Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-02

Of JefrleS at the time and called in Tommy Ryan to his aid. Between the pair first-class article in the way of fighter was turned into the ring one June evening just thir- teen years ago to WreSt the title from one of the greatest scrappers ! in the history of the sport Billy De- laney was a great trainer himself and like all good men in all lines, was quick to recognize and appre- ciate ability in rivals. His selection of Ryan as an ally proved Billy knew his little book thoroughly.
 If Jim Flynn has the making of champion in him, Tommy Ryan will find it and develop it as no one else in the bushes can His great skill as teacher of boxing and condi- tioner of men helped make Jeffries the heavyweight champion and the gift of imparting his knowledge of the ins and outs of the game may accomplish as much for the Pueblo eX-fireman next Fourth of July.
 Tom ORourke's one best bet, Al Palzer, one of olrs most promising white heavweights,S has "run out on the veteran manager. In declaring his intention of quitting O'Rourke and shifting for, himself Palzer insinu- ates Tom treated him unfairly in the division of earnins in the ring and on the stage; also that he has wanted to fight right along and that O'Rourke wanted to make an actor of him against his will.
 To this Thomas replies that Paizer has a case of the big head; and an way he has an iron-clad contract binding Palzer to him for four years more; so "he should worry Ac- cording to O'Rourke, if the big fel- low quits him, he will have to retire from the ring as we'll. He insists he will not allow Palzer to box any one except under his (O'Rourke's) direction, and that if Al attempts to engage in a fight or signs with any other manager he, will enjoin both club and manager and put a legal stopper on the proposed matches.
 Add this difference with his former protege to his trouble With the State Athletic Commission, and it suggests a very busy season ahead for MT. ORourke. But what interests the fight following public is the prospect of Palzer's early return to the ring; the fans, including yours truly, have come to regard the Iowa boy as the most promising of the white heavy weights, and as that particular spe- cies is very rare these days it is to be sincerely hoped that this magnifi- cent specimen will not be permitted to fade away and perish from want of action. If O'Rourke and the big boy can't agree, the former should have little trouble in selling his con- tract to some one acceptable to Pal ger for substantial sum. That would be the easiest, cheapest and most satisfactory way of4settling. their differences.
 The best white heavyweight match in range, of vision just now is be- tween Palzer and the English cham pion, Bombadier Wells. The hopes" were scheduled to box at San Fran cisco on the coming Fourth, but l understand the match is off for some reason or other.
 Palzer and Wells would draw more money in ten round bout in Gotham than for a finish fight on the coast, and this is the logical battle ground. Big Al yearns for something to do and mill with the Bombadier would please him greatly. Wells expresses willingness to mingle,. but asks ridiculously large guarantee. Still if the Palzer-O o Rourke row, can be ad-.. jasted I am sure the local, club will offer sterns alluring Senough to tempt the Briton. New York wants match Itetween big men, and wants 1t badly. TIas little fellONs have monopoiized Ethe local rings ths past winter. and,