The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-06-01


to Jack Dempsey because he is physi-
cally smaller than Willard. but many
well meaning persons have launched q
campaign of instruction for the cnal-
lenser. the object Of which Is to give him
helpful hints on the most effective
method OF subduinS the gigantic title
holder.
From the day that the lightweight
David brought down the behemoth Co
Hath public sympathy has ever favored
the smaller man or the under dog. II.
therefore, is not surprising that the
public should lean toward Dempsey.
who is six inches shorter and will be
outweighed fifty pounds by the cham
pion.
There IL not the slightest doubt that
a majority Of the people or America
would like to see Dempsey win. not be-
cause they personally admire him more
than they do the title holder, but for
the reason that the champions opponent
is Handicapped as to size. Dempsey
has no legal ground for complaint, be-
cause no man Is compelled to battle in
the heavyweight division unless he 80
desires Therefore. having challenged
the champion. Dempsey willingly as
sumes the burden of extra weight and
size possessed by his opponent Never
disproportion of the boxers, give express
sion to the hope that the little fellow
may be returned the victor,
So far as the personality OF the boxers
is concerned there Is little to choose be-
tween them. Each Is chiefly concerned
in his own advancement in his profess
sion as pugilist and can be regarded
merely as a ring fighter.
Advice for Dempsey.
This view Of the case rs not shared by
the general run Of humanity. and there
fore the flood Of advice to Dempsey or
the best way TO whip Willard. Many
of the suggestions are amusing, for
| naturally those unfamiliar with rims
| combats could hardly be expected tc
know how to direct the efforts OF ar
experienced pugilist.
One Of the opinions, however. comes
from Jim Corbett, and owing TO the
fact that he once held the heavyweight
championship his advice is entitled &c
respectful consideration. In substance
| Corbett declares that II he were to fight
Willard he would endeavor to induce
the champion to come to him."
Possibly an expert in feinting such at
! Corbett was might be able to get Will
lard to lead. although many will doubt
its feasibility. II willard ever did any
leading In the bouts in which he has
participated. II was not noticeable &c
| the onlookers. In all his contests ir
this vicinity he has studiously avoided
| anything that remotely resembled LEAD
and has hit only counter blows.
| In ten rounds with Luther McCartJ
and in ten rounds with Frank Moran
| Willard was guiltless of aggression
| and he escaped unscathed because hi:
opponents in those two bouts lacked
| the skill or the hitting power to compe
the big chap TO fight. ! have seriou!
| doubts as to the ability OF Corbett a
his best to coax Willard to lead, anc
| this opinion Is based on the result o.
Corbett's first encounter with Jim JEFF
fries. a man who was as loath to leat
as Is Willard.
Dempsey May Succeed.
Corbett and Dempsey are two widel,
differing types of boxers and while Cor
bett with his skilful ring tactics wa
unsuccessful with Jeffrles and would
have been with Willard, yet Dempsey
the pugilistic antithesis of Corbett. &
decidedly apt to compel -Ieffries Z
emerge from his shell and fight tn,
challenger will not achieve this result
through feintipg or foot work. Corbett'i
specialties. nor yet VIA he uncoil VIII
lard's bulk with the shift which Fit
used In obtaining an opening.
Dempsey by his tornado rush an
sled gelike blows. will compel Willard
to come out into the open and fight
! The champion will not be able ~ hol'
Dempsey at bay with the pump handl
left that he kept In the faces OF Nc
Carly and Moran, for the challenger i
possessed of speed that Moran and Nc
Carly never dreamed Of. and once With
hitting distance Dempsey will jolt tn
champion In a manner that will compe
him to fight or break ground II VII
lard meets Dempsey in an exchange o
thumps the battle viii end in a hurry
and doubtless in favor of the har
punching Dempsey.
Should Willard take TO his feet whe
Dempsey rushes, the champion would b
almost certain TO lose his tve, as tn
decision would go to his opponent 70
aggressiveness.
AEgressiveness VIII Win.
Even IL the champion managed to hol
Dempsey away with his left, 1t woul
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