Evening journal., 1919-04-05
DEATH FORCES FARLEY
TO TAKE FULL COUNT
Wilmington Boy Killed in Navy Bout
FOUGHT al Home Under Name of "Young
Johnny CouIon". A ways Fair in Sports

He won two bouts last month, defeat
ing boy named Seytler, IN four
rounds, and having The better Of a six
round fracas with Johnny Brady
''Wock' was forced in quite a few Of
the battles TO meet opponents much
heavier than himself 10 was no easy
matter TO pick mp a ii5 FOUNDER that
could stay the limit with him. lie was
clever and packed a terrific punch in
both hands, game to the core, and
was a little ring general. lie was q
finished product. and would have made
the real bantam weight champion, Pete
Herman, step some TO beat him. This
rugged little battler, possessed the hit
ting ability Of a lightweight lie could
hat harder than Herman, although not
as clever a man. He fought so contests
since entering the navy and has scored
33 knockouts.
Although II has not been definitely
learned who he fought in his last en-
counter, IN letter TO his brother
Charley, dated February "A, "Wock"
stated that the sailors aboard his ship
were anxious 10 back him against A
boy named Vincent, who is a dark
horse. said "Wock." His real name Is
Jabez White. the western lightweight.
White IS a regular topnOtcher IN the
west and a few years ago fought such
boys as Johnny kilbane, Johnny Dun-
dee, Freddy Welsh and Rltchy Mitchell.
Ihls IS the last boxer named by
"Wock,' and whether or not he met
him and sustained the injury which
caused his death. has not been learned.
Tnis is how 'Wock's" letter read
2-ii-io.
Dear Brothcr-I guess you think Il
am dead, but Charley | have been busy
training TO get In shape, but / guess
that / am o. X. now.
! fought two boys within the past
three weeks and won both bouts.
defeated boy named Seytler in four
rounds, and whipped Johnny Brady in
six rounds, both good fights. They re-
matched Brady and for March 70. and
think That II everything goes right
viii put him away this time. Kid,
the whole fleet wants me TO fight a
fellow by The name Of Vincent, but ]
know that he is a dark horse, his right
name Is JabeX White, and he is from
the west. Well, Charley, I want to get
my judge of distance before / try him
out. | haven't much TO say this time
only / got a letter from mother and
one from Johnny. lie said he expected
to be home in a month. So do /, and
maybe we won't have a good time, Ell,
boy? Charley have you been out IN
your boat yet2 Well, Kid, / guess iii
bring this letter 10 a close. Tell
Tommy / saw Ackerman and he sends
his regards. Hoping to hear from you
soon, Loving brother,
"Wockey."
AS a football player, 'Wock" was gen.
orally played at an end position. lie
was fast on his feet, good hard
tackler, and was. always in the game. !
lie held down centerfleld for the du-
Pont Academy team, which was man
aged by the writer. "WOck" was |
good man with the bat, and could so |
a mile for a hY speaking in baseball /
terms. i
In basketball, 'Wock" played a num-
Der Of games with the crack Defiance |
team, among which crew he numbered |
many pals.
Just three months before his death /
he was promoted to chief petty on
Ger on the L. 5. s. Texas. For nine T.
months his ship was patrolllng the
coasts Of England and Scotland. on /.
the same ship which he spent seven
years Of his life, he had the honor Of I
seeing the surrender Of the German
neet, which was undoubtedly the great |
est sight he ever saw. lie had visited |
every port In Atlantic and European |
waters.
"Wock' comes from family Of ath- |
letes. He has five brothers. all OF
whom were handy men with their
mitts. His brother Billy, at one time
won the amateur championship OF
, Pennsylvania.
He is survived by his father. James
F. Farley, well known leather worker
Of this city, and his mother. Mary A
Farley, nee Taggart. His five brothers
were Tommy, better known In snort
ing circles as Bunk" Billy. a boxer
Of note' John. who Is serving with Inc
/ u. ;. Army in France: Jimmy ana
! Charley, the latter an aT-round aihleteI
and two sisters, Mrs Rose C.. Healev.
whose husband is a chief quartermas-
ter in the navy. and Mrs. Mary V.
Conniry Of san Diego, Cal.
''Wock" VIII be buried from his par
ents' residence, No. 40 North Connell
street. Due notice Of funeral VIII be
given.