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Max Schmeling in Hospital after First Round defeat by Louis. Following his defeat by Joe Louis in the first round of their World Title match in New York, Max Schmeling, the German heavyweight, was taken to hospital with a back injury. It was alleged that the injury was caused by a foul blow, but was later denied. Photo shows, Max Schmeling resting in bed in the New York Polyclinic hospital. 3 July 1938 United States

Max Schmeling in Hospital after First Round defeat by Louis. Following his defeat by Joe Louis in the first round of their World Title match in New York, Max Schmeling, the German heavyweight, was taken to hospital with a back injury. It was alleged that the injury was caused by a foul blow, but was later denied. Photo shows, Max Schmeling resting in bed in the New York Polyclinic hospital. 3 July 1938 United States

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Recording Date: Jul 3, 1938

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Max Schmeling in Hospital after First Round defeat by Louis. Following his defeat by Joe Louis in the first round of their World Title match in New York, Max Schmeling, the German heavyweight, was taken to hospital with a back injury. It was alleged that the injury was caused by a foul blow, but was later denied. Photo shows, Max Schmeling resting in bed in the New York Polyclinic hospital. 3 July 1938 United States

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