While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. In January 1935 he lost to Arizmendi for a second time. Try again. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. It was no contest, with Armstrong's rapid-fire attack overwhelming Ross to gain the 15-round decision. To many, the Treasure State lost a gem of a man with Yogo sapphire-colored eyes on March 12, 2023. Armstrong had a 151-21-9 record in his 15-year professional career. LOS ANGELES -- Henry Armstrong, the Depression-era champion who was the first man to hold three titles simultaneously, died Saturday at the age of 75. I have to smile to keep from crying.. Burial. One of the greatest boxers who ever lived is 75, bedridden, nearly blind, broke and dying. I thought to myself, $75,000 for half an hours work, its gotta beat this. So I put my tools in the box and quit, Armstrong once said in an interview. Beloved husband of Sylvia, much loved father of Margaret, Barbara, Evelyn and Charles, a loving grandfather and great-grandfather also a dear brother of Tom. WebHenry Jackson Jr. (December 12, 1912 October 24, 1988) was an American professional boxer and a world boxing champion who fought under the name Henry Armstrong. Armstrong needed to be steered to his own corner by Ambers handlers. Following graduation in 1944, Henry enlisted in the United State Marine Corp. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. He wouldnt have used a brush and pastels. I mostly didnt see him too much.. Birth. Updates? Alternate titles: Henry Jackson, Melody Jackson. Record information. That changed this Ukrainian refugees destiny, She wanted more than a guesthouse for her sister. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Improve the site Sutter was on Sunday at Eisenhower Medical Center about a after! Henry Jackson Jr. (December 12, 1912 October 24, 1988) was an American professional boxer and a world boxing champion who fought under the name Henry Armstrong. Background. Despite losing three rounds on fouls, having both eyes cut and swollen, and needing 37 stitches later to close the wound inside his mouth, Armstrong won a split decision. I know he was getting up in age, getting senile and forgetful, but he should have stayed. But Garcia shut the challenger's left eye and gained a draw, enabling him to keep the title. Being Italian, I have a hard head, Spoldi said. Thelma. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Ambers had Armstrong spitting blood from a torn bottom lip, and he cut the challenger's eyes as well. After retiring, he became a Baptist preacher. He grew up in St. Louis, where he earned a little extra money for the family by shining shoes, then graduated from Vachon High School just as the Depression began. Failed to report flower. Fritzie Zivic, a veteran journeyman best known for questionable tactics, worked Armstrong's eyes, which were scarred and vulnerable to cutting, and took a unanimous decision. He also taught young fighters how to box. The others were Jack Dempsey and Joe Louis. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Armstrong won his most significant fight when he overcame alcoholism. By trauma, it could very well be boxing, but trauma was definitely related to the injury, said Katzman, who told Armstrong he wanted to examine him again after the surgery. 2). In September, however, Armstrong gave up the featherweight title, and the two others were gone in two years. In his profession after all, he never ever worried about making anyone comfortable. On October 4, 1940, he lost the championship when Fritzie Zivic outpointed him in 15 rounds. After retiring, Mr. Armstrong caroused for a few years until he was ordained as a Baptist minister in Los Angeles. if (document.images) I was tough. Please visit Hanks online memorial page at www.bentonfh.com to send a card or leave a message of condolence for his family. It was on the streets of St. Louis that young Henry learned to defend himself from gangs and first displayed a natural affinity for fighting. Lanetta said she felt estranged from her father. Spouse. Mead was suspended 13 months after accusing commissioner Bill Brown of favoring Ambers. document[imgName].src = eval(imgName + 'cold.src'); Following these two losses, however, he started a streak of 11 wins. His father, also named Henry, was a mix of Indian, Irish and black blood. During the day, Armstrong shined shoes at the corner of 7th and San Julian, but at night, he was in the ring. He graduated as an honor student from Vashon High School in St. Louis[9] Later he took the surname Armstrong as his fighting name. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. Mr. Armstrong lost his final title on Oct. 4, 1940, when Fritzie Zivic beat him in 15 rounds to become the new welterweight champion. Henry and Norma farmed in the Geraldine area where they raised four children, Stuart, Cindy, Shelley and Scott. The Ring magazine named him Fighter of the Year in 1937. