Evening star., 1911-06-11
only through force of circumstances and
conditions that do not exist at this par
ticular period.
Public Wants Jack to Fight.
CHICK DAVIS e3Kp BASE

johnson has had nearly year of vaca-
tion from the ring and it is high time
that he got back to his trade and showed
us whether the long layoff has impaired
or lessened his speed and cleverness. The,
people have no desire to see the cham
pion in any other role than that of fight
er. His waning powers as drawing
card in the theatrical line must have
impressed that fact upon him by this
time. Possibly this is the thought pre-
eminent in his mind in taking the trip
to the other side. although from news
paper accounts he will be. given a cold
welcome by English sports. They have
not yet forgiven Jack for f1unking out
Of the Langford match two years ago.
Speaking of Sam Langford. that colored
boy is having his own troubles. By way
OF earning little money and keeping in
good trim at the same time Samuel re-
Gently arranged bouts with several sec
ond-rate scrappers. Tony Caponi was to
be the first ..s.,e victim; @ governor prevent
son. who trains on mixed ale, was to fol-
low. Sandy did not show up. dim
Smith. light heavyweight. was next
on the sacrifice list, This bout. too, was
called OF without consulting Sam.
Langford has had only one steady GUS
toner since Jim Barry passed up the
Tar Baby" Joe Jeanette is the man
and he is ready and willing to box at any
old time. Sam has grown tired this
time and, as above mentioned, has welch-
ed on the agreement to box to finish
before some club in Paris. So the
marks" are only handing Sam what he
is dealing to Jeannette. In the old days
only sicxness, death or the police could
prevent mans appearance at the ring
side on schedule time. Modern fighters
have little regard for their promises and
less for their bonds.
Good Start by Wells.
Matt Wells made his bow as champion
to Gotham few days after putting foot
on American soil. and while opposed to
the common or garden variety OF boxer In
his first engagement. demonstrated be-
yond question that he has improved
greatly since last seen in our midst
Leach Cross was no match for the Eng
lfshman in cleverness or ruggedness, and
was badly beaten little Jew boy at the
conclusion OF the battle. Wells cannot
be said to have displayed championship
form, but uncovered enough to accom-
plish the task before him. and he may
have been under pull When we stop to
think of his victory over Fred WEIGH we
are still wondering how 1t happened.
Tommy Murphy let out an awful squeai
after being Knocked out by X. o. Brown
He says he was drugged and accused
his former manager of being in with the
conspirators. Without any evidence to
support him. Tommy's charges have fallen
credit. Johnny Oliver, erstwhile manager
has always borne q good reputation. and
his friends ridicuie Murphy's accusations
Oliver claims the only dope handed
Tommy was Browns left fist. X. O.
IL willing to give the Harlem lad another
chance IL he feels like II. SO we may be
forced to stand for another bout between
these lads. I'm game II the rest are.
Attell May Be Through
Abe Atteil had to drop training again
He was to have boxed Knockout" Brown
next week, but the broken arm went
back on him and the match is of. 1t be-
gins to look as If the featherweight cham
pion's fighting days are over. Abe is
hopeful, however, and believes q long
rest Will repair the broken wing. His
friends are not SO optimistic and think
reer.
With Atteli out of the way, Joe Coster.
who decisiveiy. defeated frankie Conley.
Is generally regarded as the most prob
a Bile successor to the fea;herweight cham
pionship. Coster Is a corking good boy
and his fighting style reminds one Of that
of Attell.
The one great big attraction scheduled
for the near future Is the International
lightweight championship contest at
Frisco July 4. Ad Wolgast meets Owen
Moran, the clever Englishman, and the
only boy who put Battling Nelson to the
floor for the final count. Yea, Bo, It will
be some battle. and / will string few
modest dollars on the chances OF the
champion.