JOE LOUIS VS. ARTURO GODOY SPANISH LANGUAGE 1940 PROMO CARD FOR FIRST SHORTWAVE TRANSMISSION.
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Winning Bid:
$115.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #202 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1553 in auction 202
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Item Description
4X5.5" two-sided card has nice photos on front including Godoy at left and Louis at right with both in boxing gear with facsimile signatures at bottom and circular photo in center showing Louis fighting Godoy in ring. Louis won this first bout by a decision and the June 20th rematch by a knockout in the 8th round. Text on reverse includes NBC and RCA logo with text commemorating the first sponsored broadcast sporting event of international importance by NBC shortwave transmission and invites listeners to request other programs they would like to hear. Card is lightly but evenly tanned with a few faint darker small tan marks at right side of front. VF. Scarce. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake's COA.
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