The Archive · 1938

Rematch Unlikely

New York, June 23.

Mike Jacobs, the world leading promoter of the Twentieth Century Sporting Club, toda said that he was not interested in rematching Joe Louis, world heavyweight champion, and Max Schmeling of Germany.

He explained that he feared a rematch would fail to attract a good crowd because of the massacre which the German suffered at the thundering fists of the young negro last night in the Yankee Stadium.

The shrewd promoter said he already has commenced making arrangements for a probable title clash between Louis and Max Baer, former champion, late in September.

Sports writers believed that Jacobs" decision was final, especially since it was reported that the Brown Bomber did not care to fight Schmeling again because of a possible lack of gate money. He seemed to favour a bout with Baer which should even attract more fans than the 84,000 who witnessed him triumph last night in 2 minutes 4 seconds of the first round.

—United Pres

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