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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1935
Page
8
Louis dominates Baer in a brutal bout as he eyes a title shot. The article previews a potential clash with Schmeling, noting Louis's sustained power and strategic edge, while Baer endures a fierce beating that tests his resilience. Louis remains the clear favorite to secure the heavyweight crown.
Yesterday's Explanations discuss the mechanism of boxing knockouts. Dr. Dof White explains that a jaw blow drives the tooth root into the skull, disturbing the inner ear’s semi circular canals, sending shock to the cerebellum and causing dizziness and temporary paralysis. Tomorrow features a spherical paradox.
Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn, top American doubles pair, defeated Da Budge and Gene Mako in the finals of the Pacific Southwest tennis championship in Los Angeles. Despite a tough match, the veterans prevailed 7-0 8-2 6-3. Nancy Lyle and Jacques Brugnon won the mixed doubles title, while other results included Alderich Menzel and Carollyn Babcock ousted in singles semifinals with England's Nancy Lyle advancing.
New York September 25 Max Baer and Joe Louis faced post fight weariness in the Yankee Stadium dressing room. Baer, claiming fatigue and a hint of retirement, joked about going home while Louis spoke of his wife awaiting him. Analysts Axell Hoffman and others debated Baer's career, noting his fragile chin but enduring popularity. Buddy Baer, defeated in the semi final, sought to console his brother as the camp looked to future plans.
The report recounts a boxing night in New York where Baer faltered in an overtime bid against Louis, exiting the ring discouraged as a comeback fails. Souls achieves a notable triumph, including marrying his Chicago sweetheart Marva Trotter before the star event, amid a crowded arena and a disappointing gate.
In YORK on September 23 1941 a disturbance during a boxing show at Yankee arena near the ring boxes left several people injured. Buddy Rogers suffered minor injuries while a woman in his group was also hurt and departed the stadium with assistance.
A collection of fight results reports variously noting competitors and scores across cities such as Detroit Livermore Kaliepe I New York Tama Tulsa and San Francisco. Names like Tony Nels and Terry Mitchell appear amid scores and placements reflecting a busy boxing scene with multiple bouts.
In Livermore Calif on Sept 25 fans mourned as heavyweight Max Baer was knocked out in a big fight in New York leading to street wakes and bets around $12,000. Attention shifted to Buddy Baer and Ford Smith victory in the sixth round. Community mood turned tense as Sac fans gathered near speakers and the newspaper office.
New York report says Mrs Baer expressed satisfaction at Max Baer losing to Joe Louis and announced plans to leave for Ithaca New York to celebrate her birthday and end her husband’s boxing career plans.
Prospects for the Second Division Houston polo series game Friday were dim Wednesday. Maj John N Neu Fort Sam Houston polo representative said if the main continued through the day the game would be postponed to Sunday afternoon probably on Pershing field where the skinned surface dries faster. If played Friday Pershing Field will be used instead of Harbord field where the Second Division Won the first game Sunday.
Roger Stokes of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation says more than 800 boxers will converge on San Antonio for the 1934 state finals on October 7 and 8, with Simon-Tite Voxine champions, CCC, army, and city vying for the street champion title at Walkathon arena next Tuesday night.
Rain causes a reshuffle of the San Antonio Women’s Golf Association tournament. The San Antonio Country Club round is moved to 10 a.m. Thursday, with Friday’s Willow Springs round to follow, while Wednesday’s Country Club session was postponed.
In Kansas City on September 25, Antovians wagering on the Baer versus Louis prize fight faced Japanesed chaos as Jett Chambers allegedly pushed A. J. Bunn in a wheelbarrow at Alamo plaza at noon. In Temple, Texas, Gene Jameson reportedly tried a tree-dune stunt and planned a 48 hour aloft period.
Dick Knight of 09 Burleson Street shows a hefty I pound bass caught near Toc's wharf on Me- Sina lake. He fishes two or three times weekly and reports catching big fish regularly while casting, proving the lake's strong angling action.
Texas Aggies, eager for October 5 showdown with Temple University Owls, tout a strengthened offense under Pop Warner. The game anchors the Tyler Roeg Festival at Tyler Stadium, with tickets selling fast for the expected sellout crowd and special trains planned from Houston and College Station.
Jefferson High School Mustangs will face Sunset High of Dallas Saturday at Eagle Field with star passer Charles Parrett nursing a deep gash on his throwing middle finger. Coach Fury Hamilton said Parrett can play but the injury will limit passing. The rest of the squad remains in good shape as they prepared through wet weather for the matchup.
Eastern division of Wal Price Headieys stable tops a 10 horse lineup including Sle Bay Syearoid col Wanoner Sparta Hollyrood Pelee Tin kling Brook Silent Lion Jockeys Glen Haines and Willie Baundern return from suspensions Westrope and Ligenberger also back after penalties. Apprentice rider with Mrs Payne Whitney's Greentree stable eyes national season. Clang es halder sets world mark at Hewthorne track in a six furlong test with Myrtlewood seeking pursuit of speed records.
Fragmentary text describes a baseball or playoff scene with mentions of New Orleans, innings, players such as Wil Pier and Thomas, and teams possibly Conwy and Ylangett. Details are garbled, some names likely misread, no clear outcome or date.
Stronger opponents visit Victoria this week as local college and high school teams prepare to clash. Hallettsville High meets Victoria High under Patt Welder Field, Wille Brooksfield hosts one of the strongest army teams in San Antonio against Victoria Junior College Pirates Saturday night. Victoria squads had 38 to 0 wins last weekend over Capee and Port Lavaca, marking solid efforts.
A garbled ad style entry lists many properties near schools and community centers. It mentions duplexes with private baths breakfast rooms garages and near bus lines along with scattered street names and partial identifiers. The text appears as a damaged real estate-like notice with mis-typed names and numbers.
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