Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-18

solid punches from even Jack Johnson
to slow him up
Andy Morris of Boston is mentioned as
another likely heavyweight. He is only
young fellow, but coming along nicely
and has won his last eleven bouts. There
are others. but they have not reached the
stage yet where the promoters think
much of their chances.
1t is rather a peculiar incident that
Jim Jeffries, ex-champion of the world.
and Jack Johnson, his successful rival
at Reno last July 4, should be in Lon
don at this time. 1t is just about a
year since they fought in the ring under
the hot Nevada sun, but the chances
are they will celebrate the occasion on
the Fourth in q different manner this
time. They are both attending the coro-
nation of King George. and it is a good
bet that the beaten man will receive al
most as big an ovation as the champion.
And Mr.. johnson will do business while
there. too. for he likes the coin as well
as any one. and there appears to be
some pretty easy money lying around
in King Georges land. Hugh d. McIn-
tosh. who practically made Johnson what
he is, will no doubt handle the cham
piOn in all his matches abroad. Jack can
thank the Australian promoter for the
position he holds in the boxing world to-
day, for he never would have gotten the
chance at the title had not Mcintosh
made the offer so tempting to Tommy
time. The chances are that Mr.. Me-
1ntosh will arrange big match for
Johnson in London, and also in Paris.
for the Frenchmen are very anxious to
colored men who would he big drawing
cards with Johnson in London and Paris
namely, Sam Langford, Joe Jeanette
and Sam McVey. They need not look for
white hopes over there: they can use
the four colored men and then let the
winner meet ROmhartiier Wells and the
best white men.
Papke in Good.
Billy Papke, the Illinois thunderbolt
and practically middleweight champion
of the world. has fallen into some nice
matches. and should clean up a barrel
of money before next March. Billys
defeat of Jim Sullivan gave him the
championship of England. and his only
bar to the title here Is his inability to
make 15S pounds ringside. the recognized
American limit for that class.
Billy will meet Marcel Moreau, the
French champion, in Paris about June "A
and he should win inside OF twelve
rounds. Moreau is a fine young boxer
and strong. He fights like the Americans,
mixing we'll and with liking to rush
matters. He does not like the long route,
and that is where Papke will have it on
him. The chances are that the tight will
not go far. for Moreau will mix. and that
Is where Papke will get HMM the mix
ups. When Billy tires over there he will
find plenty to do here on his return. Cy-
clone Johnny Thompson is on his trail.
and wants to show that his Australian
victory over Papke was well merited
Johnny has signed with the West Side
Athletic Club of New Orleans to meet
Papke in a twenty,round battle, and
Billy gave his terms two weeks ago
which the club has accepted. Hugo Kelly
is still after another battle with Papke
and the Lewis boys and Leo Houck are
also on his trail. Altogether Billy Will
be kept busy.
Matt Wells, the English champion light
weight, has proven his class in the two
matches he has had here the past two
weeks. in defeating both Leach Cross and
Pal Moore The latter was the hardest
of the two, but Wells made a clean vic
tory of 1t and showed real championship
class 1t is too bad that he is just a
trifie, like Mcfarland, over the 133-pound
notch for AID Wolgast. otherwise il would
be great card. Wells had practically
agreed to meet Mcfarland in Milwaukee
June rs. but for some rea son he has kept
away from the match. Packey has agreed
to the bout, and is more than anxious to
have a crack at the new British cham
pion.
The proposed circuit of boxing clubs
taking in New Orleans. Memphis. Indian
apolis and Milwaukee, is beginning to
materialiZe. The promoters have all
agreed on the plans mapped out. and a
meeting will probably soon be held in
Chicago to perfect the organization.