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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1938

Page

4

Time for Title Nears as Louis Schmeling Battle Looms

New York hypes the heavyweight championship bout between Louis and Schmeling at Madison Square Garden. Promoter Mike Jacobs predicts a record gate, with 30,000 expected fans paying high prices as global interest converges on the spectacle. Betting favors Louis at about 5 to 2, while glove quarrels and last preparations shape the eve of the fight.

Lawton Carver New York Nsi Louis Stredping Max Schmeling Germany Dempsey Bimsel Yauxee ‘Stadium Manassa Wax Mike Jacobs Dempsey Tex Rickerd Svery Webre Sne Olier Jouls Max Racer Louish Laonls Schmeling England Tommy Farr An Simpione Max Beer California South Africa South America Europe Alaska Canada Mexico Anothe Boxing Commission Lois Chicago Uiotor Tentarrew Lavel Madison Square Garden

Ex-Champs Split On Louis Schmeling Fight

New York June 21 Former heavyweight champs gathered as fight experts for the Louis Schmeling bout at Yankee Stadium. Five ex-champions weighed in with votes split as Gene Tunney Jim Braddock Louis Baer Jack Dempsey and Max Schmeling advised undecided and divided opinions on the outcome.

New York Joe Louis Max Schmeling Yankee Stadium Brown Lmonber Gene Tunness Jim Braddock Louis Withit Senioy Ratlands Stay Baers Tayik Jack Starhess

Experts pick it in boxing match at Yankee Stadium

Thirty five of 56 boxing writers in New York favor Joe Louis to beat Max Schmeling. Most expect a knockout, some predict a 15 round decision, a few foresee Schmeling winning by knockout or decision. The crowd and writers cover a wide range of outcomes with varying confidence.

New York Joe Louis Max Schmieling Yankee Stadium Joe Hilt Cunningham Boston Post Jo Willems World Telegram Alin Gould Associated Press Ea Danforth Atlas Wilbur Wood Vasa Bece Rd Murray Lewin N. Y Schaigling Louis Frank Graham New York Sun Ng Leurze Winn Boxing News Lowis Frank EB. Ward Youngstown Vindicator Lous Harry Grayson Newspaper Enterprise Schmeling Lawiin Carven International News Service Jarl Mahon N.Y Hank Hurley Fargo Forum Sengeling Waiter Stewart Memphis Wie Sa Lottie Sherry Salkinger Detroit Wes Eaulis Bes Royal Broughsm Koe Dw

Texas League Schedule Echoes Peasy Tuesday

Texas League listings show Oklahoma City at San Antonio and Dallas at Houston with Fort Worth facing Shrevennet. Other matchups include American League teams meeting as Philadelphia hosts St. Lovia and Boston visits Detroit. New York travels to Cleveland.

Texas Oklahoma City San Antonio Dallas Houston Fort Worth Washington Philadelphia St. Lovia Boston Detroit New York Cleveland Baston Cwieaxg Pittshureh Af Browkler Gineinnati

Max Schmeling Protests Glove Choice In Louis Fight

Max Schmeling is shown registering a protest with New York State Boxing Commissioner Tom Farley over the Chicago glove with a protruding thumb for the bout with Joe Louis. Schmeling argues the Chicago glove protects Joe Louis’ large thumbs and claims the WHL permits thumbing, seeking full use of his fighting eye and reach for the match.

Max Sehmeing New York State Tom Farley Joe Louis Louis Joe Schmeling

Reds Invade New York to Battle Giants for Lead

The Reds travel to face the New York Giants as both teams vie for the NL lead. Cincinnati moved ahead of the Cubs on a revised ruling and benefited from key plays including Lou Fette and Goodman in the latest action. The Yankees edged the Red Sox 8-4 in the AL replay, while Bees pitcher Lou Fette struggled despite earlier 20-win promise.

Reds New York Giants Cincinnati Reds New York Giants Yanks Art Im & Hattle Ieague Taving Didians Cleveland Lou Felte Boston Bees Joel Lou Boston Bees Cincinnati Chicagos Cubs Ford Frick St. Louis Frici Chicago Ipto Goodman Johnny Lanning Fette Cubs Broolyn Dodgers Bill Lee New York Yankees Bostton Red Sox Tette Loas Lonnie Frey Debs Garris Goodman Buck McCormick Peaches" Davis Felle Yra Hutchinson

Meggs Servicemen Edge Gonzales 3 2 In Tight Duel

Meggs Servicemen of San Antonio defeated Gonzales 3 2 in a close pitching battle as Jones limited Gonzales to 2 runs while Jackson pitched well for Gonzales. The Alamo Cafe team plans practice at 5 p m Wednesday and seeks games Sunday with Hernandez contact. Alfred Sanches prompts Royal Sports to practice at Concepcion Park on Tuesday and Thursday.

