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July 26, 1910
The New Haven Union
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Tommy Burns in Seattle denies reports that his upcoming London boxing match with Sam Langford was canceled due to a fee dispute with promoter Hugh McIntosh, clarifying his terms for fighting Langford and Johnson.
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BURNS DENIES
MATCH IS OFF
Seattle, Wash., July 26.-Tommy Burns, who is in Seattle, denies the statement published in New York, that the match between Burns and Sam Langford, scheduled to take place in London in September has been called off by Promoter Hugh McIntosh because Burns demanded $5,000 more than the amount he originally agreed to fight for.
"I told McIntosh at Reno after Johnson had agreed to meet me again that I would fight Johnson for 35 per cent. of the gross receipts," said Burns today.
"I figured that Johnson, being the champion, would get about 40 per cent. Then I wired McIntosh that I wanted 40 per cent. of the receipts to meet Langford, but that I was still willing to tackle Johnson for 35 per cent. of the gate."
MATCH IS OFF
Seattle, Wash., July 26.-Tommy Burns, who is in Seattle, denies the statement published in New York, that the match between Burns and Sam Langford, scheduled to take place in London in September has been called off by Promoter Hugh McIntosh because Burns demanded $5,000 more than the amount he originally agreed to fight for.
"I told McIntosh at Reno after Johnson had agreed to meet me again that I would fight Johnson for 35 per cent. of the gross receipts," said Burns today.
"I figured that Johnson, being the champion, would get about 40 per cent. Then I wired McIntosh that I wanted 40 per cent. of the receipts to meet Langford, but that I was still willing to tackle Johnson for 35 per cent. of the gate."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Boxing Match
Tommy Burns
Sam Langford
Match Denial
Fee Dispute
What entities or persons were involved?
Tommy Burns
Sam Langford
Hugh Mcintosh
Johnson
Where did it happen?
Seattle, Wash.; London
Story Details
Key Persons
Tommy Burns
Sam Langford
Hugh Mcintosh
Johnson
Location
Seattle, Wash.; London
Event Date
July 26
Story Details
Tommy Burns denies New York reports that his September boxing match with Sam Langford in London was canceled by promoter Hugh McIntosh over a $5,000 fee dispute. Burns states he agreed to fight Johnson for 35% of receipts but requested 40% for Langford.