Joe Louis vs. Buddy Baer (2nd meeting) - Revision history

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	*On August 13, Jacobs revealed that after Louis defeated [[Lou Nova]] in September, he would take a break until January and then defend his title against the winner of Baer-Simon.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1229959968/]		*On August 13, Jacobs revealed that after Louis defeated [[Lou Nova]] in September, he would take a break until January and then defend his title against the winner of Baer-Simon.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1229959968/]
	*On August 23, Jacobs announced that the fight had been postponed indefinitely due to infection in Baer's right arm.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/797971581/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/939774468/]		*On August 23, Jacobs announced that the fight had been postponed indefinitely due to infection in Baer's right arm.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/797971581/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/939774468/]
	*On September 26, ~~journalist~~ and manager of [[Lem Franklin]] Jack Hurley announced that he had signed his fighter to face Baer, [[Abe Simon]] or [[Bob Pastor]] on October 20 in Cleveland, Ohio.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/841640292/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/373572933/] Ultimately, Franklin faced Simon.		*On September 26, columnist and manager of [[Lem Franklin]] Jack Hurley announced that he had signed his fighter to face Baer, [[Abe Simon]] or [[Bob Pastor]] on October 20 in Cleveland, Ohio.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/841640292/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/373572933/] Ultimately, Franklin faced Simon.
	*On September 30, Mike Jacobs revealed that Louis had a contract which stipulated he would face either Baer or Simon in December, however "whether Louis engages in a December bout depends largely upon what arrangements he can make with the army. It's up to Uncle Sam."[https://www.newspapers.com/image/334270547/] It was revealed on October 8 that the fight would take place at Madison Square Garden.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/966245760/] On October 16, columnist France Laux disclosed that the contract had been signed before Louis faced [[Lou Nova]] on September 29.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1031736858/]		*On September 30, Mike Jacobs revealed that Louis had a contract which stipulated he would face either Baer or Simon in December, however "whether Louis engages in a December bout depends largely upon what arrangements he can make with the army. It's up to Uncle Sam."[https://www.newspapers.com/image/334270547/] It was revealed on October 8 that the fight would take place at Madison Square Garden.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/966245760/] On October 16, columnist France Laux disclosed that the contract had been signed before Louis faced [[Lou Nova]] on September 29.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1031736858/]
	*In an interview on October 10, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman said Baer would probably rematch Louis in February, with Los Angeles being the most likely location.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/883427442/]		*In an interview on October 10, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman said Baer would probably rematch Louis in February, with Los Angeles being the most likely location.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/883427442/]

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	*On September 26, journalist and manager of [[Lem Franklin]] Jack Hurley announced that he had signed his fighter to face Baer, [[Abe Simon]] or [[Bob Pastor]] on October 20 in Cleveland, Ohio.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/841640292/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/373572933/] Ultimately, Franklin faced Simon.		*On September 26, journalist and manager of [[Lem Franklin]] Jack Hurley announced that he had signed his fighter to face Baer, [[Abe Simon]] or [[Bob Pastor]] on October 20 in Cleveland, Ohio.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/841640292/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/373572933/] Ultimately, Franklin faced Simon.
