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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10
RUNDLES-R RANSOM
MARRIAGE TOLD

Of interest to their many friends
is the announcement made this
week by Mrs. Annie Walker, West
Hamilton Street of the marriage
of her daughter, Margaret, to Cpl
Samuel Rundles, on February g,
1943. Mrs. Rundles is the only
daughter of Mrs Walker and Cpl.
Rundles is the son of Mrs. Bertha
Brown and the late Rev. Rundles.
He is stationed at Camp Sutton, N.
c. Both Mr. and Mrs. Rundles are
former students of Lanier High
school.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10
Ration Values
Of Beef Cuts
Increased

With the amount of beef avail
able for civilians in July expected
began, it is necessary to curtai
to be the smallest since rationing
consumption further by increasing
the ration values of beef cuts by
one point, effective July 4, the Of
flee of Price Administration an
nounced recently.
The new point value for beef
which place the ration cost of most
preferred cuts at from 8 to 13
points per pound, appear on the
fourth official table of consumer
point values for meats, fats, fish
and dairy products.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10
VOCATIONAL CLOSES
FOR SEASON

On Friday, June 25th, the Voca-
tional Dressmaking Glass operated
at 1920 West Pearl Street by its
efficient organizer and teacher, Mrs.
S. w. Miller, closed for the season,
this marking the 18th year of the
class.
The exhibits were many and va
ried and visitors who had the pleas
ure of seeing them were much
pleased wit hthe beautiful work.
manship.
The following ladies finished the
prescribed course: Mrs. Carrie
Jacks onLee, Oakley Street; Mrs.
Annie Oats, Davis; Mrs. Hattie Lee
Williams, Grayson Street They
we're awarded certificates by Mr.. S.
w. Miller. Delicious refreshments
were served at the close of tn eaf-
ternoon.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10
JACKSON SOCIAL NEWS
BY SARAH McNEAMER HARVEY

ments wer eserved. Those sharing
the pleasure of this affair were:
Rev. w. M. Thompson, husband of
the honoree, Mrs. Willie Jones, 208
E. Monument, Mrs. Nellie Dutley
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Zariet
Jones, all children of the honoree
and her grand children, Nettiel and
family, Mary Lee and baby sister,
Mrs. Mary Thomas and son, and
many other friends.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10
THIS N THAT

Beginning the celebration of the
Fourth of July holiday season, hum
dreds of Jacksonians, hungry for
some type of diversion and enter
taiment, crowded the New Alamo
Theatre Sunday at midnight to see
the highly entertaining musical
comedy, "Priorities on Swing" :.
The show was very good and Mr..
Lehman is to be commended for
bringing to his patrons this type
of picture
Monday, July 5th, (the Official
day set aside for celebration of the
4th) was one of the quietest that
we can ever remember Due to
the absence of all the soldiers from
the MOP and most of them from
teh jackson Air Base, the streets
were literally empty The usual
crowd packed the Theatres-because
they didn't have anything to sell,
many of the cafes were closed all
or part of the day and everyone
seemed to have decided to spend
most of the holiday relaxing and
resting Perhaps the gayest and
the best attended affair of the day
was the Picnic, sponsored by the
Soldiers Center for soldiers at the
Jackson Air Base and their guests
and given on the beautiful grounds
Of the Recreation Park owned by
the Federated Women's Clubs in
Clinton, Miss This affair provided
type of entertainment that was
different and which was greatly en-
joyed. Buses met at the Center,
picked up the young ladies and
then went by for the soldiers :.
During the evening, delicious re-
freshments were served.
Climaxing the days activities
was the Big Celebration Dance
given at the Skating Rink on the
Pocahontas Road, and at which mu-
sic was furnished by the sensation
al ALL Girl Orchestra, the Rays of
Rhythm, from Piney Woods Coun-
try Life School Sizzling hot
correctly styled the music beat out
by these bronze play-girls 500
or more dance lovers were out to
hear them We could not help
feel proud of the fact that one of
our own Jackson girls, Myrtle
Young contributed much to the sue
cess of the orchestra by appearing
as vocalist, director and outstand-
ing player of the saxophone
Still exhibiting the happy and
carefree spirit, so typical of folk
here in the Southland, hundreds of
baseball fans, forgetfuI for the mo-
ment of the horrors of war and the
terribly upset conditions Of the en-
tire world packed the stadium at
League Park, Tuesday night to see
the showdown game between the
Birmingham Black Barons and their
closest competitors, the Chicago
American Giants Both teams
were at the top and the game was
fl of fireworks. The game ended
with the score being 4-3 in favor
of the Barons
All in all, respite the fact that
shortage of men, food, drinks, gas,
etc, prevented many big trips to
other towns, or big picnics, jack
sonians managed to have a quiet,
but enjoyable Fourth of July hol-
iday 49,.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Pvt. Edward Lee looked mighty
disguised Sunday when he found
out that Annie Lou Griffin was out
of town-however, the absence of
one little miss can't mean much to
"a popular cat like soldier-boy Lee,
so he filled his car with many
other chicks and preceded to set
the. town on fire" We think
however that Jean Frazier is still
his main heartbeat i.
Speaking of morale building,
Charlie Mae Carpenter and Eliza
beth Eatmon are keeping the sol
diers morale waving high.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10
LEAVES ON
BUSINESS TRIP