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. It got infected recently when he was at home and he had to come back. ", Ten weeks later, Armstrong's fight with Ambers was a war. Armstrong was the first boxer ever to hold world championships in three different weight divisions at the same time. I need something to live on.. 22 Oct 1988 (aged 75) Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Ernie Banks and Minnie Minoso will also be honored with toasts . WebHe is also survived by 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He defended his welterweight title a total of nineteen times. LOS ANGELES -- Henry Armstrong, the Depression-era champion who was the first man to hold three titles simultaneously, died Saturday at the age of 75. Armstrong is fed through a tube in his stomach, which was put there in April after he refused to eat and dropped to 95 pounds. Birth 13 Mar 1930 Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA Death 29 May 1992 (aged 62) Georgia, USA Burial Mount Olive Memorial Gardens Augusta, Richmond County, 1 among the lightweight boxers, even though Lou Ambers was the champion. Despite almost blacking out in the 15th round, Armstrong won a split decision to make history. The former Gussie Henry, who said she married Armstrong 10 years ago, took him out of St. Louis and brought him back to Los Angeles. Fighting true to form, Armstrong applied pressure throughout the bout. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? As a youngster, he got into neighborhood street fights. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Other people seem to be afflicted with one thing after the other. Armstrong, who had weighed in at 134 pounds, finished the fight at 129. The 11th of 15 children of an Irish-Negro father and a Negro-Cherokee Indian mother, Armstrong was born in Jackson, Miss. He fought until 1945, and finished his boxing career with a record of 151-21-9 with 101 ko's. Henry Armstrong, Boxing Champion, Dead at 75, https://www.nytimes.com/1988/10/25/obituaries/henry-armstrong-boxing-champion-dead-at-75.html. Armstrong fared even worse in their rematch in 1941, suffering a 12th-round TKO. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. They were all stolen, Gussie said. ESPN ranked Armstrong as number 3 on their list of the 50 greatest boxers of all time. Death. Armstrong moved to Los Angeles, where he resumed his amateur status. Taking away Lou Ambers' lightweight crown on Aug. 17, 1938 in Madison Square Garden proved more difficult. Spouse. function inact(imgName) { But the man who beat Ambers isnt that tough anymore. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. In January 1935 he lost to Arizmendi for a second time. navathletescold.src = "/i/sportscentury/nav_athletes_cold.gif"; Cox gave Armstrong a $5 bill and told him to find a place to stay. Ernie Banks and Minnie Minoso will also be honored with toasts . If he could, Armstrong would probably smile at the sweet irony of this. based on information from your browser. I remember he used to say, Dont give up! Hed say Keep your guard up. , There was something else that Henry Armstrong used to say. Armstrong was a busy welterweight champion, successfully defending the title 19 times in less than three years. WebHenry W. Armstrong (July 22, 1879 February 28, 1951) was an American boxer, booking agent, producer, singer, pianist, and Tin Pan Alley composer. Paling perceptibly as he blinked with frightened eyes that saw Armstrong, the infernal machine, smoke the idol of Mexico out of the ring with burning, searing leather to take every one of the 10 rounds and with it recognition in California as the worlds featherweight champion, Sarron aptly expressed the sentiments of 16,000 hysterical, stunned spectators when he said: Im glad Im not the one in there with Armstrong tonight. . Armstrong began his professional career on July 28, 1931, in a fight with Al Iovino, in which Armstrong was knocked out in three rounds. Mr. Armstrong's feat of holding three titles simultaneously can never be equaled. He never showed me any affection.. That didn't surprise anybody in boxing. Henry L. Armstrong, deeply loved by family, friends and community, was a well-respected gentleman and historian for the Geraldine community, Chouteau County and beyond. The fortune is gone now, the more than $500,000 in winnings that Armstrong earned in his 14-year career. In Memoriam, please send gifts to the Montana Historical Society, The Montana Ag Museum and Center, or a charity of your choice. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 19 People 0 Records 0 Sources. In 1956, he published an autobiography, ''Gloves, Glory and God.''. WebHenry Hurricane Hank Armstrong. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. var navclassiccold = new Image(); Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Published on 06/04/2023. 