Heavyweight future in doubt as Louis Conn era opens
The article weighs heavyweights in military service and boxing futures. It notes Joe Louis and Billy Conn heading to army life and ponders how armed forces may develop new talent. Mike Jacobs relies on Lee Savold and Baksi as top prospects, with Baksi showing potential yet needing speed and cleverness through hard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Tunney
Mike Jacobs
Lee Savold
Baksi
Billy Conn
Conn
Louis
Louis and Conn in their prime: long road ahead in boxing
The piece weighs Louis and Conn’s future as heavyweights, noting Fitzgerald and Corbett eras, Army fitness, and how age 34 to 35 may still bring punch. It compares Louis and Conn’s current form, army impact, and potential for lasting power as war service continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joé Louis
Billy Conn
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Corbett
Carson City
Fitz
Corbett
Jim Jeffries
Coney Island
Louis
Conn
Jack Dempsey
Jack
Fayer
Joe Louis
Pittsburgh
Yankees Asked About AL Race Spurs Talk on Teams
A group of Yankees discussed the American League race naming Washington as the strongest, Detroit for better pitching, and implied a vote for the White Sox and Browns. One said losses to the draft could hurt any club.
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Yankees
Washington
Detroit
White Sox
Browns
Flying Boxcars Aid War Effort Transporting Equipment By Air
Army and navy air ships move vehicles and supplies 3000 miles with 30000 pound capacity. A 25 bedroom hospital was flown from St. Louis to Nome Alaska and operational in 36 hours after departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
St. Louis
Nome
Alaska
Lemon Water Wake-Up Remedy For Constipation
A vintage health note promotes a laxative free remedy using juice of one Sunkist lemon in eight glasses of water upon arising. It claims this simple drink stimulates normal bowel action day after day and touts lemon benefits including vitamin C boosts and digestion aid. It urges using California Sunkist lemons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunkist
California Sunkistons
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