The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-31
CORBETT'S WEEKLY
 BOXING REVIEW

c. ought to be proud of that piece of matchmaking skill (not).
 l imagine Johnson is pleased that the, match with Jeannette was called off. Even though the prize was a big one, I doubt if the champion was l stuck on the training job that con- fronted him. In fact, I have it on very good authority that Jack confid- ed to several friends that he doubted very much if he could ever again get in good enough condition to success fully defend the title against 8 tough proposition like Jeannette in a long bout That he could outpoint Jean nette for ten rounds he felt con- fident, according to the same author ity, and was willing to take that chance so long as his money demands were met.
 It looks as if the bars are up for all time in this country for the ebony change his mind and decide to de- fend the title, he will have to fight in some other climate. Hugh Mo- Intosh wants him in Australia and has the two Sans, Langford and Mo Vey, in his barn in Sydney waiting for the promised crack at J. Arthur. Victor Rreyer, the Paris fight impres- sario, Is at present in this country and hopes before returning home to get lacks signature to a set of ar ticles calling for a long distance affair with Jeannette, and for which he is willing to pay the champion $S5, ,OO0 and expenses. So really Johnson does not lack for opportunity to get big money if he cares to risk the ti- tie. $45, 1000 waiting in Australia and $35, 1000 in France, and training and travelling expenses paid. If Johnson could clean up these three men his profits from the moving pictures al ho io1 Ivy in England, France and Australia where the colored fighters are ex- tremely popular.
 Tommy Burns advances the expert opinion that Sam Langford is now the heavyweight champion since John son has again announced his retire ment. Then Thomas announces he will battle Langford for the honors this coming December in Australia. I told you, readers that Burns knew the game of publicity pretty we'll and a time and often now that he had that we would hear from him many returned to the ring
 But the mere fact of Tommy's se- lection of the etar baby is no very good reason for awarding the enl- blen of supremacy to the Boston coon. Burns got in with a. white check, once upon a time himself; with Langford
  all know Sam is a. good fighter. but Jeannette can go some. too. and untiE Langfofd demonstrates is JUesS master at the game. any claims he may advance will not be recognized as valid. Had Sam mot beat it to Australia last year when he had promised to adjust the dispute with Jeannette at Los Angeles, the vexed question of superiority between this clever pair might have been settled long before this. Langford has no better right to the title than Jean-g nette should Johnson withdraw from the picture.
 Johnny Kilbane comes out of re- tirement this coming Wednesday when he boxes our fast little feather, J Johnny Dundee, at the St. Nicholas club in this city Dundee may make him for he is one of the fastest kids on his feet that ever graced the di- vision. He is slxillful with his '.mau-g lies" but lacks the coolness and head work of the Cleyelander. Ki1bane has been resting up for several months and may not be up to the top notch first time out If not, The Dago is no sucker for ten rounds.
 The champion feather-weight will be kept busy right along this coming season. He has arranged to box Eddie O'Keefe. of Philadelphia, at the same club two weeks after he fin- ishes with Dundee. O'Keefe is prob ably a better boxer than Dundee, | a high class man. Only when out chasing an opponent does he show the real fighting spirit.
 JAMES J. CORBETT.