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The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-02
Big Negro's Star Flickered at Havana
OBy Associated rrcssl

NEW YORK, July 2.-Somc peo- pie think Jess Willard defeated Jack Johnson because he was the better fighter. Others feel sure that Johnson was beaten by his own method of living and by the irresist- ible slowing-up process that time i'm poses on every man after he passes the crest of physical perfection. And there are those who believ L'il Artha' was not so anxious to beat Willard, anyhow.
 Whatever the cause, the star of Jack Johnson's ring career flicked out at Havana on April ,, 1915. That day, for the second time in his life. Johnson was knocked out. The first enforced nap had mattered not. It was taken at Galveston in 1901 at the hands of Joe ChoynsH and Johnson was almost unknown be- yond the island where he lived. But when the big negro arose from his second sIumbcr. he was a has been.
 Willard was 27 years old, ten years the junior of the champion and both his height and reach exceeded those of Johnson. The dusky title holder apparently put forth his best effort in the early rounds but ho could not toppIo the giant to 'hn canvas Will lard was slow in his movomnnt fight i-g uu tho defense and with great care. mauifestIy bilmr his time.
 His time kept him waiting quite while. Johnson was little latter, a little slower and som" of the old walIop was gone from his arms but his ring ceneralship. his mastery of tactics had not forsakcn him, He was still the most clever boxer of them all
 The early rounds showed him to be the same teasing scrappcr he had always been. "Why don't you come ahead and fight" he frequently blurted at the cautious Willard.
 Later. the signs of leg weariness were apparent in the champions movements. In the 18th round he suddenly semed to become eXhaust- cd. while the Kansan was still fresh and glowing.
 Plainly tired and worn out, John son kept up the fight for seven more rounds. Leaving his corner at the gong for the 26th rC n, he glanced at his wife with a ook of distress and despair that warned those near the ring of his impending , fall.
 | As soon as he met WillarI, lmost. the cowboys right arm shot olt and 1 struck Johnson flush on the chin He sank down and q new oh mpion was proclaimed.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-02
Johnson's Crown Came as Present
OBy Associated Pr.ssl

NEW YORK. July 2-Jack Johnson the only negro who ever held the heavyweight championship, got it as a present from Santa Claus on Christ. mas Day. 1908. He didn't find it in his stocking, but in a couple of big boxing gloves that Tommy Burns never forgot. Johnson met Burns at Sydney N. s. w. and so thoroughly .pummelled the Canadians features that police jumped into the ring dur, ing the 1ith round ard put stop to .tne punishment
 From the start the negro battler led the way He floored Burns for mine counts in the first round and .s"nj him to the canvas again in tn } second round bat the champion bound. led back on his feet immediately.
 In the latter part of the fight John. son rainod rights and lefts upon the f.c" and body of Turns. whose mouth and eyes were badly distorted from inc shower of blows. A swollen jaw ad1cl 10 his misery.
 He was in no state of mind to on. joy Johnson'a humor a charactcris. tie of his race that never left the ne. gro even in his defeat years later. Always he smiled and frequently he uttered mock encouragement to the man he was whipping He talked con- tinually, taunting Burns and daring his 10 attack. the defiance ever soft ened with a grin.
 Now and then Johnson cast aside his smile and attended strictly to busi. ness. It was SO in the 14tl round at sydney. As soon as his distressed opponent left his corner. the negro flew at him like q tiger and. using both hands unmercifully soon had the champion tottering. The police then jumped in and stopped the fight and the referee declared Johnson the winner
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-02
Pueblo Fireman Proved Flivver
Uly NssOCl0tcl Prcss)

