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Joaquin Avila, Advocate of Hispanic Voting Rights, Dies at 69
The son of immigrants, he challenged discriminatory laws and practices as president of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
Bobby Avila, One of the First Prominent Latin Major Leaguers, Dies at 78
Bobby Avila, American League batting champion in 1954 and one of first prominent Latin major leaguers, dies at age 78; photo (M)
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Joaquin Avila, Advocate of Hispanic Voting Rights, Dies at 69
The son of immigrants, he challenged discriminatory laws and practices as president of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
Bobby Avila, One of the First Prominent Latin Major Leaguers, Dies at 78
Bobby Avila, American League batting champion in 1954 and one of first prominent Latin major leaguers, dies at age 78; photo (M)
FUNERAL IN MEXICO FOR AVILA CAMACHO
FUNERAL IN MEXICO FOR AVILA CAMACHO
FUNERAL IN MEXICO FOR AVILA CAMACHO
FUNERAL IN MEXICO FOR AVILA CAMACHO
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