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Lou Filippo dead at 83

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Boxing Hall of Famer Lou Filippo dead at 83

http://image3.examiner.com/images/blog/EXID12767/images/Lou_Filippo.jpgOn Monday, California boxing judge and referee for over 30 years, Lou Filippo, died at the age of 83 in Los Angeles. Lou Filippo was once a professional boxer who fought as a lightweight from 1947 to 1957 in Southern California. During his decade-long career, his professional record was 23-9-3 with 8 KOs. Filippo was also inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame for his efforts in the sport.

He began to referee and judge the sport he loved in the mid-1970s.

The WBC held a moment of silence this week in Filippo’s honor during its convention in Jeju, South Korea. (more…)

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SEPTA on Strike

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

SEPTA has gone on Strike!

http://www.usposttoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/septa_strikeq-150x150.jpgSEPTA has gone on Strike! SEPTA’s strike closes all subway, bus and trolley service. The SEPTA Transport Workers Union Local 243 Strike started moments ago at 3 am EST. It is affecting counties of Bucks, Montgomery and Chester.

Regional Rail is running, reports Philly.com.

Hundreds of thousands of commuters now Tuesday must search for alternative means of transportation as the surprise came as a schock to early morning travelers. Local 243 and SEPTA have yet to issue a statement. (more…)

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