NEW YORK, July 2.-There was very little boxing in the heavyweight championship bout between Jack Johnson and Jim Flynn. the Pueblo fireman, at Las Vegas, New Mexico, on the Fourth of July. 1912
 Flynn attacked Johnson somewhat after the manner of q bull charging a Bolshevik banner. Johnson devoted most of his energy to holding Flynn's arms, like ticklish person defend ing himself from q playful comrade The police stopped the performance in the ninth round. The referee awarded the dispute to Johnson, as he had the upper hand during those sporadic periods when it appeared that a boxing bout was taking place.
 Flynn was strong on headwork. but it was of a physical character Now and then he would ram his pate into the pit of Johnson's stomach.
 Johnson complained that Flynn was behaving like a billy-goat and Flynn called the referees attention to the manner in which Johnson was holding him.
 In the ninth round the challenger became extremely peeved when John. son grabbed his arms and clinched tightly. On the break he lowered his head and bored in for all he was worth, putting Johnson in the body and then jumping up and crashing his head against Johnson's face.
 It was then that the referee called a halt.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-02
Jeffries Mauled All Opponents Quickly
LBy Assoclated Pressl

NEW YORK, July 2.-James J. lief. fries, like Alexander, reached the point where there were no more worlds to conquer For six years after winning the heavyweight cham pionship, the California boilermaker met every boxer with nerve enough to challenge him, and mauled them all severely. He disliked the inconven- fence of forever keeping in trim, how ever, and announced his intention of retiring from the ring in 1905, be- slowing his title upon Marvin Hart. The present was made after Hart had
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-02
Rickard Boxing's Greatest Snowman
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previous to last March brought in more than $1.2OO,O00. Approximately $500 000 will flow into the box of flee before Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpenter square off at Jersey City today, easily covering the tremendous outlay necessary to stage this bout. Rickard is one of the few who have coaXed substantial returns out of promotion in the box ing game.
 Take a chance" and be square" |, are Richards watchwards which seem to summarize reasons for the success which has come to him in business as well as boxing For boxing is only d sideline with him. Tex is a partner in huge cattle en- terprises in South America. His herds roam over a range of more than 4,O00,000 acres. He is general man ager of firm backed by American xfnanciers in d project which pro- fduces beef for American consumption
 But despite the take chance" motto, mere good luck has had little part in the success of this man who now sits in a suite of offices in Madi- son Square Garden and directs, in the Jersey bout today, a million dollar proposition" Starting without capital; applying well the principles of credit; making the forfeits of box CTS pay for preliminary expenses of the earlier bouts, Rickard has been successful in the staging of 30 bat. ties without a single loss. In the Goldfield days he was a prospector, uncOvering his gold in box offices as well as in gold mines. Today, this smooth-faced affable business man is still prospecting. But with success must come some disadvant- ages. Tex" Richards name now as sures an event There is no more doubt and "Take,a.Chan Rickard almost misses the thrill.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-02
Dennpsey's First Fight Melted $25
0I'V N--O0intDl Tr0esl

NEW YORK, July William Harrison CJack'D Dempsey, horn in Nanassa, Colorado. June 24, 1S5. is a novice in ring affairs when com pared with the fistic experience of Georges Carpenter, his challenger. Carpenters earliest ring engagements date back 10 1907. when the French. man was but a slip of a boy. Demp- sey's first official battles were fought in 1915.
 A contest with one Kid Hancock, single round is the first official en- Ragement credited to the conqueror euf Jess Willard. Dempsey. how ever. tells, with evident delight, of an earlier battle
 Dempsey himself was the promoter, tickct-taker and a principal on that boxing program which grew out of an argument with another youth at Montrose, Cal They were about to settle the difficulty in the usual American style. with fists. when Dempsy showing a certain business acumen that has been noticeable in both him and his manager in later days, suggested that they hold the bout indoors. and charge admission. A few days later they pitched a ring in the town dance hall. Dempsey sold and collected the tickets at the door until it was time to fight. They split the $50 gate" and declared it was "easy money"
 TLat bout started Jack Dempsey in the profession which was to make him subsequently the highest paid athlete any sport has seen.
 He fought 27 battles during 1915. and 1916, winning IS by knockouts and five on decisions. He fought three draws and was defeated once, by Jack Eowney
 " Dempsey, in 1915 and 1916. when next weeks meals were not always definitely scheduled. travelled on brakes and beams, rather than in cushioned compartment cars, in his Journeys from one fistic engagement 10 another. His travels took him to New York In the late months of 1916
 While in New York Dempsey met his first opponents of any class, box ing with Andre Anderson, Wild Burt Kenney and John Lester Johnson in 10-round. no-decision bouts, all going the limit. Dempsey was credited with beating Anderson and Kenney but the veteran negro. Johnson. knew a bit too much for this diamond in the rough" from Colorado Johnson cracked two of Jacks ribs in the second round and Dempsey showed ring gameness by standing up to the the negro for the remainder of the fight.
 Dempsey and his manager now talk in the hundreds of thounsands When discussing purses. For his first bout in New York City, with Ander- son, the westerner received $16. For boxing Kenney, he was given $43 by the promoter. He signed to box John Lester Johnson for $500 but received only $1oo. In those days,
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-02

