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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1925

Page

7

Fidel Le Barba Wins World Flyweight Title and College Plan

Fidel Le Barba defeats Genaro for the world flyweight crown in a tense ten round bout. He then reveals plans to attend Stanford University in one year, backed by Blake, to secure a college future beyond boxing. A romance with a Lincoln High School classmate is noted as a key element in his success.

Pancho Villa Villa K&rankie Genaro Genaro California la Barba East Ani la Barba Ertle Managr Ane Fidel Blake Genare Fide Willy Lincoln High Spring Street Los Angeles Fidel le Barba George Plake Stanford The Bell Syndicate, Inc Fiddle Pacific Fleet Oat Tractor America Cess Joe Paris Olympic Lincoln High School Stanford University

Fidel LaBarba Rises to World Flyweight Title in Quick Rise

The text details Fidel LaBarba’s rapid ascent to the world flyweight championship, defeating Frankie Genaro on August 22 in An Con t, after his brief pro career. It emphasizes his unusual drive, lack of ambition for fame, and the influence of boxing instructor George Blake on his rise.

Fidel LaBarba Fidel Ancot Les An Frankie Genaro Pancho Villa Philippines LaBarba Fidel la Barba George Blake Camp Fremont California Los Angeles Athletic Club Gmnasium Blake

Fidel Fields the Boxing Prodigy and His Road to College

Fidel Fields grows from amateur champion under trainer George Blake to a rising flyweight who aims to turn pro to fund college. He fights McLarnin, wins the Pacific Coast bantam title, and plans to enter Stanford, balancing family duties with a bold plan to earn enough in two years to pay for his education.

Fidel LaBarba Beca Blake Benny Leonard Benny Becom George George Blake McLarnin Pancho Villa Pacific Coast

Life Saving Classes Resume at Y M C A After Course

Red Cross and Y M C A offer life saving instruction with classes at the Y M C A. Examinations follow the course with Mary Lee O Msey directing the Red Cross swimming and life saving instruction.

Red Cross Mary Lee O’msey Red Cross Swimming and Life

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