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Boxer Lou Nova for president Utopian Party

According the Wikipedia entry, Nova was noted for his "Cosmic" punch. He defeated Max Baer in the first televised heavyweight fight in 1939. He was defeated by Joe Louis for the heavyweight title. "He was the first top rated boxer to practice yoga, and reportedly did headstands in the dressing room before his title bout with Joe Louis." He had a later career as a Hollywood actor.

A 6 1/8" x 4 ¾" photograph of him training aboard the United States Liner "America" is affixed to a large envelope mailed from his Hollywood address, with a large colorful round label "Vote Lou Nova President/ Utopian Party—The Poor Man's Write-in Candidate." [3]

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