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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-30

ems, Marjorie Carter, Evelyn Solo
mon, Jeanne Cole, Frances Raiford,
Juanita Coleman and Lillian Brown.
Also present were: Elaine Dunbar,
Martha Brady, Gladys Andrews,
Gertrude Duncan, Mrs. Eddie Rob-
inson, Jeanette Whitby, Mary Bell.
Marion Stocked, Anna PRESLEY. An
ma Bythewood. Mary Jeffreys. Ethel
Duncan, Isaura Milton. Pauline
Milton, Virginia white. Ethel Bak-
err, Mary Elizabeth Roberts, Mary
Hickman, Rose Loban, Ann Bow
man, Margaret Thomas, Gladys
Mills. Bonnie Smith. Yvonne Parks,
Babe Tolbot, Rift Spann and Mar
jorie Willis.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-30

members were very disappointed
because there was not a large at
tendance. The object lesson to be
gained Is this: Advertise in The
Detroit Tribune. Michigan's Oldest
Negro newspaper and still the only
Negro weekly printed. owned. edi-
ted and published in Detroit, II you
want bigger and better parties"
In spite OF the small crowd, how
ever. everyone present had a very
pleasant time. Among those In at
tendance were: Mr.. and Mrs. Willis
Ward, Or. and Mrs. j. w. Edwards,
DR.. and Mrs. Willis. Peggy John
son. Squawk and Odalie Harmon,
Pauline and Dody Milton. Cadence
and Walter Hines, Edlee Webster,
Julian Holder, Hardy Harris, Jack
Morris, Edith and Ted White. Teena
Johnson, virgie and Ben Brownley.
Lucy Bell and Rad Morris, Cutie
Roxborough, John Dancy, Margaret
and Samuel Thomas, Alberta
Simms, Victoria Mccall, Marie San
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-30
Goes To N. Y.

f. L. Leverette. OF s27 East
Palmer, left this week for trip to
Boston. Mr.. Leverette formerly was
member OF the faculty al the
State Teachers college at Mont
gomery. Ala. He Is now studying at
the University OF Michigan in the
field of guidance and personnel
work. Before returning to Detroit,
he will stop in New York to get
some first-hand information on the
Big Brotherhood movement on gui-
dance of juvenile delinquents. spon-
sored by the Omega PSI Phi fra
ternity OF New York.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-30

.cne librarian, however her pro-
cram has been slightly changed for
she is now employed at the Wayne
hospital as a general office clerk.
Elizabeth possesses quiet per-
sonalily !. plenty OF admirers . .
No certain hobby quite frank
and very active in social az
fairs
HAPPENINGS!!!
Pretty Mary Brazil, from Mem
phis. Tenn, dropped in town last
week to spend few days. She's
the houseguest OF Clearchus Fergu-
son the quiet Kappa. Miss
Brazil is a graduate of Lane and
sAKA was we'll entertained on
her short visit.
More than surprised to see Flea
n,rc Brown wearing Earl Claiborn's
frat pen know you'll be glad
TO see Earl when 'Dega's Summer
school is out.
What's this about Louise Dawk-
ms wearing a ring from Hiram Cas-
ileberry around her neck
put it out kid so We can see II.
Louise Cabule did quite bit OF en-
tertaining last week one SOL
der wasn't enough f. she enter
tanned four. First 1t was Master
Sergeant James Shetone the other
weekend and then three at
Tommy Williams party. They were
Corporal James billiard. Corporal
James Polk and First Glass Private
Benny Mckay That's a girl,
Lou. Keep 'em smiling"
The fellow takes wife 4. wal
'er Mackey chooses Artha Lee Bell
amy popular vocalist and
daughter Of the Arthur Bellamys of
Klngcr avenue. The great event
will take place on June at the
brides home Happy landings.
kids,
Juanita Gillon Is busy making
rans for her wedding which Is 10
take place on June 81 at Calvary
church The lucky fellow? f. .
All Clarence Fisher.
Amt love grand, Gertrude
Browning has been living in a world
Of her own since she received a
call from her fiance, Hugh Allison.
IN Honolulu last week would
yon blame her?
Oulda Harrison, very nice per-
son Is home from Talladega col
lege please get in touch with
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-30

