BOXING.
WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP,
(By Cable.—Pnia Aesociation.—Copyru?a*.i LONDON, June 5. Gerard Austin has lodged £6000 with the editor of the "Sporteman" for a match between Sam Langford and Jack Johnson for the world's championship, which will probably take place in October. (Received June 7th, 5.5 p.m.) LOiNDON, June 6. Richard Klcgin states that Johnson, on receiving a guarantee of £6000, win, lose, or draw, signed a contract to meet Langford in a twenty rounds contest.
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Press, Volume L, Issue 14988, 8 June 1914, Page 7
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74BOXING. Press, Volume L, Issue 14988, 8 June 1914, Page 7
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