The sweet science of boxing has turned sour in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia. The recent bout between American heroes Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney has left a trail of financial bloodshed in its wake. According to reports, the whopping $2 million in ticket sales has been divided among the combatants, the promoter, and the exposition company. But at what cost?
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- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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