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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1939
Page
10
The United Press notes Joe Louis stands out among heavyweights after another victory. Critics question his era’s depth, but observers claim he dominates the field with accuracy and power, outperforming contenders like Galento and Pastor.
The essay lauds Joe Louis as a flawless heavyweight champ. It notes his clean record, disciplined lifestyle, and focus on fighting rather than publicity. It compares Louis to rivals like Tunney and predicts future challengers must have granite jaws and boxing finesse.
Joe Louis defended his heavyweight crown for the eighth time by stopping Bob Pastor in the eleventh round at Briggs Stadium before 33,800 fans. Louis earned $118,400 while Pastor took home $51,800.
Oscar Harder won his fifth game this month as Cleveland beat Washington 7 to 2. The Indians moved into third place, one game ahead of Chicago and three behind Boston. Grimes drove in two with a triple as Al Milnar prepared to pitch next.
It requires ten times as many men to haul a given amount of freight on highways as on rails, highlighting efficiency differences between road and rail transport.
Northwestern standout Jack Ryan, a versatile backfield player with an A average, aims for quarterback this fall while pursuing Rhodes Scholarship. His college career spans fullback and left half as a sophomore and junior.
Bob Hess of Athens Ohio, one of five lettermen back at Greenbrier Military School, starred at right guard as the Cadets defeated Sherman High 7 0 in the opener. He stood out on defense and helped break up a Sherman scoring threat deep in Greenbrier territory in the second quarter.
Mrs. Ethel V. Mars spends 59,000 for yearlings at Saratoga Sales yet leads all buyers in 1950. She trails rival William E. Boeing by only 100 dollars this year but over five years has spent 520,000 for 88 youngsters.
The article notes Crane County in Texas as the smallest population among United States counties. The statistic highlights the county's demographic standing in national comparisons.
Brooklyn Dodgers toppled the Cleveland Rams 23 to 12 at Ebbets Field before 12 423 fans. Ace Parker set the tone with a 22 yard TD run and a 66 yard pass to Perry Schwartz, while Hodges sealed the win with a 16 yard interception return late.
Columbus Bullies debut in professional football ends in a 3-0 loss to the St Louis Gunners before about 3,600 fans. Bob Davis of Kentucky shines with passing and running but the offense stalls until Nelson Peterson kicks the winning 28 yard field goal in the final period.
National League results show Cincinnati 3 Philadelphia 2 and St Louis 10 Brooklyn 4 while American League games include New York 8 Chicago 4 and St Louis 11 Boston 8. Friday schedule lists Chicago at St Louis Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Detroit at Cleveland Philadelphia at Boston with playoff implications.
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