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Gene Tunney announces retirement... boxing...



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July 30, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 30, 1928

* Boxer Gene Tunney retires
* Heavyweight boxing champion
* "The Long Count Fight" fame


The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TUNNEY WILL QUIT THE RING TO STUDY PHILOSOPHY IN PARIS" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 3.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century