Earnie Shavers Day

Photograph

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Newton Falls Public Library

Name/Title

Earnie Shavers Day

Entry/Object ID

1970.1.135

Description

Jaycees sponsered area prize fighter Earnie Shavers with By Wassink of Newton Falls Laundromat. These photos were put into a collage style to promote Earnie Shavers Day (October 25, 1972) This event included a pro ring apperance by Shavers in the High School Gym with Leroy Cadwell in a 10 round main event. Included Lightweight John Giroski vs. Kenny Baker, plus five amatuer bouts.

Photograph Details

Subject Person or Organization

Newton Falls Laundromat, Earnie Shavers, Byron Wassink

Subject Place

Location

Newton Falls, OH

Collection

Alma Murri Collection

Category

Earnie Shavers Day
Community Events

Acquisition

Accession

1970.1

Made/Created

Date made

Oct 25, 1972

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Earnie Shavers, Byron Wassink, Newton Falls Laundromat

Created By

dawnnutter@newtonfalls.org

Create Date

September 19, 2022

Updated By

dawnnutter@newtonfalls.org

Update Date

November 9, 2022