1 flyweight and in an unprecedented move, selected him No. Death. ARMSTRONG, Henry Gordon Passed away peacefully at Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, Gordon Armstrong of Mississauga, formerly of Burlington, in his 86th year. Try again later. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Armstrong was penalized five rounds for low punches, and that cost him the fight as two officials had Ambers winning by only an 8-7 margin. [10] Armstrong was given his first world title fight, for the title in the 126-pound weight class against World Featherweight Champion Petey Sarron at Madison Square Garden. Try again later. Among those who witnessed Armstrongs assault on Arizmendi was Petey Sarron, the featherweight champion from Birmingham, Ala. A newspaper account of the fight described the scene: Petey Sarron, featherweight champion of the world, his face an ashen white, an empty ache in the pit of his stomach, squirmed in his seat and choked as he watched Henry Armstrong, the chocolate lancer, hammer Baby Arizmendi into the most brutal, ruthless defeat of his brilliant 11-year stretch of ring warfare last night at Wrigley Field. Year should not be greater than current year. He also became a minister at the Mt. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. WebHenry Hurricane Hank Armstrong. When he got to Los Angeles, he had no money and stood in line at soup kitchens, such as the Midnight Mission on Los Angeles Street. [11], In 1937 alone, Armstrong went 270 (26KO). Doctors cant straighten it. WebHenry W. Armstrong (July 22, 1879 February 28, 1951) was an American boxer, booking agent, producer, singer, pianist, and Tin Pan Alley composer. Grantland Rice, who covered the fight, gave an account to his newspaper readers: Ross, game to the last drop of blood, fighting the last 10 rounds on instinct and condition, went the limit of 15 rounds. But the tides turned later in the year when he won against former flyweight champion Midget Wolgast. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. When Armstrong was born, an older brother looked at him and told his mother, Why, Henry is so small, he looks just like a little rat., As Henry would tell the story, his mother would agree. Published on 06/04/2023. His mother died a year later, and he was raised by his grandmother. Beloved husband of Sylvia, much loved father of Margaret, Barbara, Evelyn and Charles, a loving grandfather and great-grandfather also a dear brother of Tom. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. I told the boys I was gonna be champ. Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, USA. Add to your scrapbook. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Mr. Armstrong, who was 5 feet 5 1/2 inches tall, varied in fighting weight from 124 to 146 pounds. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 10th 2023 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church - Armstrong (708 2nd St, Armstrong, IA 50514). On March 1, 1940, in Los Angeles, Armstrong sought to become the first-ever four-division champion when he attempted to wrest the middleweight crown from Ceferino Garcia, whom he had decisioned in a welterweight defense in 1938. But maybe . Armstrong battered Arizmendi, winning a 10-round decision, and was paid $2,000. Henry worked as a crop adjuster and served as a Boy Scout leader and a basketball referee. } That was the way it was, but it was kind of sad. Thelma. What can I do? she asked. This browser does not support getting your location. But 1938 was an even better year for Armstrong, as he took the two more championships. He had more than 60 fights as an amateur. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The television set is on, but the champ doesnt see it. More than 16,000 showed up at old Wrigley Field at 42nd and Avalon to see Armstrong fight Baby Arizmendi in a featherweight bout. Hes gonna do something that no other man has done--something that has Godliness about it.. Failed to delete memorial. var navpostcardcold = new Image(); He never regained consciousness, and passed away a few days later after they turned off the machines that kept the broadcast giant breathing. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He was a unique individual, one of the greatest fighters I ever saw, Arcel said. (Coincidentally, Kid Chocolate--Eligio Sardinias--died Aug. 8 in Havana, Cuba, at 78.). Failed to delete flower. Henry began introducing Harry as his brother and later used him as his trainer. Armstrongs victory convinced Arcel of the fighters greatness, which he is still sure of more than 50 years later. xx xxx xxxxxx xxxxx Jackson, Missouri, USA. Ambers won his lightweight championship back when by scored a 15-round decision over Armstrong in 1939, and in 1940, an unheralded Fritzie Zivic beat Armstrong in another 15-round decision for the welterweight crown. Four years earlier, he had been ordained by his father-in-law, W. L. Strauther, at the Morning Star Baptist Church. He was born Henry Jackson, Jr. on December 12, 1912, in Columbus, Mississippi. He wrote seven books about local history, along with countless articles, and compiled the community history with the Geraldine Historical Committee in two books: Spokes, Spurs and Cockleburs and Beyond Spokes. