The Archive · 1938

Nazi-Jewish Angle

Great interest as also been aroused in jour because of the incon-smous Nazi-Jewish angle since Germany's idol will be fighting a negro in a bout staged by Mike Jacobs, Jew It was not expected that Schmeling would receive any favours in the ring since it was no secret that Jacobs would prefer Louis to win since he had no assurance that Schmeling would return to America to defend the title if he wins it. The German, however, promised that he would fight in September in New York if he triumphs tonight.—United Press,

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