before the wedding, several of Mar
guerite's close friends, namely.
Frances Raiford, Marjorie Carter,
June Dickens, Emmetta Morton
Stewart and Lottie Stocked Battles,
give spinster party at the Raiford
residence on McDougall avenue.
Gertrude Duncan. Margaret Me-
Call Thomas, Jeanne Cole, Eva
McBroow. Melba Grimes. Dorothy
Miller. Gladys Mills. Lillian Brown,
Mary Penick, Kathleen Coote and
Madeline Robertson were on hand 10
help make the occasion a memoir
able one for Marguerite. Each
guest had her choice OF a variety
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-30
A Message Of Thanks

We wish TO publicly express to
our numerous friends and nelghbors
our deep appreciation for the kind
ness and sympathy shown during
our recent bereavement. occasloned
by the death Of our dear son.
Your kindly interest and SYM
pathetic helpfulness were in,al-
auble contributions to us during
this ordeal.
Please accept our sincere thanks,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Golfers and Son,
6O29 Thirtleth ~.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-30

Miss Winifred Broyles and her
company. Jerry Ledlow journeyed
out TO the Oakland Hills Country
club on Friday night to the ultra,
ultra Spring formal given by the
Highland Park Junior college
Winifred was very lovely In pink
formal OF net and organza as she
and Jerry swayed to the sweet mu-
sic which filled the country clubs
swank portals.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-30

OF things to eat. which started with
fried chicken and ended with Chi
nese delicacies.
On Thursday evening, Mary Pc
nick gave a cocktail shower, where
at all the guests were in the proper
cocktail mood. Among them we're:
Melba Grimes. Dorothy Miller Mar
jorie Powell, Eva McBroow. Regina
Solomon, Margaret Matthews, kath-
leen Coote, Emmetta Stewart. Ro-
berta Mcclure. Jacquelyn Williams,
Nancy Fisher. Lillian Rutherford.
Myrtle Goldsby Williams. Helen
billiard. Jane Henry, June Dick
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-30
MODERN TIMES MAKES THE
BIG DIFFERENCE
SECOND BAPTIST
Monroe and Reaublen

The Women's council will meet
next Monday at / pm. at the
church. Mrs. l.. w. Terrell. presi-
dent. urges all members to be
present at this important session
The public Is invited.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-30
I ItS or THE WEEK

Mrs. Henry Pat.
ton of Sherman
street, Miss Eliza
beth Patton, q
very popular Miss
OF the east side.
She Is a graduate
OF Cass High
spent a year al
one OF Wayne's
branch scho o ! 8
studying to be-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-30
Yours Truly, Ouida Tanks.
BIG EVENTS OF THE
PAST WEEK

The Senior and Junior Peerless
Art club sponsored a fashion show
at the YWCA that's still raging
over town.
Pyramids gave sport dance at
Springhill Farm last Saturday
nearly everybody was there.
The Gladiators honored Thomas
Williams with birthday party at
the YWCA last Friday. The So
cial room was beautifully decorated
TO ut the occasion. Assisting the
Gladiators were the lovely host
esses :. Joya Sherrell Jeanne
Fuller. Bettye Ann Wheeler and
Roberta Hill. To mention a few
present: The twins, Rosabelle and
Eirzelle Evans, Barbara Wheeler.
Buddy williams, Robert Weaver
Gloria Morgan. George Walker,
Louis Wade. Elmo Wade. Bernice
Miller. Charles Wilson, Atlay Ev-
ans Orlando Lloyd. Youletta Mason
Donald webb, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Brown. Ruth McCrary. Charles
Dickson, Joe Miller. Robert Thorn
as, and about hundred others.
MODERN TIMES MAKES THE
BIG DIFFERENCE
It's growing to be quite debate
about the girls wearing Stacks.
Seems as IL the fellows are gonna
hafta see the girls in Stacks and
like IL cause quite a few jobs call
for girls in Stacks. However girls
in baggy pegs won't be appropriate
The fellows run II in the
ground. so 1t would he kinda good
IL the girls would stop il.
Write Yours Truly at 1868 Begole
bye now!
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-30
Home Folk Reminisce
Over Margnerite's Showers