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? The couple had one daughter, Lanetta, who is 53 and living in Los Angeles. [10] Early in his career, he fought some fights under the ring name Melody Jackson. ARMSTRONG Charles Henry North Charlton Farm, formerly of Earle Hill Head, Wooler Suddenly but peacefully at home on Sunday 2nd April, aged 87 years. (Once) I blacked out. In 1932, Armstrong moved to Los Angeles, where he lost two four-round decisions in a row to Eddie Trujillo and Al Greenfield. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). 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In September, however, Armstrong gave up the featherweight title, and the two others were gone in two years. In his profession after all, he never ever worried about making anyone comfortable. On October 4, 1940, he lost the championship when Fritzie Zivic outpointed him in 15 rounds. After retiring, Mr. Armstrong caroused for a few years until he was ordained as a Baptist minister in Los Angeles. if (document.images) I was tough. Please visit Hanks online memorial page at www.bentonfh.com to send a card or leave a message of condolence for his family. It was on the streets of St. Louis that young Henry learned to defend himself from gangs and first displayed a natural affinity for fighting. Lanetta said she felt estranged from her father. Spouse. Mead was suspended 13 months after accusing commissioner Bill Brown of favoring Ambers. document[imgName].src = eval(imgName + 'cold.src'); Following these two losses, however, he started a streak of 11 wins. His father, also named Henry, was a mix of Indian, Irish and black blood. During the day, Armstrong shined shoes at the corner of 7th and San Julian, but at night, he was in the ring. He graduated as an honor student from Vashon High School in St. Louis[9] Later he took the surname Armstrong as his fighting name. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. Mr. Armstrong lost his final title on Oct. 4, 1940, when Fritzie Zivic beat him in 15 rounds to become the new welterweight champion. Henry and Norma farmed in the Geraldine area where they raised four children, Stuart, Cindy, Shelley and Scott. The Ring magazine named him Fighter of the Year in 1937. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. It got infected recently when he was at home and he had to come back. ", Ten weeks later, Armstrong's fight with Ambers was a war. Armstrong was the first boxer ever to hold world championships in three different weight divisions at the same time. I need something to live on.. 22 Oct 1988 (aged 75) Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Ernie Banks and Minnie Minoso will also be honored with toasts . WebHe is also survived by 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He defended his welterweight title a total of nineteen times. LOS ANGELES -- Henry Armstrong, the Depression-era champion who was the first man to hold three titles simultaneously, died Saturday at the age of 75. Armstrong is fed through a tube in his stomach, which was put there in April after he refused to eat and dropped to 95 pounds. Birth 13 Mar 1930 Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA Death 29 May 1992 (aged 62) Georgia, USA Burial Mount Olive Memorial Gardens Augusta, Richmond County, 1 among the lightweight boxers, even though Lou Ambers was the champion. Despite almost blacking out in the 15th round, Armstrong won a split decision to make history. The former Gussie Henry, who said she married Armstrong 10 years ago, took him out of St. Louis and brought him back to Los Angeles. Fighting true to form, Armstrong applied pressure throughout the bout. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? As a youngster, he got into neighborhood street fights. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Other people seem to be afflicted with one thing after the other. Armstrong, who had weighed in at 134 pounds, finished the fight at 129. The 11th of 15 children of an Irish-Negro father and a Negro-Cherokee Indian mother, Armstrong was born in Jackson, Miss. He fought until 1945, and finished his boxing career with a record of 151-21-9 with 101 ko's. Henry Armstrong, Boxing Champion, Dead at 75, https://www.nytimes.com/1988/10/25/obituaries/henry-armstrong-boxing-champion-dead-at-75.html. Armstrong fared even worse in their rematch in 1941, suffering a 12th-round TKO. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. They were all stolen, Gussie said. ESPN ranked Armstrong as number 3 on their list of the 50 greatest boxers of all time. Death. Armstrong moved to Los Angeles, where he resumed his amateur status. Taking away Lou Ambers' lightweight crown on Aug. 17, 1938 in Madison Square Garden proved more difficult. 
