Day 1 - Huggins & Scott

451. (2) Circa 1890s John L. Sullivanand James J. Corbett CabinetsBetter known as the combatants of a famed 1892 titlebout, John L. Sullivan and James J. Corbett are joinedonce again on this pair of period cabinets. Included are1.) John L. Sullivan 4-1/8 x 6-1/2” cabinet fromunidentified manufacturer. Acclaimed as “Champion ofthe World”, the collectible of this Massachusetts nativepresents (VG-EX) and 2.) James J. Corbett 4-1/4 x 6-1/2” cabinet from Napoleon Sarony - New York publisher.The only fighter to best Sullivan, this portraitgrades (EX to EX-MT) with age-induced foxing.Opening Bid $400.00454. 1935J.A.Pattreiouex#32 JoeLouis PSA8—NoneBetterGraded NM-MT8 by PSA. The“Brown Bomber”takes on all comerswith this 1935J.A. Pattreiouex#32 Joe Louissingle. Hailingfrom the“SportingCelebrities”series, thisEnglish tobacco issue is one of two at the grading tierwith none better. A solid perimeter and precise centeringproudly frame the black-and-white image of thisAmerican icon.Opening Bid $250.00457. 1948 Leaf Boxing CardComplete Set (49) on Tougher CreamStockPresented is a complete set of 1948 Leaf Boxing cards.This “skip-numbered” set of (49) cards features thehard-to-find cream-colored card stock and includes anumber of stars, highlighted by #48 Louis (PSA 4), #1Dempsey (VG-EX), #102 LaMotta (VG-EX) and #64Robinson (GD). The remainder of the set grades 25%VG-EX, 40% VG and 35% GD or lesser.Opening Bid $300.00452. 1910 James Jeffries vs. JackJohnson RPPC with (2) StubsIn a racially charged super bout, reigning heavyweightchamp Jack Johnson proved his doubters wrong by bestingJames J. Jeffries over fifteen rounds at Reno, Nevadaon July 4, 1910. This approximately 5-1/2 x 3-1/2” realphoto postcard details in remarkable clarity the proceedingsof the slugfest. Produced by Photo Craft Shop ofSan Francisco, the surface presents (VG-EX) with mildcreasing. The reverse is postmarked just six days afterthe fight. A pair of stubs (both GD to VG) accompany.For more details, please visit our website.Opening Bid $300.00455. (3) 1928-1939 English BoxingComplete SetsPugilist historians will savor this high-grade trio of 1928-1939 English boxing complete sets. Included in these(50) card series are 1.) 1928 Ogden’s Cigarettes Pugilistsin Action (average EX-MT to NM) with #15 Dempsey(EX-MT), #47 Tunney (NM); 2.) 1938 Churchman’sBoxing Personalities (average NM) with #12 Dempsey(NM), #26 J. Louis (NM); 3.) 1939 Cartledge FamousPrize Fighters (average NM to NM-MT) with #26Dempsey (NM) and #30 J. Louis (NM-MT).Opening Bid $150.00458. 1951ToppsRingsideBoxingNear Setof (87/96)with #49MurphyCompiled is anear set of 1951Topps RingsideBoxing with(87) of the (96)cards. Averagingin VG-EX to EXcondition, thislot includes #6Walcott (VG-EX), 11 Baer(EX), 12 Conn (VG-EX), 31 Walcott (EX), 34Robinson/Servo (EX), 49 Bob Murphy (VG), 69Sullivan (VG-EX) and 95 Tunney (VG-EX). The ninecards excluded are #3, 10, 21, 32, 35, 43, 53, 59 and 88.Opening Bid $300.00453. 1926 Dempsey vs. TunneyWorld’s Championship 3-InchMedallion from First FightThis 3-inch metal medallion commemorates one of thehighlights of America’s Sesquicentennial Celebration inPhiladelphia: the 1926 Heavyweight BoxingChampionship between Jack Dempsey and GeneTunney. This unique piece of memorabilia from theirfirst fight shows rudimentary casting spots along theouter edge and some oxidation.Opening Bid $150.00456. (26)1901-1956BoxingSingleswithSeveralHall ofFamersRenownedpugilists take onall comers withthese (26) 1901-1956 boxingsingles with severalHall ofFamers. Keys include 1908 Ogden’s Pugilists andWrestlers: Jeffries (EX); 1922 Comic Life SportsChampions: Dempsey (EX); 1922 The Champion:Dempsey (EX); 1938 Cartledge Famous PrizeFighters: #30 J. Louis (NM); 1938 ChurchmanBoxing Personalities: (2) #26 Louis (EX-MT, EX) and1947 Cummings Famous Fighters: #1 J. Louis (EX-MT). For more details, please visit our website.Opening Bid $200.00459. Muhammad Ali Signed IndexCard - PSA/DNA 10“The Greatest” by his own assessment (and that of thedozens of opponents he knocked to the canvas),Muhammad Ali has decorated the offered index cardwith his incredibly bold signature and heartfelt sentiments.Encapsulated with autographed graded GEM-MT 10 by PSA/DNA, the item is signed in black marker,dated “12-21-88” and inscribed, “Serve God, He isthe Goal.”Opening Bid $200.00MORE IMAGES AND DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: WWW.HUGGINSANDSCOTT.COM87