WILLARD, JESS ORIGINAL SHEET MUSIC (1915)

On April 5, 1915 in Havana, Cuba World Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson fought Jess Willard. Under a grueling sun the two fought for 26 rounds when suddenly the giant Jess Willard stopped the aging Johnson with a hard straight right hand. Johnson later claimed to have thrown the fight, but most ring historians dismiss this claim. The fight was of great note. Offered here is original sheet music entitled, "Jess Willard's Glad To Say I've Got The ChampionshipTo-Day." Published by Harry Bress of Philadelphia. Words by Louis Herscher and Bert Gardiner and music by Louis Herscher. Copyright 1915 after Willard's victory over Johnson.
This is a 6 page sheet music including cover which pictures Jess Willard on cover. Clean inside and ot. Creased at right lower side. Clipped lower right corner. Edge wear with one closed tear with no paper loss. 10 1/2" x 13 1/2."