The Archive · 1939

Joe Louis to Indulge

In Barnstorming

Te Clash tu Nine Four-round Bouts on Tour New York, Oct. 20.

Joe Louis, negro world champion, thay go on á nation-wide barnstorming tour which will see him clash in nine different cities in four-round bouts prior to opposing the Chilean champion, Arturo Godoy of February 9, Mike Jacobs, outstanding boxing promoter, amhouneed today.

"Negotiations are underway," Jacobs ssid, "for an: exhibition tour by Louis Bout nine United States cities Before beginning training for his Godoy title fight on February 9.

"I doubt it, Honolulu will be included in the tour, in which the bouts will be limited to four rounds. The gate would be small and the ex-Penses and the travelling time to Honolulu would be too great-—United Press.

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