RETZLAFF, CHARLEY-JACK ROPER SIGNED FIGHT CONTRACTS (1932-SIGNED BY RETZLAFF)

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On October 21, 1932 at Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois heavyweight contenders Jack Roper and Charley Retzlaff fought in a scheduled 8 rounder. Retzlaff prevailed winning a unanimous 8 round decision. Offered here are the original fight contracts for this bout. Charley Retzlaff has signed his contract. Jack Roper's contract has been signed by Roper's manager Jack O'Keefe for Roper.
These are the individual, one page, fight contracts which include the purses, date of fight and venue. Bold ink signature of Retzlaff and a representative of Chicago Stadium on his contract and a bold ink signature of Roper's manager and a representative of Chicago Stadium on his contract. JSA has authenticated the Roper signature, but it is not his signature and was signed for him by his manager. Each contract has a cenetr fold. Bold type and ink signatures. Minor edge wear. Retzlaff is a rare heavyweight signature. Legal sized to 8 1/2" x 14."

Size: 8 1/2 x 14

Condition: excellent