[1929-08-27] Dick Shikat Presented World Heavyweight Title/Dick Shikat Sparring

[fxnj]

http://mirc.sc.edu/islandora/object/usc%3A28626

 

Awesome clip here with Shikat being presented the world title due to Sonnenberg ducking him and then doing some sparring with a young guy and then an older guy (Toots Mondt?) in front of some beautiful greenery. Highlight for me was what looked to be a kimura attempt from Shikat.

[Gutenberger]

I would have thought they'd make a greater deal of presenting the championship than in a ring in a garden with a couple of bystanders.

Interesting gootage nonetheless, and very interesting sparring, especially the various camera angles to capture everything, including the footwork.