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Early 20th Century Boxing Ticket Lot Of 5

Currency:USD Category:Sports - Cards & Fan Shop Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Early 20th Century Boxing Ticket Lot Of 5
<B>Early 20th Century Boxing Ticket Lot Of 5.</B></I> Five incredibly rare and significant fight tickets featuring several Champions and contenders of the early twentieth century comprise this lot. The first is a full, unused ticket for the Terry McGovern vs.Young Corbett for their fight dated August 29, 1902. The fight did not come off at that time. The ticket is in excellent condition. Second is the full, unused ticket for Kid Carter vs. George Gardner, dated December 20, 1901. Gardner won by knockout. The ticket is in excellent condition. Third is the full unused ticket for George Gardner-Jack Moffat for their fight dated July 4, 1901. Gardner won by technical knockout in the third round. The ticket is in excellent condition. Fourth is a full unused ticket to the Dick Hyland vs. Joe Bayley fight dated October 28, 1912 which was fought to a fifteen round draw. Hyland has signed the ticket on the reverse. The stub is separated from the ticket, otherwise excellent condition. Last is the full ticket for the fight between Leach Cross and Red Watson fought on May 29, 1914 in San Francisco and won by Cross. The ticket is in excellent condition. <I>LOA from Craig Hamilton / JO Sports.</B></I>
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