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2009.03.15Description
Ruggles Larson (center), an amateur boxer while attending Lincoln High School, stands in the ring at the Homer Amundsen Gym in Tacoma in 1947. I. Luchessi (left) was a promoter of pro boxing in Tacoma from 1950 to the 1980s. Tommy Egan (right) was the California welterweight champ that year and he won a 10-round decision over Tommy James at the Tacoma Ice Area. Larson, a 1952 graduate from Lincoln High School, fought in 119 amateur bouts and had a 93-23-3 record. From 1964 to 1972, Larson kept his hand in boxing by writing the Pacific Northwest Boxing News for Ring Magazine.
(L-R) I. Luchessi (promoted professional boxing in Tacoma from 1950-1980s), Ruggles Larson (amateur boxer from Lincoln High School, Gonzaga, Starlight AC, CPS and USMC) and Tommy Egan (CA welterweight champion who won a 10 round decision over Tommy James at Tacoma Ice Arena. Photo taken in 1947 at Homer Amundsen Gym in Tacoma.Made/Created
Date made
1947 - 1948Place
Location
Homer Amundsen Gym, Tacoma, WALexicon
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Boxing, High School, College, AmateurRelationships
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Person or Organization
Luchessi, IPerson or Organization
Larson, RugglesPerson or Organization
Egan, Tommy