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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1941
Page
9
The column notes Joe Louis weak points in his fights and how opponents look better against him. Mentions Tommy Farr and Max Schmeling as examples of challengers whose skills are highlighted by Louis’s missteps.
The report recalls Joe Louis facing opponents including Schmeling Godoy and Galento as he proves his power against moving targets. It notes how Louis’s punches find their mark and how challengers like Godoy and Schmeling secure limited rounds, underscoring Louis’s enduring reputation and the varied outcomes of their bouts.
In Poughkeepsie on June 24, Coach Al Aldrickson noted California looms as the threat as the Washington Huskies feel weather and time have dulled their edge since a prior April victory. He says the team is not near their former peak with eight shells set to race.
Annie Glenn, a local Negro woman, was sentenced to 14 months for violating prohibition laws by selling liquor and operating a lottery after a raid found white whiskey and lottery tickets. Walter Forshee of High Point received six months for drunken driving with four months suspended for good behavior. he also drew 60 days for reckless driving with similar suspension. London plans 3,000 girl bus conductors.
Louis battles Simon and Buddy Baer reveal that despite strong punching he rarely improvises quickly, absorbing big hits while facing heavyweights. Louis escapes prime danger by relying on timing, leaving Lou Nova with a September title shot as a clear opportunity.
Clarence Red Burman boxed and KO'd Al Hart in Baltimore. Buddy Knox outpointed Wallace Cross in Dayton. Harry Bobo stopped Mike Alfano in Pittsburgh. Charley Lulu Costantino outpointed Sonny Brent in New York. Maxie Shapiro defeated Charley Varre in Yonkers.
A daily war column notes Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf readings in Moscow Rome Tokyo and beyond, arguing the text exposes his insincerity toward Russia and Britain. It critiques his eastern policy and the fragile Tripartite pact while stressing that alliances serve only for war.
United States Marines have landed in China at least twenty times to preserve order or protect American lives and property. The first landing occurred in 1844, marking a long history of naval and military engagement in the region.
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