New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-11
K|LbANE IN TOP FORM
Champion Ready to Defend Title
Against frankie Burns.
THE DAY AT HIS CAMP
Haley May Lose His License for
Giving Decision in Thurs
DAYS Bout.

Johnny Kilbane the featherweight chaW-
pion of the world, will he In perfect conul-
ton when he enters the ring at the d.
Nicholas Athletic club on "Wednesday nis"l
10 defend his title against FRANKIE BURNS
the Jersey city feathcrweight. III ten
round bout The champion is already down
TO weight and declared yesterday that ne
never felt better in his life.
Kilbane IS training in the camp once USED
by Matt Wells In action no certainly
looks the part Of the champion. lie is like
a fash in all his movements, and the spec
tators will see the fastest man in the WorId
at his weight when the little Forest city
lad climbs through the ropes to meet his
plucky little challenger
Kilbane is doing only little work now.
as he is already I'm perfect condition. FIVE
miles over the roads, hills, woods and
beach started the programme yesterday
He was accompanied by Cal Delaney, his
faithful mascot and sparring partner, who
is a whirlwind boxer himself, and Billy
Papke, the former middleweight champion
of the world. Wrapped in flaming red
sweater. the champion returned dripping
wet but scarcely drawing a hard breath.
After a few minutes rest. he changed to
his gymnasium suit and went at the punch
ing bags, the chest weights and skipping
ropes. That work occupied the better part
Of half an hour Then he put on the gloves.
Those who secuted tho ability Of the Cleve-
land boy and said his victory over Attell
was a fuke might have gathered some use
full knowledge had they seen him cut loose
with his partners
z,,I
times and cut loose with stiff walop
that brought forth a wild burs: " speed
from KlIbane. It was then that he showed
his true ability. Two handed. light on his
feet with head that seems TO be set on a
swivel ho wovo in and out, swaying and
ducklng leads, letting them slide over his
shoulders or stepping back to one side,
ne kept out Of harms way. hut he never
let an opportunity pass to land. Six rounds
with Delaney and four rounds w.'h Papke
were followed by wrestling with both,
and tho work for the day was over
Frank : O'Noill. member Of the state
Athletic Commission. said last night that
Patyev Haley would he summoned n APP
pear before Attorney General CarmodY 70
answer charges preferred nv the State Attn
Lotto Commission and show cause why his
license as referee should not he revoked.
Since Haley's action was a direct violation
OF the Frawlay law. he will he charged with
Q misdemAanor which may be punished by
fine or imprisonment or both.
What the boxing fans may expect n
decisions are rendered was apparent yes
torday. when Jim Buckley. manager OF
"Gunhoat" Smith. secuted the decision and
said: That decision was a Joke. Sure,
Smith beat Stewart a mile. but tho wise
money must have been bet the other way
and we lost. Keep the game honest and
Il will get along. but A few more Boston
decisions will queer the game for good
and for all
TIE bouts tonight will be as follows:
Mike Grady VS.. John Mayor, at the Olym-
pic club: Tommy Stagg VS.. Dave Dillon, at
Browns Gymnasium Willie Fitzgerald VS..
Terry Mitchell, at the Gowanus Club; Bob
Needham vs. Young" Ahearn. at the
Royale Athletic Cub; Tommy Houck Va.
"Packey" Hommey. at the 81. Nicholas
Athletic Club; Fred Hicks We. George Nc
Dermott. at the Fairmont Club.