James Oliver, local salesman for
Leonard Custom Tailors Co., left
the city this week for Cincinnati,
Ohio, where he will visit his COM
pany's home office.
Mr.. Leonard, star salesman for
the Leonard Company, works the
states of Louisiana, Arkansas, Ten
ressee, Alabama and Mississippi.
It is his intention to take plenty
of time on this trip to pick out
some of the finest pre-war mater
ials available for his customers.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10
GREEN VAUGHNS
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. John Vaughns, POOP
Pleasant Avenue, announced the
marriage of their daughter, Odessa,
to Sgt. Richard Green, on June 20,
the ceremony being read by Rev.
Robertson of this city.
Both Sgt. and Mrs. Vaughns are
natives of jackson. The Sgt. is
stationed in Portland. Oregon.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Miss Lula Ford and Miss John
ME Thomas spent a delightful week
in Port Gibson as the guests of
Mrs. Tansy Watts. mother of Miss
Thomas. During their visit, many
social courtesies were extended
them, outstanding among them be-
ing those enjoyed as the guests of
Miss Jenette Lee, a member of one
of Port Gibson's outstanding fam
lilies. Both Miss Ford and Miss
Thomas are valuable employees of
Collins Burial Association.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Pvt. and Mrs. Booker James Bear
don are the proud parents of baby
girl born Monday, July 5 at the
Wallace hospital. At this writing
10th mother and baby are doing
fine. Pvt. Beardon is stationed at
Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Mrs.
Beardon lives at 143 E. Monument
st.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Mrs. Matte Strong of She'll
mound, Miss, cousin of Mrs. M. A.
Freeman, higgins Street, has re-
turned home after spending the
winter in Elpano, Texas. Her
friends were glad to welcome her
back home.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Holiday visitors in the city were
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dobbs, Mrs.
Mildred Cartrell, Messrs. Lee, John
and Alvin McMiller, all of Halle
hurst. They were all guests in the
home of Mr.. Aaron Dobbs, Fair
banks Street, father of Mr.. Dobbs.
Mrs. Dobbs has consented to rep
resent the Mississippi Enterprise in
her town, acting as agent and re-
porter.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

vicksburg with their uncle, Mr..
Albert Johnson and his family,
which included Mr.. Johnsons
daughter and husband from Cleve-
land, Ohio, also Mrs. Ossie Davis
of Morton, Miss.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Johnny Jones really monopolized
Mollie Glover's time at the dance
Monday night, altho he did seem to
be having plenty of fun with Ear
nestine Harris.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Don't know what Arthur Keeling
was SO serious about when he talk
ed with the pretty little chick who
plays the sax, but the expression
on her face was plainly one of
boredom, altho she did let him car
ry her instrument to the bus :.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10
HONORED WITH
BIRTHDAY PARTY

