OCR Text |
Show Fire Destroys Max BaerHome SACRAMENTO. CaU Jan. 28 iJP Authorities today sought the cause of a $40,000 fire which destroyed de-stroyed the country home of ex-Heavyweight ex-Heavyweight Champion Max Baer and his manager, Ancil Hoffman. Hoffman said he believed the blaze was set by a firebug. Fourteen Four-teen recent Sacramento fires were attributed by officials to an incendiary. in-cendiary. The former champion, his manager, man-ager, their wives and friends were playing cards when a dog's barking warned them of danger. They were able to take only a few of their poasessions before escaping from the blazing house. Hoffman said flames broke out in numerous parts of the house at once. |