2009.1.514

Untitled
4/28/43
9 in HIGH x 8 in WIDE
(22.86 cm HIGH x 20.32 cm WIDE)
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers
2009.1.514


From the caption that ran with the image: "Ring instructions are given by Manager Pete Tripodes, right, to Leroy Pate and Silent Escobar, pugilistic deaf mutes, preceding their bouts tonight at the Auditorium. Escobar will meet Buck Thomas in six. Pate will tangle with Bill Magee." Image depicts Tripodes, Pate and Escobar speaking via sign language. From the Oakland Tribune Collection

Used: Oakland Tribune

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