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BOXING CONTEST

LOUIS-FARE MATCH ANOTHER DELAY POSSIBLE RAIN SHOWERS -FORECAST NEW YORE. August 29 Another postponement is. threatened in the box.ing contest between Joe Louis and- Tommy Farr, owing to possible rain showers which have been forecast for to-morrow. It is announced that if rain fall# to-morrow the match will be held on Tuesday.. The promoters of the contest said the first postponement has resulted in an increase in receipts, but they fear that a second delay will result, in a decrease, due to loss of interest. Louis rested all day, with the exception of a six miles road work-out. His trainer said he was in a weak condition. Farr also was quiet all day and took only light His trainer said his pugnacious attitude had changed to one of calm determination. The odds are unchanged, but there is virtually no wagering. "

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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22821, 31 August 1937, Page 9

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BOXING CONTEST New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22821, 31 August 1937, Page 9

BOXING CONTEST New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22821, 31 August 1937, Page 9

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