The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-25

ana cheering ike ComanChe indian
practically all the time, owing to
champion, who had been made the
favorite by some Of the betting fra
ternity.
Just as soon as the fight was over,
Herman returned to the Peabody hotel,
got a massage, packed his grip and
caught the II O'Clock train for New Or
leans. Evidently Pete had enough Of
Memphis and wanted to get out as soon
as possible. He didn't even say good
oye to his dear little playmate, Pal
Moore. whom he dearly loves-like he
does poison.
Pete Herman's name In real life is
Peter Galutta, but a name like that
didn't stop Pal, who tried to add ex-
Last nights fight demonstrated be-
yond all shadow OF a doubt that high
class performances will always pay in
Memphis, but any promoter who fancies
he can peddle ham sandwiches at ban
quet prices will just pocket a loss.
While the gloves were being adjusted
before the main bout. an old-head
chicken fancier turned to the occupant
Of the next seat and said: Herman is
afraid of Moore"
Where do o get that stuff" shot
back the other.
well il you ever put any money on
a fighting cock n see him looking
around at his opponent like Herman Is
looking toward Moore's corner now you
had better hedge for that bird Is going
to run off with your money"
When Pete Herman entered the arena
he was all dolled in white silk trunks.
with a U. S. flag entwined. Moore
wore plain green trunks,
When Moore entered the ring the
band played Dixie" and the house gave
the local boy a rousine reception.
One of Herman's admirers said he'd
bet that Herman knocked Moore out,
and he was almost smothered by money
handed over from all sides to cover any
thing he had to wager that Herman
would even knock Moore down.
Herman may be champion, but he
amt in that boys class" said one fan
last night. You said a forkful, DO.
It's funny how many and devious are
the ways of people to get into a fight
for nothing. Last night one guy started
by the d~oorkeeper with a couple of
small pieces Of ice. He brushed on by
until the doorman grabbed him by the
coat tails and yanked him back.
Where you goln, ~ asked the gateman.
IBIS ice is for Mister Herman" said
the carrier. why, you're full OF
pf prunes. Herman isn't ever down
here yet. Git out" The iceman went
out and tossed his two pieces OF ice
down on the pavement, with some sort
Of ejaculation that rhymed with lamb.
Cy Barger, Memphis baseball man.
ager. was at the ringside and watched
Moore beat the champion. He's a
1000 bitter in this old ring league"
was Cy's comment.
At the end of the fight both Moore
and Herman shocks hands and gave
each other a smile. However. Pete's
smile bore all the happiness OF a man
who has a date with an executioner or
the dentist,
We found only one man who thought
Herman won And he admitted that he
didn't know much about the fight
game. Which was obvious.
Among those who will be glad to hear
Of Moore's victory will be Jimmy Wilde.
the British champion. whom Pal licked
once and whom he Is planning to lick
again sometime newt June, In deah OF
Lon'on. Yes. he will-not.
After the fight Herman went down
to the telegraph office and sent three
kilograms, all saying that he won easily.