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Sport Stars #1
An anthology featuring multiple sports-related stories and features, including "Prelude to June," an illustrated account by Gilbert Costa of Billy Conn's 1941 heavyweight championship fight loss to Joe Louis and anticipation of their planned rematch in June 1946; "How Tarzan Got That Way," a biographical feature about actor Johnny Weissmuller covering his athletic career, film work in the Tarzan series, and fitness training methods; and "Telephone Canyon," a survival narrative about a hunter's arduous journey through the desert to find water. The issue also includes "Muzz Is Buzzin'" featuring hockey star "Muzz" Patrick and "The Great Gipp," highlighting a Notre Dame football player.