Louis Uses Bandage Rules To Threaten Louis–Pastor Bout
James J Johnston says if bandage objections cost a March 31 rematch with Joe Louis at Madison Square Garden Louis will face Jack Roper in Los Angeles on April 24. The New York Boxing Commission has loosened bandage rules for heavyweights and light heavies, sparking debate over the effect on punching power.
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New York
James J. Johnson
Bob Pastor
Joe Louis
Madison Square Arden
Louis
Jack Roper
Los Aneles
Johnston
Boxing Commission
Pastor
Louts
New York Commission
Smoky Joe
Joe Jacobs
Max Schmeling
Jim Braddock
Chicago
Schmeling
Louis faces new boxing disputes and match chaos
The article describes a heated fight scene with Louis and heavy debate over taped knuckles and safety rules. It notes promoter Mike Jacobs and promoter Johnston clashing over Fist loading while California approves a Louis versus Jack Roper match despite earlier rejection. It also mentions Lewis defending the light heavyweight crown, and Armstrong and Wallace boxing in Havana and St Louis.
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Roper
Louis
John Henry Lewis
John Roxborough
Mike Jacobs
Johnston
Pastor
California
Dark Angel
Boxing Commission
California Commission
Jack Roper
Okey
Charley Coats
Dave Clark
Detroit
Henry Armstrong
Bobby Pacho
Havana
Frankie Wallace
St. Louis
Pacho
Tony Canzoneri
Armstrong
Wallace
Eddie Meade
Fine Arts Club Hosts February Meeting in Thomasville
The Fine Arts department of the Woman's Club held a February gathering at Elliott drive club building with Miss Elmina Hearne presiding and a talk on the British Isles by Mrs. Samuel Wiley. Guests included Mesdames Nat Walker W E Tomlinson R G Jennings and J C Lloyd.
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Thomasville
Fine Arts
The
Woman's Club
Elliott Drive
Nat Walker
W. E. Tomlinson
R. G. Jennings
J. C. Lloyd
Elmina Hearne
British Isles
Samuel Wiley
Edinburgh
Loch Lomond
City Hall and Thalian Hall Rebuild Plan Approved
Wilmington city commissioners approve reconstruction of city hall and Thalian hall after the north wall collapse last month. Estimated cost 150000 dollars with possible PWA assistance.
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Wilmington
N. C
Thalian
PWA
Rabies Precaution Keeps Rosehill Dogs Confined
The Board of Commissioners ordered all dogs in Rosehill to be confined by their owners until March 13 after several dogs were bitten by a rabid dog. The decision is a precautionary measure announced February 16.
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Wilson
Rosehill
Board of Commissioners
Six Teams Enter Indoor Tank Meet
Six teams from North Carolina A and T State Duke Clem son Durham High School and the Goldsboro Swimming Association will compete tonight for the Carolinas AAU tank championship in events including the 100-meter medley for men the diving for women and the 400-meter freestyle for women. An outstanding performer will be 14-year-old Prince Nafer of Goldsboro who holds multiple Middle Atlantic AAU and Carolinas AAU championships.
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Chapel Hill
Febata
North Carolina A
North Carolina State
Duke
Clemson
Durham High School
Goldsboro Swimming Association
Prince Nafer
Goldsboro
Middle Atlantic
Carolinas
Triple Hanging Marks Manitoba First in History
Three men were hanged today at Headingly provincial jail for the murder of an elderly woman during a robbery. The condemned were Peter Korzenowski 29 Dan Prytula 32 and William Kanuka 41, in the first triple execution in Manitoba.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Headingly
Peter Korzenowski
Dan Prytula
William Kanuka
Sports Roundup includes O'Brien Goldberg dinner notes
New York reports Davey O'Brien and Marshall Goldberg as dinner co stars with a $20 000 football price for Goldberg. A Yankees Gehrig contract talks at 34 000. Other items mention Larry Sutton Miami Beach Jack Roper Joe Louis Willie Turnesa and coach Mack Clark with a lost voice. Felix Colmenares scores 70 in Houston youth game. Art Ross denies ice revival plans.
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New York
Davey O'Brien
Marshall Goldberg
Pittsburgh Sports Writers
Marshall
Pop Sol Goldberg
Yanks
Gehrig
W. G. Bramham
San Francisco
Joe DiMaggio
Felix Colmenares
Art Ross
Boston Bruins
Piedmont Umpire Permit Question Sparks Letter
Tulsa Tribune reader asks about a Piedmont league umpires permit denial due to eyesight. The piece references Joe Louis bouts, Duke football, Olympic skating, and various sports figures, hinting at broader sports gossip and upcoming signings.
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Ralph Daughton
Piedmont League
Jack Charvat
Tulsa
Okla
Tribune
Joe Louis
Palookas
Dutch Stanley
Duke
Kit Klein
Thomas Outland
Srg Galento
Willard Still Stooge For Manassa Mauler
Miami Beach report notes Jess Willard remains a reluctant foil for Jack Dempsey twenty years after Toledo. Dempsey uses Willard as a host and publicity figure at his hotel bar, leveraging the public fascination with their legendary rivalry and Willard’s faded status.
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Willard Still Stooge
Manassa Mauler
Miami Beach
Fla
Toledo
Jess Willard
Jack Dampsey
Jack
Jess
Big Jess
Dempsey
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