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Slaughtered by Sullivan Early News of Famous 1882 Bare Knuckle Prize Fight
Slaughtered by Sullivan Early News of Famous 1882 Bare Knuckle Prize Fight
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"Slaughtered by Sullivan" Early News of Famous 1882 Bare Knuckle Prize Fight

An issue of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Vol. 7, No. 264, 12pp, 18” x 23”, St. Louis, February 8, 1882. Small yellow library label at top right quadrant. Light expected wear; else, in near fine condition. 

This issue's highlight article, "Slaughtered by Sullivan / The Boston Boy Proves Himself Ryan's Master from the First Round", takes up two full columns on the front page and one and a third columns on page three. Early, first report coverage on the famous boxing match between John L. Sullivan (1858-1918) and Patrick "Paddy" Ryan (1851-1900). This was the last time the heavyweight championship would be won in a bare knuckle fight.

With much more news and illustrated advertisements of the day. 

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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Slaughtered by Sullivan Early News of Famous 1882 Bare Knuckle Prize Fight

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