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vs.*;. v, . K <- ? *. + "v'* IN THE W0R1 \v *.' -'f ? *i . *1*THE RINGSIDE i- .?", '"By Charles J. Livingston V fc- ^AgEWELL TO FISTICUFFS Chicago walterwoight whom a frp'experts once agreed had all the Jjjb''' earmarks of a potential ring great, has said goodbye ..to fisticuffs. ,j\ . Johnny Bratten, whose dazz7ling speed and ring craftsmanship ^UftCe carried him to the waiterweight championship, admitted sadly that he had come to the end of the trail. The kid who once was ry- the toast of Chicago, and who j' ojice was likened to Sammy Man M- del,-was hanging up hi**^gtove* \Xw-' 'for keeps. , . I J P. ?As yet, no one lias come up with v'-hr." was responsible for'Bratton's ":\are in the ring. But this writer: * is of the opinion that Johnny's' "f^^trou' ies started when he parted j rtSeiK v- - ... conp ny with former manager. | H?War(1 Frazier, and ace truing];, Larry Aniadee, although later A!?^./''irmdeo worked with Bratton under) *5Vv?i ]ij8 new manager.* ; Johnny was a product of a Chi-j ?cago fight club which operated at' the Savoy "ballroom on the Southside during the post-war years."Also fighting out of the club were such promising mittmeh as "Rapid" Bob Satterfield, Freddie Dawson, Luther Rawlings, Sylvester "Perkins and tieorge Berry.' All later distinguished themselves iii the professional ring, but the one seemed most destined for > greatness was Bratton. This converted southpaw impressed fight experts even in his amateur days.-Later -as a pro, he mnvfllH raniHlv {rtfaiAKm lifrVilnrnifrVif ... * and walterweight divisions. While still a kid fresh out of high school, Bratton met and ' defeated such seasoned ring veterans as Ted Christie, Gene Spencer and the then TftgMyfrggamfcd Cleo Shans. ?f. Diftihf thosamq period he tangled with great Chalky Wright, former featherweight champion of \r; . the' world, and lost on a close del -? cision. ' Aftey'dropping another TazorcTose decision -to Ike Williams, u "tToney Boy" Bratton, as he was to be known later, won six strai* ght before meeting and defeating JWfflUii Joyce * "3n two ' sensational flrr" " failles that firmly established him as a comping champ. Quickly, Midwest fans went over ? board for t.he Chicago Wisp '0 - .-ihe-Will? Even those who disliked m Jii'^Bfowboat flifctids went - to see his fights, as Johnny kept the Chicago Stadium turnstiles clicking and the promoters happy. So picturesque was Johnny in the ring, t}u^;experts began comparing him v Atitlf Mr: Boxing himself, Sugar, Ray Robinson. j A clever fighter, who could feint and punch with amazing swiftness, Bratton was also a dept at slipping under punches and countering with a murderous right. . f -l^)rta9Ufei he was co?lne33 .. . ^lersbnffie^ ashe' rolled, ducked and boxed ,his out of danger. ~ .<Jln .an' out ?1 the ring he was managed by two of the most crafty men in pugilism. Frazier and Amadee. Together they built the Southside fancy dan into a v. leading box office attraction. Frazier even ran a contest to select . a nickname most suitable for office attraction. Frazier even ran a contest to select a nickname most suitable for Johnny. Thereafter, jfc'-. . the words "Honey Boy" Bratton was emblazened acrossed Johnny's robe and that of the gravel-Voice Amadee, and Fj-azier.y ^ ? Another Frazier publicity stunt showed Johnny standing on a handerchief while slipping and otherwise evading the punches of h -i s sparmates. It was this stunt that linked him to Mandel, a master o f the art of slipping punches. But his success did not last. Boxers from the East were bro,v. ught in, and one of them Sammy Angott, a veteran of several ring -Wars, won a disputed decision over him. After that Gene Burton defeated Johnny twice within four mon ths. Then former lightweight champion Beau Jack fractured his r- * -J- - jiwr to win on a TKO in eight rounds, .'Somehow, however, Johnny man F,". aged to recover the dash and finesse for which .he was famous. On P351, he won the Nation ssociations version of eight title, but lost it later to Kid Govilan. i.time, he has been a n , looking great at tiediocre on other occaamazing thing was d liek some of the best middies in the busi->uld lose to such ordin-1 i as Livie Minelli. e leading walterweight