Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-04-15
DIVISION
Of the Gate Re-
ceipts
Proves Stumbling Block
In Big Fight.
Authority Gives His
Views on Matter.
Gene Wright Has Sur
prised Dayton Fans.
Gardner to Manage Columbus
Local Sporting News.

We have heavy weight champlon-
ship match In statue quo, with both
principals to 1t apparently willing to
scrap, but their managers are anxious
for terms, which are not very attract
i've to those in authority in boxing
clubs. -
Billy Madden, who is managing Gus
Rubin, processes to think that 70 per
cent. of the gross receipts of the gate"
and $500 for expenses is the proper
caper to offer for the contest between
Gus and Jim Jeffries, says Macon. The
champion Is not so exacting as, accord
ing to Billy Delaney who is now in
Frisco, he Is willing to box for so per
cent. of the gross receipts.
My private opinion publicly express
ed is that 50 per cent. of the gate, with
81 900 to be divided between the prin-
cipals for training expenses, would be
the equitable thing, and in order to in
sure both men doing their level best
without any skullduggery, the mems
share should he divided 10 per cent
to the winner and % to the loser.
Just at present, there are only two
clubs in San Erapcisco who can bid
for the contest, with any reasonable
hope of pulling 1t off. There is ne
port that Dan Stewart, who Is now In
this vicinity, may make a bid On he
half of Carson City. hut 1t lacks spis
situde. Jeifries theatrical tour viii
come to an end in a few weeks, anc
when ii does there Is h prospect that
the match will take on'a more tangibl,
shape Rubin is said to be in very
fair condition of health. but Ieffries
knee Is still causing him physical an
noyance.
INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENT.
In the individual tournament at tn,
Grand, Doyle and Hart will bow
| Monday afternoon and Marsh ant
Anders tonight,
MORE PRAISE FOR WRIGHT.
That Wright, the Dayton pitcher, Il
a good twirler, there is no doubt, say
the Pittsburg Times. He is n strap
ping fellow, and has lots of speed an,
Il neat curve. 1t was his speed tina
bothered the Pirate most, because o
their lack Of practice. He is hardl,
/ good enough for the big League yet
= although lots of Dayton fans think h,
Is.
TWO OLD ONES DROPPED.
President Young has appointed Bol
Emslie, Hank O'Day, Frank Dwye
and Harry Colgan as National Leagu
umpires for the coming season. Biii.
Nash Is said to he slated for substi
tutc umpire. President Young woul
have reappointed Tim Hurst, but tn
pressure against Tins re-engagemen
was pretty strong. Tom Lynch wa
offered a position and refused to nc
cept. Lynch has little use for the No
tional League magnates and thei
manner of treating umpires. Presiden
Young says he was sorry to have /
drop Ed. Swartwood, as he consider
him good official. Swartwood wa
let out because he failed to enforc
discipline on the field, though ther
was no fault TO find with his rulings
Swartwood Is an old Akron player
and Hurst has relatives and friend
here.
GAME WITH PAINESVlLLE,
The South End Athletic club ha
scheduled game with the PaincS
vile semi professional team. 1t Wi
be played on the Buchtel grounds
Saturday, May 4,
BONlNG BRIEFS.
If Sharkey agrees to fight Mccoy
will be on the condition that the bou
will take place in private, to do ava
with any chance for the public to or
fake, Sharkey will make the side be
as large as Mccoy desires. O'Rourk
will probably arrange the match o
behalf of Mccoy
Billy Brady says he is tired of den,
ing rumors about his business vel
lures. The manager of Champion Je
fries states that he has not won
. fortune on Wall Street, nor has i
purchased string of 2-year-olds to u
and win fortunes on the turf.
Dave Sullivan and Jack McClella
will start in training at Louisville tn
week for their contest at the Southel
Ai,hlnllc club. Oh Anril % Mnl,lnlln