Offers Marciano 50,000 to Fight Charles in Frisco, Daily Racing Form, 1954-06-19

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Offers Marciano 50,000 To Fight Charles in Frisco SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 18 UP. — Promoter Jimmy Murray of San Francisco has offered Rocky Marcianos manager a 50,000 guarantee for a return bout with Ezzard Charles in Kezar Stadium on Labor Day. Murray, who said he telephoned manager Ol Weil with the offer, estimated that a rematch here would be close to a million-dollar gate, including TV revenues. "Charles is a big favorite here," Murray said. Hes had four of his best fights in San .Francisco." r M il »


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