	*On September 30, Mike Jacobs revealed that Louis had a contract which stipulated he would face either Baer or Simon in December, however "whether Louis engages in a December bout depends largely upon what arrangements he can make with the army. It's up to Uncle Sam."[https://www.newspapers.com/image/334270547/] It was revealed on October 8 that the fight would take place at Madison Square Garden.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/966245760/] On October 16, columnist France Laux disclosed that the contract had been signed before Louis faced [[Lou Nova]] on September 29.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1031736858/]		*On September 30, Mike Jacobs revealed that Louis had a contract which stipulated he would face either Baer or Simon in December, however "whether Louis engages in a December bout depends largely upon what arrangements he can make with the army. It's up to Uncle Sam."[https://www.newspapers.com/image/334270547/] It was revealed on October 8 that the fight would take place at Madison Square Garden.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/966245760/] On October 16, columnist France Laux disclosed that the contract had been signed before Louis faced [[Lou Nova]] on September 29.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1031736858/]
			*In an interview on October 10, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman said Baer would probably rematch Louis in February, with Los Angeles being the most likely location.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/883427442/]
	*On October 14, Selective Service Board officals said that Louis had been tentatively classified as fit to serve in the Army, with the final report expected October 20.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/552493131/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/757693452/]		*On October 14, Selective Service Board officals said that Louis had been tentatively classified as fit to serve in the Army, with the final report expected October 20.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/552493131/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/757693452/]
	*On October 21 Louis was officially declared fit to serve in the US Army.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1137368989/] That same day, ~~Baer's manager~~ Ancil Hoffman told the media that Baer was looking to fight Louis in Los Angeles in the summer of next year.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/908096590/]		*On October 21 Louis was officially declared fit to serve in the US Army.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1137368989/] That same day, Ancil Hoffman told the media that Baer was looking to fight Louis in Los Angeles in the summer of next year.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/908096590/]
	*On October 31, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman told the press that he had signed his fighter to meet Louis and that the bout was a benefit for the Navy Relief Fund. In response, Jacobs confirmed these plans but denied that the fight had been signed and said that negotiations were still ongoing.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/769285925/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/1059604211/] Later that day Hoffman claimed that he had been misinterpreted and while he had found the terms proposed to him agreeable, nothing had been definitively closed.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/93289977/]		*On October 31, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman told the press that he had signed his fighter to meet Louis and that the bout was a benefit for the Navy Relief Fund. In response, Jacobs confirmed these plans but denied that the fight had been signed and said that negotiations were still ongoing.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/769285925/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/1059604211/] Later that day Hoffman claimed that he had been misinterpreted and while he had found the terms proposed to him agreeable, nothing had been definitively closed.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/93289977/]
	*Bout officially announced by the US Navy Rear Admiral Adolphus Andrews on November 12.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1237909835/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/76790693/] Deal signed by November 14.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1240983030/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/617546137/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/739085370/]		*Bout officially announced by the US Navy Rear Admiral Adolphus Andrews on November 12.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1237909835/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/76790693/] Deal signed by November 14.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1240983030/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/617546137/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/739085370/]

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	*On August 23, Jacobs announced that the fight had been postponed indefinitely due to infection in Baer's right arm.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/797971581/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/939774468/]		*On August 23, Jacobs announced that the fight had been postponed indefinitely due to infection in Baer's right arm.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/797971581/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/939774468/]
	*On September 26, journalist and manager of [[Lem Franklin]] Jack Hurley announced that he had signed his fighter to face Baer, [[Abe Simon]] or [[Bob Pastor]] on October 20 in Cleveland, Ohio.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/841640292/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/373572933/] Ultimately, Franklin faced Simon.		*On September 26, journalist and manager of [[Lem Franklin]] Jack Hurley announced that he had signed his fighter to face Baer, [[Abe Simon]] or [[Bob Pastor]] on October 20 in Cleveland, Ohio.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/841640292/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/373572933/] Ultimately, Franklin faced Simon.
