The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-13
CORBETT'S WEEKLY
 BOXING REVIEW

he had no trainer of experience to ad- wise him at work and while in the ring, I volunteered my services to the young man. I did this with no idea of gain; in fact I stated that would not accept remuneration for said ser vices, but would be only too glad to lend my aid and advice at any time they might be needed and gratuitous- 1y.
 I have reason to believe that Palzer wanted me to act in capacity of ad- wiser in the Wells match, but that his manager, whoever he may be, vetoed the plan, claiming that I was too manager), to be trusted. I might re- sent such a charge if it were not so positively ridiculous that it makes me smile. The records show til;e$ ORourke was always on the other end whenever I figured in a contest dur never particularly chummy with Tom, know enough about the game to rec |ognize his ability as a manager and conditioner of fighters and to give him the credit due his skill in those inn portant capacities.
 However, what want to say is this If Al is sincere in the desire to box the champion, and I really believe he is of the kind who would rather fight than talk about it, I advise him to se- cure a new trainer. I say this not even knowing the name of AIS direc- tor of affairs. But I do know that Palzer instead of improving on the form displayed in the battles with Kaufman and lesser lights, as would naturally be expected in such a young man, gave evidence of going the other way And that is no recommendation for the trainer, take it from me.
 Palzer needs a man who knows not only how to condition fighter, but one who can also teach him some thing of boxing With practically no defense he would be mark for a clever hard-hltting boxer anywhere near his weight. Al has the marks of a champion in the rough, if ever l saw them, and it would be 3, crime to see his natural talents wasted of intelligent advice.
 What peculiar and unsatisfactory ending to the lightweight champion ship battle between Wolgast and Riv- CTS. Both men apparently out and unable to continue within the time limit, and yet the referee selects a winner. Rivers adherents claim Vol gast fouled their man, while the cham pion's supporters argue that the blow putting the Mexican on the floor was a fair one to the region of the stem ach
 One report has it that Rivers knock, ed Wolgast out with a wallop to the chin which landed simultaneously with the so-called foul blow of the champion. and that the referee .delfb- erately robbed the challenger of fair ly earned honors Another states that Rivers. pulled his opponent down with him and when on the floor put the knee to Ads scrotum with disastrous effect.
 It was a rough fight while. it lasted with Rivers leading most of the: dis tance, although reports indicate he was fast growing tired, Wolgast is a glutton for punishment. Ia Battling Nelson, and may have overcome the lead of the Mexican before the battle had progressed much further.
 It is hardly fair for one not on the ground to critfcise contestants, orpref= cree either, inasmueh. as reports con; flict so greatly. Both men are husky little battlers and have, | understand signed for another battle in Septem= ber The champion must feel conf1I dent of having Rivers number or he would hardly agree to the return match.
 JAS. J.. CORBETT. <