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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1938

Page

4

Frisco Eyes Next US Battle in Louis Baer Talks

New York report details Joe Louis aiming for a September title defense likely against Max Baer. Promoter Mike Jacobs predicts a $750,000 gate, with possible moves to San Francisco for the World’s Fair attraction if delayed. Schmeling injured at Polyclinic Hospital, leaving ongoing debate about future opponents and locations.

Lawton Carver New York Max Achmeling Polyclinic Hospital Germany Joe Louis Baer Lous Schmel Fos Luis Louis Mike Jacobs Tommy Hart-Louis Ox Han Schmeling Jeselpis Jacobs Prefect Felisco California San Francisco Cheriie ‘Traug West Coast Prosuoer Jacobs Louis Still Beppember

Giants Secure Slugger Seeds in Cash Deal

New York Giants acquire slugger Bob Seeds from Newark club of the International League. The cash transaction totals unspecified. Seeds this season has 28 home runs and 83 RBIs in 58 games, leading the league in runs batted in and home runs.

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Max Baer Eyes Louis Rematch in Tough Talk

Max Baer, in a solemn interview in New York, says a Louis rematch would only end when Louis kills him, recounting his father's urging to fight again. He reflects on past battles, the hope for a new title, and his plan to prove himself in a decisive second meeting.

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Buck Louis Eyes Horse Show Ride

New York June 2. Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis may appear before the public at a horse show. Christopher Savage, who hosted Louis after the Schmeling fight, says the champ has taken an interest in horses and bought a horse with plans to rise it in show rings.

New York Joe Louis Christopher Savage Louis Max Schmeling Savage

Louis to Make Europe Tour

New York June 24 Joe Louis plans a July 8 sailing with wife Marva for a European vacation and an expected September return to boxing. He sent a telegram to Schmeling in Polyclinic Hospital expressing sympathy for his injury and wishing a quick recovery.

New York INS Joe Louis Marva Trotter Schmeling Polyclinic

International League Batteries and Line Scores Across Matches

In the International League, lineups list Stine Strincevich Falcon Helm Cook Barrett Grabowski Moore and others for Syracuse. Baltimore Baker Carpenter Padden Malone Crouse. Rochester Milne Jacobs Leviin Raf fenmmerger Ogrodowski. Scores show varied outcomes with multiple 0s and 1s across games. Only games scheduled remain on the slate.

New York Syracuse Buffalo Rochester Milne Rowalik Jacobs Leviin Krist Raffenmmerger Ogrodowski

X Rays Show Schmeling Back Injury From Louis Knockout

Dr. Robert E Brennan disclosed detailed X rays of Max Schmeling’s back and ribs after his one round KO by Joe Louis. The report cites a splitting fissure fracture of the left third lumbar vertebra and mild kidney displacement, with no displaced fragments. Schmeling spent the night restfully, and trainer Max Machon emphasized no blame on Louis. Joe Jacobs noted Schmeling spoke with his wife Anny Ondra and would not require her to travel to the U.S.

New York Robert Emery Brennan Polyclinic Max Schumeling Joe Louis Brennan Schmeling Max Machon Max Louis Mechan Joe Jacobs Anny Ondra United States Jacobs Tet Max Germany

Kamrath Star Remains In Tulsa Tennis Meet

Kamrath of Texas was the last Texan in the Oklahoma tourney after defeating Paschal Walthall 6-2 6-? and advancing to the semifinals where he meets Morey Lewis from Texarkana. Kamrath, with Edgar Weller, won 6-0 6-0 in doubles over Geln Cameron and Grawford Bennet to reach semis. Walthall and Christner were edged by darkness at 5-5 in the third set.

Tulsa Bob Bamrath University of Texas Aca Oklahoma Longhorn Paschal Walthall San Antonio Warren Christner Austin Kamrath Wathal Gel Morey Lewis Texarkana Ark Lewis Christner Edgar Weller Gerln Cameron Grawford Bennet Oklahoma City Walthall George Pryor Kenyon College

Canadian P20 Golfer Richard Murray Dies at 56

Richard Murray, 56, a two time Canadian open gulf champion and long time Royal Montreal pro, died Thursday night after a stomach ailment. He led the Dominion's professionals for 33 years, won the Open in 1906 and again in 1911, and claimed the Canadian Professional Golf Association title in 1912.

Montreal Charles Richard Murray Dominion Royal Montreal Club Canadian Professional Golf Association

Louis Lands 21 Blows Fight Pictures At Aztec

Louis Louis, heavyweight champion, returns to lure fans with motion pictures of his two minute battle at Yankee Stadium. The Aztec theater will screen the one round bout on Friday for a week alongside footage of Schmeling’s earlier 17 round knockout. The preview notes Louis landed 21 blows and Schmeling showed signs of fatigue before the finish.

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Harvard Wins Preliminary Races at New London Regatta

New London Conn June 44 Harvard crews swept the morning races of the seventy sixth regatta with Yale. Harvard won the junior varsity test by a length and then took the Frenchman brush by a half length. Yale and Harvard, longtime rivals in college sport, renew their varsity clash on the Thames tonight in a highly anticipated postwar showdown. The start is scheduled for 4:10 San Antonio time.

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Ed Greer Out For Season In Fort Worth Heath News

Beaumont dispatch reports Fort Worth pitcher Ed Greer likely out six weeks to two months after an appendectomy. He was hospitalized after an acute condition found on arrival with the team and will stay about ten to fourteen days.

Four-Man Mat Match Set for L A

Promoter Harry Coffout plans a unique four-man mat match at Walkuthon arena next Wednesday night in Texas. Participants include Tyan Managoff and his brother plus Leo Savage with a partner to be announced, featuring heavyweights like Humberto, Lee, Davis, Thess, Beaver, Strongbow and Willie Davis. The main event is a two-out-of-three fall bout among four wrestlers.

Harry Coffout Walkuthon Arena Texas Tyan Managoff Iis Fete Coffman Leo Daniel Boone Jules Strongbow Wee Willie Davis Pete Goi

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