One of the delightful affairs of
the past week was the Birthday
Party given by Mr.. and Mrs. j.
w. Thompson in honor of the birth
cay anniversary of Mr. Thompson's
mother, Mrs. w. NJ. Thompson. Dur
ing the evening delicious refresh
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Sims, popular
couple of the city had as their
special guests last week, Mr.. and
Mrs. Damon Jackson of Chicago,
uncle and aunt of Mrs. Sims.
On Sunday, the Sims home, 1870
E. Church Street, was the scene of
family reunion, relatives and
friends coming from different sec
lions to see Mr.. and Mrs. jackson.
During the afternoon delicious
five couse dinner was enjoyed by
the following:
Mr.. and Mrs. Damon Jackson,
Mrs. Sarah Taylor, 905 Cont ST.,
New Orleans, La; Mr.. James Jew
Ell, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Carter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Blunt, Mrs. Hat
tie Hill, Mrs. Bette Baker, Mrs.
Margaret Rundles, Mrs. Malissa
Evans, Miss Mazzie Luckett, Mrs.
Eddie Mae Garrett, Mrs. Marie
Hayes.
Mrs. Robert Calhoun, 1913 E. Pas
cagoula ST., entertained as her
guests her sister, Mrs. Jewell Ash
ly of New Orleans and her cousin,
Charles B. Braynt, of New York
City. These visitors were recip-
tents of many courtesies that made
their visit a most pleasant one.
Sgt. Oscar Lomax and Miss Ber-
tina Mae Williams were married re-
Gently in Ozark, Ala. Mrs. Lomax
is the daughter of Mrs. Gertrude
Cutter and grand daughter of Mrs.
Bertha Martin. She will remain
there for some time before return
ing home.
T Cpl. Bonnie Pervis spent sew
eral days in the city on furlough
as the guests of relatives and
friends. He is well known here
in church and business circles. He
is stationed at Tonopah, Nevada
Air Base.
Mrs. Elizabeth Morris and daugh-
ter left for Los Angeles, Califor-
ria, where she is visiting her hus-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

band, her sister, Miss Katie Mae
Wilson and Mrs. Pearl Fortune and
other friends. Mrs. Morris will
also visit in other western states.
She is the daughter of Mrs. Lizzie
wilson, popular storekeeper on
Grayson Street.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10
Tattling Tess

Beatrice Butler certainly is not
staying at home reading her maya
zines. She's building civilian NOR
ale, especially Ross Clarke's. He is
another of Jackson's glamour boys.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Mr.. London Moffett, Sr., is in
the city visiting his wife, Mrs. An
ME Moffett, Dalton st. Mr.. Moi
felt is employed in Defense Work
in Laurel, Miss.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Miss Mary E. Cox has returned
home after attending the National
B. T. U. Congress held recently in
Cincinnati, Ohio. Enroute home
Miss Cox stopped off in Memphis
where she visited friends.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10
TIDBIT OF NEWS ABOUT
FOLK WE KNOW

News was received this week
that Mrs. Lonnie Lanier, the for
mer Nancy Proctor, daughter of
Mr. Charlie Proctor, local contrac-
tor, has joined her husband, Pvt.
Lanier in Petersburg, Va. Pvt. La
nier is stationed at Camp Lee.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

After consuming his capacity,
which is gallon or more, Clifford
Parker's tongue starts a-wagging
and we do mean a-wagging- about
what? Well, you know the story.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

ly must be for. other gents You
can't be thinking of jeff Stevens
when you smile so sweetly at the
other fellows.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Other Hazlehurst visitors for the
4th of July Dance and the Ball
Game Tuesday were Messrs. Err
nest and Park Washington and
Smith. Both the Messrs Washing
ton are prominent business men of
HaZlehurst
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Theodore Edwards did you rake
the Goals for flame of your af-
fair with Margaret Jones, or do
you think her good friend, Sadie
Nelson, the Southern Belle" will
take her place?
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Vera Estman, you had better
straighten up and fly right to try
to keep Rudolph Holden's atten-
ton, because he is strictly balled
with Pauline Davis Monday night.
Is Percy Boddie just your side
kick?
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Mrs. Rosa Wilson, 1015 N. Blair
St, Jackson, visited her parents is
McComb, Miss, and joined her
brother, Pvt L. J. Baker, from
Camp Philip, Kansas. On her re-
turn home she was visited by her
sister, Miss Lillian Baker, and
friends, Miss Ouida Mae Turner,
Miss Ora Lee Turner of McComb,
Miss.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Mrs. Dorothy Dobbins, nee Dor
othy Robertson, left the city Mon
cay for Chicago to visit her moth
er-in-law and sister-in-law in Chica-
go, Illinois.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Which girl in the Orchestra had
all of Junior Denton's attention?
Could it have been Myrtle Young?
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