	*On ~~October 1, Associated Press reported that Louis may fight either Baer or Simon in December.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1016935100/] Two days later~~, Mike Jacobs ~~confirmed~~ that Louis had a contract which stipulated he would face ~~one of them~~ in December, however "whether Louis engages in a December bout depends largely upon what arrangements he can make with the army. It's up to Uncle Sam."[https://www.newspapers.com/image/~~1065246537/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/767787810~~/] It was revealed on October 8 that the fight would take place at Madison Square Garden.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/966245760/] On October 16, columnist France Laux disclosed that the contract had been signed before Louis faced [[Lou Nova]] on September 29.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1031736858/]		*On September 30, Mike Jacobs revealed that Louis had a contract which stipulated he would face either Baer or Simon in December, however "whether Louis engages in a December bout depends largely upon what arrangements he can make with the army. It's up to Uncle Sam."[https://www.newspapers.com/image/334270547/] It was revealed on October 8 that the fight would take place at Madison Square Garden.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/966245760/] On October 16, columnist France Laux disclosed that the contract had been signed before Louis faced [[Lou Nova]] on September 29.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1031736858/]
	*On October 14, Selective Service Board officals said that Louis had been tentatively classified as fit to serve in the Army, with the final report expected October 20.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/552493131/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/757693452/]		*On October 14, Selective Service Board officals said that Louis had been tentatively classified as fit to serve in the Army, with the final report expected October 20.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/552493131/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/757693452/]
	*On October 21 Louis was officially declared fit to serve in the US Army.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1137368989/] That same day, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman told the media that Baer was looking to fight Louis in Los Angeles in the summer of next year.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/908096590/]		*On October 21 Louis was officially declared fit to serve in the US Army.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1137368989/] That same day, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman told the media that Baer was looking to fight Louis in Los Angeles in the summer of next year.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/908096590/]

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	*On September 26, journalist and manager of [[Lem Franklin]] Jack Hurley announced that he had signed his fighter to face Baer, [[Abe Simon]] or [[Bob Pastor]] on October 20 in Cleveland, Ohio.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/841640292/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/373572933/] Ultimately, Franklin faced Simon.		*On September 26, journalist and manager of [[Lem Franklin]] Jack Hurley announced that he had signed his fighter to face Baer, [[Abe Simon]] or [[Bob Pastor]] on October 20 in Cleveland, Ohio.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/841640292/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/373572933/] Ultimately, Franklin faced Simon.
	*On October 1, Associated Press reported that Louis may fight either Baer or Simon in December.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1016935100/] Two days later, Mike Jacobs confirmed that Louis had a contract which stipulated he would face one of them in December, however "whether Louis engages in a December bout depends largely upon what arrangements he can make with the army. It's up to Uncle Sam."[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1065246537/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/767787810/] It was revealed on October 8 that the fight would take place at Madison Square Garden.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/966245760/] On October 16, columnist France Laux disclosed that the contract had been signed before Louis faced [[Lou Nova]] on September 29.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1031736858/]		*On October 1, Associated Press reported that Louis may fight either Baer or Simon in December.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1016935100/] Two days later, Mike Jacobs confirmed that Louis had a contract which stipulated he would face one of them in December, however "whether Louis engages in a December bout depends largely upon what arrangements he can make with the army. It's up to Uncle Sam."[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1065246537/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/767787810/] It was revealed on October 8 that the fight would take place at Madison Square Garden.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/966245760/] On October 16, columnist France Laux disclosed that the contract had been signed before Louis faced [[Lou Nova]] on September 29.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1031736858/]
			*On October 14, Selective Service Board officals said that Louis had been tentatively classified as fit to serve in the Army, with the final report expected October 20.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/552493131/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/757693452/]
	*On October 21 Louis was officially declared fit to serve in the US Army.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1137368989/] That same day, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman told the media that Baer was looking to fight Louis in Los Angeles in the summer of next year.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/908096590/]		*On October 21 Louis was officially declared fit to serve in the US Army.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1137368989/] That same day, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman told the media that Baer was looking to fight Louis in Los Angeles in the summer of next year.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/908096590/]
	*On October 31, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman told the press that he had signed his fighter to meet Louis and that the bout was a benefit for the Navy Relief Fund. In response, Jacobs confirmed these plans but denied that the fight had been signed and said that negotiations were still ongoing.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/769285925/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/1059604211/] Later that day Hoffman claimed that he had been misinterpreted and while he had found the terms proposed to him agreeable, nothing had been definitively closed.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/93289977/]		*On October 31, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman told the press that he had signed his fighter to meet Louis and that the bout was a benefit for the Navy Relief Fund. In response, Jacobs confirmed these plans but denied that the fight had been signed and said that negotiations were still ongoing.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/769285925/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/1059604211/] Later that day Hoffman claimed that he had been misinterpreted and while he had found the terms proposed to him agreeable, nothing had been definitively closed.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/93289977/]

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	*On September 26, journalist and manager of [[Lem Franklin]] Jack Hurley announced that he had signed his fighter to face Baer, [[Abe Simon]] or [[Bob Pastor]] on October 20 in Cleveland, Ohio.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/841640292/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/373572933/] Ultimately, Franklin faced Simon.		*On September 26, journalist and manager of [[Lem Franklin]] Jack Hurley announced that he had signed his fighter to face Baer, [[Abe Simon]] or [[Bob Pastor]] on October 20 in Cleveland, Ohio.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/841640292/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/373572933/] Ultimately, Franklin faced Simon.
