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Story May 26, 1927

The Milwaukee Leader

Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

What is this article about?

Upcoming boxing event in Chicago where champion Mushy Callahan faces challenger Spug Myers for the junior welterweight title and diamond belt at Cubs' Park on Tuesday night, with several undercard fights.

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Callahan, Meyers To Clash for Belt and Title

CHICAGO—The diamond belt, emblematic of the world's junior welterweight championship, will be one of the prizes to the winner of the battle Tuesday night at Cubs' ball park between Mushy Callahan, champion, and Spug Myers, challenger.

Callahan was awarded the belt following his knockout victory over Andy DiVodi in New York.

Tommy Freeman, who meets Myer Grace, arrived last night. They go 10 rounds in the semi-windup. Benny Chavez meets Joe Salas, Joey Medill tackles Tommy Grogan, Frankie Keunard faces Shorty Martone and Glen Lage boxes Norman Wilson in the sixes.

Tickets can be obtained at Mullen's gym ticket office, 180 West Randolph St.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Boxing Championship Junior Welterweight Diamond Belt Mushy Callahan Spug Myers Cubs Park Chicago Fight

What entities or persons were involved?

Mushy Callahan Spug Myers Andy Divodi Tommy Freeman Myer Grace Benny Chavez Joe Salas Joey Medill Tommy Grogan Frankie Keunard Shorty Martone Glen Lage Norman Wilson

Where did it happen?

Cubs' Ball Park, Chicago

Story Details

Key Persons

Mushy Callahan Spug Myers Andy Divodi Tommy Freeman Myer Grace Benny Chavez Joe Salas Joey Medill Tommy Grogan Frankie Keunard Shorty Martone Glen Lage Norman Wilson

Location

Cubs' Ball Park, Chicago

Event Date

Tuesday Night

Story Details

Mushy Callahan, the junior welterweight champion who won the diamond belt by knocking out Andy DiVodi in New York, will defend his title against challenger Spug Myers at Cubs' ball park. The card includes a semi-windup of Tommy Freeman vs Myer Grace over 10 rounds, and preliminary bouts: Benny Chavez vs Joe Salas, Joey Medill vs Tommy Grogan, Frankie Keunard vs Shorty Martone, and Glen Lage vs Norman Wilson in six rounds. Tickets available at Mullen's gym ticket office, 180 West Randolph St.

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