Boxing
We sell original, historic newspapers featuring coverage of some of the great moments in the sport of boxing. Whether it is called boxing, prize-fighting, pugilism, or by some other name, the engagement of two people in a contest of strength, quickness, endurance, etc., using either gloved or bare hands, has captured the imagination of onlookers and participants since the beginning of time. Finding reports of such encounters within newspapers dates back into the 18th century. John Jackson vs. Daniel Mendoza, Jim Jeffries vs. Jim Corbett, Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling, Joe Frazier vs Muhammad Ali, and more... enjoy the following authentic reports spanning 3 centuries:Boxing
We sell original, historic newspapers featuring coverage of some of the great moments in the sport of boxing. Whether it is called boxing, prize-fighting, pugilism, or by some other name, the engagement of two people in a contest of strength, quickness, endurance, etc., using either gloved or bare hands, has captured the imagination of onlookers and participants since the beginning of time. Finding reports of such encounters within newspapers dates back into the 18th century. John Jackson vs. Daniel Mendoza, Jim Jeffries vs. Jim Corbett, Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling, Joe Frazier vs Muhammad Ali, and more... enjoy the following authentic reports spanning 3 centuries:
1913 photo of boxer Packey McFarland...
Item #679997
December 11, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 11, 1913
* Patrick "Packey" McFarland photo
* Lightweight & welterweight boxing
* "Best fighter never to become champion"
The top of page 14 has a two column photo of Packey McFarland with brief text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not tot... See More
Jess Williard... Jack Johnson...
Item #581465
March 31, 1915
THE LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, April 3, 1915 This 14 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 8: "JOHNSON INSISTS ON BOXING SAM M'VEY" with subheads and related photos. Other news of the day. Usual browning with some margin wear & tears, otherwise good. Must be handled with care.
wikipedia notes: Jess Willard (December 29, 1881 in the town of St. Clere, Pottawatomie C... See More
1915 Bandit War... Texas raids by Mexicans...
Item #681456
April 02, 1915
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 2, 1915
* Jess Williard - "The Great White Hope"
* Negro champion Jack Johnson
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (pre-fight)
The top of page 8 has a two column heading: "JOHNSON DETERMINED TO FIGHT SAM M'VEY SATURDAY IN HAVANA" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Ve... See More
Jess Williard... Jack Johnson...
Item #598529
April 05, 1915
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, April 5, 1915
* Jess Williard - "The Great White Hope"
* Jack Johnson
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (pre-fight reporting)
Page 6 has a three column headline: "Heavies Ready for Title Bout" with subhead: "Johnson And Willard Ready For Gong That Sends Them To Battle" and tale of the tape... See More
1915 Jess Williard vs. Jack Johnson title fight...
Item #668380
April 05, 1915
JOURNAL, Milwaukee, April 5, 1915
* Jess Williard vs. Jack Johnson
* "Great white hope" wins
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (1st report)
* Incomplete issue but all fight reporting present
The front page has terrific photo of Willard with heading: "THE NEW CHAMPION" Also a two column heading: "TERRIFIC RIGHT TO JAW IN THE 26TH FINISHES NEGRO&qu... See More
Jess Willard defeats Johnson for the heavyweight title...
Item #681685
April 06, 1915
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, April 6, 1915
* Jess Williard vs. Jack Johnson
* The "Great white hope" defeats 1st Black Boxing Champion
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (1st report)
The first column of the front page has stacked heads reporting on the heavyweight boxing championship, with: "WILLARD WINS FISTIC HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN," "Kan... See More
Jess Willard wins the heavyweight boxing title...
Item #675801
April 06, 1915
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, April 6, 1915
* Jess Williard vs. Jack Johnson
* The "Great white hope" defeats 1st Black Boxing Champion
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (1st report)
Among the front page heads: "Vicious Right Swing to Johnson's Jaw Wins Title for Jess Willard" with a full-figure photo of him headed: "New Heavy-Weight Champion".
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Jess Williard... Jack Johnson...
Item #608832
April 07, 1915
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 7, 1915
* Jess Williard - "The Great White Hope"
* Jack Johnson
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (post-fight reporting)
Page 6 has an article headed: "JESS WILLARD IS ON HIS WAY HOME" "Great Crowd at Havana Dock Delays Sailing of Steamer; Johnson Remains Behind" See image for t... See More
The late Aaron Molineaux Hewlett... Fists for rent...