	*On October 1, Associated Press reported that Louis may fight either Baer or Simon in December.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1016935100/] Two days later, Mike Jacobs confirmed that Louis had a contract which stipulated he would face one of them in December, however "whether Louis engages in a December bout depends largely upon what arrangements he can make with the army. It's up to Uncle Sam."[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1065246537/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/767787810/] It was revealed on October 8 that the fight would take place at Madison Square Garden.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/966245760/] On October 16, columnist France Laux disclosed that the contract had been signed before Louis faced [[Lou Nova]] on September 29.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1031736858/]		*On October 1, Associated Press reported that Louis may fight either Baer or Simon in December.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1016935100/] Two days later, Mike Jacobs confirmed that Louis had a contract which stipulated he would face one of them in December, however "whether Louis engages in a December bout depends largely upon what arrangements he can make with the army. It's up to Uncle Sam."[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1065246537/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/767787810/] It was revealed on October 8 that the fight would take place at Madison Square Garden.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/966245760/] On October 16, columnist France Laux disclosed that the contract had been signed before Louis faced [[Lou Nova]] on September 29.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1031736858/]
	*On October 21 Louis was officially declared fit to serve in the US Army.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1137368989/]		*On October 21 Louis was officially declared fit to serve in the US Army.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1137368989/] That same day, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman told the media that Baer was looking to fight Louis in Los Angeles in the summer of next year.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/908096590/]
	*On October 31, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman told the press that he had signed his fighter to meet Louis and that the bout was a benefit for the Navy Relief Fund. In response, Jacobs confirmed these plans but denied that the fight had been signed and said that negotiations were still ongoing.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/769285925/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/1059604211/] Later that day Hoffman claimed that he had been misinterpreted and while he had found the terms proposed to him agreeable, nothing had been definitively closed.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/93289977/]		*On October 31, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman told the press that he had signed his fighter to meet Louis and that the bout was a benefit for the Navy Relief Fund. In response, Jacobs confirmed these plans but denied that the fight had been signed and said that negotiations were still ongoing.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/769285925/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/1059604211/] Later that day Hoffman claimed that he had been misinterpreted and while he had found the terms proposed to him agreeable, nothing had been definitively closed.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/93289977/]
	*Bout officially announced by the US Navy Rear Admiral Adolphus Andrews on November 12.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1237909835/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/76790693/] Deal signed by November 14.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1240983030/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/617546137/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/739085370/]		*Bout officially announced by the US Navy Rear Admiral Adolphus Andrews on November 12.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1237909835/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/76790693/] Deal signed by November 14.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1240983030/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/617546137/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/739085370/]

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	*On August 23, Jacobs announced that the fight had been postponed indefinitely due to infection in Baer's right arm.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/797971581/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/939774468/]		*On August 23, Jacobs announced that the fight had been postponed indefinitely due to infection in Baer's right arm.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/797971581/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/939774468/]
	*On September 26, journalist and manager of [[Lem Franklin]] Jack Hurley announced that he had signed his fighter to face Baer, [[Abe Simon]] or [[Bob Pastor]] on October 20 in Cleveland, Ohio.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/841640292/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/373572933/] Ultimately, Franklin faced Simon.		*On September 26, journalist and manager of [[Lem Franklin]] Jack Hurley announced that he had signed his fighter to face Baer, [[Abe Simon]] or [[Bob Pastor]] on October 20 in Cleveland, Ohio.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/841640292/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/373572933/] Ultimately, Franklin faced Simon.
