El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-22
.FIGHT RECEIPTS
RUNNING HIGH
Willard-Moran Gate May
Be $15O,OOO; Bout stimu-
lates New York Boxing.

New York. March 22.-Leading up 10
the Willard Moran bout here next sat
urday night. several other ring contests
in which not less than four champions
will meet in 10 round bouts at Manhat-
tan and Brooklyn clubs. promise 10
make this the banner week in New
NorNs ring history 49,
Freddie Welsh, the worlds light
weight champion, met Phil Bloom IN
a5rOoklyn Tuesday night. anu ~ ~,
Fame ring Al Mccoy, who claims inc
middleweight title ON his KNOCKOUT %
George Chip, took on Leo Benz %
Butte, Mont, in another 10 rouhu pout-
Welsh has another enlightenment hGl ~
box frankie Whitney Friday night at
a Harlem club and at the same place
Johnny Kibanc, the featherWelghL
champ. is to meet Harry Donohue, OF
Nearly an Of the best seats in the big
garden have been disposed OF Tor Lhe
. Willard Moran battle and the box ottice
sales up to TesdaN night showed 70
tai OF 100000 only lew go anu ga go
seats are left and all Of the $50 and $lV
reservations have been sold. the cheap
er seats ~ IS and So viii be put on safe
Thursday morning. A conservative es-
innate, made today. places the total
Willard boxes six Rounds.
willard boxed six fast rounds during
the afternoon with Hemple, Monahan
and Rodel The lump which Monahan's
blo,v raised on the champs head Mon
dav was greatly reduced today and only
q slight discoloration back OF the right
temple vas noticeable The big fellow
fought hard and fast and at times cut
loose rather viciously, much 10 the cha-
grin OF his sparring partners.
Moran Disheartened By Funeral.
Moran did only light road work Tues
dav morning ana then went 10 the ~
neral of trainer Lewis's little son, VIII
Han nj oh a
acute attack Of diphtLeria. Moran was
much attached to the 10y, who was ms
PEI companion in all o. MS training
sessions both i'm France and this coun-
, try. The death Of his little mascot az
fected Moran deeply and before ne re-
turned TO his training quarters TINS al
ternoon he made uD his mind not TO so
10 the gymnasium.
When the pittsburE man reached MS
Vestchester quarters. however, ne
found crowd waiting anXiously 10 see
him work out. Rather than disappolnt
them. Moran punched the bag and after
, each with Frank Kendall and Bill Nc
[ K5nnon. He worked fast all through
land appeared 20 be in excellent condl'
tion.
Moran Has Developed shift.
Moran followers say Frank has de-
veloped a shift which viii be wonder
ful factor in his attack on the cham
pion. and his left hand VIII be brought
into action all through the toHAtSA-
Following the official statement by
the supervising physician Of the state
athletic commission that both Wlllaro
and Moran were in perfect condition
there has been increased activity in
betting circles. The gigantic champion
holds his position as a three TO one
favorfte. but al that there has been
considerable backing Of Moran
Can Moran Outlook Miilardf
Few of the challenger's adherents are
banking on a knockout, but they be
lieve that il Moran can stay 10 rounds
with the title holder he will receive
majority verdict from the experts VINO
will be lined several rows deep about
the ringside.
The willard contingent however,
SCOTS at such possibility, pointing to
the fact that 3he champion is a greatly
improved boxer since MS last public ap-
pearance in this city, whereas Moran
has been repeatedly outooXed by oppo-
nents
willard Has Developed Rapidly.
Willard has matured rapidly within
the past 2 months He has grown big
ger and heavier and while he is still
the big. good natured giant Of his ear
lier days, he speaks and acts with the
confidence that comes with success.
Willard at present is sure Of himself,
his methods and his purposes.
willard may not be as finely trained