The weddings over, but the memories nger
corning the affairs of the past week given in honor
OF Mrs. Felix McDavid Marguerite Williams prior to
her marriage Saturday at Camp Custer
1t fitting that last Friday evening the night
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-30

tos, Ed Simmons, Earl Cuzzens.
DIR. J. ID. Goggins. Thelma and
Earl Hutchins. Lillian and Charles
Brooks and others.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-30
Marguerite Willidms Becomes Bride Of 1t. McDavi(
Cogginettes Work For
Soldiers At Fort Custer

Lydia Goggns, the guiding light of all Detrots super
odgeplayers was chief hostess at the Goggnetes cab
aret party at the Congo Friday night The Gogginetes
you know are the members of Mrs Goggns bridge club
The purpose of the party very worthy, but the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-30
Chapel Prelate Reads
Nuptial Rites Saturday

Outstanding among the social events last week
the wedding ceremony which Miss Marguerite Williams.
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Sn owden Williams of this city,
and Lieutenant Felix McDavid The wedding. which
attended only by members of the family took place
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-30

Burke. the lovely Gloria Lewis. OF
Chicago; Major Whitfield and Major
and Mrs. Mann.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-30
Lads and
Lassies
n, coLEATHER ANN DICKERSON

see | can't write phantom
column so | might as we'll use my
n,me. Everyone walked up TO me
last week and questioned me on the
column. when l asked how did
they know it was !. was greeted
with Jaw! we all know you'll"
10000 | gave up.
LADS AND
LASsIE or THE WEEK
Something a bit different l
know you're dying to know who the
attractive Miss is! Well! none 9TH
or than the daughter OF Mr.. and
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15
.Londes Back
In Picture
As Promoter
Contracts Are Signed
by Zameris, SavoId
for March 3 Bout
BY CLAYTON HEPLFR

Contracts were filed with Box.
inc Commissioner John J. Ic''cho
SATURDAY for a fight between Loo
SaNold winner Of tho White hope
EcaN&Nc-chLInAt pi-a-p7-e-f f-t4fi
Frank /amaUS who knocked out
four opponent, in the tourney only
20 be disqualified because Of a
broken thumb.
They'll meet March s ~ Olvm-
PA m the logical final Of the meet
bat not under the promotion of
FranA Barbara who repu'cdly
dropped So 600 IN financing the
affair. NICK L0rdoS IS
behind the snow with OLYMPIA
taking out The promoters license.
"Sure. they're gonna fight, -
Rarbafo said when informed OF
the action.
But they're gonna fight for
me and not for that Londes.
He's just irwin 10 squeeze in.
! got plans for Zamaris to fight
coupla warmupS AT Arena
Gardens and then fight SaNold
a, Olympia"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15
Detroit May See
Cage Mark Fall

Chuck Chuckoyifs. who scored
IS point, last week against She
hoyEan 10 break Leroy Edwards
single game scoring record, viii
have chance 10 break Edwards
season record for - National Pro-
ic>>lonal League games here sun
day night
His Toledo AIl-S'ars viii meet
the Chicago Bruins az 9.p. m. sun
day 40 Holy Rcdccmcr gym IN a
regularly scheduled game. Chuck
oNItS lacks only 3 points Of Ed
wards So total. and has four
games, including this ong 10 bet
ter II.
Auto Club meets tho Toledo
Kcvpcc> leaders of tho Toledo
Basketball Association az s p. m
and WJ>' S0dc Sports takes on
Arthur in tho fr-' round pl4yofs
of tho Greater Detroit Basketball
Association in a : p r' game
Other pIaNOff games Viii be
played IN the afternoon. Cadillac
plays Gem az 23n, Jaclowicz
meets Saxon az 3 so. and Briggs
faces kad.Sh ~ 40. TrolanS
drew a bye. Two defeats olimi-
nate a team.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15
Ryba Is a Swanky Golfer

