New Britain herald., 1915-08-11
ENT CHAMPS |AD SIMPLE LIFE
)f Title Holders Lead
 Model Lives


 but the world. In fact it is
 time in the history of the America, or anywhere else for Eter, since the inception of huis of Queensberg rules that E men of such faultless habits
 ched the pinnacle of fame in 3pective classes. Here is the III: John Gutenko (Kid Will |hged twenty-one, champion feight of the world; John Pat bane, aged twenty-siX, cham htherweight of the world; Steffen (Willie Ritchie), aged bur, Americas champion sht; Patrick (Packey) McFar- ted twenty-six, premier well |t of America; Mike Gibbons, enty-seven, recognized cham |rniddleweights; Jess Willard, Fenty-eight, worlds heavy Iitle holder. Each man pos hle special characteristics that |o the public. Each is a clean |hout a taint of any kind on Id as a man or a boxer. All |n of extremely temperate What an object lesson this De to the American youth. hn started out with a fixed to be the top of his class, and bee. elf-denial and persever- accomplished his ambition.
 Packey Diplomat.
 Y Mcfarland, whom the writer to be the best welterweight Eorld today, is a ring marvel. nd has proved that he can any society. He has good h, is somewhat of a diplomat
 been a credit to the sport. est demeanor has fascinated aptains of industry. Once
 Chicago Charles M. Schwab, l magnate, sought an intro to Mcfarland at the Chicago association. He was so i'm with the boxers gentleness lesty that he invited him to Q meet the women folks. nd donned himself with the ening dress and for the time IS a bigger man than the One of the ladies trty, after looking Mcfarland zzically, remarked: why, t look like pugilist. Me- quickly. retorted: II am not, professional boxer" The en- Ter crowd was convulsed and Iisitive miss was most atten-' 'eafter.
 land was recently married to
 lady high in social position go. For the time being she railed on him to abandon the Efforts, however, are being
 have him meet Mike Gibbons 'ounds. If Mcfarland is wise remain retired and retain his reputation. He neither uses or tobacco, and his abstemious clean living have enabled him nulate a small fortune.
 sitchie a Business Man.
 Ritchie, although a Califor-
 birth, is of German parents. .le more than two years from } he won the lightweight title Wolgast on a foul, he has ac- ed $20O, 1000. In addition to Champion pugilist, Ritchie has to be a shrewd business man
 real estate holdings in Sar co which net him a splendid
 Ritchie has been devoted tC nts, brothers and sisters. Since aampion, he has given them al
 start in life. He took one
 Henry, to Europe with hin inner when he fought Freddie m London, and on his return rica toured this country with ar in order that her views o. rid and education might b' led. Ritchie is temperate il habits, knows the value O. lysical condition. and, although }, American champion, has thu bition to beat Welsh for thu title.
 Ibane's Family Affection. nv Kilbane is a thorough. e man. With his ring earning
 built a house in the suburb eland, where his wife, kiddie nd father revel in comfort ant sss. Kilbane is devoted to hi
 They are his first thought
 Dunne, his manager, is als lent of Cleveland. The tW rown up together. They ar able companions. By goo < acumen both have becom table financially. Dunne think Ii of Kilbane that he has bull nasium, including a handba, Ind all the accessories at tn his property, where the cham n exercise with the most mod q improved methods. Whe ere blossoning into nanhoo look hands and agreed tha rother-like, would live absten res, husband all their physics 'es with one ambition, tha should be the featherweigE ion of. the world. After year sful training and self-denial, i both took many hard knock. portunity finally came. On Feb 22, 1912, Kilbane met Abe At [ Vernon, Cal. and won afte
 sensational rounds, For twelv Attell had been we'll nigh ir Q. Skill and experience had t ! youth and strength and Xxi