Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-04
MORAN PRAISED
FOR HIS VICTORY
corbett Says Briton Deserves
Credit for Knocking Out
Bat Nelson.
Is ONLY MAN TO.
TURN THE TRICK
EngIishman's Record Shows
He Has Beaten Many Good
Boys; Dane Should Retire. i.
BY James J. Corbett.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, December g.
owen Moran. the little British lighting
cock. accomplished the hitherto impos-
sible last Saturday when he knocked out
ex-Champion> Battling Nelson in eleven
rounds. For the frst time in his eventful
career the Dane was sent to the floor for
the count. Not once. but four times, did
the p!ucky Nelson hit the mating. and
the last time for the fun count of ten:
and the game little lightweight was car
ried to his corner.
AT no time during the contest did the
Battier show signs OF his old-tiIne form.
But he did prove that ne is one OF the
gamest boys who ever put up his hands.
After the first few rounds strength de-
serte' him. and 1t was the old never-ssy-
die spirit alone that kept him on his feet
during the rest Of the bout. The spirit
was willing. but the flesh was weak
Nelson had previously announced that
lie wculd retire from the ring in the
event OF losing 10 Moran. and l sincerely
hope that the Dane does not change his
mind. He is fairly well fixed with this
worlds goods and can quit with a reputa-
Ton earned by years Of honest enoeavor
IN the squared circle The Battler was
always on the level and was always try
ing, and will retire with the knowledge
That the sporting public thinks every bit
as much Of him In defeat as In the days
OF his greatest triumphs.
Moran Deserves Credit.
imagine that Moran will not be g,vsn
the credit he is entitled to for licking
Nelson, and it will be said that he beat
only wreck Of the terrible Dane. The
fact remains. though, that he has accom-
plished more than any other man in the
business-he won over the Battler via
the knockout route. When Woigast won
the championship Nelson was on his feet
and fighting, and, while he was q licked
man, they had to drag him out Of the
ring by force.
For that matter. Moran never has BEEN
handed any praise that he did not earn
by hard and clever work, ana n one will
glance over his record it will be discov-
cred that the Enslishman has bestsd
stumbling block in his path has been Abe
Attel. but the little Hebrew has upset the
dope many time and beaten men who
outweighed him many pounds. Moran
himself Is light boy and Is at his best
In the neighborhood Of 12S pounds. So
Abe was not giving away much. And the
probability is that Attel can hold his own
or better with any OF the legitimate light
weights. Some attention will now have to
be paid to Moran's claims and he will
when the champion resumes fighting.
Classy Boys in Action.
About the same time Nelson was los
Ing to Moran two Of the classiest light
weights Of the east came together In .
ten-round bout before Tom ORourke's
National Sporting Club. Jack Goodman
and young Sammy" Smith were the
principals. and the newspaper decision
was given to Goodman. The fight was
no one-stded affair by any means. and
some Of the experts called 1t a. &C Cd draw.
Neither man was badly damaged. and In
this respect the bout was q disappoint-
ment to the friends Of both boys. as IL
demonstrated they are not here with tho
kick that brings home the bacon.
I see where Sam Langfords manager
that he will claim the heavyweight cham
pionshin II Jack johnson does not ac-
cept Hugh McIntosh.s offer Of q $4,000
purse to do battle with the Boston black.
Well. well! 1t seems to me that 1t was
only a month or so ago that Woodman
Il believe that's his name) was given an
opportunity OF matching Sam with tho
champion. and that when It came to the
point where money made the converse
ton Johnson was the only one to dash
any coin. --
Langford Money Lacking.
Lansford may be able to beat johnson
II the pair ever hook up. but doubt 1t.
His manager seems to be full Of conf-
dence In the ability Of his man to turn
the trick. but not so much 20 that hs
is anxious to bet any money on the re-
suit. Johnson. 1t must be remembered
is champion Of the world and a such Is
entitled to have something to say regard
ing terms on which any match In which
he may be engaged IL to be arranged
and should also be accommodated with .
little side bet II he desires to wager q.
moderate amount on his chances. Oe
course $90.OOO 10 bit too steep and Jack
could be brought to more reasonable
terms. no doubt. Just At present than
Immediately after winning the champion
ship
Money was pouring In from many dif.
ferent sources then and IL not. now COM
ing so easy. from all accounes. There.
fore the champion might be persuaded
to listen to reason on the matter ts,, OF side
this offer, as he has an exaggerated idea
Of his worth as "a drawing card and Is.
understand, also flirting with a Paris
promoter. Victor B1eyer; the French
purse to box Joe Jeanette. and do you
think Mr.. johnson jumped at the offer?
Hardly. All he asked for was $:aOO
guarantee for his end of the purse. with
the pr1VlISk0 VI ~ POI CCIt Va ttV OiS~~
receipts, 80 per cent of the motion pic
lures. and be allowed to name his own
referee. Also that $4,000 be deposited @
the champions credit In . Chicago bank
as an evidence OF good faith.
Modern Game New in France.
The game Of pugilism as It Is played
by modern opponents Is new one In the
French capital, and n. Breyer had ha9 .
A. a
champion. and when making the onsr
wa under the impression that It was q
liberal one and that johnson would gladly
accept. He has not yet recovered from
tho shock Jacks demands gave him and
the bout 10 in, the discard.
1t would not be q bad ldea, anyway. 70
wait for tie result Of this coming weeks
between the two mon who are
Continued on Third Pase.)