Amun Meggs San Antonio Gonzales Jackson Jones Mregs Alamo Cafe Polo Field Alamodrs Hernandez Blanco Alfred Sanches The Royal Sports Concepcion Park

Texas Netters Lead Texas Showdown in Tulsa Tourney

Oklahoma's open tennis championship leans Texas as second round begins in Tulsa. Notables include Boly Kamrath winning by default, Edgar Weller defeating R. J. Culley 8-0 6-0, Ed Huttf field sweeping Bill Maxwell 6-1 6-0, Oswald Jacoby beating A J Lewes 6-4 6-2, and Morey Lewis overcoming F. S Patterson as Texan players claim favored spots in Monday's action.

Texas Netters Star Tulsa Oklahoma Hegan Lone Star State Boly Kamrath Austin Edgar Weller San Antonio R. J. Culley

West Texas New Mexico Coast to Coast Football Update

Fragmentary OCR from Midland area shows jumbled names and entities Blanchard Miller Soule Ballinger Chavis Kaiser Hembreon Bernt with scattered monetary terms and place names like Midland and Ballinger. Readable facts are limited. no clear event or outcome.

Poatboek Coe Batlerine Blanchard and Miller Soule and Ballinger Chavis Battering Molget Surat Kaiser Hembreon Bernt DOE Val van Noy van Baten Sealt Ani

Major Leagues Errors and Scoring Chaos Across A Lopsided Game

The box shows Chicago losing 13 to 6 to Boston with numerous errors and mixed hits. Cavarretta Hartnett and Reynolds homer and drive runs. demarce and others add two-base hits. Hamlin labors through 6 13 with 8 hits allowed. Fette, Lanning, and others contribute in relief as the game features six doubles and a trio of three-base hits, with crowded bases and a late inning rally by Boston. Umpires Magerkurth Parker Moranz. attendance listed as 56.

Colins Cavarrette Reynalda Hartnett Soy Demarce Samilll Cavarretta Cavarentia Reynolds Colling Rey Jorees Herman Collins Chicago Brooklin T Hamlin Posedel Ff Lee Lee Aff Ballantant Kiem Sears Lamenney Riggs Garou Bates oGedmen McCormick R. Reta Lombard Goodman Myers Mueller Brey Chicinsati Boston Dave Davin Fette Lanning Das Lanening Godman Lancing Magerkurth Parker and Moranz Uline Zame New York & ST. Louie New York Crovetu Holle DiMaggio Cehete Dickey Henrlen Powell Chandler Wotals Lewis Mills Sullvan Keres Manzers Keuth Helmer MettersHuxhes Seneae Seranth Tiedje Iy Lonip Ge Chanter Tietge Crozetti Aje Bitcher Tint Basil Geizel Rostively Lime

Atlanta Welcomes Yates After British Amateur Victory

Charlie Yates, American golfer, received a hero's reception in Atlanta after winning the British amateur championship. Thousands lined streets as Yates paraded downtown, with Georgia Tech students joining the throng. He spoke of the pride of his win and the joy of homecoming.

Atlanta Charlie Yates Bobby Jones Yates New York Georgia Tech Charlie Janes D. Robinson Dan Alan

Stanford’s Hank Lubiti to debut in Campus Confessions

Angelo Lubiti, famed Stanford basketball star, begins studio training for his screen debut in Campus Confessions. The production starts this week as Lubiti joins the cast and prepares for forthcoming filming.

Aclly Wouss Oun Angelo Hank Lubiti Stanford Nis

Mills Gets Raise For Shutout Victory

St Louis Browns pitcher Howard Mills, 21, earned a substantial raise after beating the world champions in a full game. Mills had signed a provisional deal for more pay if he became a starter, and Vice President Bill DeWitt adjusted his contract after the scoreless outing. The raising figure reportedly reached $2900.

ST. Louis Yankees Howard Mills St. Louis Browns Bill DeWitt Mills Galse

Golf Notes Postponed Meeting at Gunter Hotel

The San Antonio Golfers' association meeting moved from Friday night to July 1 and will be held in the Gubttr's Oriental room. Hack Williford won the top prize in the weekly golf sweepstakes at Riverside Park with a one stroke par 10 Tuesday. Tied for second were Jack DeNike 19 8 71, Jiminy Morgan 7], Charles Eilne 7, and Leroy Proctor 75 4 71.

San Antonio Golfers’ Association Gunter Hotel Gubttr Hack Williford Pile Chassnan Riversiderk Jack DeNike Jiminy, Morgan Charles Eilne Leroy Proctor

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