1939: Armstrongs Oct Run

[Master]

So are you saying now that Armstrong was a clown and had a thick skull Bill?

[Bill Paxtom]

Shame On You...........

Henry Armstrong was a wonderful human being. A Class Act.

The upcoming bout in Cleveland, Ohio set for December 11th was
billed as;

"The Toyshop Fund"

A portion of the Gate Receipts {$10,000} was dedicated for needy Children
in Cleveland, for Christmas Toys.

This was a 'rematch' of their October 24th bout which was held in Los Angeles
only 7-Weeks earlier.

This was Henry Armstrong's 27th Birthday.

Monday ~ December 11, 1939

Municipal Arena ~ Cleveland, Ohio

Fight Promoter ; Carl Neiderman

Attendance........ 10,988
Gate Receipts.... $28,579 {$10,000 for 'The Toyshop Fund'}

Henry Armstrong
Age............ 27 {Birthday}
Height........ 5' 5 1/2"
Reach......... 67"
Weight........ 138 3/4 lbs.
Record........ 102-12-7 {60 KO's}
Rank........... Welterweight Champion

Jimmy Garrison
Age............ 25 years, 8 months
Height........ 5' 6"
Reach........ 68"
Weight....... 141 lbs.
Record ...... 29-11-4 {7 KO's}
Rank.......... #16 Welterweight

'The Fight'

Hammerin' Hank came out with a vengeance, and tore into Jimmy Garrison
at the Opening Bell. It was all Henry has he swarmed all over Jimmy with
2-Punch combinations.

Jimmy was able to hold his own in Round 2, and landed a couple of decent
right-hands early to stall Henry's attack. Henry was forcing the action, but Jimmy
got the better of the exchanges by landing some good punches.

In Round 3, Henry returned to his way, and slammed Jimmy with left-hooks
and overhand rights, and took complete command by the mid-way point in the session.

In Round 4, Henry cut Jimmy's left-eye with a booming right-hand as he
continued with his aggressive charge.

In Round 5, Jimmy fought back hard, but he was no match for Henry's strength
and constant punching.

in Round 6, Henry kept up the pressure, and had Jimmy bleeding above both
eyes by thru mid-way point in the session. Jimmy was showing weak-legs late,
as he was taking a lathering.

In Round 7, Henry kept on the pressure, and caught Jimmy with a right-hook
high on the jaw, and sent him staggering at the {0:50 Mark}.

Henry bulled in, and raked Jimmy with a flurry of punches, before landing
a solid 'left-right' to the chin which dropped him.

Jimmy struggled up at the '9-Count'.

Henry moved in, and landed another 'left-right' to the head. Jimmy's legs
buckled and he was near defenseless. Henry added in a flurry.

At that moment, Jimmy's corner 'threw-in-the-towel' at the 1:19 Mark
forcing Referee - Benny Leonard to stop the one-sided bout.

[Master]

Shame on you for your irrational hate for Ali.

[Bill Paxtom]

Shame on you for your irrational hate for Ali.

Bull****,

He's the 1st guy that I'd want with me in a Fox Hole in Vietnam.

[Master]

Shame on you for your irrational hate for Ali.

Bull****,

He's the 1st guy that I'd want with me in a Fox Hole in Vietnam.

I am sure you would but he would not be there because he objected. Get over it. He was right you were wrong.

[Bill Paxtom]

Shame on you for your irrational hate for Ali.

Bull****,

He's the 1st guy that I'd want with me in a Fox Hole in Vietnam.

I am sure you would but he would not be there because he objected. Get over it. He was right you were wrong.

It's easy to have courage, when you have '11' Millionaire Businessman pulling the strings for you.

The LSG Team ...........

"Private First Class Clay, reporting to duty Sir" ....... 'salute'

[Master]

Shame on you for your irrational hate for Ali.

Bull****,

He's the 1st guy that I'd want with me in a Fox Hole in Vietnam.

I am sure you would but he would not be there because he objected. Get over it. He was right you were wrong.

It's easy to have courage, when you have '11' Millionaire Businessman pulling the strings for you.

The LSG Team ...........

"Private First Class Clay, reporting to duty Sir" ....... 'salute'

What strings? He had to give up his title, lost millions and was alienated by his own country.