Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-11-02

Los Angeles viii have representa-
tive on the ground when the Jeffries--
johnson meeting for the purpose of
opening bids for the battle is held in
New York December 1, the date agreed
upon in the last meeting of the two
heavyweights. McCarey, as outlined IN
the statement given last night by the
southern promoter will be on hand 70
personally present his bid II he Is
physically conditioned to risk the cold
winter weather of the east. McCarey
is not a strong man, and fears that the
trip to the east after living in warm
climate for so many years might prove
injurious. But if he feels II safe to
take the trip he will start for New YORK
city in the latter part of November.
If not, John Brink, one of the best
known sportsmen in Los Angeles, VIII
take McCarey's offer across the
Rockies, and will have fun authority
TO handle the Los Angeles bid.
Close Friend of Jeff's
Brink has no interest in the Pacific
Athletic club. He has been selected by
McCarey as his representative solely
because of the fact that Brink has been
one of the foremost supporters of the
efforts to secure the fight for Los An
geles, and also on the score OF Brink
friendship with Jeffries. Among all
Jeffs friends, who of course can be
the country, John Brink is one of the
closest, and should he present the bid
the big fellow Will listen carefully to-
his every argument.
In the meantime, though McCarey
has for the time being ceased to talk
for publication, and only reiterates his
belief that he will land the match, the
local promoter is actively at work
planning his campaign to obtain the
signatures of jeff and the Galveston
negro to articles calling for finish
fight in or near Los Angeles, with assur-
ances of sufficient backing to make the
venture a safe one.
Geyer Is shfty
Local fight fans are busy trying TO
select a winner of the Geyer Willis bat
tie which will be staged as the first of
the November offerings by the Pacific
Athletic club at Maud Junction next
Tuesday night. Geyer made a big repu-
tation by pummeling game old Battling
Johnson about the ring in their meeting
two weeks ago.
The newcomer is a young man, am
bilious, quiet and hard hitting. Geyer
is something of a novelty He is re-
markably fast and clever for big fell
low, and is notably shifty on his feet
He has demonstrated that he can hit,
and his speed and knowledge of the
art of boxing are all that can be de-
sired. If he has the gameness TO take
a lacing in exchange for a victory heI
has a big future.
IT, pitting Geyer against Willis the
ciyb has matched the big lad with just
the maa who figures to draw out his
undertaking ability. Wis is game
himself and is a mixer. He probably
win carry the fight to Geyer who must
face considerable punishment unless heI
shows sufficient class to smother
Z eli a f-fr 80
wallops with return. Because the bout
promises to be a thorough test of
Geyer's ability it will draw a good
house. The fans are hungry for a few
good heavyweight fights. big mani
possessed Of hitting power cleverness
and gameness is a rare combination
nowadays, and if Geyer makes good
he has the rosiest of prospects.
Willis Is Favorite
Willis has shown such good form I'M
the north, where he has fought several
creditable battles, that he is a slight
favorite over Geyer, but the excellent
showing made by the big fellow against
Battling Johnson was a revelation to
the fans, and there are many who be-
lieve Geyer will hold his own against
the Frisco lad.
Willis worked hard yesterday, boxing
nine rounds in all, using Fritz Frey
Fred Corbett and Young Oaks as spar
ring partners. At Venice Geyer put in
a full period, going on the road in the
morning and exercising in the after
noon at the Arcade gym.
The full card for Tuesday night is as
follows:
Joe Willis VS.. Jack Geyer, ten rounds
heavyweights.
Fritz Frey VS.. Tad Reardon, six
rounds, heaVyweights
Jimmy Austin VS.. Young Miller, six
rounds, bantams
Billy Cappelle VS.. Joe Livermore, six
rounds, featherweights.
Gene McGovern VS.. Young Pico, six
rounds, bantams.