JO Sports Inc.
HISTORY: On March 31, 1944 at Chicago Stadium middleweights Jake LaMotta and Lou Woods battled in the featured bout. LaMotta prevailed winning a close 10 round split decision.
Attendance: 7,000; Gate: $18,704
"Woods used a left jab to hold the bull-like rushes of his Italian foe at bay....
During the eighth round the Sarge barely missed dropping Joltin' Jake. Woods took the offensive at the outset and opened Jake's left eye with right-hand smashes. Midway during ths round, the Detroiter jolted LaMotta with a succession of rights and the Easterner held on. However, just before the bell ended the round, a barrage delivered by Jake floored Woods for a two-count.
In the ninth Woods went down again for a nine-count. These two knockdowns apparently were the deciding factors in the officials' tabulations in awarding LaMotta the laurels."
by Chicago reporter Gene Engel.
Offered here is a scarce, original, on site, full, unused ticket for this event.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, on site, full, unused ticket which names the fighters and which includes a section, row and seat number. Bold color and print. Stub firmly attached. Not creased or torn. Clean front and back. 2" x 5 3/4."
