O'DONNELL, STEVE-PETER MAHER STUBLESS TICKET (1895)

On November 11, 1895 at the Empire Athletic Club in Maspeth, New York heavyweights Steve O'Donnell and Peter Maher met in a fight billed as for the heavyweight title. The fight was originally scheduled for November 1st in Dallas, Texas, but was moved. O'Donnell prevailed knocking Maher out in the very first round. For the heavyweight championship as awarded by Jim Corbett on his "retirement" Freeman's Journal and Daily Commercial Advertiser (Dublin, Ireland), Thursday, November 21, 1895. Offered here is an original stubless ticket for this event.
This is an original stubless ticket which names the fighters and has a seat assignment. Glue residue on back. Crease on right edge. Bold color and print. Minor stains on front. 2 5/8" x 3 3/4."