Gentleman Jim Corbett

Heavyweight champion 1892-1897...

An autographed letter signed on his

wifes stationary... Boldly written in

black fountain pen ink to ex fighter

Joe Tipman reads...

 

My Dear Joe,

         Glad you heard me over the air the other night

  and also that you enjoyed it.

                                                    Best Regards

                                                    Sincerely
                                                    Jim Corbett

Matted & framed with a vintage 1893

Wm. Morrison photo and a

cabinet card type photo...
 

Measures 17.5 x 18"... Digital camera gave a grainy look to photos, images are

sharp & clear in person... Attractive & rare Corbett item!!

 
 


OFF THE PRESS
 

  
 

New Orleans, La. Sept. 7, 1892-John L. Sullivan, the heavyweight champion pugilist who has held the honor so long, was defeated tonight by James Corbett of California. The fight lasted for twenty-one rounds and took place before a crowd of over 10,000 persons in the arena of the Olympic Club.
Corbett came out of the fight fresh and without a mark. Sullivan was badly punished. It was a contest between science and strength. Corbett's expert boxing and his agility in dodging the big fellow's blows and eluding his rushes won him the fight. Corbett was given a great ovation at the close when he had given the Boston pugilist a knock-down and knock-out blow. Sullivan soon recovered and was able to make a short speech in which he said that he was glad the championship would remain in this country.
 

  
 

The New York Times-September 7, 1892
 

  
 

 

 

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