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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1935
Page
15
Alan Gould reports on the May 12 1946 heavyweight title bout discussion. Baer Braddock match at Madison Square Garden perceived as lacking fervor with estimates of a $250000-$350000 gate and Braddock’s upset potential noted alongside Baer’s form and confidence.
Blanco runners dominated Mt. Garrot 10 to 0 to seize the Granite League baseball tournament lead as the first division games wrapped up. Downson City and Hye were halted in the tenth with 8 to 11, but Blanco’s lead remains intact for the last games of the season.
Fragmented list of top players by team and stats including Pirates Cardinals Red Sox Tigers and Indians with mentions of batting averages hits and runs. The OCR fragment lists players like Vaughan Waner Medwick and Cronin among others, with scattered statistics and team associations.
Helen Wills Moody won her third round Kent championship match in London at the tournament on June 12. She conquered England’s Muney 6-2 in straight sets, pursuing a second and perhaps her first major title in the event.
A boxing match in Nutley New Jersey ends with Elmo defeating Tony Fisher by a one round decision over Harper last night. A fan jumped the referee Tommy Kim of Paterson after the bout, knocking him cold. The scene drew ire as Kim’s future decisions drew attention from spectators. The San Antonio Speedway mentions Seguin highway in its notes.
New York dated June 12 Gene Tunney former world heavyweight champion will attend the Baer Braddock bout at Madison Square Garden Thursday night Braddock the Cinderella Man of Fistiana seeks a return to the title Tunney once predicted Braddock would win the crown and now can claim he forecast the future after Braddock's strong showing against Baer Muldoon and Gould are noted as early predictors in Braddock's rise continued on page 10 col 9
Nashville June 12 1948 competition deepens on day three of the Southern amateur tennis tournament Twenty two players led by Grant of Atlanta and Bell of New York remain in the chase Grant faced Baxter of Austin while Bell met Terrell of Birmingham Bell eliminated Smailey of Austin as Carson blocked the progress of Gilbert and Bell. Also noted are matches featuring Parsons Guernsey Corrigan Little Hendrix and Reese Lutte Surface and Khosetto. Yawkey and Dero head home from Alaska with bear aboard the Yukon steamer and wives aboard.
Austin officials and Missouri coach Don Faurot clash over alleged Texas rustling of Kansas City city championship players. Al DeViney accuses Faurot and university friends of recruiting four Missouri players for summer jobs in Texas. Chevigny, Missouri coach, denies university involvement and notes none of the boys were employed by Texas.
Commission discusses playoff titles for a city championship between the City Major League and Spanish American league teams. The amateur baseball commission, with Commissioner A. G. Roenwry, will work out the details at his 112 Main Avenue office at 6 15 Wednesday evening.
Tennis star Ellsworth Vines was injured in a motor vehicle collision en route to New York. A touring car driven by 14 year old Robert Crampton struck head on, killing the boy and seriously injuring his father William 45. Authorities reported Vines sustained non life threatening injuries. The crash occurred near Clinton Iowa on June 12.
Stock car racers announce another six event program to follow last week's show. The next race is scheduled for 2 o clock Sunday afternoon at the same track, promising continued action and crowd interest.
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