Louis Poised to Regain Title as Army Life Shapes Heavyweights
The piece argues Joe Louis remains the top heavyweight despite war service with SEALs of the Navy and the Army poised to produce contenders. It notes Louis’s fatigue in past bouts with Baer and Conn’s near-knockout, his strong Showtime form, and predictions that his army training could sharpen his next run at the title.
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Seat. Com
Gene Tunney
Navy
Army
Joe Louis
Buddy Baer
Army Life
Joe
Louis
Lou Nova
Billy Conn
Washington
Buddy
Nova
Conn
Max Schmeling
Ublan
Schmeling
Galento
Snead's nerves blamed for near misses in major golf tests
In a column by Robert McShane a NY man who hits far distances and accurate shots, Sam Snead, is praised for skill yet blamed for late collapses. The piece notes his courage leads to risky plays, mentions the 1960 US Open and Los Angeles Open blowups, and calls for improved concentration to match Hogan and Nelson.
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Samuel Jackson Snead
Snead
Sammy
Philadelphia
Virginia
Hnd
Los Angeles
Ben Hogan
Byron Nelson
Bowling the Right Way by Lowell Jackson
Lowell Jackson, a noted bowler with eighteen 300s and a 12 year league average of 210, offers tips for fast alleys. Move stance right two inches, roll rather than loft, ease delivery speed, turn over with fingers, and start lower to save back. Also includes brief notes on college football leadership and track coaching moves.
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Lowell Jackson
Jackson
Gas Training for Canada's Naval Forces
Canadian naval forces train for gas attacks with anti gas methods as part of standard instruction. Photos depict exercises at a naval shore station showing precautions and preparedness for chemical threats.
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Canada
Delightful story and reflections on defense and youth
Rex Stout's sister provided a charming tale about Jim the egg seller moving to a tool factory and saving for defense bonds. The narrator then muses on wartime youth, civilian duty, and placing people where they can serve best, urging efficient work in factories and future world-building for freedom and equality. He also notes flights of U S pilots and the growing visibility of air crews returning from duty.
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Jim
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
England
U. S Air
Three Piece Sweater Set for You to Knit
Simple three piece outfit includes sweater cap and mittens sized for 3 to 5 year olds. Knit directions cover stitches and patterns with a note that the wearer will attract envy. Also includes crochet instructions for a Jack Tar bib in red white and blue. Send orders to the address provided.
Beyond in Evil and Good
The quote contrasts imitation of evil with imitation of good, suggesting that mirroring bad examples leads to excess while mirroring good standards results in restraint. It emphasizes moral alignment through exemplary behavior and the dangers of overreaching in vice.
Elevation and Merit Quotation
A compact reflection attributed to La Rochefoucauld on merit and elevation. The ideas contrast merit as a prerequisite for elevation with no elevation without merit.
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la Rochefoucauld
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Max Baer
Tony Galento
Robert McShane
Western Newspaper Union
Eddie Anderson
University of Town
Hawkeyes
Hawks
W. Belford
Creighton University
Omaha
Paul Derringer
Cincinnati Reds
Miami Country Club
Perasia
Ontos Peamree
Eleanor Roosev
Rex Stout
Kansas City
Pes
Seoul
Gota
Gicciardini
Colorado Animal By-Products Company
Lake City
Utah
Ogden
Spanish Fork
Logan Heber City
Isaac Barrow
Salt Lake City
West
J. H. Waters
J. Holman Waters
W. Ross Sutton
Mirror Room
Marines
Coast Guard
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