The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-17
Corbett's Daily Letter
 On Great Sport Topics
By JAMES J. CoRBETT.

A benefit boxing show was being ar-
 ranged 10 years or so ago and those pro- noting it felt that great addition to l a four-rounder between Peter Maher and | Kid Mccoy. No chance of getting those old boys to | go on," commented a pessimistic mem Der of the promoting group. They are out of condition and boxing now would ] appeal 10 them as work.'' You're wrong there" cut In another ''Thero is 6 way to get those old boys to- gether for a four-rounder. Leave it to me-"
 So this fellow hunted up Peter Maher ! and after bit of talk of an idle nature, said to Peter rather nonchalantly: 'Oh. by tbe way, Peter. hear that Kid
 Mccoy has been talking about you. think he called you an old fossil, or some thing like that Anger fiamed in Maher's face. The
 mere mention of McCoy's name usually infuriated Peter, because he had never ceased hating Mccoy for having handed | him a knockout walloping in 1900, when both were in their prime ''He said that-said that about me?" thundered Peter ''Yes, so hear," was the answer. And I understand, Peter, that he's been boast ing about how he licked you. Claims you were about the softest thing he ever l tackled"
 And then, while Maher was speeches.
 with iage the promoter person said as an aftcrthought: Pete, a boxing benefit is going to be put on next week, and the boys would like to have you take part in four
 rounder. All the old timers are going to be on the bill, including Mccoy" Instantly Mahers eyes narrowed. You say Mccoy is going to box?' Yes"
 And you want me to box, eh?" "WeH,'' said Peter, "I'll box all right if you let me box with Mccoy. Do you think you can fix that for me-get me the match with McCoy?" Sure I will,'' promised the promoter, and away he went in search of Mccoy. Say, Kid' he exclaimed by way of in troducrion, T hear that Peter Maher has been going around telling the boys the victory you got over him a few years ago was a fluke. Petes telling 'em he'd have killed you if you hadn't slipped over a lucky punch"
 McCoy's face took on a savage express sion, but before he could speak the other fellow cut in with:
 By the way, Kid, the boys want you to take part in a benefit entertainment next week; want you to work in four- rounder."
 Can't do it." answered the Kid.
 Sorry to hear that" said the promo ter Peter Mahers going to be on the bill and
 Peter Maher, you say? And is Pete figuring on boxing?" asked the Kid ex- citedly.
 Yes"
 "Who is he going to box?"
 "Oh, Pete says he isn't particular-he). box anybody we pick" asserted the pro moter.
 .'Give me that match with that fat- headed Irishman and I'll box at your benefit,'' said the Kid.
 Its bargain" agreed the promoter.
 Only relics of the splendidly condi- toned warriors of their more youthful days, Maher and Mccoy climbed through the ropes that night for their exhibition bout. But the light of battle was in their eyes. Yet each tried to conceal it from the other; each wanted to trick the other into a knockout wallop.
 As the cheers for the veteran gladia- tors died down the referee called Maher and Mccoy to him and said:
 Now remember boys, this is to be only an exhibition match; no siugging no rough stuff," he cautioned.
 ..Oh. sure: oh. sure; just gentle tap ping" said the Kid.
 s-Thats right" commented Maher.