there is no page to compare with that recounting the clash between Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries in a sun-scorched arena at Reno on July 1, 1910.
 Tex Rickard reared d great wooden saucer out on the plans of Nevada to accommodate the thousands who gathered from all over the country to see the title. He hung up a purse of $lOIO0O. an unprecedented prize in those days.
 Jeffries had not fought in more than five years. In the days of his reign in the ring, none had been his master and he had retired voluntarily with no defeats recorded against him. He was 35 years old. an age often reCkOned as dotage in the realms of sport. The attempt on his part to restore the championship to the white race was an effort to which he had been induced by constant ciamOr from those who despaired of Johnson ever being beaten by the .crop of white hopes then seeking matches with him.
 It was a great throng that as. sembled for the battle Fringed around the great arena packed were rows of birds nests," built to shel. ter the sweet sisterhood from the Reno divorce colony. To them the fight was a charming break in the monotony of serving time. Jeffries trained down to 225 pounds to meet the sleek opponent three years his junior and then in magnificent physical trim. There was vigorous fighting at the start, with Jeffries crouched into serious mein and his opponent erect, grinniug and talking as usual
 In the fifth round Jenries sent a stray left that rocked Johnson and momentarily wiped away his smile But the worried look on the black face passed, big white teeth again g!eamed and through them came the admonition, Don't rush. NIistah Jeff, doucha heah what A'hm tcllin you?"
 Come on, Jeff it's easy" he re. peated often through the bitter rounds.
 Ago and five years of freedom from the rigors of training told on Jaffrles and the power of his blows grew less strong as the battle went on. IG the 10th round the last one
 Johnson sent him 10 the ropes with .l savage uppcrcut. Against the dropping head of the weary white maa the black fighter then pounded away with one uppercut after an. other.
 The challenger had tried and failed and he fell taking punishment His manager hopped into the ring to stop the slaughter whereupon Rickard held up Johnsons hand in signal of victory.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-02
Carpenter Started
 By Beating Instructor
Ny Associated Press,

NEW YORK, July 2.-How Georges Carpenter, taken from a Lens brew cry, where he worked as an office boy, won his first battle by knocking out Francois Descamps. his instruc- tor, when Deschamps attempted to chastise the youth. is one of the choice legends of boxing. Descamps' keen perception on ;;iat day, as well as his shrewdness and perseverance. has been a most important factor in bringing the French boxer to the prominent position he now occupies.
 Three four-round contests constitu. ted Carpenters first year Of ring ac- tivity in 1907. Two of these he won. defeating on points Bourgeois and Wetinck, French boxers whose only claim to fame is that they once met carpenter. There was more opposi- ton in the third battle and at the end of four rounds, Carpenter was the loser to one Mazoir. another French man who has sunk to obscurity. Car. pentier's total ring earnings for that year are said to have been SlS4.
 The following year was more sue. cessful Twice in his 18th year the young Frenchman won by knockouts, stopping Moinereau. a fellow country. the first in three rounds. the latter in man and Salmon, an Englishman. the IS. In another bout with Salmon. Carpenter won on a foul in 13 rounds. He then defeated Lepine in six rounds and fought two draws. De- scamps had been bringing his fouth- full portege along carefully and al, ready he was showing excellent form among Frances best bantamweights. The second and third years of Georges Carpenters ring career start. ed him off like future bantam weight champion of the world. Tn 1908 Inc fought six battles. winning two by knockouts one on a foul. one on points, while each of the other two resulted in a draw. Dcscamps grad. UalIy became more daring in choos- ing opponents for the 15-year old box. CT. Salmon, the Englishman, whom he defeated by a knockout the first time in IS rounds and again on foul in l3 rounds. was among the best of the
 English bantamweights Legrand, ono of the shiftiest of the French ban tams. twice held him to a draw. once for six rounds and again at 20 rounds. The following year promised to be even more successful. In one of the earliest bouts he knocked out in one
 round Wetinck. who had nearly held
 Four victories by knoCkouts and nine him even in one of the 1907 contests.
 bouts won on points. including tri. umphs over Charlie Ledoux and Paul Til, both famous bantams. comprised the record for the year until Carpen. tier ran into Gloria, veteran, who
 stopped him in six rounds.
 ! This was the first time the Lens youth had taken the count. Defeat at the hands of a more experienced
 boxer did not discourage either Car. ,pentier or Descamps for on the whole
 Carpenters development had been
 phenomenal and none recognized that
 fact better than the shrewd little
 man who has piloted the boxer to his present pitch of prominence.
 i
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-02

