1909 One of the Finest Welterweight Champions, Barney Ross (Real... [Derived Headline]

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1909 One of the finest welterweight champions, Barney Ross (real name Beryl David Rosofsky), was born. He took up boxing as a means of supporting his family after his father was killed by a gunman. He won the world lightweight and junior welterweight crowns in 1933.

1956 Michele Alboreto, a winner of five Formula One grands prix for the likes of Ferrari and Tyrrell, was born. He died testing a sportscar at Lausitzring in April 2001.

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1909 One of the Finest Welterweight Champions, Barney Ross (Real... [Derived Headline]

1987 Henry Cotton, one of Britain's finest golfers, died. He was th...

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