Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-16

Inc DhG Swings much NoW'i anu
thereby gives the puncher better
chance to execute his blow. One of
the new bags is in operation at Whit
takers gymnasium. ITS Just like hit
ting a man." said johnny in speaking
of its good qualities.
HE'S A HARD HITTER.
Art Prieur, the hard-hiting Buffalo
boxer, is trying hard TO arrange
match with Art Simms, to come Off
at Akron, o.. says the Buffalo Courier.
Prieur is showing remarkable speed
these days, and is confident that he can
give any of the boys of his weight a
hard battle.
RUHLIN WON'T FORCE IT.
Rubin does not intend, to force mat
ters, and for that reason has decided
to locate in Covington. So far as
boxing exhibitions are concerned, Rub
lin will consent to be arrested, il neces-
sary. in order to thoroughly test the
prize ring fight laws of Ohio. He says
regulation six ouce gloves are worn
by himself and Martin. Rubin says
he Is willing to take the chance of
being arrested. 81 am willing to take
all chances of Imprisonment" he said.
"tThe lawyers of the Saengerfest
Athletic association have assured me
that my arrest will be followed by
quick release, as there IS no law on
the statute books can violate by spar
ring" The talk Of postponements and
big fight permits isn't worrying Jim
JefIries. He says all that business Is
In Brady's hands, and will go right
along in his training work.
RUHLIN's DEBUT.
Gus Ruhlin's debut at the Peoples
yesterday was an auspicious one, says
the Enquirer. He proved great
magnet. The big fellow was not seen
until after the regular performance.
Manager Fennessy introduced Billy
Madden, who. after few words, in
troduced Rubin. Ruhlin's reception
was an enthusiastic one, proving con
clusively that he has scores of friends
and admirers in Cincinnati, who are,
anxious to see him lower the colors
OF the champion. Manager Madden
had Rubin and his sparring partner,
''Denver' Ed. Martin, give an exhi-
bition of the manly art, illustrating
how various leads may be blocked, also
the art of countering effectively. AZ
ter this interesting exhibition Rubin
and Martin went at II for three lively
rounds. The big fellows put up a
spirited bout that certainly pleased,
as the audience applaudcd loudly after
each round. N
Ruhlin's trainer and sparriug part
ner, Denver Ed. Martin, Is a big
fellow, weighing 2OS pounds, and
standing feet 3 inches. Madden de-
clares that he will make him the cham
pon colorcd heavy weight before
long, and Is anxious To get on a bout
with Frank Childs.
EATING MINCE PIE AGAIN.
Dayton sports are discussing II fight
between Gus Rubin and Denver Ed
Smith, to be pulled Off there before
the big fight in Cincinnati. AS YET
nothing definite has been done.
CEREALS GOT A GAME.
Tive out of three was the Grand's
record with the Cereal bowlers Tuesday
night on their own alleys. In tn,
third the Grands scored 020 pins,
one of the best games ever bowled in
the city.
KIRKWOOD WON FIRST GAME.
The Kirkwoods and East Ends had
their first meeting upon the Kirkwood
alleys last night.
Kirkwood-
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