there was no Jack Kearns present to haggle for the boxer and he decided that New York was not the gold filled city that western stories had led him to believe. The young fight CT returned to the west and to ob- security for q few months.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-02
Johnson-Jeffries Bout Best of All
,By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, July 2.-In the long list of decisive ring battles through which the mantle worn by Sullivan had passed down the years to the bronzed shoulders of Jack Dempsey.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-08
PLANT ENGINE TO RECEIVE
IMPROVEMENTS.

Commissioner of Public Property
Lawrence F. Villermin, drove over To
Opelousas Friday morning to inspect
the new Snow engine recently install
ed in the light plant of that city
This engine has been built more re-
Gently than ours in New Iberia, and
it is Mr.. Villermin's intention to have
some of the latest improvements ad-
ded to our outfit. The Snow Com
pany have expressed willingness to
add these new devices without cost,
to the extent of approximately two
thousand dollars.
This week several officials of that
concern were here inspecting our en-
gine, and made that statement to Mr..
Villermin at that time.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-08
LAFAYETTE JUDGE HITS
<. (. K.
Recommends That Grand
Jury Investigate.

References which were indicated
as aimed at the Ku klux Klan were
made by Judge William Campbell as
he opened his charge to the Grand
jury at the opening of the October
term Of the Lafayette District Court
The Judge said in part:
This Court charges you, gentle
men Of the Grand Jury. that anv
man or set of men, who take the law
of the country into thier own hands.
to redress a right or an imaginary
right, violates the fundamental law,
that is, the constitution of this coun-
try, and Immediately be, mes amen
able to be prosecuted under our laws.
according to the press and news
papers, as published, there is a cert
am organization now in eXistance, the
members of which are undertaking to
censor the conduct Of their fellow
citizens, and when you get to such
state of affairs, one may we'll ask
what difference there is between the
United States and Bolshevism in Rus
sia.'
The Judge asked for an investiga-
tion by the Grand Jury to ascertain
whether or not there is any branch
OF that organization in his jurisdic-
tion,a and what if any have been their
activities.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-08
PREDICTS BIG.
HOLIDAY TRADE.
JeWelry Company Ready
For Grand Rush.

Mr.. Edward Pfister returned Sun
day from New York, where he had
been during the past six weeks, pur-
chasing stock for the winter holiday
trace of the Pfster Jewelry Company
For the past twa or three weeks
shipments of je:velry fancy goods,
.''vnrH are. ard n Jvrlti", have been
arriving, giving evidence of his aCti-
vities on the eastern markets.
Accoding to Mr.. Harvey Hill, one Of
the proprietors Of the Pfister Jewelry
Company, their assortment of all art
icles in their various lines will excel
by far anything ever before attempt
ed in the city of New iberia.
Pfster's has always had an unlim-
tied faith in this old town, and in
spite of the fact that some are still
crying "hard times" they are prepar-
ing for the biggest season of their
career.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-08
DANCIN SCHOOL WILL OPEN
WITH FREE PROGRAM.

