El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-02-06
French Critics Enthuse Over Carpenter
CbsD They Declare Is and Klaus
if Thew Meet Again-GbbOns Ignores Challenge
By THOS s.
S. ANDREWS

jectionable to the contests, with only
a few exceptions as they were con-
Quoted in Milwaukee and turtner mos,
suggested that a bill be drawn up anu
presented to the legislature for pass
age whick would be In accordance WIN
their views
Wisconsin is one Of the states where
boxing matches have been carried on
for many years, not only in milwaukee,
but all over the state and to the credll
Of the promoters, it must be said tnaC
the bouts have been conducted IN q
manner that has gained the praise OF
sporting men all over the country II
is evident that a more favorable light
is daWning for the boxing game IN l-s
middlewest. as the men VINO nave Op-
posed it heretofore are beginning u
realize that the boxing game when
properly conducted, is not nearly as
bad as many Of them have tried .
paint it. This action seems to be IN
line with Governor Suffers views N
New York state, therefore, it IS hoped
by not only the sporting men IN Wis
cOnsin, but by business men as Wen,
that sane boxing law viii De passed
and that a commission similar 70 the
one in New York state will be appoint
ed to supervise the sport
Mike Gibbons, the St Paul loo
FOUNDER. has been taking life easy
since his 10 round battle with Eddie
AIcGOOrty in New York last December
Mike realized that he needed resi-,
Ior ne naQ OGGu IN aELlNE LLd4LAAl6 AOA
quite a while and had gone stale. the
same as any athlete is liable to be-
come For over SIX weeks the 81 Raul
boy has lOafed about and tried to Tor
get all about the boxing game and as
a result he has taken on weight and
says he feels stronger and better than
ever. Now his manager. Eddy ReCdy,
is negotiating for several bouts IN the
east and will open with Young Dave
Kurtz in New York, February p, to be
followed with another 10 round go
with Jack Denning. Other matches are
pending, but manager Reddy is taking
his time about arranging them.
The kurtz boy is not a clever youth
by any means, but he is strong as
bull and can take beating. and IS al
ways there with a dangerous WallOp n
case of an opening Denning is just
the reverse, being fast and clever when
he is right They will be good intro
auctions for Mike in the east again,
where he is a big favOrite but where
his prestige vas dimmed somewhat
since his bout with McGOOrty, and he
will require a couple of good matches
to bring back the enthusiasm
Mike has taken on weight and viii
hardly be able to fight at the weller
weight limit, which he announced
some time ago. but he may be able To
make the New York limit for Welterss
which is placed at 14T- The weight
Bronson. Ferns and other claimants OF
the title demand is 145 ringside or 1i2
at 3 o'clock. The New York weight cor
responds with the British limit How
ever. Mike is anxious 20 get in with the
middles. for he realizes, as does his
manager. that the big money is in that
class. and another clash with Nc
GOorty would bring big returns, but
il is a cinch that Eddie will not agree
to make 15S ringside again for
Michael
The St. Paul boy rises TO remark
that he will pay no attention 10 Ray
BrOnsOn's challenges for a match at
the welterweight limit. as Bronson has
lost two bouts and has no right 70
the title.
Ter round bouts should never be
considered as championship affairs. If
they " ere Battling Nelson would have
lost his title more than once. But
Mike cannot say that Jimmy Clabby IS
not card and even up with himself.
so why not arrange a match with
Jeems- The Hammond boy is Just clam
Oring for a battle with Mike and It
would ~ some contest, too, without
any frills attached Let US hope they
VIII get together before the good Old
summer time comes around again.
Over the marathon route it would be a
wonderful battle to watch, according
to the best dope on the two boys
SULLIVAN To FIGHT CLARKE.
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