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Boxing match between Barney Ross and Henry Wood, April 10, 1935

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Transcribed from photograph: "SEA: 1528. Barney Ross wins decision over Henry Wood in 12 round battle. Seattle, Washington. - When Henry Wood ran into a haymaker. Photo shows left Henry Wood welter weight running into one of Barney Ross's left hooks to the face. New York and Chicago. 4/10/35." According to Seattle Times articles from April 10, the match took place in the Civic Auditorium.
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  1. African American Boxers
  2. African Americans
  3. Boxers (Sports)
  4. Boxing
  5. Civic Auditorium (Seattle, Wash.)
  6. Crowds
  7. Men
  8. Ross, Barney
  9. Seattle
  10. Washington (State)
  11. Wood, Henry

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