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Gene Tunney vs. Jack Dempsey...



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September 23, 1927

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 23, 1927

* Gene Tunney wins title over Jack Dempsey
* The famous long count boxing match

* Heavyweight boxing title fight

Page 8 has a banner headline: "All Agree, That Last Night's Fight Was a Great Fistic Battle" with subheads that include: "Gene Tunney Retains His Fistic Crown" "Dempsey May Now Hang Up Gloves" and more with photo of Tunney. This is 1st report coverage on the famous heavyweight boxing championship between Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

Category: The 20th Century