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Golden Gloves Dates Set and Local Boxing Attention
A Joliet scene notes 1940 Golden Gloves plans with Bim Fay, 175 pounds, praised by manager Babe Cormier for next month's tournament. Photo shows Bim listening to bag work. Also features Stuart Rosen, six months old, with miniature gloves as a nod to boxing lineage and Rosen’s role in organizing this year’s Spectator Golden Gloves tournament.
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Bim
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Babe
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Papa Davie
Dave
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