Mike Blba. Red SoX pitcher is member Of the swanky
Hickory Hills Country Club Springfield Mo and golf
the low SOS Henry r. Edwards who just retired
American Leagues bureau SO World
Series Coach Wallace Wade Of Duke who a captain
the first World War itching TO get back into
Indstrom Will Fort Smith the Western
New York Giants farm club There 25009
cocker spanics registered with the American Kennel Club in
New York making them the most popular breed Of dog for the
)xh straight year The beagle second with 1906 and
the third with 63i9 Ralph Metcalfe Mar
quces famous Negro Olympic sprnter and world record
holder is r. hub director in Admission, Ala.
Wond Al the enterprsns Russ Gnau who put over
the Cup matches in Detroit in such swell fashion,
ylng up of the Ben Hogan Craig Mood champion
ship matches? With Dit Cappcr the sidenes with
injury little Muh March Of the Chicago Blackhawks the
veteran rambler in the National Hockey League Mush has
been rambling big league ice for II years and still
strong Jack Adams and other oldimes remember with sad
his goal in Chicago that beat the Red Wings the Stanley
Cup finals years ago 1t long the boards
that Willie Guide ddnt
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15

champion recalls. 81 didn't do
much 10 him. but he was counted
out sitting on the ropes"
Max Bacr was next. This was
10 be severe trial of the Bomb
crS resources. for Bacr was
hard puncher a Gcyll-may-care
sort OF a fellow who was noted
for his willingness 10 trade
punchc, And he had Won the
heavyweight title by telling Car
Nora IN II rounds, later frlttcr-
lng away his championship 10
BraddOCk.
II looked for Baer 10 come al
me fighting, hut he held his left
shoulder high and kept moving
around. Just before the end of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15
Stdr-Studded Els

Yale also has Thurston TVi-r.
Smith in Tho breast stroke. Bat
NOT oven such an aWcSomc name
VIII be enough 10 stop Jimmy
skinner Of Michigan in 'h.~ event
Choutcau'N ducts with Patton n
the middle distance events s+-rui-
ho ono of the hchhchtS Of he rr.
door season ~ VIII Sn1rCmcf ,
scrap with Johnson in the 100
Doh>on Burton IN tho SprintS. Dick
Reid IN tho baCkStroke and Stro-
Their Martin in the diving arc
Mats other aces.
Tho TWO teams. kings NJ their
aquatic worlds for
years. have met SIX times. Honor,
are even. Yale won in 1926. 1927
and 1929. while Michigan won in
1937-3S-39.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15
BOB QUINN Bellies HIS AGE

Torchy Pcden the Canadian cdhcad who rode recently in
six-day bike Chicago VIII get tryout with the
Minneapolis club Of the American Association mis- spring he
played the outed under whkers for the House Of David team
last Ray Eliot football coach at Illinois played
or varsity football and baskcrb7 IT trbTna
He catcher though forced % glasses He nails
from Brighton Mass Brooklyn Dodgers have barred wives
Of players from the Havana spring p Al Shach
prince baseball has patriotic job for the duration
good Will ambassador to the Bronx.
Bob Quinn president Of Boston Braves who y years
old and celebrated his hFthdaA Saturday Larry
MacPha took restaurant in New York 70 wine
dine National League executives paying of debt FOR
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15

bur Louis was faster. Joo'S right
thldded tc The B7squcs Jaw and
he fell oycron hs back
S'raugeiy enough. most Of
Louis. victims have been counted
out ON their feet. Pauline was
mo- exception he rose from the
floor and staggered an over the
ring, bleeding uom a - in 10
upper lip IIo WaNin no shape 10
continue fighting and LOUIS Was
declared thG~WrucF.
Louis rUW owned a string of
rs consecutive victories and was
destined 20 add one moro before
ms FIRST and only setback on the
glory road
That was his brief encounter
with Charley Rctzla(, a string
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15

bean heavyweight from the
Northwest. Retllaff was not
long on science or stamina, but
ne WAS q wicked right-hand
puncbcr. lie tackled Joe al the
Chicago Stadium IN January,
1856 Let Louis toll about the
closest call be had before meet
ING Max Sehmeiing
"RrtIlaG let right go that
might have broken my jaw IL IL
had landed. l turned my head
and the punch just grazed my
chin. The glove raked my shout
der. thought had been
burned couldn't take any
more chances like that"
Rcizlaff never got another
chance He was we'll smacked
and folded up in the first round.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15