The Iberian is in receipt of letter
from Mr.. G. f. Morton, of the Haines
and Morton School of Dancing, in
which he states that everything is all
ready for their opening in New Ibe-
ria next Wednesday afternoon.
To properly introduce themselves to
the people of this community, they
have arranged to present Compli-
mentary Opening Program, at their
New Iberia studio, in the Knights of
Columbus Hall, over the Elks Theatre
at four o'clock on Wednesday after
noon
Miss Hunter, who will have charge
of the work here, will dance three as
thetic solos: Nymphs Of the Nile,
Perrot's Dream, and Rubenstein Ro-
nance, all three being gems of grace
and beauty.
Mr.. Morton and Miss Hunter will
show the people of New iberia all the
new and up-to-date Social dances,
direct from New York.
This program will be given abso-
lutely complimentary, and everybody
interested in the work of this school
is invited to be present, and see just
what they are offering their patrons.
Remember the hour, four o'clock,
next Wednesday evening.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-08
TO EXHIBIT IBE RIA
PRODUCTS AT FAIR.
Lafayette District Fair To
Break All Records.

Continuing their policy of 1920
when the territory of the Southwest
Louisiana Fair was extended to in
clude the parishes of Acadia, Allen,
Reauregard, st. Mary, Calcasieu, Ev-
angeline, Jeff Davis, Cameron, Iberia
st. Landry, ST. Martin, Nermilion, and
Lafayette, the scope of the Fair has
been made more permanent, improve
ments have been pushed and the fut-
ure made a certainty through the
placing of the management of the
District Fair in the hands of an in
corporated organization. Henceforth
the Southwest Louisiana Fair Asso-
citation, Incorporated, an incorpora
tion Of citizens of vision, that real
ize the potential possibilities Of the
Fair movement, and are in this work
as a labor of love, #wll control the
destiny of the organization.
This year splendid progress has
been made in the collection of ex-
hibits, it being certain at this time
that the list will furnish the best
ever offered at a fair in this section
The daily exercises during the fair
will be announced in the press and
the program will include addresses on
the opening day and on Friday and
Saturday, by prominent educators
and State officials. There will be a
free School Day on Friday, October
14th, Farmers Day on Saturday, Oct
18th, Band concerts, Athletics, Foot
ball, baseball, and races.
Nothing has been overlooked in the
way of providing wholesome amuse-
ments at the Fair this year. The
Snapp Brothers Shows have been Sc
cured for the occasion, and will add
greatly to the general entertainment.
The city of New Iberia together
with the parish, has decided to again
enter an exhibit at the Lafayette
fair, and Mr.. st. Dizier and Mr. Luke
Bertrand have been authorized to ar
range the display, the Chamber of
Commerce having voted to pay the
necessary expense attached to the
matter. Last year New Iberia's ex-
hibit was awarded many prizes, and
the contestants arc fully determined
to do as well if not better this time.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-10-08
PLAY GROUND BENEFIT
REPORTED SUCCESS.
Program and Financial Re-
suits Excellent,

The moving picture benefit given
last Friday evening for the purpose
OF raising funds with which to fit up
the Fairgrounds on East Main street,
proved to be most profitable affair.
The program consisted of moving
pictures, Of very excellent quality,
after which some of the children from
the Magnolia School gave charac-
ter play consisting of impersonations
OF Mother Goose characters, making
a very lively and interesting scene.
Little Miss Marjorie Sandoz charm
ed the audience by her graceful solo
dance in Spanish costume. Thanks
are due Miss Bessie Broussard for the
production of Mother Goose and to
Miss Inez DeBlanc who trained the
Spanish Dancer.
In the lobby of the Elks Theatre
as well as elsewhere delicious candy
was sold, which brought in $24OO
On the street the sale Of tickets
amounted to s63 90, while at the box
office the amount taken in was $71 25
Report was made Of bench for
the park, donated by Mrs. Edward
Estorge. $106 40, clear is the sum
which resulted from the afternoons
entertainment. The Women's Council
expresses appreciation to all those
who helped in this cause, especially
the Committee on Arrangements, con-
sisting Of Mrs. Cultivate, Mrs. Shaw
Mrs. Haste, Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Murray
Mrs. Delahoussaye and Mrs Carstens
1t is understood that this play
grounds is to be only a temporary
affair, and the apparatus installed
there will be donated to the big City
Park whenever that institution is
ready to receive and care for it.