The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-23
Challenger for Worlds Title Is
Former Member Of Crew Of
the MayfIower.

Frank Moran, contestant for the
heavyweight championship Of the United
States, was one Of the crew Of the
Presidents yacht Mayfiower BUT a few
years ago.
Moran is well remembered by all OF
the old-timers on the Mayflower. and
he will be carrying their we'll wishes
and most CT their money. when he steps
into the ring to meet Jess Willard.
Every visitor to the ship these days
II asked what he thinks about the big
fight. II he should happen to think
that willard will win. It Is far better
left unsaid.
From Red" Moran, the bully boy Of
the Mayflower crew, to Frank Moran.
contestant for the championship OF the
earth In boxing" has been a compare
lively short step for the genial Irish
lad who endeared himself to his ship
mates. Moran's ambition for boxing
supremacy was first stirred they de-
clare by the admiration he won from
the Roosevelt boys. whom he taught the
manly art. when their father was in
the White House. Whenever the Presi-
dents family took a cruise. and they
frequently did so. the boys were sure
to find Moran, who never failed to show
them q few points.
Pride Of the Eleven.
In addition to this. Moran was the
pride and boast OF the Mayhower foot
ball, EtcaR IN the seasons of 1905 and
1907 He wab The leader In all athietie
sports on the Mayfower. and frequently
was ringieader and promoter. He or
Ganized boat races. and various ath-
letic teams that the men of the May
flower might show their skill and
strength.
Mnstor-at-Arms =. Lerit. Of the May
flower. who was Moran's chum. de-
clared today that he was one of the
finest men that ever stepped aboard
81 shipped with him in New York."
I.erit said. "and we made our first
cruise together. Frank was then but q
boy. We enlisted In New York and
together. They separated us after our
training trip. Frank came direct TO
the Mavflower. and when I finally
berthed here. he was gone"
J. J. Waters CHIEF electrician who
has been with the ,Maynower for years,
was one OF the men who served with
Moran. I'VE knew him as Red
Moran" said Waters land there never
WINS n finer lad. He was but hey
when he came to US. bit not man
on tho ship but would swear bv him.
lie was one Of the finest all-round ath-
letes that we have ever had He conld
do nrvthinT ard did do. lie was orr
athletic promoter and one ~ the hes.
football players on the team"
Test of Popularity. '"~.
IT. II. Hines chief yeGman. followed
Moran to the Mayhcwcr. when 7 cnme
abroad" he said. "evcry man talked of
Moran. In the navy that IL the sIrcst
sign o; certain popularity. When you
come to ship. and the men talk of
one who has gone. they liked him. The
man who does not carry well wishes
Is not spoken OF. When ] came to the
ship. the men mourned Moran. for his
personality and his general skill in ath-
letics."
Master-at-Arms Lerit, Moran's chum,
Is going to try to represent the May
flower crew at the night. There Is not
a man aboard ship who is not con-
fident that Moran will win. He has
the strength, he has the skill, and he
has the heart, they say. This latter
expression means much to them. II
embodies grit. staying powers, ability
to stand up under punishment and
adversely, and ability to come back,