J) OF SPORTS ! and middleweight;* he has beaten are Pierre I.anglois, Laurent ! Dauthriille, Joe Mieeli and Kohby 1 Pykes. His poorest showing was against' Del Flanagan, a welter with a powder-puff punch. That o n e convinced Johnny's" last manager i and perhaps himself that he w a s through. But Johnny- had lost what aj>peared to be an important battle even before that. Several months ago, he and Frazier parted ' over , financial differences. Then for "a while he and Amadee disagreed. Johnny won I.arry back, but Fra , zier, his publicity stunfs anif eye, catching gags, were lost to Brat ' ton for keeps; Thu? did Johnny's first troub- j ^ les start, as I see it; failures and j adversities that recently culminu- : ted in his FAREWELL TO FISTICUFFS. \ j : ? 1 MT. CALVARY CHURCH c Hartsville?Sunday school was , opened at the usual hour by the '< Superintendent. Sunday., being a ^ jjood day, attendance was, very pood. The lestfon was discussed in the various classes, and from tho j | review it was readily seen tha? ^everyone learned some valuadHe * points from it. Service began after S. S. with . hymn 371and the order of service. The sermon was delivered by the pastor, Rev. W. E. Gainey. His . text was "Repent Ye" taken from ! Mark 1:4. He said "after John was ' put into prison, Jeans camp into., Galilee and preached the Gospel, telling the people to r.epent and believe in God. Men need to fepent now as they did in John days Love is stronger than death. In order to make someone believe in you/ you must first catch their .heart. The choir sang beautifully, adding to the enjoyment of the service. Collection was offered b y The Stewards. ' We were proud to have one member back with us who previously attended college, Miss'Jean Toney. Benediction. Sunday night, The Golden Trumpeteers Singer^ rendered a musical program. Everyone ?;that attended enjoj/fed it. Estelle Keitt, Kpt. NEWS OF WOODRUFF, S. C. NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH " Rev. F. S. Jones?Pastor ?i Sunday school began at the usual hour with Supt. Mr. T. M. McElrath and staff of teachers present.. _The_lesson. was discussed by the various classes and reviewed by the pastor. The attendance banner was won by class No. 4. Mrs. Irene Floyd and Mrs. Wylie teachers. T.he offering banner remain in class No/ 5, Mrs. Nancy Allen and Mrs. Styles teachers. irraypr?service, 1 our pastor brought the message, (Matt. 11:5), Theme, A Message From Jesus Christ To John The Baptist. This was a wonderful message and enjoyed by all. At night (Mark 7:24), Theme, He Could Not Be IJid. This was an inspiring message and long to be remembered. The Pastor's Aid Club met Friday nig.ht at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Winn, this was a wonderful occassion and a delicious repast was served. Rev. and Mrs. A. D. Duncan vvpro-t.he nv?r night gnjest of Mr? and Mrs. David Robihson recently also Mrr Lawrence Young was, supper guest o'x the Robinson family. Mrs. Virginia Riser and Mrs. Louise Ferguson of Ohio is here visiting Mr., and Mrs. Frank Ferguson and Mr. and Mrs. John W. Fant and other relatives. Also Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ferguson Jr. and Children are visiting Mr. and Mrs. | Frank Ferguson. Mr. Clark McCIintoch and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCIintoch of N. J. are the holiday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Smith and Mr. and Mrs. D. Cox. - Miss Peggy A. Parks left Saturday for Washington, D. C. and Virginia. ??? | The Usher Union met Sunday night at Moore Chapel, Rev. W. R. Kennedy Pastor. Mr. Fowler Pres. A nice program was rendered. Several cars from Woodruff attended the funeral of , Mrs. Mamie Ferguson of Washington, D. C., formerly of Union County, held at New Hope AME 7\<m. in Sedalia, S. C. Rev. Jones of Washington, D. C. officiated*, M. S. Uallaham Mortician in charge. She leave to mourn 5 children, 1 brother and a host of relatives and friends. f ' >We are praying for the sick. KinimT L. Parks. Rpt.McCOLL NEWS Mrs. Thelma Davis of New York is here spending a few days with relatives and friends. The three way program for the first threy months in the year Sunday I night rendered at Beaver Dam I Church, Rev. W. G. MrFady pastor. This program was very short and 7fne and liighly enjoyed by :rll. Amount raised, The-service w,as very inspiring Sunday morning at the above name church und attendance was good. Collection. .S-40.50. The funeral services of Mr. I!. M.farther was held at the St. 