Boozefighters
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The Boozefighters Motorcycle Club motorcycle club was founded in California after the end of World War II.
A member of the Boozefighters Motorcycle Club in 2026
Hollister riot
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The Hollister riot, also known as the Hollister Invasion, was an event that occurred at the American Motorcyclist Association -sanctioned Gypsy Tour motorcycle rally in Hollister, California, from Jul
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…a charter." The club began to grow, having three chapters (in Los Angeles, San Pedro, and San Francisco), by 1947. Members of all three attended the Hollister riot that year. The L.A. chapter got drunk before it even arrived at Hollister, starting out on the Thursday before the weekend by drinking in the All-American…
Eddie Davenport of Tulare, California on a motorcycle, with Gus Deserpa standing at left, outside 526 San Benito Street, Hollister, California, on July 7, 1947. Photo by San Francisco Chronicle's Barney Petersen.
Looking north from the east side of San Benito Street at Fifth Street, in 2007. Many of the arrests took place in front of the building on the left.
Driving south on San Benito Street toward Fifth Street in 2009. This street was the scene of drag races and motorcycle stunts.
Police at motorcycle rally, Hollister, California 2007