The San Francisco call., 1913-11-10


demonstrates that they don't think SO
much of the champion in New York
as they do here in the city, where he
was born and raised and learned the
game.
Local fans hold Ritchie a 10 to
favorite over the New Yorker They
are of the opinion that his class will
carry him through and that he has an
excellent opportunity of registering
Knockout Ritchie has been famous
for his right hand wallop to the jaw
ever since he won the title from Ad
wolgast nearly year ago. Any man
with a good, stiff wailop is always
live one to wager on, according to
san Francisco sports.
RULES FAVOR CROSS
The New York rules are going 10
bother Ritchie- and aid Cross. The
boxing commission of the Empire
state has ruled against rough might
ing and also has barred the kidney
punch. The performers must break
clean at all times and the offender is
generally declared the loser on foul.
Ritchie has been used to fighting the
straight Marquis of Queensberry style
and has been noted for his aggressive
ness while in close. He is bound TO
work under a handicap when he tries
the new style of milling this evening.
He will be compelled to depend en-
tirely upon his long range wallops and
| his ability to outlook the New YORKER.
The latter always has been rated
tough bird, for he Is game and willing
! to take a chance.
Cross knows the 10 round game to
T. In fact, it is his long suit, although
he also has qualified as 20 round
performer. He is going to have
slight edge on his rival because of
his knowledge of the rules as they
are laid down by the New York box
ing commission. Perhaps this is why
the fans of Gotham refuse to make
the champion the favorite.
Richie is a slower starter and ii
will not be at all surprising IL Cross
has all the better of the first few
rounds. In all his past battles the lit
tie champion has failed to cut loose
till the other fellow shook him up
with many telling wallops. But he is
game and when he does get started
il is difficult to keep him away.
RTTCHIE VS.. MURPHY
Win or lose this evening, Ritchie
looks like a certainty to box Harlem
Tommy Murphy in this city on or
about December 10. Promoter Jim
Coffroth practically closed this match
| last week. although there are a few
minor details yet to be settled. But
| tbat offer of $4,000 for his end prob
ablv will tempt the champ He has
realized by now that San Francisco
| is the place to get the big money.
Murphy is regarded by the fans of
San Francisco as Ritchies most deadly
/ enemy. although back in Gotham they
seem to look upon Cross as the better
man It Is merely difference of
on,nion. but the judgment of the local
fans always has been highly thought
of in fight circles everywhere.
while they are waiting for the
l40btweight championsh ship affair here.
the fans will have an opportunity Of
witnessing a good battle between two
live middle weights on Thanksgiving
afternoon. These men are Jimmy
Clabby, one Of the shiftiest men OF his
weight, and Frank Logan. former
/ soldier. who has all the earmarks of
| a conner.
Clabby figures to win by a wide
| margin. but one never can tell what is
going to happen in the ring. The
eastern boy has the class as a boxer
and a ringmaster Logan is noted for
his gameness and his ability to put
over a heavy swing, and If he does
happen to land one of these, his
lehances of becoming the middle
weight champion will be bright. in
| deed.