	*On October 1, Associated Press reported that Louis may fight either Baer or Simon in December.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1016935100/] Two days later, Mike Jacobs confirmed that Louis had a contract which stipulated he would face one of them in December, however "whether Louis engages in a December bout depends largely upon what arrangements he can make with the army. It's up to Uncle Sam."[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1065246537/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/767787810/] It was revealed on October 8 that the fight would take place at Madison Square Garden.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/966245760/]		*On October 1, Associated Press reported that Louis may fight either Baer or Simon in December.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1016935100/] Two days later, Mike Jacobs confirmed that Louis had a contract which stipulated he would face one of them in December, however "whether Louis engages in a December bout depends largely upon what arrangements he can make with the army. It's up to Uncle Sam."[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1065246537/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/767787810/] It was revealed on October 8 that the fight would take place at Madison Square Garden.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/966245760/] On October 16, columnist France Laux disclosed that the contract had been signed before Louis faced [[Lou Nova]] on September 29.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1031736858/]
	*On October 21 Louis was officially declared fit to serve in the US Army.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1137368989/]		*On October 21 Louis was officially declared fit to serve in the US Army.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1137368989/]
	*On October 31, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman told the press that he had signed his fighter to meet Louis and that the bout was a benefit for the Navy Relief Fund. In response, Jacobs confirmed these plans but denied that the fight had been signed and said that negotiations were still ongoing.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/769285925/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/1059604211/] Later that day Hoffman claimed that he had been misinterpreted and while he had found the terms proposed to him agreeable, nothing had been definitively closed.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/93289977/]		*On October 31, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman told the press that he had signed his fighter to meet Louis and that the bout was a benefit for the Navy Relief Fund. In response, Jacobs confirmed these plans but denied that the fight had been signed and said that negotiations were still ongoing.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/769285925/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/1059604211/] Later that day Hoffman claimed that he had been misinterpreted and while he had found the terms proposed to him agreeable, nothing had been definitively closed.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/93289977/]

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	*On August 23, Jacobs announced that the fight had been postponed indefinitely due to infection in Baer's right arm.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/797971581/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/939774468/]		*On August 23, Jacobs announced that the fight had been postponed indefinitely due to infection in Baer's right arm.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/797971581/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/939774468/]
	*On September 26, journalist and manager of [[Lem Franklin]] Jack Hurley announced that he had signed his fighter to face Baer, [[Abe Simon]] or [[Bob Pastor]] on October 20 in Cleveland, Ohio.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/841640292/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/373572933/] Ultimately, Franklin faced Simon.		*On September 26, journalist and manager of [[Lem Franklin]] Jack Hurley announced that he had signed his fighter to face Baer, [[Abe Simon]] or [[Bob Pastor]] on October 20 in Cleveland, Ohio.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/841640292/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/373572933/] Ultimately, Franklin faced Simon.
