Ambers Beats Armstrong In Controversial Lightweight Bout
The 15 round title fight ended with Lou Ambers defeating Henry Armstrong amid fouls and heated exchanges involving Referee Arthur Donovan and managers. Judges split, Donovan penalized Armstrong for low blows, and future title status remains in question as NBAs consideration could crown Ambers as world lightweight and welterweight champion.
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Henry Armstrong
Lou Ambers
National Boxing Association
Arthur Donovan
Deadeye Donovan
Lil’ Henry
Ambers
Armstrong
Donovan
Fullam
Bill Healy
al Weill
Eddie Mead
Mead
Henry
Bill Brown
New York State Athletic Commission
Edward C. Foster
Armstrong Patriots
Sport Shorts: Scouts, Casts, and Coast Games in Brief
A slice of 1940s sports notes lists five Phillies scouts touring the minor leagues next year. Other items mention Holt East with pilot licenses, Scotland’s Hamilton McInally at a munitions plant, Drake Bulldogs football on both coasts within 20 days, Jack Doyle pursuing grand opera, Walter Hagen as a noted taxidermist and sportsman, and Paavo Nurmi’s view on amateur standards.
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Philadelphia Phillies
Holt East
Alabama
Scotland
Hamilton McInally
Drake Bulldogs
Jack Doyle
Walter Hagen
Haines Stockton
Panama Canal
Anaheim
Calif
Washington, D. C
Paavo Nurmi
Edwardsville Softball Marathon Sets 1601 Inning Record
Two Edwardsville Illinois teams pounded out 1601 innings in 21 hours 5 minutes in a marathon softball game. Pitchers eased throws and batters grounded or flew out first pitch, rare long hits, nine runs each side, least hits, and constant field changes across four diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardsville
Ill
Philadelphia
Ohio
All-American Harry Smith Highlighted By USC Gridiron Cast
Grid article lauds Harry Smith of the University of Southern California as a top all American guard. It notes his speed toughness blocking and defense anchoring the line and recalls USC’s history of All-Americans under coach Howard Jones. Smith’s standout game versus California and the 60 minute effort are cited as his peak moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Longevity Recipe from Greenwich 112 Year Old Walker
Henry Walker, 112, of Greenwich Conn, claims a clear conscience as the best gift to any man. Born in 1827, he recalls a life spanning slavery in Virginia, service with Confederate forces in the Civil War, and stories shared with younger friends.
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Henry Walker
Greenwich
Conn
Walker
John Quincy Adams
Virginia
Fall Patterns Show Smart Dresses in New Lines
The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept offers No. 1799 and No. 1780 patterns for sizes 32 to 46 and 12 to 40 with princess lines and paneled skirts. Materials include flat crepe, wool, and rayon jersey, with yardage details and 15 cent price per pattern. Patterns designed for business and college girls feature slim lines and simple styling.
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Vestec
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Moral: It's an Art To Know When to Fight
A loud skunk hails a lion to single combat but is refused. The lion explains he gains nothing by defeating a skunk and that others would only know he posed with the creature, making the confrontation pointless.
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By Robert McShane
H. B. Fox
Madisonville
Texas
Meteor
Country Home Magazine
Fox
New York
France
Edouard Daladier
Inset
Daladieer
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
William H. Corwith
Rockville Center
National Radio
Kansas Department
Myron C. Miller
Anthony
Center
National Defense
Ernest G. Rarey
Shaker Heights
National Americanism
Legion
Ciem Smith
San Antonio
Alamo Post No. 2
American Legion
Kay Stammers
England
Forest Hills
N. Y
Irving
Florida
This
Frank Parker Stechbridge
John Holliday Perry
Jackson
Ecu
Towa
Rida
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