'like Church Sunday evening. Rev. _ W. Ware pastor. ~ Mr. M. Carther took sick o n lis job Tuesday and died WednesIny. S?>rvant~Of God Well Done. ~ Mr. J. I!. Mdrris, Undertaker, i n barge. The Raby Contest of the sTAAC P was of much success Sunday evening at the Shiloh Rapist Church, Rev. H. ' Wright xastoxv. These babies really - re- ? sorted jsome money amounted to 13S8.89. All babies were able t o Rev. H. Wright gave us a wonlerful address which was full o f vonderful thoughts. This address was highly^ epjoyed by ell in the lbsent of the President, the Vice president presided the meeting. He went about it in a very, nice way. This meeting was of much interest. The picnic at the old McColl School was a quite, enjoyable J gathering. It brought about hun- j dreds of people to see the nice games. The Stokes Hill Masonic Lodge gave the Eastern Star lbdge a swell forth supper. This was a swell afall', all kinds ol good eats. Our sick friends, Mr. Will Fuller, Mr. Henry Davis. We trust these sick friends will soon b e out. ( Rosa L. Bethea, Rpt. SHADY GROVE AME CHURCH Rev. Willie Jefferson?Pastor Sunday, July 3, 1955 was another high da? at Shady Grove. Sunday School opened at the usual hour with the Supt, Bro. Frank Harrison and co-worker at their post of duty. Lesson taught I by Rev. A. A. Leevy. Devotion conducted by Rev. Leevy, Bro. S. P. Ruff and Bro. M. D. Davis. Then the pastor came before us with the order of service. 1st hymn 534, Prayer by Rev. Leevy. Scripture reading from St. Matthew, Summary of Dec. 2nd liynin 235, Missionary offering taken by the Ushers, Mission prayer by the pastor, song by the choir. The pastor then brought, to us a wonderful message from. 23 Ps., I An4-4L you1 dm^t-have-tr Slrephei d r you should have heard this message. Everyone enjoyed it. Invitational hymn, Singing by the choir and ushers.. Collection was taken up hy the officers. The Lord's Supper was served. W'ewere glacl to see Sis. Annie Ruff and Sis Carrie Ruff hack to the house of worship after | being sick. We are sorry to hear of Sis. Susie M. Harrison on sick list. We are praying for all the sick. At 3:00 we went with our pastor to Rev. Sis. Simmons Church'.' in Arthur Town where he preaehed as never before from St. Matt. On last Sunday June 26,' the men still trying to catch up with the women. Bro. Vernon Cook in charge had Rev. C. J. Whattaker to preach for them. Rev. Whattaker who has only been preaching a short while came before us as if he had been preaching all his life with a message on faith and what it mean to have faith i n God. With such preaching as we are having at Shady Grove, there is no reason far anyone to be lost. If you want to hear good preaching' and have your soul revived, come* to Shady Grove. I'/inei Mae Jackson - , " ' Subscribe For The Palmetto Leader 4 4* I I ' THE PALMETTO LCAPEW - ? ~ ~ In StKitzrrltin'- 1 ? [ Flag'Twirling Is A National Sport vzEKw&SM HWBb lEyfeaflSiffc . . IftjP BSBr .: : ^jPI^HJK ^ } tunity this summer, to view "Fahnenschwingen." This oddity in the ? -sports' world, a favoritn-in Swiss alpine< regions, consists. jof_Jt?e_. . artistic manipulation of a large flag mounted on a short handle Accompanied by music the player waves the flap around hi* head, enveloping himself in the folds. without allowing it to become entangled- Then, tossing it high into the air with one hand and catching it with the other, it is passed under each of his legs, hackwards and forwards, in a series of clever manoeuvres. For additional facts ahout Switzerland, write S\viss National Travel Oflko Dept. F-ll, 10 W&?-49lh Street. iLJX : *.? ? f. - * HERP'Cl WP flTTUI T v uy jucwio CANTALOUPES came " i / \\J ; TO EUROPE FROM PERSIA L ERA.. THE ROMANS THOUGHT W? V\ttl |^^art|^W>?UCUMBERS 0URUiG Sf^COtiD . > VOYAGE IN 1494 I ,>^^SSi5&s^ WELL NETTED CANTALOUPES USUALLY ARE READY TO EAT" WHEN THEY FEEL SPRINOY ^AgZ UNDER GENERAL SLIGHT PRESSURE X^iri 7AV AND HAVE AN INVITING / ROMA ^ CANTALOUPES GO WITH ANY MEAL, * THEY ARE PELICIOU9,NUTRITIOU9 - ? {SPECIALLY YATAMINS*A"ANDC"jAN?