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September 4, 1954
The Detroit Tribune
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
What is this article about?
Preview of the upcoming heavyweight championship rematch between Rocky Marciano and Ezzard Charles at Yankee Stadium, New York, on September 15, with radio broadcast on CBS and predictions of over $650,000 in gate receipts.
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ROCKY-EZZ TITLE FIGHT ON RADIO
NEW YORK (CNS)—Interested parties in the coming Marciano-Charles fight are already predicting it will do better than the $543,692 paid for the last one.
Rocky's manager, Al Weill has come out with a prediction of $650,000.
IBC's managing director, Harry Markson, figures too in that neighborhood since the advance is going briskly.
The Charles' corner isn't talking money, saying instead they'll settle for the championship.
Exclusive blow-by-blow coverage of the Rocky Marciano-Ezzard Charles return heavyweight championship bout will be aired over the CBS Radio Network Wednesday, Sept 15.
It will be blacked out on home television.
Ringside description of this 15 round fistic thriller from Yankee Stadium, New York, will be broadcast with Russ Hodges, one of the nation's top sports reporters, giving the blow-by-blow account and veteran sportscaster Jack Drees handling the between rounds commentary.
NEW YORK (CNS)—Interested parties in the coming Marciano-Charles fight are already predicting it will do better than the $543,692 paid for the last one.
Rocky's manager, Al Weill has come out with a prediction of $650,000.
IBC's managing director, Harry Markson, figures too in that neighborhood since the advance is going briskly.
The Charles' corner isn't talking money, saying instead they'll settle for the championship.
Exclusive blow-by-blow coverage of the Rocky Marciano-Ezzard Charles return heavyweight championship bout will be aired over the CBS Radio Network Wednesday, Sept 15.
It will be blacked out on home television.
Ringside description of this 15 round fistic thriller from Yankee Stadium, New York, will be broadcast with Russ Hodges, one of the nation's top sports reporters, giving the blow-by-blow account and veteran sportscaster Jack Drees handling the between rounds commentary.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Boxing Match
Heavyweight Championship
Marciano Charles
Radio Broadcast
Yankee Stadium
Gate Receipts
What entities or persons were involved?
Rocky Marciano
Ezzard Charles
Al Weill
Harry Markson
Russ Hodges
Jack Drees
Where did it happen?
Yankee Stadium, New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Rocky Marciano
Ezzard Charles
Al Weill
Harry Markson
Russ Hodges
Jack Drees
Location
Yankee Stadium, New York
Event Date
Wednesday, Sept 15
Story Details
Predictions of high gate receipts for the Marciano-Charles heavyweight rematch exceed $650,000; Charles' team focuses on winning the title. CBS Radio will broadcast the 15-round fight live from Yankee Stadium with Russ Hodges on blow-by-blow and Jack Drees on commentary, blacked out on TV.