The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13

same and extend every opportunity to help him make good in this coun- try. Wells success will be as loudly acclaimed as would that of an Amer lean born. A white heavyweight champion, no matter his nativity. would be gratifying.
 While on the subject it might in- teregt my readers to know the names of the present title holders in the different classes of phgilfsm in Great Britain. Also. those in possession cf the honors in the States.
 England: F1yweight CI12 poundsl, Sid Smith; bantam weight (11S). Dig ger Stanley; feather weight (126), Jem Driscon; lightweight (1s5). Matt Wells; welter-weight, (14). Young Josephs; middleweight, (16O), Jim Sullivan; light heavyweight (1T5 no holder; heavyweight (above 175). Bombadier Wells.
 United States: Bantam-weight (116) pounds), Johnny Conlon; featherweight t122). Abe Atten; lightweight (13S), Ad wolgast; well terweight CAD no holder; middle weight (15s), no holder; light heavy weight, no holder; heavyweight, Jack Johnson.
 The differences in the matter of weights in various classes and their adjustment have long been under dis cusston by authorities in both coun- tries. The adoption of a uniform scale would prove of inestimable val ue and go a long way to make in- ternational contests more popular and of greater frequency.
 The stand taken by Governor Dix. of New York, in recomm ending the repeal of the Frawley bill is dis appointment to his friends and sup porters. His Exceuency has unques-- tionably been misinformed regarding the operation of the Frawley law when he asserts that 1t has missed its purpose. For over. twenty years have been connected with the sport and never before in my experience have I known the game to be con ducted so cleanly and free from any thing that savors of the under-hand- ed This applies not only to New Y6rk state but to other communities as well. While lovers of boxing d,, pot apprehend hostile legislation against their favorite form of aruuse- ment they are shocked and surprised at the attitude of the Governor.
 Jack Johnson is reported to have accepted the offer to fight Jim Flynn in Nevada rather than the Mcintosh tender to box Mcvey in Paris, or the New York proposition to go ten rounds with Joe Jeannette. This is no surprise to me. I have all along contended that the champion would grab at the chance to avoid meeting McYey, Langford or Jean nette.
 At that it is no sure thing Johnson will box Flynn. The latter is down on the cards for a ten round match with Al PaIzer in New York Feb. 15. He will have some job disposing of big Al. In fact. rather expect to see the latest. development n hopes" furnish a real surprise par ty for the Pueblo fireman.
 Should Palzer decisively defeat Flynn. and he has a. splendid chance to turn the trick, the newIy-Iaid match between Jim and the negro would be regarded in the light oN a huge joke. This explains the cha-A- pion's desire to obtain F'lynn!s prom ise to cancel the Pager match. IL also would indicate a. respect for the big white man. Johnson i5 '-guaran teed" s$S0, 900. I would advise him to insist upon his ''bit'' in advance, be- cause if Jim lives upto his agreement to box PaIzer the latter may upset the champions well schemed plans to