Newsreel footage capturing the closing stages of some historic boxing matches. 1. Gene Tunney versus Georges Capentier (Round 14, 24th of July 1924, Polo Grounds, New York City). 2. Harry Wills versus Paulino Uzcudun (Round 4, 13th of July 1927, Brooklyn, New York City). 3. Jack Dempsey versus Jack Sharkey (Round 6-7, 21st of July 1927, Yankee Stadium, New York City). 4. Joe Louis versus James J. Braddock (Round 7-8, 22nd of June 1937, Chicago).
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
311048
Language
English
Subject categories
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Archival materials
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Newsreels - United States
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Athletes
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Boxing
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)