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I remember he used to say, Dont give up! Hed say Keep your guard up. , There was something else that Henry Armstrong used to say. Armstrong was a busy welterweight champion, successfully defending the title 19 times in less than three years. WebHenry W. Armstrong (July 22, 1879 February 28, 1951) was an American boxer, booking agent, producer, singer, pianist, and Tin Pan Alley composer. Paling perceptibly as he blinked with frightened eyes that saw Armstrong, the infernal machine, smoke the idol of Mexico out of the ring with burning, searing leather to take every one of the 10 rounds and with it recognition in California as the worlds featherweight champion, Sarron aptly expressed the sentiments of 16,000 hysterical, stunned spectators when he said: Im glad Im not the one in there with Armstrong tonight. . Armstrong began his professional career on July 28, 1931, in a fight with Al Iovino, in which Armstrong was knocked out in three rounds. Mr. Armstrong's feat of holding three titles simultaneously can never be equaled. He never showed me any affection.. That didn't surprise anybody in boxing. Henry L. Armstrong, deeply loved by family, friends and community, was a well-respected gentleman and historian for the Geraldine community, Chouteau County and beyond. The fortune is gone now, the more than $500,000 in winnings that Armstrong earned in his 14-year career. In Memoriam, please send gifts to the Montana Historical Society, The Montana Ag Museum and Center, or a charity of your choice. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 19 People 0 Records 0 Sources. In 1956, he published an autobiography, ''Gloves, Glory and God.''. WebHenry Hurricane Hank Armstrong. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. var navclassiccold = new Image(); Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Published on 06/04/2023. 1 flyweight and in an unprecedented move, selected him No. Death. ARMSTRONG, Henry Gordon Passed away peacefully at Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, Gordon Armstrong of Mississauga, formerly of Burlington, in his 86th year. Try again later. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Armstrong was penalized five rounds for low punches, and that cost him the fight as two officials had Ambers winning by only an 8-7 margin. [10] Armstrong was given his first world title fight, for the title in the 126-pound weight class against World Featherweight Champion Petey Sarron at Madison Square Garden. 
