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September 5, 1938
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Boxing champion Henry Armstrong receives a hero's welcome in Los Angeles upon returning from a fight, greeted by crowds, a band, and officials including a message from Mayor Shaw via Charles Crail Jr. This contrasts his 1932 arrival by freight train. A banquet by Governor Merriam is planned.
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Hank Armstrong Given Gigantic Welcome Home
LOS ANGELES—(A N P)—With hundreds of colored and white fans and a band on hand to meet him, Henry Armstrong came home a conquering hero last week. He was nattily attired in a blue fall suit and pearl gray hat. When he alighted from the Santa Fe Chief, cameras flashed and the crowds rushed forward to meet him. His arrival was quite different from his appearance in Los Angeles when in 1932 he came here with his brother for a try in the Olympic games, and alighted from a freight train. He often now admits freely that he had beaten his way all the way from St. Louis.
For the first time his manager, Meade, revealed that Armstrong lost five pounds during the fight with Ambers.
Mayor Greets
In behalf of Mayor Shaw Charles Crail, Jr., director of the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce, officially greeted the champion at the station. Crail conveyed the message "The city of Los Angeles is proud and happy to welcome you home. We extend to you our most hearty congratulations on the new laurels you have won by your magnificent skill, and by the fine sportsmanship that have marked your every achievement."
During the coming week the many affairs in his honor were to be topped by a testimonial banquet staged by Governor Merriam.
LOS ANGELES—(A N P)—With hundreds of colored and white fans and a band on hand to meet him, Henry Armstrong came home a conquering hero last week. He was nattily attired in a blue fall suit and pearl gray hat. When he alighted from the Santa Fe Chief, cameras flashed and the crowds rushed forward to meet him. His arrival was quite different from his appearance in Los Angeles when in 1932 he came here with his brother for a try in the Olympic games, and alighted from a freight train. He often now admits freely that he had beaten his way all the way from St. Louis.
For the first time his manager, Meade, revealed that Armstrong lost five pounds during the fight with Ambers.
Mayor Greets
In behalf of Mayor Shaw Charles Crail, Jr., director of the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce, officially greeted the champion at the station. Crail conveyed the message "The city of Los Angeles is proud and happy to welcome you home. We extend to you our most hearty congratulations on the new laurels you have won by your magnificent skill, and by the fine sportsmanship that have marked your every achievement."
During the coming week the many affairs in his honor were to be topped by a testimonial banquet staged by Governor Merriam.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Henry Armstrong
Welcome Home
Boxing Champion
Los Angeles
Hero Greeting
Olympic Tryout
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry Armstrong
Meade
Charles Crail Jr.
Mayor Shaw
Governor Merriam
Where did it happen?
Los Angeles
Story Details
Key Persons
Henry Armstrong
Meade
Charles Crail Jr.
Mayor Shaw
Governor Merriam
Location
Los Angeles
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Henry Armstrong returns to Los Angeles as a conquering hero after a boxing match, greeted by fans, a band, and officials; contrasts with his 1932 freight train arrival from St. Louis for Olympics; manager reveals weight loss in fight with Ambers; upcoming banquet by Governor Merriam.