for "A New York Christmas fund
battle at Madison square Gar
demon December r.
This one also ended in the
fourth round with the FIRST good
punch fined by Louis. We think
this may have been the hardest
blow he ever struck I'M the ring.
Maybe hit BraddOck harder
In our Chicago fight" he gucSSCS,
"but Pauline had not taken
much punishment and he got up
after the punch. BraddoCk was
I'm bad shaI i'm the seventh
round and was coming toward
me when / hit him with n left
and then right 10 the jaw
stopped him"
The sock that felled Pauline
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15
OId-Timers' Party

Winners Of the dance contest at
Rouge Park Rollerdrome are
George WIlhahn and Gertrude
koWaleki.
Varsity Gardens Will have a real
Old Timers party there February
70. They hope 10 have present
some of the old time skaters of
Detroit
Seen skating recently at Wells
were Helen Manner, Jenny Molpz.
Violet and Breton Davis, Bob
Hoffman Mary Macy. Anthony
Empel. Les NevinS, Shirley and
Norma King, Betty Vail and NAL
colin Brand, Bill Dunkel, Frank
keSco. Jack Robins. Bernice Will
liamS, Virginia Patterson, Leo and
Virginia Nagle
The girls hockey team from
there Will play Flint Rollerdrome
soon
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15
RoHin' round
ARCADIA PLANS PARTY
TO AID BOMBER FUND
BY MARGARET RUSSELL

News OF The Kinks;
Here's the big news for The
Detroit Times Buy a Bomber
campaign. OrAlc Godfrey owner
Of Madison Gardens, Edgewatcr
Park and Arcadia, tells us that
next Saturday he VIII stage a
moonlight skating party at Area
Ola and turn over all the proceeds
minus actual expenses 10 the fund
Skating VIII begin al midnight
and last until you're tired and
want 10 20 home. Tickets which
are priced al SOC can be purchased
a. any of the three Kinks.
y The party VIII open with play
inc and singing of the Star
SpanCled Banner followed by
skating 10 patriotic music and
then a program of skating novel
ties About $50 announcement
viii be made Of The amount 10 be
turned over 10 the Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15
Pointing for YaIe

Mann would like 10. point Patton
for tho record Tho same way after
tho intercollegiate season ends.
Hes been clockcd in ST. IN trials
this season.
But the Michigan coach isn't
thinking 80 much about the 100
yard record these days
Hes pointing his 1912 aquatic
FOR Bob kiphuth and
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15
Needed in 22O, 44O

The UnivcBity of Michigan
boys best ctcnt according 10
Matt. is the I00 yard> free style.
But Pattcn only SwlmS tbs dis
lance on tt1c team ie6 yard re-
lay. Matt prefers 10 have HIM
swim the 220 and 40 in the indi-
vldual events.
Sometime before tho season Is
over the Wolverine coach may
shoot hum AZ WolSSmuller.s cen
fury the. only real record The old
Illinois Athletic Club swimmer
still holds.
The record of 81 seconds has
been threatened for years by such
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15
Ldtshaw Named Lions
Business MANAGER

Fob Latshaw publicity director
Of The Detroit Lions last fall has
been named business manager Of
The club owner Fred Nandol Jr.
announced Saturday.
Lat>haW succeeds Charles Chap
I'm. Who held The lon two years.
LatShaW VIII continue i'm his pub
lcity capacity Man5cl sand.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15
By GEORGE +. NAN

Is not surprising that Matt
Mann is >prca5ncJhc vord across
the land that Jack Patton may bc
tho boy - break Johnny Weiss
uuIlcr's l5-lcar old record of 81
seconds for the 100 yards
a couple Of Summers back Pat
Ten used 10 SWIM around Belle
Isle lust about aS casually as
you d stroll over 70 the corner drug
for aspirin.
Il 20, 10 be- n vogue among
swimmers ending up with a race
around the i,iard. ANDY Clark
won. Patton. Who started tho
whole thing. had n iob rs life
guard AZ a local CLUB and was
ineligible and missed the
race he had stirred Ip.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15
PATTEN IS MATT MANN'S CANDIDATE
He's Good Bet 10 Break WeissmuIIers Mark

