Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-23
By T. S. ANDREWS.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
MILWAUKEE,. Wis, June .. 1872.
There is only one man in this country
who could get Jack johnson to lay down
In his fight with Jim Flynn at Las We
gas. N. M, July 4. and that man is John
u. Rockefeller" remarked John Slaugh-
ter, one of the best known colored men
in the United States, for John Slaughter
is known as a prosperous business man
az well as a prominent sporting man,
having owned several stables Of horses
And I doubt whether Mr.. Rockefeller
could buy johnson with all his millions,
continued Mr.. Slaughter, FOR the colored
champion would rather sit in his automo-
bile and be pointed to as the champion
Of the world than to be President OF the
United States. say this because / hon
estly believe Johnson could not be bought.
DESPITE the stories going about to the con-
trary. You know johnson could have
made half a million dollars to lay down
to Jeffries. but he didn't, and 1t will be
the same with Flynn. Personally. don
have any dealings with Jack Johnson. but
tuet the same I admire him as great
lighter and II he were white instead OF
black he would be as popular as John l.
Sullivan was.
IT cannot see where Jim Flynn has a
chance with Johnson. unless the latter
has gone back woefully, and that l do
not believe. Johnson is as wise as any
Of them, and when 1t comes to using
his noodle. he will be there with the
best Of them. You mark my word that
if Johnson finds out that mis- condition
is not just what 1t should be- and there
might be a chance of him going wrong
physically, why. you may look for the
finish quick, as he will never take
chance OF loafing along and giving the
other man the edge on him. In that
event he will go in with all his strength
and science, and Mr.. Flynn will never
stand the pace; IL he does. why. he will
be a better man than We have ever
given him credit of being. 1 cannot
fifteen rounds at most. and l certainly
pick Jack johnson as the winner. 1t
would cost the colored people lot Of
money to have him lose, for they will
Flynn Johnson may have lived good
but take my word he has not dissipated
He is too wise for that, and don't ever
think that he is not training hard. They
to, but / know that Johnson will be
in shape. unless 1t is a physical i'm
possibility, and that fs not to be con-
sidered just now, for know better. No.
to lay down. and he loves his title too
much to take chances with even Jim
Flynn"
Funny how time will right things, A
few months ago there was big howl in
New York city about the boxing game
being overrur with a lot of mushroom
clubs and the danger there was of killing
the sport entirely as result. However,
the public. which supports all forms OF
athletic sports, especially base ball and
boxing, has accomplished what the pro-
moters could not do. After the law was
passed in New York state legalizng box
ing the clubs began to spring up so fast
that the boxing commission had to work
overtime to keep tab on all of them. AS
a result poor boxing bouts were staged,
complaints were heard on all sides and
many of the small clubs received black
eyes from which they have never recov-
cred. The public simply eliminated all the
small clubs by refusing to attend the
shows, and now 1t has simmered down to
two or three big clubs. The boxing fans
have confidence in these few clubs, and
are giving their support to them, with the
result that the balance are forgotten, ex-
cept in remote places. It was the fact
that two big clubs worked so harmonious
ly for years in Milwaukee that they gave
the Cream city such a splendid name for
boxing all over the country. 1t may take
q little time, but the followers Of the
sport always find out what clubs are to
be- relied upon duO tHey 90 NOT hesitate
to support them. The game in New York
has simply regulated itself, and the out
look is now brighter in the big town than
ever before.
There is no chance OF bringing Johnny
Coulon and frankie Burns together in q
long bout until next fall. as Tommy
Walsh. the hustling manager OF Burns.
has decided to keep the boy quiet for the
summer and give him a needed rest
Then Tommy intends going after Coulon
for the title And while frankie is rest
Ing up, Johnny Is busy picking up some
Of the soft ones. for he is boxing better
hay while the sun shines. Johnny writes
the English bantam champion. Digger
STANLEY. but it is not likely the Digger
will come over for a while, although
Billy Gibson Of New York has made him
. good offer. Johnny also takes the pains
TO hand a boost to Harry Stout as
referee. The little CHAMPION wants Harry
Tor keeps or else hike to the Pacific