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Collection
Johnny Hauck Photograph Collection
Object ID
JH-03-12-03
Date Range
September 14, 1956
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
Johnny Hauck Photograph Collection
Description
Wedgeport, Nova Scotia: Here's the 583 pund bluefin which helped Argentina take second place in the 13th International Tuna Cup match which eneded here September 14th after two days of competition. The successful angler was Harry Wesley Smith of Buenos Aires, (shown top right removing fishing rod from socket), while teammated Lorenzo Taylor of the same city (light jacket) helps the guides pull in the prized tuna. Britain wond the Alton B. Sharp Cup and shares honors with the United States and Cuba with having won the cup three times.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Date Range
September 14, 1956
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Taylor, Lorenzo
Smith, Harry Wesley
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Fishing
Boats
Sports
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
8 x 10 inches
Object ID
JH-03-12-03
Images
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