Battling Nelson ALS

Oscar "Battling" Nelson
lightweight champion 1908 - 1910

OSCAR MATTHEW NIELSON
b. June 5, 1882
d. February 7, 1954

WON
59

LOST
19

DRAWS
19

KO'S
38

A vintage letter dated March 6, 1912 written all in the hand of former lightweight champion Battling Nelson... Nelson is talking about having to cancel an engagement or fight because of breaking both of his hands in his fight with Sammy Trott several days prior on March 1st... Boldly written throughout in black fountain pen ink!!

measures: 7 x 8.25"
condition: usual folds, otherwise fine

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	Mar 6/1912 Joe Tipman Balt Md
	Barnett partly asked me with manager but neither wrote nor wired final decision.. be compelled cancel temporarily anyway because broke both hands on Trott friday night.. big as balloon.. mail you story with photos.. for fun write: Hegewisch, there resting until hands heal sufficient to box again.. regards all Battling Nelson 2:14

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