BOXING
WORLD HEAVY-WEIGHT TITLE. CRITICS fAVOUR LOUIS. (United Press Association --Rv Electric Telegraph—Copyrigb t). NEW YORK, June id. Critics regard Joe Louis as likely to defeat the German, Max Schmelling, in their bout next Wednesday for tin world heavy-weight boxing title. Sehmeling issued a statement declaring that if he wins hi will positively defend the title in the United States in September, JENKINS V. DOWNS. DUNEDIN, June 16. In a willing, professional boxing bout at the Opera House, Oamaru tonight, Stan Jenkin beat Barney Downs on points after 12 three-minute rounds. It was an interesting fight, Downs showing ability in ringcraft, making a good match for the clever Oamaru boy. Although the decision met with a mixed reeeption j Jenkin was un- J questionably the winner.
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Hokitika Guardian, 17 June 1938, Page 1
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