The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-19

Mason. who halls from Fort
Wayne. Ind. H. likely boxer. He Is
Also about the only American OF any
class whatever who can begin ia
equal Wilde's light poundage in the
ring. He has toured the country with
great success, Indeed, (Oniy when he
tackled Pete Herman did he fail TO
look good. and that was largely be-
cause Herman had considerable
weight on him. Mason fought him
snlf cut trying To get inside OF the
Kew Orleans boys defense. He
tailed with Herman. but he has sue
cceded with about every other rival.
Judging from comparative records,
Wilde has ali the better of even
Frankie Mason. The American has
done Well enough with second-raters
weig Ching more, but when over
mat ched in weight he has not done
so well when facing classy boxers.
ON the other hand, Wilde has gone
down the line, defeating fiyweights,
bantams. feathers, and even light
weights. The betting should greatly
favor Wilde I'm his contest with Ma
son at Toledo in March.
Jimmy Wilde May Stay.
Isumors from Jimmy Wildes camp
says that IL he is successful with
Mason he intends remaining in this
country, challenging every bantam
in sight. weight regs rdless, This
should be good news Tor all but the
various bantams and those feather
weights claiming the bantam class.
1f Wilde can acquire the boxing
calibcr he has shown in his own
country, and there is no reason for
him to fail. he should have a >om-
-. an
lean bantams. This is said with all
due respect TO Memphis Pal Moore.
who means to live as long as posi-
hle on the strength of his four
round decision over Wilde in London
and his knockout Of Cridui, the
French bantam. 1t is greatly to be
doubted that Moore wants any more
# Wildes game. You will notice that
I've is not in the forefront. seeking a
Lout with the worlds titleholder.
Then. too, consider Jack Sharkey.
Of New York. who was credited with
:; shade over Wilde at Milwaukee a
few weeks ago. Some ring writer's
claim that, with n referee of expert
"nce giving decision, Wilde would
have obtained at least draw. If not
q decision.
Sharkcy Becomes BashfuI.
The moment Sharkey read the pa
pcrs and discovered himself with
newspaper decision over Briton's
marvel, he became suddenly most
bashful in his desires. lie found
many arguments to remain out of the
ring, If Wilde was to climb through
the ropes with him. His financial
demands ever since threaten to keep
him idle. Some believe that he could
a int ha mo ri
with Wilde. now that the wee Welsh
man has begun boxing at his we'll
known best.
Wilde is expected to face Patsy
Wallace, the Philly bantam. before
tackling Mason at Toledo. While a
good enough boy for what opponents
ne has to face in this country, Wal
lace does not begin to class with the
worlds titleholder. 1t is not likely
that anything will happen to prevent
tn" Wilde Mason mix-up.
Mason is no youngster. He has
boon boxing for ten years, and began
when he was twenty. Ho is rugged
pud tough, fast enough for most, can
take punishment, and can hand t
cut His best contest in recent
months was Joe Lynch, of New York,
in Baltimore last fall. Though out
"eighed. the Indiana midget held
lynch to n draw.
Most skilled ring men. who wit
messed Wildcs bouts in the West, be-
iicvc that he Will give Mason a boxing
lesson, that's all, putting him away IL
the slightest opportunity presents
itself If the Welshman wins with a
knockout, he'll have to face heavier
ads or remain idle. That Is his pun
.shment for being 50 good and yet
so wee.