Sport: The Gaudy Touch

Everybody loves a comeback. Last week flat-faced, chocolate-colored little Henry Armstrong, who once held the feather, light-and welterweight championships of the world simultaneously, endeared him self to the ring fans with one of the fightingest comebacks that ever lost the judges' decision. His defeat was a great success.

Two years ago Armstrong staggered nearly blind out of the ring. Tough little Fritzie Zivic had given him a cruel beating, cut him to pieces around the eyes.

Unusually intelligent for a fighter, Arm strong quit the ring and put his brain to work. He...

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