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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1935

Page

5

Louis Baer Heavyweight Showdown Draws Big Broadway Crowd

New York boxing buzz rises as Louis and Baer prepare a heavyweight title clash with top ticket prices around 300 dollars. Analysts predict a six to seven round duel with high stakes and potential for a dramatic finish. Officials warn against roughhouse tactics as fans anticipate a landmark bout in the era of knockout thrills.

Louis Byer New York Baer Louls Donight Baer Ag Segro Cention Baers Nepro

Measurements Show Baer Louis Tensile Build in Ring

New York September 24 The preliminary measurements for Max Baer and Louis are listed with height weights and lengths. Baer weighs about 198 pounds stands around 6 feet 2 inches with a 41 inch chest and 33 inch waist. Louis shows a similar framed build with a 44 inch chest and 34 inch waist.

New York Fiere Max Baer Louin Cass Coe

Menzel Quits in Net Final at Pacific Southwest

In Los Angeles the ninth annual Pacific Southwest championship reached a anticlimax as Roderick Menzel defaulted the men’s singles final to Donald Budge after leading 1-6 11-8 6-4 3-3. The decision was given “out of deference to his partner in the mixed doubles,” with Menzel then resuming play later for the mixed doubles semifinal. Mrs. Ethel Burkhart Arnold defeated Kay Stammers in the women’s final in straight sets.

Los Angeles Sps Roderick Menzel Donald Budge Wilmer Allison Menzel Jasn_ jon Menzel Ws Ethel Burkhart Arnold Nancy Lyle Jacques Brugnon

Harold Scherwit predicts Baer to beat Louis in big fight

The writer argues Baer will outlast Joe Louis, citing Baer’s peak around 20 and Louis’s youth. He notes Louis’s potential to be stopped by Beers’s power, praises Beer's seriousness, and recalls historic boxing gate figures and radio coverage while referencing several sports figures and events.

Braddock Predicted to Pick Baer or Louis for Title Fight

Exclusive signed story reports James J. Braddock predicting the Baer Louis title fight outcome. He favors Baer to win by knockout in the eighth or ninth round, believes Louis can be hurt but that Baer can take his punches and finish strong. Braddock says he can beat either contender and would defend his title against them. Also notes George Brown, 39, pleads guilty to a theft related crime, while Ray McMillen faces federal prison terms.

Baer Gray-heired Hill Brown Fisth Baer Tien Tosing Bradacekx Gue Tim Yuan Braddock Deer Louis Bond Gans Walcott Dixon Flowers Langford Johnson Perhans Louis Jack Blackburn Universal Service James J. Braddock Ttle Agay Barr New York Manx Baer Joe Lewis Tye Joe Louis Sine Maz Des Moines George Brown Ray OC. McMillen McMillen

Softball League Games Delayed by Wet Grounds

The Winter league softballs games Monday night were halted as rounds at San Pedro were postponed due to wet fields. President Mark Whitman announced the decision as conditions remained unfavorable for play Tuesday night. Dixie Gila of Leirott defeated Wesnerz to win the American Softball Association tournament title, earning the George Hi Sisler trophy after a second victory in the series. In the Laundrymen’s League, Sunshine and another team split a doubleheader, Shepherd Laundry moved to second place, and a late rally by Lowe and Shepherd produced a 9-8 final.

San Pedro Mark Whitman Dixie, Oule Tous INS Dixie Gila Leirott American Softball Association Wesnerz Wacners George Hi. Sisler Laundrymen’s League Epa Sunshine Limsfield Shepherd Laundry Tims White Star Landry Texas Steam Laundry Lowe Shepherd Tateher Rhe White Jili Shepherd Mestes T. Lawrence Jr Echseffer Wasson Willy Porter Texas Steam Wieson Shepherd Boys Texas Ss Rodrigues Martin Was

Texas Conference Football Lineup Preview

Wet Thursday shows Trinity at TM in Ennis and Abilene Christian vs St Marys in San Antonio. Friday features Howard Payne at Brownwood and Daniel Baker vs Texas Tech in Lubbon. Saturday schedules include Hardin-Simmons vs Tar al Waed and Southwestern College of Clarksville with Hast Texas facing McMurr at Coleman.

Poorhell Triniy Ennis Abilene Christian St. Mary's San Antonio Igh Southwest Texas Deachera Ye Howard Payne Browmwood Daniel Baker Texas Tech Lubbon

Colorado Set for Sooners Boulder Opener

Colorado University prepares to face the University of Oklahoma in Norman for the season opener. Coach B F Oakes called the team as ready as they can be for the first of three challenges into Big Six territory this year.

Colorado Sooners Boulder Reddy B. F. Oakes Tle Colorado University Buttaloes Norman Okla Balaryany University of Oklahoma

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