Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-06

~ 49, ~ MCAndrewS W o n
"a the bout because he
was not as bad as
Moran. Eddie out
R W. MAXWELL weighed his opponent
hv at least 12 pounds, and possibly more;
seemed to have everything that moran
,.srsd hit DESPITE these advantages, the
prids' made an unsatisfactory showing
md scored a victory after six rounds be-
ssuse Moran showed nothing that even
,ooksd like class. In all, the wind-up
vas terrible disappointment.
Moran Is 0verrated
Moran made quite hit few weeks ago
when II was reported that he loored
charley White twice in bout down
South. II such was the case, Charley
must have had an off night or was walk
ing in his sleep. Moran does not look
ike a wnd-up boxer. He Is young, awk-
ward and handles himself like one of the
preliminary athletes we see every week.
Vic weighed 1913 pounds when he stepped
into the ring. and after the first minute
eyery one could see that he did not belong
in the big league. He exploded the same
as Pete Herman did at the Olympia last
week
As for McAndrews, he showed his weak
ness Wnen lie ldlleu 10 emu llle DdIIle III
the third round when ne mad the South
trner in bad shape after dropping him with
wild slam to the jaw. Eddie has not
been boxing recently, however, and per-
haps his long layoff affected his work. But
all we can say is that the bout was fright
fully sad, and we sympathize with Jack
McGugan who tried hard to put on
wind'up that would please his patrons.
Willard Not in Shape
Jess Willard has been training in New
York for one week and announces through
his official negaphone, "Tawm" Jones,
that he has taken off three pounds Won
derful work! To lose three pounds in six
days is quite job when it is considered
that man carrying as much fat as Will
Hard could take off 10 in an hour in a
tennis game. Athletes trained down fine
have lost IA pounds i'm football game and
runners lose from two to four pounds in
long.distance races. Notwithstanding this
dope, however, Jess issues his official
statement and the two-bit customers ap.
'plaud loudly when they are let in on the
secret.
In one week the worlds champion has
shown that he is very tall gentleman of
large stomach and short breath. His train
ing stunts have bordered on the theatri-
cal and as yet he has shown nothing that
would stamp him as a regular fighter. He
Is not clever. He shambles along like a
truck horse and goes through the daily
grind-if it can be called a grind-like a
temperamental grand opera singer re-
hearsing before strange orchestra.
Ignores Johnny Ertle
Last Saturday Jess worked before the
largest crowd of the weak-about 5000
In cash-and at the end he had taken off
one-half Of pound, He was putting
hard when the workout ended and did
not walt for the special stunts arranged
for his benefit. He seemed annoyed when
little Johnny Ertle climbed through the
ropes to box him couple of rounds just
Tor the fun of the thing, and when he
was asked to pose for a picture with the
bantam, Jess did it with all of the grace
ana eagerness Of man being led to the
electric chair. After the picture was
snapped, big Willard did not pause to
snake hands with Kewpie, but ignored
ann entirely and hurried away.
1t can easily be seen that Jess is TAX
ing things easy for the battle on March
20 Perhaps he holds a poor opinion of
Aoran's prowess as a boxer or imagines
lhat MS prestige as the champion will
carry MIN through. AT any rate, Willard
aoes not appear to be training seriously |
ior the bout while Moran is getting into
The best possible condition.
Boxing Game at Stake
II the battle two weeks from Saturday
nlsht proves to be a fiivver boxing is |
uead In New York forever. The wise |
persons who reside in Gotham have stood |
,or SO much in the way of pugilistic bur |
y .ssQue that one more barney" will put |
sL .he game down and out for keeps. More |
"a nan 100000 will be spent by the patrons |
- me .ae sport to witness this championship |
their money
:, wizards wizards sparring partners have been
srha,' n''ie use TO him during the last week |
tnsy are the gentlest persons in the world |
ana take pains not to hurt the peevisb |
.'iAilp y mp They wear gloves almost as large |
y, y pniows' but they never put real force |
Ssnihu '..I,l their blows Jess knows their
"a e VI hghting, anticipates every move |
On the chin. ''''''
.oas1liah an starts work at Dial Hawkins
.s,'se In Westchester today and an
,otiees no admission will be charged If
-ns ,r travel out there to give him the
.hee .heVer over. Boxes from three prominent
,pa.l .,latiues viii be placed in Conspicuous
IN. anu spectators may contribute IL
v se are TO- In the meantime, the price
pto-.ls ission VIII remain the same at the
ns,,'e A. C'' where Mr.. Willard gives
44''nee performances only.
'ieehan With Us Tonight
NJ "lille Meehan is with us again, and a
~ = sioWa probably will greet him when
Il ia. steps into the ring at the Olympia to-
Nm WINE plays return engagement
Mai JACK Hubbard, Of the good ship
hoina' and the act will 20 on before
Is,,a. Slha-up Meehan is the comedian of
pbrel p'a and has made a great hit here.
nS !, years ago he weighed IIs pounds
I'M, Aspl on putting on additional weight
a Ao" ne tips the beam at over 200.
rotni very fat but his speed has not
sitls it-iso' and he always puts up a fast
az l%niie Moore who insists on boxing
ihsn windups. gets his wish tonight
A. clashes with Steve Latzo in the
,edsasraI The remainder OF the card Is
.le,,. tlssa'ny ~ 'Leary and his Texas Tommy
66si VIII oe seen In action at the Ma
6ass, - saturday night Johnny's Op-
nas not yet been selected but Il
& that Joe Azeved0 viii b
eQt Tor slaughter. O'I.earv fnads
Inn.