	*On October 1, Associated Press reported that Louis may fight either Baer or Simon in December.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1016935100/] Two days later, Mike Jacobs confirmed that Louis had a contract which stipulated he would face one of them in December, however "whether Louis engages in a December bout depends largely upon what arrangements he can make with the army. It's up to Uncle Sam."[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1065246537/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/767787810/] It was ~~clarified~~ on October 8 that the fight would take place at Madison Square Garden.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/966245760/]		*On October 1, Associated Press reported that Louis may fight either Baer or Simon in December.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1016935100/] Two days later, Mike Jacobs confirmed that Louis had a contract which stipulated he would face one of them in December, however "whether Louis engages in a December bout depends largely upon what arrangements he can make with the army. It's up to Uncle Sam."[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1065246537/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/767787810/] It was revealed on October 8 that the fight would take place at Madison Square Garden.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/966245760/]
	*On October 21 Louis was officially declared fit to serve in the US Army.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1137368989/]		*On October 21 Louis was officially declared fit to serve in the US Army.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1137368989/]
	*On October 31, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman told the press that he had signed his fighter to meet Louis and that the bout was a benefit for the Navy Relief Fund. In response, Jacobs confirmed these plans but denied that the fight had been signed and said that negotiations were still ongoing.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/769285925/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/1059604211/] Later that day Hoffman claimed that he had been misinterpreted and while he had found the terms proposed to him agreeable, nothing had been definitively closed.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/93289977/]		*On October 31, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman told the press that he had signed his fighter to meet Louis and that the bout was a benefit for the Navy Relief Fund. In response, Jacobs confirmed these plans but denied that the fight had been signed and said that negotiations were still ongoing.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/769285925/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/1059604211/] Later that day Hoffman claimed that he had been misinterpreted and while he had found the terms proposed to him agreeable, nothing had been definitively closed.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/93289977/]

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	*On August 23, Jacobs announced that the fight had been postponed indefinitely due to infection in Baer's right arm.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/797971581/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/939774468/]		*On August 23, Jacobs announced that the fight had been postponed indefinitely due to infection in Baer's right arm.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/797971581/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/939774468/]
	*On September 26, journalist and manager of [[Lem Franklin]] Jack Hurley announced that he had signed his fighter to face Baer, [[Abe Simon]] or [[Bob Pastor]] on October 20 in Cleveland, Ohio.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/841640292/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/373572933/] Ultimately, Franklin faced Simon.		*On September 26, journalist and manager of [[Lem Franklin]] Jack Hurley announced that he had signed his fighter to face Baer, [[Abe Simon]] or [[Bob Pastor]] on October 20 in Cleveland, Ohio.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/841640292/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/373572933/] Ultimately, Franklin faced Simon.
	*On October 1, Associated Press reported that Louis may fight either Baer or Simon in December.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1016935100/] Two days later, Mike Jacobs confirmed that Louis had a contract which stipulated he would face one of them in December, however "whether Louis engages in a December bout depends largely upon what arrangements he can make with the army. It's up to Uncle Sam."[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1065246537/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/767787810/]		*On October 1, Associated Press reported that Louis may fight either Baer or Simon in December.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1016935100/] Two days later, Mike Jacobs confirmed that Louis had a contract which stipulated he would face one of them in December, however "whether Louis engages in a December bout depends largely upon what arrangements he can make with the army. It's up to Uncle Sam."[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1065246537/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/767787810/] It was clarified on October 8 that the fight would take place at Madison Square Garden.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/966245760/]
	*On October 21 Louis was officially declared fit to serve in the US Army.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1137368989/]		*On October 21 Louis was officially declared fit to serve in the US Army.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1137368989/]
	*On October 31, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman told the press that he had signed his fighter to meet Louis and that the bout was a benefit for the Navy Relief Fund. In response, Jacobs confirmed these plans but denied that the fight had been signed and said that negotiations were still ongoing.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/769285925/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/1059604211/] Later that day Hoffman claimed that he had been misinterpreted and while he had found the terms proposed to him agreeable, nothing had been definitively closed.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/93289977/]		*On October 31, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman told the press that he had signed his fighter to meet Louis and that the bout was a benefit for the Navy Relief Fund. In response, Jacobs confirmed these plans but denied that the fight had been signed and said that negotiations were still ongoing.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/769285925/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/1059604211/] Later that day Hoffman claimed that he had been misinterpreted and while he had found the terms proposed to him agreeable, nothing had been definitively closed.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/93289977/]

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	*On August 23, Jacobs announced that the fight had been postponed indefinitely due to infection in Baer's right arm.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/797971581/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/939774468/]		*On August 23, Jacobs announced that the fight had been postponed indefinitely due to infection in Baer's right arm.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/797971581/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/939774468/]
	*On September 26, journalist and manager of [[Lem Franklin]] Jack Hurley announced that he had signed his fighter to face Baer, [[Abe Simon]] or [[Bob Pastor]] on October 20 in Cleveland, Ohio.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/841640292/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/373572933/] Ultimately, Franklin faced Simon.		*On September 26, journalist and manager of [[Lem Franklin]] Jack Hurley announced that he had signed his fighter to face Baer, [[Abe Simon]] or [[Bob Pastor]] on October 20 in Cleveland, Ohio.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/841640292/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/373572933/] Ultimately, Franklin faced Simon.
