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When Golden Gloves ruled, Part II
(Editor’s note: Part two of a seven-part series about local, area, and state amateur and professional boxing.)
By RODNEY HATLE
Contributing Writer
Raul Donoso had a boxing style unlike others.
He could shift from the standard stance to one in which he continually tapped his gloved fists at the chest-high level. From that position, and with excellent footwork, he surprised opponents with speed and power, especially with his quick left.
Raul proved to be a superb boxer.
In January 1948, weighing fewer than 150 pounds and with added years of maturity, “he easily won” (or so it seemed when it was finished) the welterweight division of District 17. But in truth he had prepared himself physically and mentally. He was very ready. Because of that seeming ease, he may have been considered “untested,” so he was called “an unknown” at the Upper Midwest Tournament in Minneapolis the next month.
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Tele-Care was instituted in the New Richland area in October, 1978.
In those 37 years, a lot of families have used Tele-Care to have volunteers check on their loved ones. Unfortunately, over the past couple of years it has been harder to find volunteers that were willing to help out in calling.
As of December 31, 2015, Tele-Care will no longer be available in the New Richland area.
A big “thank you” is extended to all of the families and volunteers for all they have done so that so many people could benefit over the years from their services.
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In the 1940s, boxing was king in New Richland
GOLDEN MEMORIES — Above, items on display at the New Richland Area Historical Society. Below, Earl Parriott with his silver gloves award (Star Eagle photos by Rodney Hatle)
(Editor’s note: This is the first in a seven-part series about local, area, and state amateur and professional boxing.)
By RODNEY HATLE
Contributing Writer
At times there really is a rhyme and a reason. In this story of 68 years ago, the rhyme could be written:
Best in the state
At welterweight
In nineteen forty-eight.
And the reason is that Raul J. Donoso won the Upper Midwest Golden Gloves Welterweight Championship through dedication to his own skills. It was February in Minneapolis.
The trophy is inscribed: “U.M.G.G. Team Champion 1948 – Raul Donoso – Welterweight.”
That was his graduation year at New Richland High School.
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The Nortonna Sons of Norway Lodge 1-638 will serve a Norwegian Christmas meal prepared by the Elks Monday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Owatonna Elks Lodge, 126 E. Vine St., Owatonna.
After a very short meeting, they will sing Christmas carols and listen to featured speaker, Owatonna’s Norwegian Exchange Student, 17-year-old Oscar Christianson from Sortland, Norway. He will speak of his experiences here in Owatonna and life in Norway. Cost is $7.
If you would like more information on the Nortonna Lodge of the Sons of Norway contact Jim Otteson at 507-456-0674 or Nina Zak at 507-451-5841.
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Vince Peterson’s Christmas display auction on Sunday, Nov. 22 was labeled a success.
“It went real good,” said Peterson. “We had a big crowd. It was real nice. It’s just about all gone.”
Peterson didn’t know an exact total, but figured around $6,000 was raised, half donated to Trinity Lutheran Church and half to the New Richland Area Fund. Auctioneer Tracy Holland donated his services, assisted by Tom Peterson.
A total of 55 bidders were registered for the auction and upwards of 100 attended. At least one area television station was there.
Peterson said many of the items will remain in the area.
“They did a real good job,” said Peterson. “I’d just like to say thank you on behalf of our family.”