Facts

On August 23, 1939

New York Fight Promoter - Mike Jacobs stated that he will have Henry Armstrong
and Lou Ambers back in the ring on November 1st.

Manager - Al Weill {for Lou Ambers} stated that Lou was getting married, and his
fighter wanted the early part of the month of November off.

The bout was then set for Friday, December 1st.

Ed Meade decided to take Henry on an October 'barn-storming tour' against a string of
mediocre opponents to stay sharp.

After defeating Bobby Pacho on October 30th in Denver, Colorado - Ed took Henry
down to Hot Springs, Arkansas to cool down.

But, it rained for 2-Weeks and Henry developed a 'severe cold'.

Henry did arrive in New York on November 16th, and planned a 2-Week Training Session
to get ready for Lou Ambers.

On the line > was Henry's 'Welterweight Championship'. Lou Ambers Lightweight Belt
was not at risk.

On Monday - November 27th, Henry's cold got worse, and was so severe that he was forced to bed.

The NYSAC had '3' Physician's check out Henry. They were split on Henry's condition.

Ed Meade asked for a postponement until January 24, 1940.

Al Weill and Lou Ambers said that they would allow the bout to be re-scheduled to
December 15th, and no later.

Al Weill >
"If Henry is not in the Ring on December 15th, then Lou will not fight him until
February 1940."

"The truth is, that Ed Meade knows his fighter can't win."