When was it published?

May 18, 1951 in Minneapolis Spokesman

Story May 18, 1951

Minneapolis Spokesman

Q: What themes does it cover?

Moral Virtue, Bravery Heroism, Justice

Q: What keywords are associated?

Sportsmanship, Boxing Tournament, Golden Gloves, Medal Return, Recognition Banquet

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota

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What is this article about?

In Minneapolis, young boxers Charles Smith and David Lindgren exemplify sportsmanship in a Golden Gloves tournament by each insisting the other deserved the win and returning the championship medal, earning both sportsmanship awards at a banquet on May 10.

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One of the finest examples of the true spirit of sportsmanship was exemplified by the two youngsters shown above in the Minneapolis TRIBUNE staff photo. Charles Smith (left) of Phyllis Wheatley House and David Lindgren (right) Fire Station 13 Golden Glovers were both honored at the Phyllis Wheatley Recognition banquet May 10. Lindgren was awarded a close decision over Smith in a recent Junior Golden Gloves tournament. Lindgren, however, thought Smith deserved the nod. David in a letter to Smith mailed him the championship medal, saying he believed the Wheatley lad should have won the trophy. Smith told Wheatley officials he thought Lindgren had won. Thereupon with such evidence of good Americanism the house presented each of the boys a sportsmanship medal. At the time Smith returned Lindgren's medal to him amid the applause of the banqueters.

What sub-type of article is it?

Heroic Act Personal Triumph

What themes does it cover?

Moral Virtue Bravery Heroism Justice

What keywords are associated?

Sportsmanship Boxing Tournament Golden Gloves Medal Return Recognition Banquet

What entities or persons were involved?

Charles Smith David Lindgren

Where did it happen?

Minneapolis

Story Details

Key Persons

Charles Smith David Lindgren

Location

Minneapolis

Event Date

May 10

Story Details

David Lindgren wins a close decision over Charles Smith in a Junior Golden Gloves tournament but believes Smith deserved the victory, so he mails the championship medal to Smith. Smith thinks Lindgren won and returns it. At the Phyllis Wheatley Recognition banquet, both boys are awarded sportsmanship medals for their display of good sportsmanship.