Dempsey Goin Gibbons Glory Continent of Fight Fracas
The article details Dempsey's plan and disputes amid promoter Dougherty over transport and payment for a match with Gibbons. Dougherty hints at refusing referee duties despite potential $5,000, signaling possible delays or disruption to the main event.
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Dempsey Gibbons Fight Promoters Rally Shelby Montana
The Shelby Montana arrival and preparations for the Dempsey versus Gibbons bout reveal a chaotic financing saga. Promoters faced near financial collapse with a last minute rescue while crowds from Montana and nearby states swelled the town. Indians and Western fashion color the scene as race and power politics swirl around the historic match.
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