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TUNNEY’S GUARANTEE. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Washington, Jan. 6. A message from St. Louie states that Tunney has agreed to defend his title in September against any contender selected by Mr. Rickard. The guarantee is reputed to be the largest ever made for a fight. It is reported that by a second St. Louis agreement Tunney is guaranteed 400,000 dollars and 30 per cent, of the net proceeds, which are expected to be over a million dollars. Mr. Rickard is to announce his opponent not later than June 15.
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Taranaki Daily News, 8 January 1927, Page 4
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