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Mass boxing bout lures 20000 at Madison Square Garden
A vivid market of bets surrounds the Louis Walcott heavyweight bout. Fans discuss wagers, concessions shift to riskier plays, and critics debate whether the match can live up to the hype. The piece notes the fight as Joe Louis defend his title, with colorful anecdotes about bettors and public interest, amid a mix of boxing lore and carnival humor.
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