His 1938 radio version of War of the Worlds by English author H. ... Portraying a doll-like model daughter, she helped ease the pain of audiences the world over, while virtually keeping 20th Century Fox afloat with her astounding profitability. ... He won the professional heavyweight championship of the world in June 1937, defeating the American boxer James Jack Braddock by a knockout. ... Louis's first loss came in 1936, to the former world champion, the German boxer Max Schmeling. ...

• Word Count: 1986
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

It is my argument that athletes are not only role models but, in today's media driven world, it is their responsibility to exhibit extraordinary judgment and exemplary actions off the field as well. ... Likewise, what heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey displayed in the boxing ring also took the country away from their worries. ... But because the world was going to be watching this great social experiment, he advised Jackie "to turn the other cheek." ... For instance, how many ways can someone report game five of the World Series or if someone rushes for a 100 yards in ...

• Word Count: 1777
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Chastain's face all over the world. ... Laila fame has brought a whole new light to the world of female boxing. Other former heavyweight champions, George Foreman and Joe Frazier, have encouraged their daughters to participate in this brutal sport. ... Title IX, aimed to provide equality within the sports world. ... A lot more women watch the World Series than the WBNA."" ...

• Word Count: 1978
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School