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HISTORY: On July 3, 1931 at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio world heavyweight champion Max Schmeling defended his title against Young Stribling. In an exciting fight dubbed the "Fight Of The Year For 1931" by Ring Magazine Schmeling prevailed stopping Stribling in the 15th round. On the undercard Tony Galento lost an 8 round decision to Johnny Risko.
Offered here is an original, panorama photo made for this event.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, panorama photo. It is entitled, CLEVELAND STADIUM SITE OF WILLIE STRIBLING AND MAX SCHMELING CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT JULY 3-1931 MADISON SQUARE GARDEN CO. OF OHIO PROMOTERS OF SHOW. Photographer stamp at right for Gus A. Fretter. Bold, clear image. Clean, Very small corner crease at upper right. No tears. 8" x 32."
Rare, the first we have seen.
