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May 16, 1934
The Times News
Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Rain forces indoor workouts for boxers ahead of American Legion carnival on May 18 at city gym. Main event features confident Al Edwards vs. Claude English; other fighters prepare amid banter between Masked Marvel and Mr. Few. Tickets available at drug stores.
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RAIN FORCES PUGS INDOORS
Men Who Will Fight Here Friday Night Handicapped in Workouts
Jupiter Pluvius, the evil omen of all outdoor sports, came out of hiding in the past few days and threw his forces against the efforts of the pugilists taking part in the American Legion boxing carnival to be held at the city gym on Friday night, May 18.
The rain prevented contestants from indulging in any outdoor training but all have been working hard indoors and are in the pink of condition for Friday night. English and Edwards will give a public demonstration tomorrow evening.
Al Edwards and Claude English, who meet in the main bout of the evening are both working hard and are quite confident of victory. The managers of both men have been putting them through their paces at full speed and both predict that their man will win by a knockout.
The "Masked Marvel" stated yesterday that Mr. Few had irked him considerably with his braggadocious statements of late and but for the fact that his artistic temperament prevented him from appearing except in a public performance, he would have handled the battling florist a couple of smacks in the snoot before now.
When informed of the above, Mr. Few laughed gently up his sleeve, the chuckles coming out of a hole at the shoulder, and continued his thumb twiddling exercises.
John Loy, chairman of the Legion committee requests that the following be at the city gym at 7:15 Friday evening: Al Edwards, Claude English, C. Few, Son Peterson, the Masked Marvel, Junior Brown, George Gibbins, Jr., Holman Byers, Donald Parker, Bearcat Davis, Ernest Morris, Jack Roper, Manuel Johnson and Fred Sloop.
Jim Duff, in charge of ticket sales stated this morning that the ringside seats were going fast and that tickets for the bouts were on sale at all drug stores.
Men Who Will Fight Here Friday Night Handicapped in Workouts
Jupiter Pluvius, the evil omen of all outdoor sports, came out of hiding in the past few days and threw his forces against the efforts of the pugilists taking part in the American Legion boxing carnival to be held at the city gym on Friday night, May 18.
The rain prevented contestants from indulging in any outdoor training but all have been working hard indoors and are in the pink of condition for Friday night. English and Edwards will give a public demonstration tomorrow evening.
Al Edwards and Claude English, who meet in the main bout of the evening are both working hard and are quite confident of victory. The managers of both men have been putting them through their paces at full speed and both predict that their man will win by a knockout.
The "Masked Marvel" stated yesterday that Mr. Few had irked him considerably with his braggadocious statements of late and but for the fact that his artistic temperament prevented him from appearing except in a public performance, he would have handled the battling florist a couple of smacks in the snoot before now.
When informed of the above, Mr. Few laughed gently up his sleeve, the chuckles coming out of a hole at the shoulder, and continued his thumb twiddling exercises.
John Loy, chairman of the Legion committee requests that the following be at the city gym at 7:15 Friday evening: Al Edwards, Claude English, C. Few, Son Peterson, the Masked Marvel, Junior Brown, George Gibbins, Jr., Holman Byers, Donald Parker, Bearcat Davis, Ernest Morris, Jack Roper, Manuel Johnson and Fred Sloop.
Jim Duff, in charge of ticket sales stated this morning that the ringside seats were going fast and that tickets for the bouts were on sale at all drug stores.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Boxing Carnival
Rain Training
American Legion
Main Bout
Knockout Prediction
Ticket Sales
What entities or persons were involved?
Al Edwards
Claude English
Masked Marvel
Mr. Few
John Loy
Jim Duff
C. Few
Son Peterson
Junior Brown
George Gibbins Jr.
Holman Byers
Donald Parker
Bearcat Davis
Ernest Morris
Jack Roper
Manuel Johnson
Fred Sloop
Where did it happen?
City Gym
Story Details
Key Persons
Al Edwards
Claude English
Masked Marvel
Mr. Few
John Loy
Jim Duff
C. Few
Son Peterson
Junior Brown
George Gibbins Jr.
Holman Byers
Donald Parker
Bearcat Davis
Ernest Morris
Jack Roper
Manuel Johnson
Fred Sloop
Location
City Gym
Event Date
Friday Night, May 18
Story Details
Rain prevents outdoor training for boxers in American Legion carnival; all work indoors and are in top condition. Edwards and English confident for main bout, predict knockout. Masked Marvel irked by Few's boasts. Committee members requested at gym. Tickets selling fast.