The Washington times., 1906-02-11
CHICAGO AMATEUR
HONLS FOR COIN
Didn't Get Enough for Mil
Waukee Appearance.
ONE FUNNY EXPLANATION
Johnston, Whole-Soule Sport, Says He
Paid Boxer Out of His Own
Slender Resources.
ONE FUNNY EXPLANATION
BY CHIP.


CHICAGO. Feb 1Q-One little "ama-
teur" boxer. dissatisfied with the
amount he says he received as
compensation for participating in
strictly amateur boxing tournament
at Milwaukee, has kicked up a very
pretty little row among the various ath-
letic clubs of Chicago. their matchmak-
ers and 'go-betweens. and managers
of other amateurs" and as a result
several interesting facts have come to
light regarding the boxing shows which
were held in this city late last fall. IN
which the artists taking part got, ap-
rarently. nothing but cute little "diplo
mas" for their performances.
The boxer in question, one Eddie Tan
eel, made quite a hit at the last show
held by the Chicago Athletic Associa-
uon, which was the last organization TO
succumb TO the chief OF policies pernie-
i'uS activity against any form Of glove
welding. Tareel did so wen at the G
a. a. affairs that he was hailed as a
fighter who would have a chance with
any one in the featherweight brigade,
amateur or professional. and when Il
club al Milwaukee set about prepara-
tions for an amateur tourney, Tancel
was strenuously invited to be among
those present.
Amateur Had Manager!
In the meantime the youngster had
acquired manager" What need a
simon-pure amateur has for a manager
Is not exactly clear, as il is hard to cut
IT, two such trinkets as watches, rings,
etc, with which the diIettante of the
prizering are generally rewarded. But
nevertheless. Tancel burdened himself
with a manager. who, when the Mil
waUkee invitation came. tried to prevent
its acceptance-why. is not definitely
known Maybe he did not see enough in
it for himself
Then Taucel took matters in his own
hands, forsook his hired mentor, went
no to Milwaukee, got well lambasted by
another rising amateur" had his
watchfob awarded him for second mo-
nev taken away from him and $3.50 fo-
railroad fare Piached out of his pTomis-
ed 81 fee. Then TaRcel. in the fullness
OF IS wrath and tribulations. let out
mighty roar and Immediately several
gentlemen connected with the Chicago
A. A, under whose auspices the recent
boxing show was held. started to make
explanations. They are still at it. Their
efforts have been somewhat retarded
Howard. he being no other than Tan
cells forsaken manager, who. incensed
at having his good thing entfced away
from his management" has given cut
several Interesting statements concern
ing the inner workings of the fistic en-
teycainments in question.
Fuzzy Explanation.
At last accounts the best these sorely
haTassed athletic club officials have TO
offer in the way of explanation is the
statement Of one Ira Johnston. who
freely acknowledges that, entirely inde-
pendent OF any instructions given him,
and having only the good of the sport
at hand he. from his own slender re-
sources, gave up SIS to young Tancel
for his appearance at the Milwaukee
tournament. Gee!
At the time these famous "tourna-
ments" were being pulled off, the writer
freely gave it as his opinion that they
were amateur in name only, although
the boys were paid as little as possible.
the affairs being designed strictly on a
money making basis. The local sporting
col INNS, which without exception, gen
erously boosted the shows at the time,
are just waking up.
Yanger Busy.
Benny Yanger. once the idol of Chi
Cago pugdOm. and now entering upon
what promises TO be n second successful
career. will clash with Tommy Murphy,
the tough little Harlem featherweight.
at Philadelphia next Saturday night
The bout will be fast one, though 1t
is pretty likely that both boys will be
on their feet when the sixth session
ends.
Yanger will next attack Clarence
Forbes, another Chieagoan. who has
also gone over the long route. at
Sharon. Pa. on February p. If Yanger
has no bad luck. he Is likely TO start
something among the upper circle of his
class before long