[Third national AAU Judo Championship, Los Angeles, California, May 28, 1955]

Rafu Shimpo [ bio ]
Toyo Miyatake Studio [ bio ]

Description

3 photographic prints : b&w; ; 5 x 7 in.

4 negatives : b&w; ; 4 x 5 in.

Third national Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Judo Championship matches and awards held at Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, May 28, 1955. Includes Caucasian and Japanese men in Judo gi standing with trophies, such as 22 year old ex-GI Gene LaBell who defended his national title and won the grand tournament and heavy weight title; LaBell tossing an opponent in a Judo match; LaBell shaking hands with another opponent; LaBell with two other men, one in a suit, and trophies and "National AAU Judo Champions" banner.

Inscription
Typed on original envelope: AAU Judo Championship.

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