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Roach, William

West Indian-American businessman
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  • New York Rens
    / The creation of the Renaissance Big Five

    …with a fellow West Indian, William Roach, who had erected the Renaissance Casino and Ballroom on Seventh Avenue, between 137th and 138th streets, in Harlem. Douglas agreed to pay Roach a significant percentage of the ticket revenue in exchange for practice and playing space. Douglas changed the name of his…

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    …with a fellow West Indian, William Roach, who had erected the Renaissance Casino and Ballroom on Seventh Avenue, between 137th and 138th streets, in Harlem. Douglas agreed to pay Roach a significant percentage of the ticket revenue in exchange for practice and playing space. Douglas changed the name of his…

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