Try again later. Among those who witnessed Armstrongs assault on Arizmendi was Petey Sarron, the featherweight champion from Birmingham, Ala. A newspaper account of the fight described the scene: Petey Sarron, featherweight champion of the world, his face an ashen white, an empty ache in the pit of his stomach, squirmed in his seat and choked as he watched Henry Armstrong, the chocolate lancer, hammer Baby Arizmendi into the most brutal, ruthless defeat of his brilliant 11-year stretch of ring warfare last night at Wrigley Field. Year should not be greater than current year. He also became a minister at the Mt. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. WebHenry Hurricane Hank Armstrong. When he got to Los Angeles, he had no money and stood in line at soup kitchens, such as the Midnight Mission on Los Angeles Street. [11], In 1937 alone, Armstrong went 270 (26KO). Doctors cant straighten it. WebHenry W. Armstrong (July 22, 1879 February 28, 1951) was an American boxer, booking agent, producer, singer, pianist, and Tin Pan Alley composer. Grantland Rice, who covered the fight, gave an account to his newspaper readers: Ross, game to the last drop of blood, fighting the last 10 rounds on instinct and condition, went the limit of 15 rounds. But the tides turned later in the year when he won against former flyweight champion Midget Wolgast. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. When Armstrong was born, an older brother looked at him and told his mother, Why, Henry is so small, he looks just like a little rat., As Henry would tell the story, his mother would agree. Published on 06/04/2023. His mother died a year later, and he was raised by his grandmother. Beloved husband of Sylvia, much loved father of Margaret, Barbara, Evelyn and Charles, a loving grandfather and great-grandfather also a dear brother of Tom. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. I told the boys I was gonna be champ. Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, USA. Add to your scrapbook. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Mr. Armstrong, who was 5 feet 5 1/2 inches tall, varied in fighting weight from 124 to 146 pounds. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 10th 2023 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church - Armstrong (708 2nd St, Armstrong, IA 50514). On March 1, 1940, in Los Angeles, Armstrong sought to become the first-ever four-division champion when he attempted to wrest the middleweight crown from Ceferino Garcia, whom he had decisioned in a welterweight defense in 1938. But maybe . 
Armstrong battered Arizmendi, winning a 10-round decision, and was paid $2,000. Henry worked as a crop adjuster and served as a Boy Scout leader and a basketball referee. } That was the way it was, but it was kind of sad. Thelma. What can I do? she asked. This browser does not support getting your location. But 1938 was an even better year for Armstrong, as he took the two more championships. He had more than 60 fights as an amateur. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The television set is on, but the champ doesnt see it. More than 16,000 showed up at old Wrigley Field at 42nd and Avalon to see Armstrong fight Baby Arizmendi in a featherweight bout. Hes gonna do something that no other man has done--something that has Godliness about it.. 
Failed to delete memorial. var navpostcardcold = new Image(); He never regained consciousness, and passed away a few days later after they turned off the machines that kept the broadcast giant breathing. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He was a unique individual, one of the greatest fighters I ever saw, Arcel said. (Coincidentally, Kid Chocolate--Eligio Sardinias--died Aug. 8 in Havana, Cuba, at 78.). Failed to delete flower. Henry began introducing Harry as his brother and later used him as his trainer. Armstrongs victory convinced Arcel of the fighters greatness, which he is still sure of more than 50 years later. xx xxx xxxxxx xxxxx Jackson, Missouri, USA. Ambers won his lightweight championship back when by scored a 15-round decision over Armstrong in 1939, and in 1940, an unheralded Fritzie Zivic beat Armstrong in another 15-round decision for the welterweight crown. Four years earlier, he had been ordained by his father-in-law, W. L. Strauther, at the Morning Star Baptist Church. He was born Henry Jackson, Jr. on December 12, 1912, in Columbus, Mississippi. He wrote seven books about local history, along with countless articles, and compiled the community history with the Geraldine Historical Committee in two books: Spokes, Spurs and Cockleburs and Beyond Spokes. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? The couple had one daughter, Lanetta, who is 53 and living in Los Angeles. [10] Early in his career, he fought some fights under the ring name Melody Jackson. ARMSTRONG Charles Henry North Charlton Farm, formerly of Earle Hill Head, Wooler Suddenly but peacefully at home on Sunday 2nd April, aged 87 years. (Once) I blacked out. In 1932, Armstrong moved to Los Angeles, where he lost two four-round decisions in a row to Eddie Trujillo and Al Greenfield. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Three fighters of the modern era were the first to be inducted--Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis and Henry Armstrong. He left me at home and went out alone, she said. 
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