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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1946
Page
7
Joe Louis defeats Billy Conn by knockout in the 8th round to defend the heavyweight title. The veteran champion, at 32, displays punching power and timing, ending Conn's challenge after a tense crowd at a New York arena. Louis maintains dominance as fans hail a return to form.
Washington report states Rep. Donald L. O'Toole demands Postmaster General stop mailings about the Louis Conn fight, calling the bout a fraud. The piece reviews the Yankee Stadium match where Joe Louis dominated Billy Conn with precise punches while Conn struggled with speed and balance.
Friday night schedule shows Bedford Alli cans traveling to a doubleheader. First game starts at 7 30 p m with the Alli cans and the Moose following in the second game at about 9 p m. Local fans are set for back to back softball action.
A new on-the-job training program will hire a limited number of Stanford engineering students this summer at the 7 Machinery Corporation plant near San Jose. Students will receive wages and may choose regular employment after graduation. LEAGUE STANDINGS
American League Detroit defeated Philadelphia 3 to 0 while New York fell to Chicago in rain affected play. Boston faced St Louis with rain and other games were postponed or rained out. In the National League New York routed Cincinnati 33 to 4 and St Louis beat Boston 8 to 3. Brooklyn shut out Pittsburgh 7 to 0. Chicago at Philadelphia postponed. St. Paul and Louisville teams reported rain affected games as did Kansas City at Columbus night match.
Financial statistics of the Louis Conn bout show paid attendance 45,266 and gate earnings 1 925 562 with taxes 385 113 federal 96 278 state. Louis share 577 699 Conn share 228 834 promoter's share 577 669 plus about 300 000 expenses. White collar workers trend noted as 1946 municipal yearbook reports six percent more cities use 42 hour or less work weeks.
NBC telecast from Yankee Stadium drew an estimated 100000 viewers across New York Washington Philadelphia and Schenectady. Observers say TV captured the event well though not the full clarity of cinema. Fights heated up as Louis began to put Conn away in the eighth. Cameras at ring side showed faces blank and color differentiation limited. Viewers two rows back found the 12 inch screen hard on the eyes. NBC notes industry can televise newspaper sized images with time and better equipment. Celebrities appeared ring side but crowd and similar forms hindered clear shots.
The broadcast downplays the action while the announcer stays in the background. Between rounds, stills flash sponsor razor blades and shaving cream, provoking laughs from the studio audience and highlighting the odd clash between entertainment and advertising.
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