The Washington times., 1920-05-10

bout. Usually they rely on public
Wilson a New Yorker.
Though acclaimed as a "New Eng
lander" John Francis Panica--to give
the new champion his proper name
was born in New York twenty-seven
years ago. His parents came from
italy and still live in New York on
lOSth street, between Second ana
Third avenues. They are not wealthy.
Some three years ago Wilson went
to Boston, where he has been living
in the Charlestown section ever since,
making frequent trips to New YORK
to visit his folks. He has been box
ing for eight years, but not until his
spectacular victory over o'Dowd has
he been taken seriously.
Eighteen months ago Wilson was
so outciassed by George Reynolds In
Philadelphia that Rereree Pop"
o'Brien stopped the bout to have him
from slaughter. Jimmy Freyer
knocked him out in four rounds about
four years ago in the Quaker City.
Earned Right to Bout.
Johnny Wilson earned the right to
meet O'Dowd by defeating Pal Reed
another Boston southpaw. in twelve
blazing sessions a month or SO ago.
Before entering the ring with ODowd
last Thursday night. Wilson admitted
that he hoped to win by Knockout.
The closest he came was when he
dropped the st. Paul middleweight for
a count of four, but he completely
fooled O'Dowd with his ability to land
his right.
Washington lovers OF fistics arc sure
to be on hand today to see Georges
Carpenter, challenger for the world S
heavyweight honors, when he appears
with the circus at Fifteenth and II
streets northeast. Carpenter opens
his circus career in Washington. 1t
is booked to continue for seventy
days, the great French boxer receiv-
ing $4,000 for his work.
While Carpenter is facing the great
peanut-eating American public. Geor-
ges Papin, lightweight champion OF
France. is getting his acid test in the
ring. On Wednesday night he will
face Lew Tender in a twelve-round
generally considered the best light.
weight in the country. save the
champion, Benny Leonard. If Papin
makes good showing against the
Philadelphia southpaw. he will go far
before failing in this country.
woIgnst Issues Challenge.
Johnny Wolgast, the Philadelphia
featherweight, has issued a challenge
to Young Bowen, the Navy Yard
boxer. for a battle at Ardmore and
Kid Sullivan is thinking of putting
them on. Wolgast is a tough mauler
who carries a hard wsllop In both
hands. He has never been seen
seen here. but works continuously in
Philadelphia and other Pennsylvania
cities.
II would like a match with Young
Bowen" says Wolgast's challenge, re-
ceivcd by Kid Sullivan, the Ardmore
promoter. "I know l can beat him
and would like to appear before the
Washington public. See what you can
do for me. 1 am certain OF winning
Young Bowen has been nui ling an
injured right hand, but the wounded
fin is about right once more and he
may be willing to take on the tough
Quaker. Bowen has made a big hit
with the Ardmore fans and, IL he
enters the ring with Wolgast, there
are many who will back him to win.
Mike Ursinc is Heard
Mike Ursine Washington's Fight
ing Cop, has been heard from over
the telephone. In his most dulcet
tones, Mike says as follows: l want
another chance at Sailor Jack Smith
at Ardmore. Yes, he beat me before
and heat me good, but I feel sure that
in a return bout, / can show him up"
Manager Sullivan is working now
on another card which he hopes to
stage before the month runs out.
With the warm weather he will have
practically open air shows at Ard
more. Tho roof Is to be taken off
and tho fans will watch the boxers