The Archive · 1940

Atlanta, Georgia, July 2

PPEMONSTRATING that Time has not greatly impaired the power of his two great arms, former world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey returned to the ring last night after 13 years' retirement and knocked Clarence Luttrell, of Texas, from the ring} in the second round to win what was labelled as a grudge fight. crowd numbering over 20,000 yelled themselves hoarse as the referee lifted the hand of the Manassa Mauler in token of victory.

After the fight, Dempsey's manager that he may make an attempt to regain the world championship. Luttrell is better known in the wrestling world, where he is among the top auk,

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