Jack Johnson Seen As Greatest Heavy Weight Champion
AP story argues Jack Johnson is the greatest heavyweight champion under Queensberry rules, praising his boxing skill, defensive tactics, ringcraft and knowledge. It notes Johnson’s superiority on the day he won the title and compares him to other heavyweights, signaling a retrospective defense of his reign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Johnson
HY Janea J. Johnston Mesager
Jop Louie
Whem
Johnson
Bis
Nic
Sharkey
Primo Carnera
Max Baer
Hero
Notable Boxing Greats Ranked by Legend of Champions
A garbled list ranks historic boxing champions by prowess and impact. James J. Corbett, Gene Tunney, John L. Sullivan, Joe Louis, Jack Dempsey, James J. Jeffries, Bob Fitzsimmons, Jack Sharkey, Tommy Burns, Jess Willard, and others are noted for traits like speed, power, and resilience, with brief remarks on each era and style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Corbeit
John L. Gene Tunney
Dempsey
Tunney
Sullivan
Louis
Louie
Braddock
Jack Dempsey
Jack
Panthea
Hia
James J. Jeffries
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Jack Sharkey
Tommy Burns
Sharkey
Jess Willard
James 4
Weadnock
Jimmy
Bert
Sports Considered Necessary To Training Fighting
Army and Navy leaders agree competitive sports are essential for training soldiers and sailors for war efforts though a muddle remains over whether this means varsity play or in-camp competition. Officials say competitive athletics will continue, but schedules and emphasis may shift as training hours and military needs take precedence over traditional college athletics.
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Hamilton W. Faeon Washington
Aation
Army
Nevy
Eixty
Theodore P Bank
Athlety and Recreation Branch
Navy
Aoms
Armed Services
Gars
T J Hamilton
Naval Aviation
Bank
Clecr
Dodgers Manager Reclassified For Army Service
Brooklyn manager Leo Durocher moved from 8A to 1A on the draft roll and Yoelh Camilli placed on 1A rumor roll as Durocher’s successor consideration grows. Durocher, 38 in July, said he will not abandon baseball plans despite the draft.
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Harold Claassen
NEW York
Leo Duetocher
Yoelh Camilli
Brooklyn Drudgees Durochers
Brooklyn Draft Board
St Tai Phyast Tang
Palay Beach
Tla
Branch Rickey
Dodgers
Dutocher Wall
Vic & State
Califonia
National Trials Draw Thirty Dogs for Classic Race
In Grand Junction Tennessee AP reports the Nations Field Triste AG will host a national sprint dog classic next week with thirty entrants. Luminary the 1942 winner and Ariel the W441 champion lead a field trained by Clyde Morton of Alberta Alabama, who has produced four prior winners in his 17 years.
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Grand Junction Tenn
Jama - Acre
Hobart Ames
Cem
Fons
Triste AG
C Gage
New York
Ariel
United States
Clyde Morton
Alberta
Ala
Morton
Sage
Sulu
Fight World Honors Barney Ross With Neil Memorial Trophy
The Boxing Writers Association of New York plans a fifth annual dinner to honor Barney Ross with the Edward J Nell Memorial plaque for 1942 while Ross remains in the Pacific. The event also features dignitaries including Harvey L Miller accepting on behalf of Frank Ross, and Jimmy Walker presenting the trophy in absentia, with Dempsey and Townes among notable attendees.
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SY Simp Feder
New York
Army
Navy
Marines
Barney Ross
Barney
Boxing Writers Association of New York
Edward J. Nell
Boxesing
Associated Press
Spain
Ross
Maine
Harvey L Miller
Naional Boxing Association
Jimmy Walker
Barnes
Jimmy Conzelman
Chicago Football Cardinals
Great Lakes
Jack Dempsey
Gene Townes
Greene National Boxinp Association
Joan J Phelan
New York State Athletic Cionamisson Channiin
Jim Furle
Henry Leon Ard
Jim Praddo
Bily Conn
Lew Amters
Lesnivich
Racing Men Study Fate Of Turfdom
In New York AP report six weeks ago details of racing figures and plans loom as turfdom fate is debated. Notes mention trainers owners and bettors watching forthcoming races while teams and horses like Washington Nationals and Cardinalian pages in 1942 contexts surface amid a broader sports outlook.
