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August 12, 1934
Mcallen Daily Monitor
Mcallen, Brownsville, Harlingen, Hidalgo County, Cameron County, Texas
What is this article about?
In Dallas on Aug. 11, Texas boxing commissioner C. H. Poe discussed with heavyweight champion Maxie Baer plans for a title fight as part of the 1936 Texas centennial celebrations; Baer expressed enthusiasm if he remains champion.
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Baer Says Would Like To Fight As Centennial Spot
DALLAS, Aug. 11. - (AP) - A world's heavyweight championship fight for the 1936 Texas centennial.
Such plans were discussed here between C. H. Poe, state boxing commissioner, and Maxie Baer, heavyweight champion.
Poe outlined centennial plans to Baer, pointing out that in 1936, a magnificent exhibition honoring the memory of Texas heroic fighters, portraying the advancement of the last century and forecasting the future would be held in one of the larger cities.
Baer was interested. "Of course 1936 is far away, but if I am champion at the time of your centennial I would like nothing better than to defend my title as one of the features of the centennial" Baer said.
DALLAS, Aug. 11. - (AP) - A world's heavyweight championship fight for the 1936 Texas centennial.
Such plans were discussed here between C. H. Poe, state boxing commissioner, and Maxie Baer, heavyweight champion.
Poe outlined centennial plans to Baer, pointing out that in 1936, a magnificent exhibition honoring the memory of Texas heroic fighters, portraying the advancement of the last century and forecasting the future would be held in one of the larger cities.
Baer was interested. "Of course 1936 is far away, but if I am champion at the time of your centennial I would like nothing better than to defend my title as one of the features of the centennial" Baer said.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Heavyweight Championship
Texas Centennial
Maxie Baer
Boxing Commissioner
Centennial Exhibition
What entities or persons were involved?
C. H. Poe
Maxie Baer
Where did it happen?
Dallas
Story Details
Key Persons
C. H. Poe
Maxie Baer
Location
Dallas
Event Date
Aug. 11, 1936 Texas Centennial
Story Details
C. H. Poe discussed plans for a heavyweight championship fight as part of the 1936 Texas centennial with Maxie Baer, who expressed interest in defending his title if still champion then.