August 8, 2013: Sports & Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/8/2013
The pair of photos features Jack Dempsey and his sparring partners, with one picturing five and the other featuring three fighters. One photo has the press clipping attached and is titled, "The Champ and his Sparring Partners" and explains that these men are traning with Dempsey for his upcoming fight with Luis Firpo. The list of fighters includes: George Godfrey, Farmer Lodge, Jack Burke, Jack McAuliffe and Ray Newman. Both photos include a "Keystone View Co. Inc. of NY" stamp. Dempsey would win the fight in the second round after a controversial first round.
Jack Dempsey & Sparring Partners Original Photos (2)
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