Evening star., 1912-07-14

Kaufman and lesser lights. as would
naturally be expected In such young
man. gave evidence of going the other
way. And that is no recommendation
for the trainer, take 1t from me.
Palzer needs a man who knows not only
how to condition a lighter, but one VINO
can also teach him something OF boxing.
With practically no defense he would be
a mark for a clever hard-hitting boxer
anywhere near his weight. Al has the
marks Of a champion in the rough, II
ever I saw them. and 1t would be crime
to waste his natural talents through in
competent handling and lack OF intelli-
gent advice.
What a peculiar and unsatisfactory
ending to the lightweight championship
battle between WOlgast and Rivers Both
men apparently out and unable to con-
jnue hostilities within the time limit and
yet the referee picked q winner. Rivers
adherents claim Wolgast fouled their
man, while the champions supporters
argue that the blow putting the Mexican
on the fioor was fair one to the region
OF the stomach.
One report had It that Rivers knocked
Wolgast out with wallop to the chin
which landed simultaneously with the so
called foul blow Of the champions, and
that the referee deliberately robbed the
challenger OF fairly earned honors. An
other stated that Joe pulled his opponent
down with him and when on the floor
put the knee to Ad with telling effect.
It was q very rough fight while it
lested. with Rivers leading most of the
distance. although reports indicate he
was growing very weary. Wolgast Is g.
giutfon Tor punishment, a Ia Battling
Nelson. and might have overcome the
lead OF the Mexican before the battle
had progressed much further.
1t 10 hardly fair for one who was not
on the ground to criticise contestants or
reIerees either. inasmuch as reports con-
nicted 50 greatly. Both boys are husky
little battlers and have. I understand,
practically. agreed to meet again in Sep
tennber. The champion must. feel con-
hdent OF having Joe's number OF he
would hardly consent to a return match.
The Garden Athletic Club Of this big
town Is doing a nice business in the cit
rus line. Sid Burns, champion" welter
OF ENGLAND. last week. and Fred Stor-
beck: marvel from South Africa. the
or two ago I was told that Johnny Sum-
mers. also billed as '.weiterweight cham
pion OF Great Britain" Is scheduled to
box In the big arena before long. Sum
ago: fighting then in the lightweight
ranks. ana did nothing to distinguish
himself. Also he made no great name
when In the antipodes on a recent tour.
speaking Of this Storbeck, he Is big
and strong and clumsy. and that tells
the story. He knows absolutely nothing
OF boxing. Opposed to him was Jim
Stewart, giant from Brooklyn, who has
been given trials time and again and
generally found wanting. They say that
Stewart is bear In the gym: In the
ring he IL an awful bloomer. He will
never do as f1rst-class mechanic.
Young Jack OBrien boxed for the first
time before New York audience at the
same show, and was the one particular
feature Of the entire bill His marked
cleverness and speed caught ON with the
sports at once. Little Jack met and
easily outpointed Young Brown. an East
Slider, who recently put the rollers under
Matt Wells, and has been very chesty
ever since. which is q habit with prod
ucts OF the local Ghetto O'Brien is q
ringer in style for his famous brother.
the original Philadelphia Jack. showing
the crowd great left hand and marvel
Gus foot work.