Ambers Wins Lightweight Title Fight Sparks Boxing Battle
The Ambers defeat of Henry Armstrong in a disputed 15 round bout triggers a storm over fouls and judging. Referee Donovan and officials face censure as Debates grow over whether Armstrong should have kept the title. A return match and possible dual world titles loom as NAB A weighs recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Armstrong
Lou Ambers
National Boxing Association
Arthur Donovan
Deadecye Donovan
Lil’ Henry
Ambers
Armstrong
Donovan
Fullam
Bill Healy
al Weill
Eddie Mead
Mead
Henry
Edward C. Foster
Armstrong Patriots
Sports Shorts Highlight Wide Amateur Ventures
The paragraph lists diverse figures from sports and beyond including scouts for the Philadelphia Phillies, Drake Bulldogs football, and Irish heavyweight Jack Doyle. It notes travel costs for the 1940 Athletics squad, a Panama Canal training trip, and a first organized roller skate hockey season in Washington. It also references Paavo Nurmi critiquing amateur standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Phillies
Holt East
Alabama
Scotland
Hamilton McInally
Drake Bulldogs
Jack Doyle
Walter Hagen
Haines Stockton
Panama
Anaheim
Calif
Washington, D. C
Paavo Nurmi
Marathon softball game shatters innings record in Edwardsville
Edwardsville Illinois teams pushed 1601 innings in 21 hours 5 minutes in a marathon softball game. Pitchers threw easy, fielders grounded out, and no big hits as smiles and ham on rye fueled a sunlit bid. Previous 1495 innings by Ohio teams stood as a distant mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardsville
Ill
Philadelphia
Ohio
Gridiron Topnotchers Spotlight Continues Across Nations
This ongoing series highlights outstanding football players from schools nationwide. Readers are invited to track their records during the upcoming season and follow their progress.
Harry Smith of USC Named All American Guard
USC guard Harry Smith repeats the Trojans’ All American honor pattern after Johnny Baker and Aaron Rosenberg. A fast 207 pound, 5 foot 11 inch defender and blocker, Smith starred in the line center and powered a strong 60 minute effort against California. His 1926- era record places him among USC’s celebrated All Americans under coach Howard Jones.
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Harry Smith
University of Southern California
Trojan
Johnny Baker
Aaron Rosenberg
Smith
Southern California
University of California
Harry
Frank Merriwell
Floyd Phillips
Bears
Howard Jones
Western
Union
These Smart Patterns Look Ahead to Fall Dress Styles
The sewing pattern notice previews two dresses No 1799 and No 1780 with names and details. It lists sizes 32 through 46 and 12 through 40, yardage for 39 inch material, fabrics like crepe and wool, and a mailing address in Chicago for orders with a 15 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Ill
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Moral: It?s an Art To Know When to Fight
A skunk loud and self important challenges a lion to single combat. The lion declines explaining the skunk would gain fame and cause lasting vanity, while the lion would not benefit from defeating it. The skunk insults the lion, who remains calm and unmoved.
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By Robert McShane
France
Edouard Daladier
Inset
Daladier
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
New York
William H. Corwith
Rockville Center
National Radio
Kansas Department
Myron C. Miller
Anthony
Center
National Defense
Oqohio
Ernest G. Rarey
Shaker Heights
National Americanism
Clem Smith
San Antonio
Texas
Alamo Post No. 2
American Legion
Kay Stammers
England
Forest Hills
N. Y
H. B. Fox
Madisonville
Meteor
Country Home Magazine
Fox
Henry Walker
Greenwich
Conn
Walker
John Quincy Adams
Virginia
Jersey
Irving
Florida
Frank Parker Stockbridge
John Holliday Perry
Jacksonville
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