The evening world., 1913-02-10
English Heavyweight Cham.
pion at First Hoped to Win
Fame as a Splinter.

- LAD to be back with his New
NJ York friends. Bombardler Wells,
England's heavyweight champion,
u bending every effort to induce Luther
McCarty to enter the ring with him.
The Briton is stalking everything for
bout with Uncle Tom McCarey's
champion. After across-the-seas nego-
tiations failed the Bombardier decided
to make the trip over here to take the
bull By the horns" and see what could
be done IN the matter. Wells is about
ten pounds heavier and looks much
stronger since his fast visit to New
York. He tips now at 100 and could
battle Win any one IN Two weeks
notice
wsiis and party receive q great deal
81 attention at the st. Denis. There's
Jim Maloney. . soft-spoken BriMsher.
who manages the ombardier; Sid. q
brother Of the champion. a runner Of
note in England. and last but not
least Mrs. Bombardisr. a vivacious
little English lassie who married
Wells few months ago.
WELLS LOOKS THE PART OF A
CHAMPION.
Glad 20 meet you. SIR" said Wells
after introduction. One look at the
Rombardier was sufficient to know
why he is champion of England. \
moro imposing build of a man Is rarely
seen, and McCarty can't be altogether
blamed IL he sidesteps the English
man. Muscular, 1.-the and as stately
as an oak. Wells doesn't look to be as
heavy as ios. for there isn't an ounce
of superfiuous flesh on his tremendous
frame. Every movement of the Eng
fish fighter is graceful and well timed.
the result of years of sprinting on the
clnder tracks. Before taking up box
ing AZ profession tho big fellow was
a noted Splinter. and even now never
lets day pass without getting In
some running exercise.
The Bonn bardier In his English tweeds.
piccadilly collar. soft hat and walking
stick, could pass muster In any crowd
and not give the faintest hint A. TO his
profession. Although taking part In
many lights. Wells Is unmarried and
trusts he may continue In that condi-
ton.
But II one is aereeably surprised at
the Bombardier's appearance he Is
doubly so when Wells talks. It Is de-
delight to converse with the Bonn
barber. with a soft English accent and
using words that many members OF his
profession couldn't command. the Brit
ton discusses many subjects other than
prize hghting.
YES" said Wells when the conversa-
ton switched back to boxing. 1--WE came
over here especially to fight McCarty.
We have tried for a long time to get
him to fght. Long before we sailed
James Maloney. my manager. cabled to
Mr.. Gibson to sign up your champion.
but his efforts were always futile. BE.
coming impatient at the delay We de-
cided to try our hands and made the
trip over. hear that Mccartney. Nc
Cartys manager Is In the city. and I
hope he win see his way clear for bout
with me.
1.-The only demand ! will make VIII no
that the bout be held In New York For
their generous reception to me on our
last visit, | owe 1t to .he New York fans
20 have my next bout staged here. Folks
here know what | can do. and why
travel to California, where |. am an
known? Naturally McCarty Is most dee
sired. He Is the American champion
and should be willing to defend his title.
or course. II he can't fight. say within
three or four months. I will be ready
for Gunboat Smith. Jess willard or who
ever the promoters deem TO be good
drawing card.
THINKS JOHNSON Is OUT OF
GAME FOR GOOD NOW.
johnson" disgustingly said the Bonn
barder pleas don't mention hs name
I hear he is in legal trouble now. ana
am sure that the fans wouldn't stand
for me or anybody else to fight him.
Reminded that he was looking fine, the