A charming visitor in the city
last week was Miss Ernestine Var
nado who was the house guest of
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Comic, E. Davis
Street. Miss Varnado is the sister
of Mrs Comic.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Matte Beasley, were your cheeks
naturally rosy or were you blush
ing as you and Frank Roilton
Strolled?
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Gloria Tops and w. L. Young
are seen together often
Well-so long
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Miss Nettie Spence has returned
to the city after visiting her hus-
band, Pfc. Wiley Spence who is
stationed at jefferson Barricks, of
New Orleans, La. She reports a
most enjoyable visit.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Beula when Mary Smith was rid
ing around with Pvt. Edward Lee,
Jr.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Wonder if Wilburt Bradley, the
Chi Cat, will cause many female
hearts to flutter? His exhibition of
how the Windy City Cats jitterbug,
given at the dance Monday, wasn't
so bad, but he'll have to go some to
beat our local jitterbugs -.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Mrs. Richard Maddox left the
city for Chicago this week to visit
relatives and friends.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Richard Fields was strictly
knocking himself out at the Mon
day night dance and of course, he
would help lady in distress, Ell
Richard?
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Miss Allyne L. Brown, left the
city this week for New Orleans,
La, where she will be the house
guest of her cousin, Mrs. Carrie
Williams. She plans to be away
for several days.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

If absence makes the heart grow
fonder, Maggie Johnson, it certain
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Mrs. Lucille Coleman and her
sister, Alberta Williams, 1l9 z.
Monument, spent two days in
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Who was Richard Fields and
Curtis Moman looking for? Was
it L. j., if it was, she was with
James Thompson.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Mrs. Barbara Bradford, popular
matron of the city is visiting her
husband, Sgt. Harvey v. Brad
ford who is stationed in Camp Ty-
son, Tennessee.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

The latest thing inzoot-suits are
the Stacks worn by Soffe Watties
and Maggie Ruth Smith, not bad
'atall' girls. -.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Dr. and Mrs. L. A. Smith, North
Parish Street have as their house
guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wash
ington. Mr.. Washington who left
Tuesday is Mrs. Smiths brother.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Where was Joe B. when Johnny
Jordan and Gerline B. Keeling
were stepping out?
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Out strolllng Sunday: Margaret
Jones, Leroy (Alamo Theatre) Jack
son; Jimmie Collum and John
Jones; Hattie Henderson and Cleve-
land Gce Cream Parlor) John
SON.. Could this meany any
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

The chick with Ersley Young
blood was Earline Cobbs of course
but where was Laurel Parish.
Rudolph Holden looked very nice
in his Navy clothes.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Wonder where was Glades and
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

One Of the cute couples seer
during the holidays were: Ola Mae
Parker and Albert Porter.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

Mrs. Elizabeth Morris and daugh-
ter left for Los Angeles, Califor-
ria, where she is visiting her hus-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-10

49, oiAiiAS ~ oWCCLiy dt Tie
other fellows.
Johnny Jones really monopolized
Mollie Glover's time at the dance
Monday night, altho he did seem to
be having plenty of fun with Ear
nestine Harris.
Which girl in the Orchestra had
all of Junior Denton's attention?
Could it have been Myrtle Young?
Don't know what Arthur Keeling
was SO serious about when he talk
ed with the pretty little chick who
plays the sax, but the expression
on her face was plainly one of
boredom, altho she did let him car
ry her instrument to the bus !.
Matte Beasley, were your cheeks
naturally rosy or were you blush
ing as you and Frank Roilton
Strolled?
Wonder if Wilburt Bradley, the
Chi Cat, will cause many female
hearts to flutter? His exhibition of
how the Windy City Cats jitterbug,
given at the dance Monday, wasn't
so bad, but he'll have to go some to
beat our local jitterbugs -.
The latest thing inzoot-suits are
the Stacks worn by Soffe Watties
and Maggie Ruth Smith, not bad
'atalP girls.
Richard Fields was strictly
knocking himself out at the Mon
day night dance and of course. he
would help lady in distress, Ell
Richard?
Out strollIng Sunday: Margaret
Jones, Leroy (Alamo Theatre) Jack
son; Jimmie Collum and John
Jones; Hattie Henderson and Cleve-
land Gee Cream Parlor) John
son Could this meany any,
One of the cute couples seen
during the holidays were: Ola Mae
Parker and Albert Porter.
The chick with Ersley Young
blood was Earline Cobbs of course,
but where was Laurel Parish.
Rudolph Holden looked very nice
in his Navy clothes.
Where was Joe B. when Johnny
Jordan and Gerline B. Keeling
were stepping out?
Who was Richard Fields and
Curtis Norman looking for? Was
it L. j., if it was, she was with
James Thompson.
Wonder where was G1ades and
Imperial Valley press., 1943-08-15
". Y. S7OC As

