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Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling (ddr-njpa-1-1198)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Photograph: the moment when, with Schmeling already knocked down, his corner throws in the towel."
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Joe Louis shaking hands with Max Schmeling (ddr-njpa-1-1193)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "1. In a beautiful display of sportsmanship, [Max] Schmeling gave his congratulations to the black man he had previously defeated on Louis' August 18 defeat of the powerful Sharkey and Louis encouraged Schmeling on his coming fight against Braddock."
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Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling (ddr-njpa-1-1196)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "(New York) Domei. Pre-match expectations were undone in the Schmeling-Louis world heavyweight championship match which drew the attention of the world when rather than the expected Schmeling victory, 'Brown Bomber' Louis delivered a crushing defeat via technical knockout a mere two minutes, four seconds into the match. Photograph: Schmeling grabs the ropes …