Item #672872
February 13, 1916
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 13, 1916
* Mentions of the late Aaron Molineaux Hewlett - first black instructor at Harvard - giving boxing lessons for rent
* WWI coverage
This issue has content related to the late Aaron Molineaux Hewlett (the first black instructor at Harvard). The coverage is found on page 14, column 5: "FISTS AS RENT".
WWI coverage is located beginning on t... See More
1918 John Lawrence Sullivan death...
Item #682378
February 02, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 2, 1918
* John Lawrence Sullivan death (same day)
* 1st Heavyweight boxing gloved champion
Page 6 has a one column heading: "SULLIVAN, EX-WORLD CHAMP DIES" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete... See More
John Lawrence Sullivan dies...
Item #565177
February 04, 1918
THE WORLD, New York, NY, February 4, 1918
* John Lawrence Sullivan death
* 1st Heavyweight boxing gloved champion
This 16 page newspaper has some headlines on page 10 that include: "Sullivan Champion of Champions, Says Madden", "'Discoverer' and First Manager of Noted Fighter Feels Big Fellow's Death as a Personal Loss", "Roosevelt May By a Pallbearer" and more... See More
Jack Dempsey boxing title defense...
Item #581245
September 07, 1920
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, September 7, 1920
* Boxer Jack Dempsey
* Heavyweight boxing champion
* 1st on radio
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headlines on page 16: "DEMPSEY Kayos Miske" with subhead: "Dempsey Kayos In 3D Round". This tells of Jack Dempsey defending his heavyweight boxing crown by knocking out Billy Miske.
Other news, sports ... See More
Original Yankee Stadium is born... Babe Ruth...
Item #581917
February 06, 1921
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, February 6, 1921
* Original Yankee Stadium is born
* 'The House That Ruth Built' has a home
* Site officially picked
This 22 page newspaper has very historic significance concerning the old Yankee Stadium. Page 8 has a small one column heading that reads: "New York Yanks to Have New Home and Playing Grounds Soon". See photo for brie... See More
Jack Dempsey boxing title defense in 1921.....
Item #586083
July 01, 1921
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, July 1, 1921
* Jack Dempsey vs. Georges Carpentier
* Heavyweight boxing championship (pre-fight news)
This 40 page newspaper has two headlines on the front page: "2 TO 1 AND 3 TO 1 ODDS OFFERED TO DEMPSEY" and more. More in the sport's section with related cartoon illustration (see images).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the da... See More
1922 Harry Greb vs. Tommy Gibbons boxing fight....
Item #697963
March 14, 1922
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 14, 1922
* Harry vs. Tommy Gibbons
* Heavyweight boxing fight
* Madison Square Garden
The top of page 14 has a two column heading: "GREB AWARDED DECISION IN BOUT WITH GIBBONS" with subhead and round by round description. (see images)
Complete in 24 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally in good condition.
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Benny Leonard... Jewish boxer...
Item #581206
June 27, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1922
* Benny Leonard - Jewish boxer
* Jack Britton
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 11 that include: "BRITTON DEFEATS LEONARD ON FOUL", "Lightweight Champion Is Disqualified for Hitting While Opponent Is Down", "Bout Ends In Thirteenth", "26,000 On Hand For Match" and more (see images). This tells of... See More
Yankee Stadium opening day...
Item #560916
April 18, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, April 18, 1923
* Yankee Stadium opening day
* 'The House That Ruth Built' opens
* New York Yankees new home begins
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 36: "MARKS BROKEN IN ATTENDANCE" and "Cincinnati and Chicago have New Figures; Yankee Stadium is Dedicated" with subhead: "Yanks' Stadium Fandom's Mecca"
This... See More
Jewish boxer Benny Leonard...
Item #687063
July 24, 1923
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 24, 1923
* Benny Leonard - Jewish boxer
* Lightweight boxing championship
The front page has a great banner headline: "LEONARD KEEPS HIS TITLE" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Reporting continues in the sport's section with round per round coverage and photo. First report coverage on the lightweight championship boxing match between Benny Leon... See More
Boxer Harry Greb during his prime photo...
Item #698650
September 02, 1923
SECTION II (sports) ONLY of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Sept. 2, 1923
* Boxer Harry Greb - "The Pittsburgh Windmill"
* New boxing middleweight champion photo
The front page of this section has a three column photo with heading: "RULES THE MIDDLEWEIGHTS" with brief text underneath. (see images) Greb won the NYSAC and NBA middleweight titles just 2 days earlier.
Complete... See More
Tiger Flowers 1st Negro middleweight champ...
Item #681731
February 27, 1926
THE DETROIT NEWS, Nebraska, February 27, 1926
* Tiger Flowers vs. Harry Greb
* 1st African-American middleweight champ
* Boxing - boxers
The sport's section (page 13) features a nice banner headline: "FLOWERS BEATS GREB AND IS FIRST NEGRO 160 POUND CHAMPION" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Theodore 'Tiger' Flowers becoming the 1st African-American middl... See More
Tiger Flowers 1st Negro middleweight champ...
Item #681665
February 27, 1926
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., February 27, 1926
* Tiger Flowers vs. Harry Greb
* 1st African-American middleweight champ
* Boxing - boxers
Page 12 has a one column heading: "GREB LOST HIS TITLE TO THE COLORED BOY" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Theodore 'Tiger' Flowers becoming the 1st African-American middleweight boxing champion.
Complete with 12 pages, ... See More
Jack Delaney wins light heavyweight boxing title...
Item #670711
July 17, 1926
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 17, 1926
* Jack Delaney vs. Paul Berlenbach
* Light heavyweight boxing title fight
* Nice front page headline for display
The top of the front page has a great banner headline: "DELANEY BEATS BERLENBACH" with subhead. Unusual for such a nice headline concerning a sporting event to be on the front page. Nice for display as such. Another nice banner head... See More
Dempsey vs. Tunney...
Item #567050
September 22, 1926
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, September 22, 1926
* Jack Dempsey vs. Gene Tunney
* World Heavyweight boxing championship
* Pre fight news
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "DEMPSEY AND TUNNEY BOTH RESTING TODAY" and more. (see) Other news of the day. Usual browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with... See More
Estelle Taylor supports Jack Dempsey after loss...
Item #621963
September 30, 1926
THE NEWS, Cleveland, Ohio, September 30, 1926
* Re: Jack Dempsey's defeat at the hands of Gene Tunney
* Estelle Taylor, his actress wife, supports him
* Boxing history
The front page has a one column head: "Estelle Is Still True to Dempsey," with the subhead: "Doesn't Know Difference Between Upper Cut and Lower Cut, But Hopes He'll Stay In The Fight Game." I... See More
Theodore "Tiger" Flowers vs. Mickey Walker... Middleweight boxing championship...
Item #620529
December 04, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 4, 1926
* Theodore 'Tiger' Flowers vs. Mickey Walker
* Middleweight boxing championship
* Controversial decision - Error
This 36 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 21: "Flowers Loses Middleweight Championship to Walker Before 11,000 in Chicago" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Usual browni... See More
1927 Jack Sharkey boxing win...
Item #648016
March 04, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1927
*Jack Sharkey vs. Mike McTigue
* Heavyweight boxing match
* Madison Square Garden
The sport's section (page 16) has a banner headline: "Sharkey Knocks Out McTigue in Twelfth Round at Madison Square Garden" with subheads and round by round coverage. (see) First report coverage on the Jack Sharkey vs. Mike McTigue boxing fight. Nice to have fro... See More
Hall of Famer Zach Wheat...
Item #558086
April 09, 1927
POLICE GAZETTE, New York, April 9, 1927
* Mushy Callahan -- boxing
* Zach Wheat - baseball
* Photos
Full page photo inside of "Mushy" Callahan, the Junior Welterweight Champion, in a classic boxing pose.
Also a 1/4 page photo of Hall of Tamer Zach Wheat, in Philadelphia Athletics uniform.
News and many photos of sporting events of the day. Some dirtiness on the front page... See More
Jack Dempsey vs. Sharkey... Heavyweight Boxing...
Item #647663
July 22, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1927
* Jack Dempsey vs. Jack Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing match
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "DEMPSEY KNOCKS OUT SHARKEY IN 7TH BEFORE 80,000 IN THE YANKEE STADIUM; RECEIPTS EXCEED A MILLION DOLLARS" with many subheads. Much more in the sport's section with a few photos. Loads of text here. First report coverage on t... See More
Gene Tunney vs. Jack Dempsey...
Item #596737
September 23, 1927
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 23, 1927
* Gene Tunney wins title over Jack Dempsey
* The famous long count boxing match
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
Page 8 has a banner headline: "All Agree, That Last Night's Fight Was a Great Fistic Battle" with subheads that include: "Gene Tunney Retains His Fistic Crown" "Dempsey May Now ... See More
Babe Ruth boxing photo...
Item #649500
February 12, 1928
NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, February 12, 1928
* Unusual Babe Ruth photo
* Boxing as part of his training
The back page of this section has a unusual photo showing Babe Ruth sparring as part of his training for the upcoming season. Also an article headed: "Ruth Anticipates His Greatest Year" with subheads. (see) This was when Babe Ruth was at his prime in his career.
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Gene Tunney defends heavyweight boxing championship...
Item #642059
July 27, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1928
* Gene Tunney defeats Tom Heeney
* World's heavyweight boxing title
* Last fight before retirement (3 days later)
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "TUNNEY SCORES KNOCKOUT OVER HEENEY IN ELEVENTH; ONLY 50,000 SEE THE BATTLE" with subheads. (see) Much more in the sport's section with headlines, photos and round by r... See More
Gene Tunney announces retirement... boxing...
Item #640756
July 30, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 30, 1928
* Boxer Gene Tunney retires
* Heavyweight boxing champion
* "The Long Count Fight" fame
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TUNNEY WILL QUIT THE RING TO STUDY PHILOSOPHY IN PARIS" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 3.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pag... See More
Death of boxing promoter Tex Rickard...
Item #671302
January 07, 1929
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., January 7, 1929
* Tex Rickard death (1st report)
* Boxing promoter
The front page has a two column heading: "Tex Richard Fails to Win 'Big Fight' Against Death; Colorful Career Ends at 59" with subhead and photo of Richard headed: "Noted Sports Promoter Dies". (see) First report coverage on the death of famous boxin... See More
Max Schmeling vs. Johnnny Risko in 1929
Item #649879
February 02, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 2, 1929
* Max Schmeling (German boxer)
* Heavyweight boxing match
* Ring magazine fight of the year (1929)
* Madison Square Garden
The sport's section (page 11) has a banner headline: "Risko Is Knocked Out by Schmeling in Ninth Round Before 20,000 in Garden" with subheads and photo of Max Schmeling. Always nice to have notable events in history ... See More
Max Schmeling vs. Johnnny Risko in 1929
Item #639285
February 02, 1929
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, February 2, 1929
* Max Schmeling (German boxer)
* Heavyweight boxing match
* Ring magazine fight of the year (1929)
* Madison Square Garden
Page 13 has a two column heading: "Max Schmeling Stops Risko; Referee Intercedes in Ninth; Baker Boy Down Four Times" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18 pages, minor mar... See More
Tony Canzoneri wins boxing fight in 1929....
Item #690820
February 07, 1929
SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Feb. 7, 1929
* Tony Canzoneri vs. Joey Sangor
* World Lightweight boxing fight
* Member of the Bonanno Crime Family
* From the city where the fight took place
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "CANZONERI KNOCKS OUT SANGOR IN SEVENTH" with subheads and related photo. (see) Nice for display.
Complete... See More
Jackie Fields win Welterweight boxing title....
Item #671345
March 26, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, section 2 (sports) only, March 26, 1929
* American professional boxer Jackie Fields
* Wins World Welterweight boxing title
* Best title to be had ? (rare)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FIELDS WHIPS THOMPSON; WINS WELTER TITLE" with subheads and photo of Fields. (see) Nice for display. Great to have in this Chicago publication, Fields hometown.... See More
Tommy Loughran defends boxing title in 1929....
Item #691693
March 29, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, March 29, 1929
* Tommy Loughran wins (1st report)
* vs. Mickey Walker - "Toy Bulldog"
* Boxing - light heavyweight title fight
The top of page 24 has a banner heading: "Loughran Retains Light Heavyweight Championship by Beating Walker" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Tommy Loughran defending his Light Heavyweight boxing title... See More
James J. Braddock vs. Tommy Loughran....
Item #606380
July 19, 1929
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, July 19, 1929
* Tommy Loughran wins (1st report)
* James J. Braddock (Cinderella Man fame)
* Boxing - light heavyweight title fight
The sport's section (page 9) has one column headlines: "LOUGHRAN LED ALL THE WAY" "Tommy Produces Greatest Fight in His Career to Decisively Defeat Braddock" "His Blows Seldom Mis... See More
Primo Carnera boxing win...
