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Baksi Edges Savold At Wrigley In Heavyweight Bout
Two top heavyweights clashed at Wrigley Field with Joe Baksi defeating Lee Savold by decision in ten rounds. Savold faded after round six as Baksi applied body work and uppercuts, leaving Savold bloodied and worn. The bout drew 16,135 spectators and a $43,355 gross gate. promoters took a large share.
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