Bisbee daily review., 1919-07-01

Jess Willard rules a slight favorite over Jack Dempsey in the Warren Dis trict, according to a symposium of opinion of a number of leading ''fans" in the district, compiled by the RE VIEW. Of those expressing unquali- lied opinions as to the winner of the big Fourth of July worlds champion ship heavyweight battle, 47 favor Willard, as against 32 for Dempsey. These figures, however, do not exactly do justice to the strength of the Demp- sey sentiment in Bisbee and vicinity, as of a score or more who qualify their Q opinions with an eff" the majority will be found to give Dempsey the edge.
 The opinions, as compiled by the REVIEW from Tammany Hall up to five days before the battle ,are as fol- lows: .. George winfrey, P. D. Mercantile O.: 'If it is a fight to the finish it will be for Willard, if a knockout, for Dempsey"
 Tom Wright, miner: willard will not last five rounds-Dempsey by a Knockout"
 J.K. Joy, deputy sheriff: Dempsey sure."
 R. J. wilbert. community board: willard"
 L. A. Brown, oil king: ''Willard sure"
 yohn wOlschlugat, health officer: willard"
 Kid George, fighter: "I like Demp- sey"
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 Frank Thomas, court interpreter: 'eWillard."
 J. A. Poppe, auto driver: "Willard' Allen R. English, veteran attorney: Believe it will be terrific battle. Be 1iev,e the police will stop it and con- test be called draw I bet my money they don't knock Demsey out, no matter how long it goes"
 Jack Miller, carpenter: 'Dempsey's youth will be serveu.'
 Oswald, pitcher for Lowell: "Demp- sey."
 Eastman, umpire: willard"
 McKenney, the Ore: willard in 12 rounds"
 E. B. Wallace: Pulling for the small man, Dempsey"
 Micky Calligan: Pulling for. Demp- sey, but pick Willard"
 Wm. Delbridge: Never thought much of Willard"
 Wm. Truax, Sr: 'T pick the big fel- low"
 Geo. Bunker, capitalist: Draw"
 Rod Mcdonald, attorney: willard for me"
 Joe Leppart: 'Ieave 1t to the ladies'"
 Tracey. Eagle Theatre: "willard's the guy |"
 Quinn Hampston, Diamond driiler: ''Me for Willard"
 Frank Samoneal, resident of county 40 years: ~Give the other fellow the ring side seat, I will keep my 60 bucks" 70
 Harry Seeley, cigar man, Lowell: TT pick Willard, the big stiff"
 Ed Boyle, miner: "Neither could lick Patsy Cardiff or Sullivan"
 l.. R. Allen, capitalist: 'Dempsey will do the business"
 Tom Mooney, policeman: T am pulling for Dempsey"
 J. A. Rancourt, Wratz Bros: "Demp- sey."
 Red Cannon: Dempsey, the name is enough for me-"
 Lieut.. Zachman, Go. E., 18th Inf: 'I pick Willard to win-too big for Dempsey" q
 Bill Sherrill, policeman: willard" ;" w. c. Brooks, salesman: Dempsey knockout"
 Geo. Medigoich: "Can't form an opinion-one day pick Willard, next day Dempsey"
 CIhoa vUoroIaro ooIOrad snorf. CT am picking Dempsey"
 F. J. Keogh, Lowell: '1t will go the limit, 12 rounds to a draw-believe long fight will be necessary. Great financial opportunity for second go'
 R. D. Shoenwalter, bookkeeper Citi. zens, Bank Dempsey hasn't got a chance"
 Jim Brooks: willard by mile."
 Jno. Hughes. fighter: "A draw"
 Walter O'Malley, real estate: T be- iieve Dempsey will win"
 Roy Benz, barber: willard"
 Alex. Murry, attorney: 'I string with Dempsey"
 J. M Phillipowski, court reporter: My. money goes on Willard"
 Jno. Igo, court interpreter: "I am pulling for Willard"
 Johnny Rock, soldier: 'T like Demp- sey."
 Geo. Devine. miner: ''Dempsey will win" 'r
 J. c. White. tobacco man: ''willard for me"
 Joe Downs. barber: willard can't knock Dempsey out" Ck l MT NO