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Newspaper
Lancaster Gazette
Location
Lancaster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1936
Page
8
Sports writer analyzes Joe Louis era dominance and compares all time heavyweights. Notes Louis’s youth and rapid rise, predicts opponents Schmeling and Braddock struggle, and recalls historic bouts and fighter records across boxing history. Highlights scale of Louis’s superiority and enduring legacy.
Lancaster Glass remains unbeaten in the Glasscote League, with East Enders atop the standings while Shipping and Stock and Office also win. Paper Box edges Mold Shop 29 to 23, Odees beat Purnace Room 33 to 20, and Bremen trounced by Sluer 25 to 10. Cann Winchester to Bremen game set for Thursday.
Major Robert Neyland, famed football coach, announces retirement from the U.S. Army to accept a five year contract as head coach at the University of Tennessee. Retirement becomes effective February 29. Neyland declines to discuss details but a $10,000 annual salary plus $2,000 for living expenses is anticipated. He will depart New Orleans late January and proceed to Tennessee University, following Army rules restricting officers from coaching outside institutions.
Lancaster fans expect a comeback showcase as the top local contender faces a two falls to win bout with a 90 minute limit. Malone has drawn praise in recent months, with Eddie Pope of Richmond and Bob Blake of Columbus in the semi final. Cotton Eaton meets Bob Brown in the featured bout. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at multiple local outlets. show starts 6 15 pm.
The Intercollegiate Rowing Association Board of Stewards decided the Marietta Regatta winner will be invited to race in the Poughkeepsie Regatta on June 22. Marietta College Wisconsin Pennsylvania Manhattan and Rollins are starters for Marietta while California Cornell Washington Columbia Pennsylvania Navy Syracuse and possibly Princeton MIT are listed for Poughkeepsie. The four mile distance will be kept for the Poughkeepsie race.
Lou Ambers of Herkimer N Y scored a nine round technical knockout against Tony Herrera of Pittsburgh in a New York City ring on January 22. Ambers dominated the contest delivering sharp combinations and forcing the stoppage late in the ninth. Herrera could not sustain offense as Ambers controlled the bout from the opening bell.
Lancaster St Mary's hosts Logan for their second win pursuit and revenge for last year's 23 to 12 defeat. Logan, led by forward Sam Cole and veterans Sparon Ralston and Nelson, aims to extend a 27 to 19 win over Wellston last week into a strong road to victory. A 7 pm preliminary will precede the varsity clash at 8 pm with Charles Bonner, ex Lancaster High and Ohio U star, refereeing.
In Columbus on January 22, the Northeasten District board planned meetings in Cleveland and Dayton to settle basketball site allocations for district tournaments ahead of the March State Tournament. Key decision makers include Floyd A Rowe of Cleveland A A Burkey of McDonald and C L Rice of Chardon.
Tony Canzoneri lightweight champion will meet Mexican challenger Brecio Garcia in a non-title bout in New York tonight. The card features a featured featherweight clash as boxing fans pack the arena for the event.
A jagged chronicle of Louis versus contemporaries, praising Louis as the fiercest heavyweight with a blend of Dempsey Johnson traits. It touts his defensive skill, countering speed, and chin, while dismissing rivals and predicting a future decisive win when matched with Schmeling or Braddock. The tone is bold, opinionated, and rooted in early boxing lore.
Lancaster High fell 239 to 19 to the Chillicothe Vikings on their home floor. Jum Strausbaugh led Chillicothe with 18 points as they swept three locally played games this season. Lancaster’s Cox, Fricker, and Van Gundy led scoring for the locals while Lancaster reserves lost narrowly to Chillicothe’s second string. next up Lancaster hosts Coshocton in a league game, with St Marys on Tuesday.
Ohio University travels to Athens to face Cincinnati as the Buckeye Conference race tightens. The Bobcats, 5-4 overall and 2-1 in league play, shuffle lineups with coach Brandon T. Grover inserting veteran George May for balance after early losses.
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