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New York
Ned Baing Assowutensa Inc
Suinears
Daly
Hemliches
Hinleth Park
Owen
Matt
Derby Peen
Shire Mint
Chyite
Milan
Brent Waehington
Hase
Wattinis
Miananga
George Washington Cos
Nationals
Tonia
Dothan Tigers Fall To Malone Quintet 35 to 25
The Dothan Tigers trailed Malone throughout the game, unable to lead from the opening tip. Billy Jon Adams led Dothan with top scoring honors while Malone standout Anderson dominated both ends, as Malone stayed ahead 16 to 10 at halftime and finished 35 to 25. The Tigers, now five wins and three losses, prepare to face Vicksburg Friday at the high school gym.
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Malone Courtmsa
Malone
Billy Jon Adams
Tigermans
Dothan Yester
Belphaney
James Mixon
Hewesmen Anderson
Dathan
Tiger
Anderson
Tigers
Hewes
Dothan
Enterprise
Vicksburg
Few Of Old Staff Remain At Auburn
Auburn officials report that nine members of the old athletic staff are in the armed forces. Jack Meagher, the former head coach, would command a force large enough for a small boat if all service members gathered. Others listed include Ralph Jordan Boots Chambliss Ellmer Salter Osmo Smith Jimmy Hitchcock Porter Grant Bobby Blake Buddy McCollum Wilbur Hutsell Jeff Beard and Bob Evans.
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Auburn
Ala
Jack Meagher
Navy
Meagher
Anda Tento
Jimsay Fenton
Heaides
Jack
Uncle Sam's Fighting Forces
A.e
Ralph Jordan
Boots Chambliss
Ellmer Salter
Osmo Smith
Jimmy Hitchcock
Porter Grant
Bobby Blake
Buddy McCollum
Wilbur Hutsell
Jeff Beard
Bob Evans
New Rule Proposed to Resume Halted Baseball Games
New rule would allow National League games halted by regulations or weather to be finished when the same teams meet again. Landis and Ford Frick endorse writing the proposal to prevent stall tactics and ensure the game resumes where halted. The note mentions the Amazon river draining water into the Atlantic at five million gallons a second.
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New York
NBA
Landta
Ford Frick
Theatre Amusements Program Briefly Notes Many Features
Theatre listings show Major Howes anniversary revue and Power of the Beast, Gorillas Man, Friday and Saturday The Silver Queen with George Brent and Sheila Reed, One Day of War in Run, Boris Karloff in The Black Room, The Hard on My Gun with Charles Starrett, Scattergood Survives, Errol Flynn weekly appearances, Loretta Young and others in Night To Remember, Gene Autry in Under Fiesta Star.
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Major Howes
Power
Breas Thiratay
Paul Loder
George Brent
Mrsrlle Fine
Borla
Karloff
Charles Starrett
Hhard
Guy Kibhem
Scattergood
Yast
Errol Flynn
Entleman Jim
Saven Sweethwarts
Fenlay
Loretta Young
Ahern
Gene Autry Ja
Fiesta
Southern Loop Plans Schedule Trim Amid War Uncertainties
Southern Association directors discuss trimming the 15 game season to 14 and delaying the opener to around April 2 amid war manpower concerns. Two home-and-home series would replace three, restart rules loosened, and secretary Jimmy Sandava’s successor to be decided. Montgomery Rebels owner Ben Golisman awaits league outcomes as other cities prep unchanged lineups.
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Jimmy Sandava
Ben Golisman
Montgomery Rebels
Golisman
Montgomery Sportsman
Atlanta
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Littles Rock
Memphis
Nashville
New Orleans
Fair Grounds Plans 15 More Races For War Relief
New Orleans AP report says Fair Grounds race track seeks 15 additional days to extend the winter meeting for charity and horsemen. Vice President Anthony Pellete HH said the extension aims to begin March 9 and run to March 27 with Sundays and Mondays off, proceeds to aid war relief and other causes. The track, thriving despite wartime transport limits, has already sold triple the mutual tickets of last year and handled over $7.5 million bet in nine days.
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New Orleans
Fair Grounds
Anthony Pellete- HH
State Racing Commission
Florida
Cwic
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Wat Manpower Commission
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Green Bay Packers
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Alaband
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Martin Theatre
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Federal Defense
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Ant Wy
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Victor
Rudy Vallee Hour
Ladd Sisters
Arthur Melli
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MR & Mrs. Spares
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