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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1922
Page
8
An Evanescent, fragmented piece recounts early 19th century boxing clashes and European champions. It mentions Tom Melincenr, Molineaux, Cribb, and Jem Smith amid a maze of names, events, and ring battles, noting cross Atlantic interest and chaotic crowds.
New York reports brewing clash between Leonard and Tendler as insults fly and tempers flare. Both camps clash over control of promotion and purse split for a summer title fight, with managers weighing who bears the main responsibility for promoting the bout and sharing the gate.
In a heated exchange, Gibson argues that Tendles should pay $50,000 for a title shot, claiming the champion could set the terms. He suggests Tendite knows the odds against Leonard, as Gibson asserts the champ could knock fortune off Tendite in the run to a possible Hamilton clash.
Two top junior pitchers from Prospect BNLAraves and Ringeborg Tigers square off Sunday afternoon near Bracken Ridge Park golf course as junior league action continues. The first game features Bravé against Denver Telznts Blue Box with Frey and Wolf at points, while Lone Star Shiggers faces Melser Salicky and Ingrum in the feature.
The St. Gerard's and Sacred Heart teams clash Sunday at Sacred Heart Diamond at 2 o'clock. Old rivals, this game is expected to be close as other clubs take an off day.
Fragmented notes recount Jeffries and contemporaries crossing paths in Europe, with bouts against Barry, Madden, Spates, and Seales. Mentions of McCay and McKeever, kinships to Fitzsimmons, and a curiosity about a UK to Paris cross fight aimed at proving champion status. References to Burns, Muir, and Jefferies’ era hint at a waning bout culture and shifting venues from England to France.
A garbled account from Wiltt & Mora Company outlines a reorganized baseball club set to face the Vovepyce Hil Amate on a 2 pm game at the San Pedro Dark diamond. Manager Edu of the Wulf & Nuns is noted amid noisy, error-filled lines referencing events, locations, and dates with unclear specifics.
George Witte Berlin correspondent for The Tight and the Chicago Daily News reports the crowd’s reception for heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey during a brief Berlin visit. Officials and citizens, amid protests and fanfare, praised Dempsey for nerve and prowess even as questions linger about his wartime stance and potential German reception.
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