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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1938
Page
6
A long profile contrasts Louis and Schmeling, tracing Louis's rise from poverty to heavyweight champion and Schmeling’s rise in Europe. The piece notes Louis’s 1937 victory over Braddock to claim the title and Schmeling’s earlier knockout of Louis, his own comeback, and their paths as two of boxing’s era’s defining figures.
Joe Louis and Mix Schmeling set to fight in Yankee Stadium as 40,000 fans pack the venue. Police prepare for disorder with over 4,000 extra officers. The heavyweight title bout draws near, with betting odds shifting and regulatory moves over gloves shaping the pre fight scene.
Joe Louis of Detroit to defend against Germany’s Max Schmeling in a 16 round world heavyweight championship at Yankee Stadium. Promoted by Twentieth Century Sporting Club and Mike Jacobs with estimated receipts around 1.1 million and an attendance near 90,000. Fight to start at 9 p m local time with radio coverage and charity contributions. weigh-in at Madison Square Garden today. Other amateur and exhibition bouts listed with several regional fighters.
In Berlin on June 22 Max Schmeling, once Germany's forgotten man, emerged as a 2-1 favorite as public support shifted after news of his impending rematch with Joe Louis. Germany claims confidence he will win again, with radio broadcasts planned and bars relaxed to celebrate the bout.
Pinky Higgins of the Red Sox extended his hitting streak to twelve games with eight straight hits in a doubleheader against Detroit, a major league record pursuit. Schmeling fight plans note weigh in at Madison Square Garden with promoter Jacobs controversial prelude and Air travel controversy. Weather outlook for the Max Schmeling Joe Louis bout tonight in New York shows overcast skies and poor conditions.
John Black is named as the first person in Angelica at Charlestown Massachusetts in 1634. The fragment notes early settlement with a named individual connected to the place and year.
The New York Colored Stars played Aero Camp to a first night defeat as Corry wore down the locals with 17 safeties. Hep Harper surrendered most of the runs while Staples Group and Harper fanned seven each. The opening rally yielded five runs, with 11 hits overall and no homers.
Yesterday's scores show American League leaders with Cleveland prevailing 10 to 5 over New York while Detroit moved to 8 and 5, St. Louis led by 6, Philadelphia 2 and Chicago 0. National League Cincinnati beat New York 6 to 2 as Chicago 4 Philadelphia 3 and St Louis 1. International League Rochester 4 Jersey City 6 Montreal 2 Newark 7 Toronto 3 Syracuse 7 4. American Association Kansas City 16 Toledo 0 Milwaukee 6 Columbus 45 Minnesota Louisville 3. Today American games include New York at Cleveland and Boston at Detroit with Washington at Chicago and Philadelphia at St. Louis. Other matchups listed include Chicago at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at New York. An item notes 1988 season games and a local Corry recap with Corry 6 runs in the third and sixth innings and Baressi, Cassett, Group, Swantek and Williams starring. Corry to play Sherman Thursday and Warren Saturday. a possible Sunday game is being arranged.
Luw Ambers of Herkimer New York defeated Jimmy Vaughn of Cleveland over ten rounds in Los Angeles to tune up for a title defense against Henry Armstrong in New York on July 26.
In the majors, the Indians defeated the Yankees 10-5 behind Bob Feller. The Red Sox split a doubleheader with Detroit, Pinky Higgins extended his hitting streak, and other score updates include Cubs past Phillies and Giants fading after Cincinnati's 6-2 win.
United Press reports 87 writers polled in New York favor Mayor Joe Louis to win tonight. Of 87, 41 picked Louis, 25 named Schmeling, 21 chose Louis by knockout, three by decision, and one by split.
Mannyey Kip Anderson of the Aero announced this afternoon the local ball club will entertain the Colored House of David nine at Aero Park in a twilight game at 5 20 p m Friday. The colored team has posted an impressive record on its barnstorming tour.
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