Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-09


IN NJ MAXWELL. into the big amphi-
ksotre enjoyed every minute of the show.
M Garden was all fixed up for the Will
IA INoran bout on the 25th, and the
Ia,-a chairs came in handy. The seats
~ Tho side, or the bleachers, were filled
Snd avery box occupied. The scene re-
a,irdsd one of Franklin Field with the
Glands crowded with cheering rooters,
There was no organized cheering, but the
indlvldual shouters pulled SOME original
stpf that would have made the collegiate
yelers turn green with envy.
Freddy Welsh Talks
when the battle was over we turned to
Freddy Welsh and asked:
"What did you think of the flght?"
,yery good, you know" replied Freddy.
HBoth good boys. Pretty even thing, don't
you think?
rs fighter|
"But what do you think of Leonardo"
we insisted.
III were reporting the bout, I'd can
ha draw. Both were good"
"Will you meet Leonard in a champion.
ship bout? Billy Gibson says he will give
you SIS 900 for 20 rounds and bet you
10000 on the side"
"Both are VERY good boys" Freddy re.
turned I'D call It n DR."
Can you make 1S3 pounds or 1856
pounds?"
well, good-by," said the lightweight
champ. Hope TO see you again soon
Friends waiting, you know" And Freddy
lost himself in the crowd.
Customers Are Impressed
But Freddy was not the only one who
saw visions Of new title holder in the
l33pound class. The cash customers also
felt It in their bones and wondered how
long it would be before Mr.. Leonard in.
sisted on meeting only G. A. r. champions
In nO.decision battles.
Benny showed class in his fight with
Dundee last night, winning five of the ten
rounds. Dundee had the better of three
and the othe" two were even. But
Leonard was forced to box better than
ever before, and every little trick he picked
up In the squared circle was brought into
play before the final gong sounded.
Johnny was fast-very fast-and carried
the fight to his opponent in eight of the
rounds.
Leonard has knockout wallop in either
hand and knows how to use it. lie had
Dundee in bad shape on several occasions
and in the eighth round floored him with
straight left to the jaw. Johnny was
up at the count of three and it was only
his cleverness that saved him. Leonard
increased his lead in the eighth and ninth
sessions, and Iundee's whirlwnd finish
JAILED to even things up.
Dundee Is Unfortunate
Dundee fought an unfortunate battle
and his hard luck began before the battle
started. Billy Gibson objected tC his band.
ages which were wound with tape, and
Sohhhy, to prevent further argument, took
mem OIL and went in with nothing on his
hAhas but the gloves Leonard then put
On MS soft band:g's in the ring. ths same
ne did i'll Philadelphia, while Dun
oees seconds carefully noted every move.
The Italians next piece of hard luck
eAine IN the first round. johnny was
nervous and Leonard had all of the conf
esnce IN the world. While Dundee was
uylhg 10 pull himself together Benny pep
peieu nun with his left and crossed his
Hsn' until JOhnnys face was the color of
. eeep sunset Benny got away with n
nying start, while Dundee was left at the
come. ~
dundee fought better in the second ses.
M, ~, put was urahle to land many effective
U.N Uows, HIS jumping punch, that "aeIoplane
tHsnoped In midair with a straight left. or
.oine . iolks was almost useless. Benny had
% us,ned TO meet it, and Johnny either was
Ssoped IN midair with n straight left, or
~, ~ missed entirely and crashed against
wy. SS ropes. During TIE entire battle he
AHusu nut five jumping punches.
johnny was going good and had evened
lungs up In the seventh round, when Mr..
s.aN aaiu Luck made his third visit. 1t was
s's sssr me end of the round and the Wop
''S,neu ugIs, TO have solved Leonard's attack. |
,I.n Mhlte stepping back to avoid Benny's |
t' ts nand' Dundee slipped, fell on one |
ae ana slid on the canvas The knee |
as cut and bruised, and when he arose |
A. could hardly stand on it, Before any |
sAinage aa could be done, however. the bell |
.nued sosn and Johnny limped back to his |
~ dundee felt the effects of his fall in
ss next round, as he slowed up consld. |
t,sy ty and was unable to indulge in any |
s'a -aey Iootwork. He tried to trade !
'@iSnes with Benny, and there is where