	*On October 1, Associated Press reported that Louis may fight either Baer or Simon in December.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1016935100/] Two days later, Mike Jacobs confirmed that Louis had a contract which stipulated he would face one of them in December, however "whether Louis engages in a December bout depends largely upon what arrangements he can make with the army. It's up to Uncle Sam."[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1065246537/]		*On October 1, Associated Press reported that Louis may fight either Baer or Simon in December.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1016935100/] Two days later, Mike Jacobs confirmed that Louis had a contract which stipulated he would face one of them in December, however "whether Louis engages in a December bout depends largely upon what arrangements he can make with the army. It's up to Uncle Sam."[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1065246537/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/767787810/]
	*On October 21 Louis was officially declared fit to serve in the US Army.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1137368989/]		*On October 21 Louis was officially declared fit to serve in the US Army.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1137368989/]
	*On October 31, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman told the press that he had signed his fighter to meet Louis and that the bout was a benefit for the Navy Relief Fund. In response, Jacobs confirmed these plans but denied that the fight had been signed and said that negotiations were still ongoing.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/769285925/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/1059604211/] Later that day Hoffman claimed that he had been misinterpreted and while he had found the terms proposed to him agreeable, nothing had been definitively closed.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/93289977/]		*On October 31, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman told the press that he had signed his fighter to meet Louis and that the bout was a benefit for the Navy Relief Fund. In response, Jacobs confirmed these plans but denied that the fight had been signed and said that negotiations were still ongoing.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/769285925/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/1059604211/] Later that day Hoffman claimed that he had been misinterpreted and while he had found the terms proposed to him agreeable, nothing had been definitively closed.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/93289977/]

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	*On August 23, Jacobs announced that the fight had been postponed indefinitely due to infection in Baer's right arm.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/797971581/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/939774468/]		*On August 23, Jacobs announced that the fight had been postponed indefinitely due to infection in Baer's right arm.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/797971581/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/939774468/]
	*On September 26, journalist and manager of [[Lem Franklin]] Jack Hurley announced that he had signed his fighter to face Baer, [[Abe Simon]] or [[Bob Pastor]] on October 20 in Cleveland, Ohio.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/841640292/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/373572933/] Ultimately, Franklin faced Simon.		*On September 26, journalist and manager of [[Lem Franklin]] Jack Hurley announced that he had signed his fighter to face Baer, [[Abe Simon]] or [[Bob Pastor]] on October 20 in Cleveland, Ohio.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/841640292/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/373572933/] Ultimately, Franklin faced Simon.
			*On October 1, Associated Press reported that Louis may fight either Baer or Simon in December.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1016935100/] Two days later, Mike Jacobs confirmed that Louis had a contract which stipulated he would face one of them in December, however "whether Louis engages in a December bout depends largely upon what arrangements he can make with the army. It's up to Uncle Sam."[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1065246537/]
	*On October 21 Louis was officially declared fit to serve in the US Army.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1137368989/]		*On October 21 Louis was officially declared fit to serve in the US Army.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/1137368989/]
	*On October 31, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman told the press that he had signed his fighter to meet Louis and that the bout was a benefit for the Navy Relief Fund. In response, Jacobs confirmed these plans but denied that the fight had been signed and said that negotiations were still ongoing.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/769285925/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/1059604211/] Later that day Hoffman claimed that he had been misinterpreted and while he had found the terms proposed to him agreeable, nothing had been definitively closed.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/93289977/]		*On October 31, Baer's manager Ancil Hoffman told the press that he had signed his fighter to meet Louis and that the bout was a benefit for the Navy Relief Fund. In response, Jacobs confirmed these plans but denied that the fight had been signed and said that negotiations were still ongoing.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/769285925/][https://www.newspapers.com/image/1059604211/] Later that day Hoffman claimed that he had been misinterpreted and while he had found the terms proposed to him agreeable, nothing had been definitively closed.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/93289977/]