NEW YORK. Aug. II ulP> - Stock
trading fell off today 10 the smallest
volume of the year and prices continued
10 uuctuste narrowly.
southern Pacific rose more than a point
N strong railroad group. Nickel Plate
preferred and Norfolk & Western each
gained point. Most of The other carrier
issues rose fractionanv
Gains Of point were made hN several
preferred issues of the utility group. in
Guiding Electric Power six per cent pre-
ferred and East Penn Electric seven per
cent preferred
few other issues moved outside a
fractional area. Holly Sugar preferred
rose nearly four points to new high
Fittston Company A was up more than a
point while declines OF more than a point
each were noted In Columbian Carbon
And Westinghouse Electric
Steel issues had minor gains on a few
transactions. Motors were mixed with
Chrysler firm and General Motors easier
toppers held at previous closing levels
OIL continued firm Tire issues were
steady. Farm implements were firm.
American Airlines gained nearly
point. while Montgomery-War performed
similarly in the mercanties. Locw's. Ma
tional DiStiilers. and Douglas Aircraft
were firm but dull
Dow-JoneS preliminary closing stock
"a 81, UP 0.35; utility 20.92. up o 0O9; and
65 stocks d7.53 up 0.09.
Stock sales totaled 209. 500 shares, the
smallest total for a two hour session since
17S. $50 were traded Sept 19 last year
and compared with 2o0 760 week ago.
Curb stock sales wer c 50, 1SS shares
compared with 60.570 last Saturday.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-08-15
Big Gains In Pro
Football On
Coast Loomina
By DOUG BILLMEYER

SEATTLE. Aug. II CUPD = II
professional football on the Pacific
coast is ever going to graduate from
something approXimating catch-as-
catch-can wrestling for shekels into
big business" now appears to be
the time.
Certainly transforming teams
from the big eastern pro loops who
have happened westward in recent
years have proved one pOint-that
the fans like the brand of football
played for the almighty dollar as
well as that played for Alma
Mater
Admittedly. pro football in a war
year hasn't the big-name drawing
cards that some of the college
teams - utilizing military service
talent-can count on this fall.
READY GATE
But when a booming war time
city places its lunch-boX on the
shelf and seeks sports entertain
ment. pro football is bound to find
ready gate.
III Ai3t ltCi VI sN0Nt l4i'''' III lilI
know say plans are already under
way for strong representative clubs
from Tacoma, Portland Spokane
and Seattle.
The northwest would comprise
one of three divisions in a Pacific
coast pro loop. Down in California
where things just naturally ripen
early. three or more good teams are
said TO be shaping up IN the Los
Angeles area, with another three or
more outfits signing on talent in
the San Francisco Bay region
IN Southern California, the Los
Angeles Bulldogs are picked to fight
it out with the Hollywood Bears,
with the added possibility that
Long Beach will organize team
to spark the rivalry between that
city and San Diego. A lot of the
famous football names that held
the college spotlight in recent sea-
sons can be recruited from the air
craft industry in the region alone.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-08-15
Ortiz Takes Close
Decision Over
Mexico City Boxer

HOLLYWOOD. Aug. 14-UP)-
Bantamweight Champion Manuel
Ortiz won a close 10-round decis-
ion last night over Leonardo Lopez
of Mexico City, who put up a stiff
and smart defense.
Six thousand fans jammed the
stadium while 1000 were turned
away at the gates,
Ortiz started slow, but met an
early rush by Lopez, and opened a
hard smashing drive to push Lopez
across the ring with a hammering
head and body attack. Ortiz took
three of the first four rounds by
small margins. In the sixth he had
the elusive Lopez so dizzy defend
ing himself he seldom got in a
Imperial Valley press., 1943-08-15

telling blow.
Lopez retaliated in the seventh
with a series of stinging blows
that forced the champion to give
ground. Ortiz took the eighth by a
shade. Apparently laying off Lopez
in close combat because the latter's
eye was injured.
Lopez brought a cheer from fans
in the ninth when he made a final
rally and twice staggered Ortiz
with roundhouse rights to the Jaw.
Lopez, suffering from the eye
injury, and Wearied from the heavy
attack earlier in the match, couldn't
match Ortiz last round barrage
of rights and lefts.
The judges scorecard tallies in
dicated that without Ortiz final
rally, the bout would have been a
draw.
Each weighed 119 pounds.