The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-02
Baseball WreStlinq
BOXING

While Al Kaufman had the misfor- tune to get knocked out by Al Palzer at the National sporting club, he nev- ertheless received $1, ,S96-15 for his de- l feat. This was his share of the money. he getting s per cent. of the gross receipts which amounted to $3, ,sss. Pal ger drew down $1,196.70, getting 30 per | cent. The state realized $199.45. Joe Jeanette, who fought nine bat ties in the short pertod of 26 days, drew down $6.70o for his end. In his 10-round bout with Jack Twin S1I- livan in Buffalo on last Tuesday night Kettrick, getting one-third of the re- ceipts for him. Jeanette intends t0 take rest for two weeks before fight ing again.
 A match is almost clinched between Mike Gibbons of St. Paul and Ray Bronson, the clever welterweight of In- dfanapoBis- The manager of the West Side A c. of New Orleans has made the manag gers of both fighters flat tering offer to meet in a 20-round bout, the prospects are that the fighters will be signed up in a few days.
 Jack Goodman is hard at work En Fair Haven. \. J.. for his 10-round bout on Thursday night Although the men are to weigh in at -140 pounds at 6 p. m., Goodman is already down to that weight.
 When Joe Jeannette po6ts s1o,Oo0 Jack Johnson will take some notice of Kettriclx will never be able to find anyone to wager such an amount on Jeannette.
 The New Bedford promoter has post poned the bout between Ray Woods and Johnny Connolly to next Wednes- day night.
 The boxing game in New York has enriched the state treasury close to 5000.
 Providing that he is successful in his meeting with Young MeDoneugh in night. Kid scaier viii be given a Iaatci, with Bert Reyes. Scaler has been training for week with Jimmy Will Hams. the Philadelphia mfddIeweEght. and is reported to be growing strong CT every day
 There is some talk of Matty Baldwin and Owen Moran meeting again Soon- Baldwin was fortunate enough to get Moran shortly after his arrival here the last time and won Moran how ever, came back and turned the ta- bles, incidentally handing out a sound lacing to Baldwin
 Carl Morris is being Eroomed to get a crack at Bombardier Wells when the latter arrives. here. The NcAEahon brothers of the Empire A c. Of New
 
 the match, having cDmpIeteh arrange ments with George McDonald for Wells and Billy Newman for Morris. McDou- aid Is the handler of Matt Wells, the English lightweight champion Bon- bardier Wells will start for this coun- try in January.
 New York, Jan. 2-One of the best lightweight battles of the year is eI- pected here Thursday night, at the National Sporting club. when Jack Goodman and Johnny Marto meet in a 10 round go.
 London: Jan. 2-Frank Moran, the Pittsburgh. Pa,N heavyweight, today. holds a record of 9 straight victories during his English career, winning yesterday. in the fourth round Of his fight with Fred StorbecK, ex-heavy- a foul.
 New York, Jan. 2-Abe AtteH. gone into hard training for his bout Jan. H. at the National Sporting club, with Knockout Brown. light weight The articles cali for the men to weigh in at 8, which means that Atteu will concede Il pounds.
 Sydney, N. s. w. Jan. 24There will be no more prizefghting in Aus tralia if the cIergymen can prevent to oppose the proposed fight at Rush cutters Bay between Jack Johnsen and Sam McVey. The businessmen Of the city have engaged attorneys to assist the ministers in their fight This is the first time there ever has been serious opposition to fighting in Australia, which was regarded as the mecca for ring advocates It was at Rushcutter's Bay that Jack Johnson won the heavyweight championship of the world, from Tommy Bdrns