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SPORTS
The Winnah—and Still Champion
Though the press tries to make the fights interesting, every boxer’s a bum against Joe Louis
June
1
1941
CURT RIESS
The Winnah—and Still Champion
CURT RIESS
June
1
1941
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SPORTS
The Winnah—and Still Champion
Though the press tries to make the fights interesting, every boxer’s a bum against Joe Louis
June
1
1941
CURT RIESS
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