The Washington times., 1912-12-30

VERNON. Cal, Dec. so.-All 10 in
readiness here for the big battle be.
tween Al Palxer. Tom O'Rourke's
white hope" and Luther Mccarthy,
the Oklahoma cowboy. who has risen
rapidly to the front Of the heavyweight
class by knockouts In bouts with Al
Kaufman and Jim F1yhn. Palser
rules q slight favorite with the betting
fraternity. but It is thought today that
the men will enter the ring an even
thing.
II am confident that Luther will
win." said Billy Mccartney, his mana
ger. today. "He IL in perfect condition
on account OF his recent battles on
the coast. ! have had hard work keep
Ing him from OVERRIDING this training
stuff. for he is a Rlutton for work.
However. while think Mccarthy
will win. I'm not overlooking the fine
points Of his opponent. O'Rourke has
worked wonders with that big hulk Of
Paiser. He has put some life into him
and made him a fair boxer. However,
] think that McCarthy's left hand viii
win the honors for him. He has the
even excepting Jack johnson. He can
Jab with all the strength and weight OF
q swing. Palser IT, likely to find this
trVuUiesOmo Wnen ne races my man."
Just A. Confident.
Mccarthy shares his managers con-
hdence. He says that he never felt
better in his life and that he will leave
the ring . winner.
II know ] don't know as much about
this ring game as some Others" says
Mccarthy, but think know az
much as Palzer does. guess we're
both pretty much short Of the real
thing when 1t comes to science But I
am In perfect shape. thanks to hard
work. and ] can punch as good az the
rest OF them. That's all I want 10 to
land . couple of punches and thatll
settle the battle"
This Mccarthy isn't a wonder" said
Pal!er. Just before going out on the
road for his daily workout. ''and 1 shall
have trained faithfully for this S"s bsttle
!n ne hopes Of getting on . match with
the champion. haven't overlooked any.
tninG that my manager has told me,
ana feel sure Of victory"
Would Meet johnson.
II Palser wins, he will seek a bat
tie With the champion. That has been
his one aim ever since entering the
ring about year ago. Tom O'Rourkc
says that he will agree to let Palzer
battle johnson wherever a bout can
DO staged. preferably in France, from
which an offer has come for the cham
pionship struggle
"Palzer 10 the coming worlds cham
pion." says ORourke. Mccarthy 1.
} but . stepping stone for him to the
title. ! never saw harder man to nut
down since Jim Jenrics came to the
'front.'. Indeed. Palser IL a better man
than Jeffries was when the California; n
had a. much experience. He in shirt;er
on his feet for one thing, and can A..
simulate punishment and hit just az
hsrS r., a. Jet Jeff ever could; ,
this championship belt to be given the
winner. McCarney wants the possesso
to draw the color line. That's all rikht
,,SSr ,Sr Mccarthy MC Sy' who who has already, drawn
belt rather than lose q chance to meet
champion today"
l. Expect Big Crowd.
The battle between Mccarthy and
Palzer will be held New Year Day
At 3 o'clock at the open air arena here
and It is believed that 1000 fans will
surround the rinsNwhen the two heavie.
. appear for their contest. There II in.
tense interest In the mill and tickets
are going fast.
Final arrangements have been mad,
for the battle. Billy McCarney will
handle Mccarthy and Tom O'Rourk,
will be In Palzcr's corner. ready with
his sage advice In the crises Of tbs
nlXup. Nothing has been overlooked b,
either manager.
Mccarthy met his opponent on Tn.
road yesterday and shook hands witt
him, though he didn't Wish him l,,ci
Wednesday. The two boxers gave eac'
other a look that took in everything
and then continued on their way. i
lis rare that ring cOntenders have suct
friendly feeling for each other.