April 2012 Auction Ends Monday, April 30th, 5pm Pacific
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Rare ticket to the notorious 22 November 1898 Corbett vs. Sharkey boxing match. Attendees saw ''Sailor Tom'' Sharkey out-fight heavyweight champion Jim Corbett, who was then disqualified on a technicality, allowing Sharkey to emerge victorious. Ticket admits one to the Lenox Athletic Club Reserved Bench for $5.00. Verso is printed ''American Bank Note Company New York''. Measures 3.75'' x 2.75''. Slight toning. Near fine.
Corbett vs. Sharkey Boxing Ticket -- 1898
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