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That interest iD tho recent bi« fight between Sharkey and Jeffries extended aroond the worid is shown in the story that has just reached here from Manila. Two American adventurers quietly circulated amon* the men, civilians and soldiers, of the Philippine city and placed many bets that Sharkey would win. They wen well supplied with capital and succeeded in wagering upward of $5,000.On the day of the fight they secured the publication of a cablegram to the effect that Sharkey had won an^ on the strength of this the wagers were paid It is ett1m*t*4 ihal the tdrentarmcleared *10,000. As soon aa they had collected the money they disappeared. It is thought in Manila that they are now far across the seas.
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Sandusky Star
Sandusky, Ohio, US
Tue, Dec 05, 1899
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