it that a rugged Bluejacket stationed on one of the Navy's ships here will be matched against the two-time college champion. If it is impossible to arrange this exhibition, Blair will referee some of the scheduled wrestling bouts.
Eddie Agin, slugging middle weight who was decisioned last week at Newport, R. I. for the All Navy title, will be introduced to the expected large crowd.
Tonight's card will be the same as that announced for the postponed show of last Wednesday night.
The promoter is Charley (Canvasback) Goddard and the big ring show is under the sponsorship of the Naval Station's Special Services Department, headed by Chief Warrant Officer M. D. Penhollow.
Blair, in addition to winning the National Collegiate heavy weight crown in two different years, also copped the National Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) crown one year and later won third place in the Olympics at Australia during late 1956.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Navy Wrestling
Pete Blair
Boxing Show
Naval Academy
Olympics Wrestler
What entities or persons were involved?
Pete Blair
Eddie Agin
Charley Goddard
M. D. Penhollow
Where did it happen?
Naval Station's Walker Field
Story Details
Key Persons
Pete Blair
Eddie Agin
Charley Goddard
M. D. Penhollow
Location
Naval Station's Walker Field
Event Date
Tonight
Story Details
Pete Blair, a decorated wrestler and Naval officer, is scheduled to participate or officiate in a Navy boxing and wrestling show featuring 10 bouts, postponed from last week. Eddie Agin will be introduced, and the event is promoted by Charley Goddard under Special Services.