Cos Nalo team next Saturday I'm
the ntramural pool IN Ann AIhor
I'll be The outstanding dual
meet Of the season klphub $
squad is a veteran outfit and down
east Tho boys arc Of mind that
the lI'tlo Eli aquatic boss can turn
back Mats team this year
Yale >ull has HOWE Johnson for
the 100 and 30. Rene Chou'cau
fhr the furlong and 40. Danny
DaUrChaum IN the hackStrokc and
Jim Cook IN the diving p, hI, best
boys klphuth can StiI stick toe
Ccthor the same iO0%ard relay
which year ago went the dis
lance IN 3 10 for a new American
Vr,Hri
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15
Signed Contract

Barbara signed Zamars 10 q
contract NOV =. 1911. calling for
ms exclusive services for "A year
In return be guaranteed tho
Orange, =. = fighter ~ least eiN
fights IS Well aS $50 2 week
Which sum was 10 be deducted
from any purses received from
fights promoted by Barbara.
I'll take II 10 court 10 stop
II II ! have TO-" SAID The night
club operator 10 whom trouble
is no stranger.
II have the contracts, and I'm
going 10 promote the fight"
SAID LondcS who is returning
20 the rromo'ional field after o
long laNuT.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15
RePIoy Game

EdGcwater Park roller hockey
team beat Eastwood the other
night o. Madison Gardens Will
play EdgcWatcr Park this Sunday
at 500 AZ the Madison rink. The
game between Flint Rollcrdrome
and EdCeVater which was de
Ciared no contest because II was
called with five minutes of playing
tmc yet remaining, VIII be re-
played at Flint a week from Sun
day
Here arc the winning pairs in
the tWO-Stcp contest at Riverside
John PetraSzewSky and Velma
Stokes: Ronald Phillips and Pat
Johnson; Howard BaSSett and
Onctta Thorpe; IN waltz they arc
Irene Newman and Douglas Phil
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15
Louis Life SlOz.u:

(Thb is another in a series Of
Sunday stories on the rise of
Joe Louis from boy in the cot
ton field of Alabama TO the
heavyweight champions hip Of
the Worid and whoss behavior
as tittehoIdev has placed him as
one Of the greatest athletes Of
all time
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15

winning championship Clair Berry travelling
secretary Of Tie Tigers the possibility Of upper herhs
seats in day trips and other curtamcnt IN
hg ball players tins Chicago Black
averaged paid customers for J. home games this
season dad operated IN Leeds England
called The Wcavcrs which there stream II
University Mcmgan swimming coach at the
age Of 6 learned 20
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15
Next-LeUinSky

Back 10 Chicago he went for
his next fight. King LcyinSky
was ms opponent and sorry
one. but that was no fault Of
Louis The King was seized with
tho jlttcrs in has dressing room
and gave up IN the first round
without making one good pass
u joe
"He was a funny fighter" the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15
BY SID MERCER

After he topplcd huge Primo
Camera in his New York debut
IN 1888, Joe Louis was bonn
hardcd with offers by fight pro-
IN Oters from all over the
country.
He had definitely arrived on
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15
tory: NeNt Four Foes Were Easy KmockOuaS for Joe

the golden trail. but there was
no immediate prospect OF get
ting 10 the new champion, Jim
Braddock. who was resting on
laurclS won by a decision over
Max Baer only y days before
Louis demolished Camera.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15

wa. also u-ht The Basque
wa, NOT q hard hitter bur ho
owned a fgU left hook he bad
II way o. Using his arm, f9I
b7eko'-l.Ea protection of his
hcad and hoGH Louis shuff.cd
and ioin'"d bgf couldn't get Tho
willy Nc.g,an 10 open |upl Joe
scored a f." tmc, with light
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-15

boys as Waltor Spence Pete Fick.
Gus Sharemct and OTTO JaretL -but
u still holds
Wcj>>mUllcr made tho mark in
tho University OF Michigan pool
swimming against time after days
OF SpcCJal training.