The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12
FROM FAR OFF
PEARL HARBOR

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Just when we are preparing 10
observe the devastating unlocked
for assault on Pearl Harbor by
the japanese last December T. a let.
Ter comes 10 my desk from that
far-ofT lard. But the letter Is not
about the destructive attack the
laps made on Pearl Hsrbor In
stead it is about a number OF young
Detroit boxers, and it comes from
Bennie Williams, now serving with
the Navy in Pearl Harbor Here's
Bennie's letter:
q ran across a Michigan Chronicle
couple Of weeks ago and was
more than surprised TO see three Of
my former schoolmstos and fighting
pals heading the sports section. En-
NETT Grier and Big Boy Brosg we're
school chums of mine in l939s--5so
teammates on the Brewster boxing
team, James Edgar was also
:eammate Of mine, while EDDIE
Fu;ch was also trainer Of the
Brewster team II il is not asking
too much. | would like 10 obtain
their addresses. It would make me
very happy TO correspond with them
and most Of all, there is a girl friend
Of mine whom have not heard
from in about a wear and a half.
Her name is jeanette Jones. and
her address was 464l Brush street,
apt 6, the last tine heard from
her. Sac was student at Garfield
school and was connected with the
WV .C.A in 1910 when | left home.
It seems there is no place can get
that information abou, where she
lives I've tried oil my friends.
but none has found her I'm asking
YOU because oeins in the news.
paper business YOU would probably
know how 10 locate her. In appre-
citation would like to get yearly
subscription to me Michigan Chron.
ic.e. il possible"
Thanking you sincerely,
Bonnie l. Williams. o c.
&c U SN. Pearl Harbor. TIL
Well, Benhie II was real pleasant
10 receive your letter and you can
rest assured every effort will be
put forth to find jeanette Jones
Probably somc Of her friends will
see this article ard tell her that
you want 10 get a let or from her
Yes, Emmett Grler and Big Boy
Brown are doing we'll. Especially
Brown, who recently won the
Duration Title in the heavyweight
division by defeating Lou Brooks
in return battle in Baltimore
Brown. who has developed into one
Of the best looking prospects in the
heavyweight division, lost one bout
during the past nine months. drop
ping decision to Pat Comisky in
bout last July in Toledo, but re.
versed the decision three months
ago in Olympia. Since that time
he has been doing most of his fight
ing in the East
James Edgar was slated 10 fight
Billy Pryor last Friday night in
t the double feature at Olympia. but
came down with the flu Friday
morning ard had 10 be put 10 bed
He has lost only one bout since
turning professional losing a close
decision 10 Jack LaMotia in Madison
Square Garden. carly this fall His
attest win was one-round knock.
out Of Tony Motsi in Olympia
Edgar is smaller model Of Joe
Louis He punches with the speed
OF Louis and his blows pack the
same power In fact Jimmy looks
/ Ike a coming champion
Much Of Edgars success can be al.
triouied to Eddie Futch II was
Eddie who nursed him through the
lean days. and it was Eddie who
took him to New York and pre-.
vailed on Mike Jacobs 10 give him
chance. Edgar made good, win
ming acclaim from the New York
boxing writers and boxing fans
He was an overnight success.
Emmett Grier has not been able
10 get fights since turning pro. but
m his only battle here in Detroi,
be looked very good. Bill Grier