JOE LOUIS/MAX BAER 1935 FIGHT SOUVENIR MENU.
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$115.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 20, 2013 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #208 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1277 in auction 208
Value Code:
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Item Description
5.25x8.5". Pictures of Louis and Baer on front of menu. Text reads "Washington Times Baer-Louis Fight Special - To Yankee Stadium New York - September 24, 1935 - Via Baltimore & Ohio Railroad." Inside has dinner menu in center w/top reading "On Board The Washington Times Baer Louis Special." Then listed alphabetically are all of the passengers on board the Special. The list continues on the back cover. Stapled inside is a 5x8" sheet w/text starting "In Appreciation" from the Washington Times newspaper. The text gives guidelines as to having a safe, comfortable enjoyable journey to the fight and back. Newcomer Joe Louis beat Baer, who once held the heavyweight title. Menu has some lt. handling wear/aging and is VF. An interesting and early Joe Louis item.
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