Berlenbach,Paul-Delaney Official Program 1925

On November 12,1925 Paul Berlaenbach met Jack Delaney for the Light Heavyweight Titel.23,000 at the new Madison Square Garden): "Floored for a count of three in the fourth and punched groggy in the sixth and seventh, Berlenbach came back in the last six rounds with a stirring rally which saved for him the title he wrested from Mike McTigue. His margin of victory was close, however, for newspapermen at ringside gave him only seven rounds to six for the challenger while two were even.... But the outstanding factor in his success was indomitable courage in the face of almost certain defeat." (AP).Berlenbach would win a 15 round decision.Presented here is the official program for the bout.
This program measures 7 inches by 10 inches.The program contains 50 pages and a 4 pages bout sheet which is not scored.The program shows just light handling wear inside and out.The binding and pages are tight.The bout sheet is inclosed but not attached.Very colorful cover.