The Washington herald., 1914-12-06

Though the CONTRACTORS are NofAihs
with might and main to have the new
clubhouse at Ardmore in shape BY the
middle Of the month. II Is possible that
all the improvements Will not be in y
that time. In that case Washington's
fight fans may have the pleasure OF see
ing a star show on the afternoon OF
New Years Day, for the management
does not want to conflict with the plans
Of the fans for Christmas.
New Years Day might be a fine time
for a show" said Manager Phillips last
night The fans won't have anything
else to do and can enjoy the boxing
course. we're trying our best to have
the new building finished by the fifteenth,
but IL takes time for cement to set, and
We may be delayed"
Just what card will be offered the fans
for the opening date Is yet matter OF
doubt Tommy Lowe or Gunner Selman
will be the main attraction for local
lovers Of the sport. II Lowe receives the
honor of setting the new clubhouse on
on its career. he may be matched with
Andy Cortez or Knockout Brown Cortez.
standstin at the old Ardmore Club, and
he IL most anxious for another chance
with washington's veteran. He has been
boxing regularly in New York, and is in
perfect shape for a whirl in the Capital.
Knockout Brown Is the latest challenger
Of Tommy Lowe. Through his manager,
the wide-awake Dan Morgan. Of New
York. the southpaw ring artist offers
to go fifteen rounds with Lowe at any
time or place. Until he was stopped by
Joe Rivers in Los Angeles. Washington
Birthday. 1913. Brown was a logical con-
tender for the lightweight championship.
He has met all the best men Of his class
IN the country. including Matty Baldwin.
Matt Wells. former English lightweight
titleholder; Bert Keyes, Leach Cross. and
Abe AtteIl. He should be q great draw
ing card at Ardmore. and he may be
selected as loves opponent
However. the club management has not
yet decided to give Lowe the preference.
II may put on Gunner Selman. whose
spectacular victories over Jimmy Dunn
and Bob DRY by the sleep route won
him instant popularity with Ardmore
fans. Selman has expressed himself as
satisfied TO meet any middle-weight the
club can find. and Knockout Brennan, the
Buffalo biffer. has been dug up as suit
able opponent for Selman.
Brennan weighs about 80 pounds. Sut
he meets all the middle-weights in the
country. He Is matched for ten rounds
in Buffalo on December H. After that
he will be available for battle here with
Gunner Selman, or any other MIDDLE
weight the club selects.
The Buffalo boy has gone to draws with
Mike Gibbons. Jimmy Clabby. Jack
Dillon. Joe Borell and George Chip. while
he has defeated such good men as Hill
Hard Lang, Soldier Bartfeld, Al Mccoy
and Frank Manteu. the latter being put
n alAar in FOnndg
Kid Greek. the youngster who defeated
Young McCue. from Baltimore, In the
last show at the old clubhouse, Is in the
field for more bouts and may be seen IN
the opening show at the new quarters.
Greek is a protege OF Pete Baum's and
has shown steady Improvement in his
work ever since first coming to town 1t
is possible that he will be matched with
Buck Taylor or Young McCue, both Of
Baltimore. for the coming show at Ard
more.
Kid Marshall, who stopped Young
Thomas recently at the old club. is IN
New York, seeking bouts with all comers
there. Marshall Is a promising feather
weight but he finds the going rough in
the big town, and may soon be found
back in the Capital II he returns he
will probably be seen in a semi-firal at
ArdmoTe.
Buddy Ray. sparring partner of Tom
my loves. insists that he is entitled to
a chance to appear in the opening show
at ArdmOre. Ray has mixed It up in, six
different bouts at the old club with
out being defeated. He is now in\ good
shape from his boxing will Lowe and
says he is willing to meet any opponent
selected for him. Kid Erne, who battlsd
Ray so viciOusly last spring, writes from
New York that he will return to Wash
ington if he can go on with Ray in
eight rounds. and he may be matched