The Archive · 1937

Recognizes Louis

New York, June 29.

'The New York Siate Boxing 'Commission to-day announced that it recognized Joo Louis of Detroit as the heavyweight cham-plan of the world. Gen, John J. Phelan, Chairman of the Commission, revealed that the decision had' been cabled to the British Board of Boxing Control, nolitying the Board also that the former champion, Jimmie Brad-2 4 dock, stil! was under suspension.

Louis' license in New York State expired in May. He con sequently did not become auto. matically suspended when fought Braddock In Chicago last week—United Press, Police Score 207 v, Wanderers The Police, celebrated their first Jeamue victory os a result of some Good batting by Edmunds, and Gash and some good bowling by Sevenoaks. They had frst knock and put on 207 sung in two and a half hours, giving} Wine 92828, "Fiacos, g020, 9740, their opponents just over two hours

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