For your consideration are two pages from The San Francisco Call newspaper from the December 8th, 1896 printing, detailing Wyatt Earps controversial refereeing call at the Bob Fitzsimmons and Tom Sharkey boxing Match. The article recounts Wyatt Earp's controversial nomination as referee for the Bob Fitzsimmons vs. Tom Sharkey boxing contest, focusing on claims of fraud and collusion. According to the report, Earp was covertly chosen as the referee many days before the fight, despite public statements that the decision would not be made until both fighters' camps agreed. It accuses a group of people, including newspaper editors and gaming executives, of manipulating the selection to influence the fight's outcome. Earp's intimate contacts to recognized gamblers and shady personalities heightened concerns. His handling of the match sparked great outrage, particularly when he judged in favor of Sharkey under questionable circumstances. Furthermore, the story states that Earp was later attached (a legal phrase suggesting financial claims against him) for a debt relating to attorneys' costs for those participating in fraudulent schemes. The story targets the San Francisco Examiner, claiming that it helped cover up the corruption behind Earp's appointment and the fight. The article portrays Earp as being deeply involved in scandalous activities, including gambling, crooked horse races, and fraudulent enterprises. It implies that Earp's involvement in the bout and his whole reputation should be thoroughly investigated. The newspaper features a caricature of Earp and another man who appears to be a journalist, painted out to be greedy and unlawful. Also included are various advertisements as well as other news articles such as "President Cleveland's Final Message to Congress". It shows good condition overall with little wear present and no signs of damage noted. the visible newspaper pages measure 22 3/4" L x 17 1/8" W, while the entire piece measures 27 3/8" L x 39 3/8" W x 1 1/4" D. It weighs 11 pounds and 8 ounces. Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona