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Max Schmeling vs. Joe Louis in 1936...



Item # 701512

June 18, 1936

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 18, 1936

* Max Schmeling (German boxer)
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Heavyweight boxing upset (day of)
* Pre fight reporting


The top of the front page of the sport's section (page 25) has a headline that reads: "ODDS HOLD AT 8 TO 1 FOR JOE LOUIS" with subheads and two related photos. (see images) The German boxer would pull off a big upset in this fight. 
Complete with 36 pages, light toning, small library label on the front page, some small binding holes along the spine, generally good.

Category: The 20th Century