Item #618555
January 25, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 25, 1930.
* Primo Carnera "Ambling Alp" Italian boxer
* Pre Heavyweight World Champion boxing match
* Madison Square Garden - Big Boy Peterson
The sport's section (page 9) has a banner healdine: "Carnera Stops Peterson in First Round Before Crowd of 20,000 in the Garden" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisemen... See More
Jack Sharkey in heavyweight boxing match...
Item #580224
February 27, 1930
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, February 27, 1930
* Jack Sharkey - Boxing - boxer
* Pre-fight odds
* Nice headline for display
This 24 page newspaper has banner headline on the front page: "Jack Sharkey Holds 10-1 Odds To Beat Phil Scott" with subheads. More inside with related photos. Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headli... See More
1930 Golden Gloves boxing...
Item #689265
March 20, 1930
SECTION II (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, March 20, 1930
* U.S. Intercity Golden Gloves Championships
* Chicago Stadium - amateur boxing titles
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "GOLDEN GLOVES CROWD SETS WORLD RECORD" with subheads and photos of victors. (see) More related photos are on the back page.
Complete section II only with 24 pages, ... See More
Penn State wins college boxing title in 1930....
Item #620459
March 23, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sport's Section Only, March 23, 1930
* Penn State Nittany Lions
* College boxing championship
The front page of this section has one column headings: "PENN STATE BOXERS KEEP COLLEGE TITLE" "Successfully Defend the Team Championship at Penn With Total of 19 Points" and more with photo of Penn State boxer, David Stoop, knocking out his opponent in t... See More
Jake Lingle assassination... Al Capone...
Item #596914
June 11, 1930
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, June 11, 1930
* Chicago reporter Jake Lingle assassination
* Al Capone - Gangsters
* Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey (pre-fight)
The front page has a one column headline: "SEARCH WIDENS FOR SLAYER OF GANG REPORTER".
Also pre fight reporting on the Jack Sharkey vs. Max Schmeling heavyweight boxing match.
Other news of th... See More
Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey In 1930...
Item #618794
June 12, 1930
NEW YORK TIMES, June 12, 1930
* Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing championship (pre-fight)
The sport's section (page 20) has a banner headline: "Sharkey 8-5 Favorite to Beat Schmeling for Title Tonight; 75,000 Expected" with many subheads and two photos of the fighters. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages,... See More
Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey...
Item #580661
June 12, 1930
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, June 12, 1930
* Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing championship
This 24 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "ODDS 2 TO 1 SHARKEY DEFEATS SCHMELING" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues in the sport's section with two nice illustrations of the fighters (see photos). Unusual from such a nice head... See More
Max Schmeling Wins Over Jack Sharkey In 1930...
Item #582678
June 13, 1930
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, June 13, 1930
* Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing championship
* Famous foul - punch below the belt
This 30 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 22: "Schmeling Disconsolate, Disgusted With His Victory; TUNNEY DECLARES FINISHING BLOW WAS UNINTENTIONALLY FOUL" with subheads and related photo.
Other news,... See More
Max Schmeling Wins Over Jack Sharkey In 1930...
Item #693845
June 13, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 13, 1930
* Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing championship
* Famous foul - hit below the belt
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SCHMELING WINNER ON SHARKEY'S FOUL; 80,000 AT TITLE BOUT" with subheads and great inside page reporting with nice photos. First report coverage on the famous fight that ended on a low blow.... See More
Max Schmeling Wins Over Jack Sharkey...
Item #581996
June 13, 1930
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, June 13, 1930
* Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey - Heavyweight boxing championship - Famous foul
* Sir Henry Segrave death (with photo)
This 34 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 23): "MAX LOSING WHEN FOUL ENDS BOUT" with subheads nice illustration of Schmeling (see photos).
Other news o... See More
Max Schmeling Wins Over Jack Sharkey In 1930...
Item #654640
June 13, 1930
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, June 13, 1930
* Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing championship
* Famous foul - punch below the belt
This 60 page newspaper has nice photo showing Max Schmeling on the canvas with caption: "THE END OF THE SHARKEY-SCHMELING FIGHT"
Also one column headlines: "SHARKEY'S FOUL BLOW ACCIDENT", "American W... See More
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