> CONTAIN ONLY 3/ CALORIC9 TO HALF i OF A MEDIUM MELON ifr- fcf? , %^"^9 ' ?; o Science Features i 7 Morning W&t?riness and Thyroid Deficiency^| People who feel fatigued when arising in the morning after a sound; [ and mo^t energetic when it's time to return to bed at night, may be ; suffering fro.rn a mild thyroid deficiency described by doctors as "the \ hypometabolic; state." ?; ?""? I Some of these people chronically y v V v . r w.?1 ; complain of vague aches and \ V \/\/ /MMWJb/!* I pains, and have been labeled un- / (| * justly as hypochondriacs, neurot- \ //1} | 1 ' its, or anxiety personalities. / \ ^ 1 Actually the chemical processes \' /0/ in their bodies which convert food r^TpT. ftg*rV into energy are operating at a snail's pace. Doctors believe that S jf-*/ /T' if the slowdown results f:\v.n a short- ^ age of thyroid hormone in body | i ~~\ ' ' / ^ Other commonly encountered J symptoms indicating this form of J hypothyroidism may be an intoler- '/ TV ance to cold, brittle nails, dry skin, _ ( lark of nr>r?t ration ami in ivi.m. trMESSuA ' W&h~ ^ ?~m" I en, menstrua, disorders. In a seven year study conducted by Dr. B. A. Watson, of Clifton metabolic rate is not the only inSprings, hP Y., published recently dicatiun of thyroid .deficiency as In the New York State Journal of had been generally assumed. The Medicine, it was found that women , morning tiredness, aches and pains are much more prone4to this state " were much more reliable signs of j than men, and also that its inci- " the condition. Trial treatment with ! dcncc increases with age. dried thyroid given orally was [ . Of almost 15,000 patients ad- - found to be a reliable method of mittcd for various complajnts^to diagnosis. If the symptoms disap^ the Clifton Springs Clinic and San- peared, the hypometabolic state? itarium, Dr. Watson found that was presumed present. 4 more than 200 were suffering from Continued treatment with dried] the' hypometabolic state The high- thyroid, or with a purified thyroict est rate was among patients in extract in tablet form, called_Pr6?> ' their fOrtleS and Afiios."TfT~Dr." Told, produced lasting improvement! Watson's opinion: "Physicians in a majority of patients, restoH snouici eonsiGor tno diagnosis of ing a feeling of complete welW hypometabolie state before label- being in very many. As ? test^ ing a chronically complaining pa- treatment was discontinued ten*-} tient as a psychoneurotic, hypo- porarily in a few patients. Theiri chondt lac. finxfety state, etc." symptoms returned almost knmes-J The investigation confirmed the diatelyrbut ^vere controlled agaiN growing belief that n subnormal ^when treatment,vMLa-resumed^jHy j ..; . ; .v t Fi:r: '"mm WHA.T*TEEE i6f cuTtf- ~^|f vl J DU R|NG iMOON LIGHT ? v \.. J 5 THE LK5HT OF TME MOON BECAUSE , 6 (THEM THE TREE HAS LESS SAR ^*6 SOUNDER AND RICHER OFCOLOfef *HOW D?D CALIFORNIA GET * 1T6 NOME ? . v.'Mfp ik\ fv | Hftfw ^ | HJ "Nv I" " A''SPANISH EXPLORER CALLED I THE LAND "CPHFoBN\R^ AFTER B \9LBNP-VM-A SPAN?SH jig] NOVEl^PUBLISHgP IN I-5QO / ' ' ' O ? ? "... \ . ' ' . * . * " Ai TELL p- --3Es VM-i' ALE BONE. .... BONE? ^ WHPLBgONE 19 A/OT BONE BKID j HPS NCNE OF THE PROPERTIES OF i bone ! it is an inaccurate name 1 for an elastic .fibrous substance i tv1,at grows on the Roof of the moutvtof certain species of whales? V/here wag- paper monev FIRST ISSUED ? fiaUMORE TAAN lOSO YEARS AGO PAPER MONEV -.1 OVERCAME THE DlFFICULTV OF .V CARRYING QUANTITIES OFTRON AND COPPER CO\KT9 ! <4$?a.W * > : WEIL-IL;. xn the tropics, some. bananas qrow 2-Jr feet long and supplv 1 a me% for several. persons ! 'wu/ ?,f ( r ONE FOUND OF ICE OR I jVOME POUND OF;WP*THR? | .vat Aum ? ><? * A P*?. < !? <**-N |#w >v* - ' I 1 POUND OF w -J_ Q I >>.? C .j' ivn r'vmiu.&aflk^ _ ? f. Saturday, July : wmel 21 .VTWAJ 1<d 1WE MOST COSTLV W bUB^TOMCt KNOWN? '? > P| IT COSTS MORE- _TO_Buy R/^DlUMl 1 irtftN /MMVTHING ELSE ON EARTH.' \ A FOUND OF TVUS ELEMENT \S /,-? T 1 VPIUUED AT $20, 000,000 :{Wj ! * * CAN "THE HUGE PYTHON OF RSlft 4 AND 0FR1CR RCTURuLY SWALLOW .1 _,_4 _ ^ VJWLE^EP? ^ ' J VES?. THE PYTHON SWALLOW6 j. " LRPC5E SHEEP WHOLE.... F\RS'T| ' ?| CRUSHING THE BONS$..liTHFNi^ ' J M&N6L?N<S THE BODY INTO A? I if. 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