Conn Predicts Nova Easier Touch for Louis at Polo Grounds
Billy Conn bets Lou Nova will be Joe Louis' easiest opponent at the Polo Grounds on September 29. He jokes Nova’s punch is a drug store blow and quips Nova cannot fight as well as his father in law, Jimmy Smith, who is siempre ready.
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Nostalgic sports chatter ties past stars to current talk
A long, opinionated piece recalls figures from baseball boxing and tennis eras. It sketches connections between players like Green field Jimmy Smith, Jack Fournier, Bill O'Brien, and Buck Newsom, noting promotions, weight cuts, and financial swings while questioning team fortunes and league history.
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Barbs and Fashion Notes from Fall Trends
A playful look at seasonal attitudes with jokes about winter, cinema travel, and fashion. The piece mentions fal(l) hats likely rising in cost, people split between past and present locations, and a quip about September tax payments. It also notes the Marine Corps lack of a regular paymaster before 1799 and a remark on Americans being pictured with red hair by the Chinese.
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