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Betting Favors Willard With Moran Set Up Big Fight Stakes
New York crowds flood the city for the Willard Moran bout with heavy wagering on the undercard and main event. Willard leads in money though Moran backers are loud, bets range to 18000 for a Willard decision, and box office chaos at Madison Square Garden hints a big showdown.
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Boer) Rodel
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