Classic American West Coast Boxing

[kikibalt]

Rick & Randy, on the above 1953 Knockout page Mel Epstein is mentioned.

Thanks Frank. I got a kick out of the United Sporting Goods ad. I still remember it's 9th & Hill location downtown.
Seems they had a lot better inventory in those days, including Ben-Lee and Casanova equipment, according to the ad.

Rick...It does seem like they carried more stuff in the early '50's than they did in the '60's

[THEHAMMER321]

Frank does Eddie animal Lopez ever show up at those Cbhof functions or have you heard anything about him

[kikibalt]

Frank does Eddie animal Lopez ever show up at those Cbhof functions or have you heard anything about him

No Paul, he doesn't, I have no idea what ever became of Eddie, I do know that he had been in and out of jail some years back, but now? don't know...

[kikibalt]

Going to try to make the GSBA meeting today, my health has being so bad lately that I have a hard time leaving the house, hopefully I can make it today....

[THEHAMMER321]

Frank does Eddie animal Lopez ever show up at those Cbhof functions or have you heard anything about him

No Paul, he doesn't, I have no idea what ever became of Eddie, I do know that he had been in and out of jail some years back, but now? don't know...

ok thanx Frank I know he was a jailbird in and out all the time,I saw him fight live one time vs Tony Tucker

[THEHAMMER321]

Going to try to make the GSBA meeting today, my health has being so bad lately that I have a hard time leaving the house, hopefully I can make it today....

Hope you get better

[kikibalt]

Going to try to make the GSBA meeting today, my health has being so bad lately that I have a hard time leaving the house, hopefully I can make it today....

Hope you get better

Thanks Paulino....

[raylawpc]

Going to try to make the GSBA meeting today, my health has being so bad lately that I have a hard time leaving the house, hopefully I can make it today....

I'm sorry to hear you are not feeling well. Anything we can do for you?

[kikibalt]

Going to try to make the GSBA meeting today, my health has being so bad lately that I have a hard time leaving the house, hopefully I can make it today....

I'm sorry to hear you are not feeling well. Anything we can do for you?

Thanks Tom, but no, there not much that can be done.

[Rick Farris]

Going to try to make the GSBA meeting today, my health has being so bad lately that I have a hard time leaving the house, hopefully I can make it today....

Frank, sorry to hear you aren't feeling well. Wish I could make today's meeting.
For those of you who aren't familiar with the GSBA lunches, they are very informal and take place at a small restaurant on Hollywood Blvd. A lot of Classic American West Coast boxers will stop in, like Danny Valdez, Bobby Chacon, Ray Ramos (Mando's dad), Howard Smith, etc. And of course, Don Fraser and GSBA Pres & VP Larry Montalvo and Bill Young. In addition to a lot of great conversation, news, inside info, etc. Frank provides the main event, which are videos of classic bouts from the past. Nice way to step back in time and enjoy the company of some special people.

[dagosd2000]

Frank
Chiles,Nopales,Apple Cider Vinegar,Fish Oil,Alfalfa,and Pysillium Husks. Doctor Rog

[Chuck1052]

Frank, hope you are going to be in better health in the near future.

- Chuck Johnston

[Randyman]

Going to try to make the GSBA meeting today, my health has being so bad lately that I have a hard time leaving the house, hopefully I can make it today....

Sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well Frank. I hope you were at least feeling well enough to have a good time today at the GSBA.

Randy

[kikibalt]

Going to try to make the GSBA meeting today, my health has being so bad lately that I have a hard time leaving the house, hopefully I can make it today....

Sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well Frank. I hope you were at least feeling well enough to have a good time today at the GSBA.

Randy

Randy...I was able to go, but left early without telling anybody I was leaving, other Don Fraser. I being having stomach problems (dull pain) for over two months now, am having some tests done and am waiting for the results, I should know something in the next few days....

[Randyman]

Going to try to make the GSBA meeting today, my health has being so bad lately that I have a hard time leaving the house, hopefully I can make it today....

Sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well Frank. I hope you were at least feeling well enough to have a good time today at the GSBA.

Randy

Randy...I was able to go, but left early without telling anybody I was leaving, other Don Fraser. I being having stomach problems (dull pain) for over two months now, am having some tests done and am waiting for the results, I should know something in the next few days....

Frank, if you need anything, let me know. We'll keep you in our prayers and I mean that literally. We all care about you!

Randy

[dagosd2000]

Sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well Frank. I hope you were at least feeling well enough to have a good time today at the GSBA.

Randy

Randy...I was able to go, but left early without telling anybody I was leaving, other Don Fraser. I being having stomach problems (dull pain) for over two months now, am having some tests done and am waiting for the results, I should know something in the next few days....

Frank, if you need anything, let me know. We'll keep you in our prayers and I mean that literally. We all care about you!

Randy

We're all with Randy on this. You'll be all right. Doc will probably say you need more ruffage. I'm tellinn' you,a person has to clean out his colon. Sometimes we get full of sh#t Rog

[Rick Farris]

Randy...I was able to go, but left early without telling anybody I was leaving, other Don Fraser. I being having stomach problems (dull pain) for over two months now, am having some tests done and am waiting for the results, I should know something in the next few days....

Frank, if you need anything, let me know. We'll keep you in our prayers and I mean that literally. We all care about you!

Randy

We're all with Randy on this. You'll be all right. Doc will probably say you need more ruffage. I'm tellinn' you,a person has to clean out his colon. Sometimes we get full of sh#t Rog

Yeah, I guess we're all pretty much full of sh#t.
Hoping you feel better, Frank. You are in my prayers.

[THEHAMMER321]

Well how goes it today Frank I see you made it yesterday to the meeting hope all is well Paulino

[kikibalt]

Thanks all you guys, been full of sh*t is one of my problems....

[kikibalt]

Well how goes it today Frank I see you made it yesterday to the meeting hope all is well Paulino

I did, but I wasn't able to stay as long as I wanted to, may today be a better day....

[THEHAMMER321]

In old Tijuana, 1975

On donkey, painted as zebra is James Baltazar, back row, Blaine Dickson, John Mena, unknown
and Tony Baltazar.
Front row, James Dickson, unknown

did blaines brother go pro

[kikibalt]

In old Tijuana, 1975

On donkey, painted as zebra is James Baltazar, back row, Blaine Dickson, John Mena, unknown
and Tony Baltazar.
Front row, James Dickson, unknown

did blaines brother go pro

I believe James Dickson had one pro fight, got stopped I believe.....

[kikibalt]

Paulino....

[kikibalt]

James Dickson

division light welterweight

nationality United States
residence Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

won 0 (KO 0) + lost 1 (KO 1) + drawn 0 = 1
rounds boxed 2 KO% 0

1986-02-04 136½ Roscoe Brown 139½
Country Club, Reseda, California, United States L KO 2 5
~ time: 1:33 | referee: Patrick Connolly ~

[THEHAMMER321]

Thanx never knew he had a brother before i saw the picture