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• Auction House:
  Leski Auctions
• Sale Name:
  Sporting Memorabilia
• Sale Date:
  24 Feb 2019 ~ 2pm (AEDT)
• Lot #:
  6
• Lot Description:
  1930 broadside: "Sensational Sammy Harris: Akron's Lightweight Contender
  31 x 22cm; framed & glazed (63 x 53cm).The poster was created by boxing manager Harry "Ping" Auber, and reads "You Pick The Boy. Harris Will Fight Him...Harris is only 19 years of age and has a record to be proud of. 65 FIGHTS. WON 62. WON 20 BY K.O. LOST ONLY 3. This Brownskin Boy Always Repeats As He Is CLEAN CLASSY COLORFUL.
• Notes:
  Tragically, in a March 1931 rematch against Mickey Buris, Harris failed to answer the Round 10 bell and lost consciousness. He subsequently fell into a coma and died as a result of the injuries he sustained in the fight.
• Estimate:
  A$50 - 75
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Memorabilia

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