Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-07

When Franey reached his home in Gin
cinnau he had something TO say by way
of criticism of Pearce, in response TO
which Pearce challenged him through
the Enquirer of that city. Yesterday the
Register received the following from Fra
ney's manager. who is best known as BIZ
Blunt:
Sporting Editor of the Register
Sir:-Severai days ago Leslie Pearce
challenged Franey through the C.ncin-
natl Enquirer, and It is in response TO
this that | wish TO make reply. Franey
will box Pearce II there is a purse in
sight and II any of the clubs In Wheeling
will offer a suitable Involvement, that
city will have first call We recognize in
Pearce one of the best light weights IN
the ring to-day, and IT IS game like this
for which Franey Is looking Nothing
would suit the latter better than to sign
articles. This pair met once in Phiadel-
phia for six rounds and 1t was a pretty
warm affair, and their second meeting
would undoubtedly be productive of a
grand display OF fistic fireworks. We will
post a forfeit with the Cincinnati Enquir-
er as soon as Pearce accepts II a purse
can be secured for tfe contest. little time
need be lost,in arranging the details.
Very respectfully,
CHAS T. O'HARA.
A match between Franey and Pearce
would be a big drawing card for any club,
as both rank well up among the top
notchers Oscar Gardner matchmaker
for the Bridgeport club, said last night
that he would offer a purse for a contest
between the two men on September sth-
lobe McCurry, hacker of Jack McClel-
land. Is anxious for another go between
Gardner and McClelland. Gardner told
him that he would give him any date or
place which will not interfere with his
present Engagements McCurry told 9TH
ers, before returning home, that he will
try to arrange match 70 take place In
October. in or near Pittsburg.
Owing to some dissatisfaction In the
| Metropolitan Athletic club, its future
| management is to be in the hands Of Johr
| LOOMS and Zel1e Ball. Leslie Pearce viii
| be continued as matchmaker. During the
| time Mr. Philip Maurer was in charge, the
club was very successful, and its repu-
tation for fairness and high class con-
tests has not been confined to the limits
of this and adjoining States.
It is now in order for the sports OF
Wheeling to unite in a Thanksgiving
praise service. Internationally
nelius gravely announces that he will not
come to Wheeling again. II the man with
the alias realized the hilarious Joy with
which this announcement is greeted. he
would no doubt be sorry that he spoke.
Cornelius is a good type OF the slot ma
,hi 20 o. n thing
he will do his level best 20 spoil the game.
Too much Cornelius was a death blow 10
boxing in Pittsburg, ard TOO much Cornell
Jus would spoil the game here Wins cling
sports-true sports everywhere-are low
ers Of. fair play. Connelly's motto is
Win by fair means II possible. but
win" This was exemplified when Peter
Maher robbed Buck" s.ozer before the
NJ. A. c., and further proof was given In
his conduct iowa I'd the Il. a. c. last week
when his actions were daubed all over
with yellow. Saffron sports are unpopu-
lar in Wheeling, and 1t is unfortunate that
they can work mischief before being
found out. Connelly's blatant bellowings
about "cheap sports' and "fatirs" sound
like sections from his own autobiography
He has done more than any ten men 10
iniire boxing IN Wheeling. He Is i'm
pressed with the idss that he is the whole
show.
Connolly Is always looking for good
thing. While he was in the city he re-
marked TO Oscar Gardner:
Kid, could make barrel Of money
out Of you"
"oh, there are others" was Oscars re-
joinder.
Here the interview ended. Connolly has
been wondering ever since wha, Gardner
meant.
Two more gentlemanly boxers than Ed
die Gardner and Jack Klniow never en-
tered the ring together. Their contest
before the p. A. G. was simply 70 deter
mine the question of superiority. and
there were no displays of temper. Eddie
has a great admiration FOR hts opponent,
and says he is willing to make another
match at any time. In ore mix-up in
their battle, Gardner brushed his face
against KNOWS face. When they broke.
Kinlow held his glove to his face, and
looking at Gardner. said: Eddie. why
don't you get shaved7'
Leslie Pearce was in the Register Of
fee last night anu was SHOWN the letteF
rubiisfeS above. He said that ne re-
garded his letter 10 the Enquirer as guf-
ficie1t answer TO FroEey. He is ready
10 cover any forfeit which Franey may
depc 81. and to Fight before the club Of
fering the best inducements. This would
prove big card FOR ore Of the local
clubs. and Wheeling sports would Ike 10
be given an opportunity 20 witness the
battle.