About Salvatore Tripoli
Lived 1904 – 1990 (aged 85). Salvatore Tripoli was an American boxer.
Salvatore Peter Tripoli, also known as Jackie Williams (December 5, 1904 – March 7, 1990) was an American bantamweight professional boxer who competed in the 1920s. He won a silver medal for the United States at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
1924 Olympic results Below is the record of Salvatore Tripoli, an American bantamweight boxer who competed at the 1924 Paris Olympics:
Round of 32: defeated Carlos Usaveaga (Chile) on points Round of 16: defeated Les Tarrant (Great Britain) on points Quarterfinal: defeated Benjamin Pertuzzo (Argentina) on points Semifinal: defeated Oscar Andren (Sweden) on points Final: lost to William H. Smith (South Africa) on points (was awarded silver medal)
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Who was Salvatore Tripoli?
American boxer (1904-1990)
When was Salvatore Tripoli born?
Salvatore Tripoli was born on 5 December 1904 in New York City.
When did Salvatore Tripoli die?
Salvatore Tripoli died on 7 March 1990 in New York City.
What was Salvatore Tripoli's occupation?
Salvatore Tripoli was a boxer.
What nationality was Salvatore Tripoli?
Salvatore Tripoli was American.
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