The New York herald., 1921-01-18
BY CHARLES IF. MATHIsoN.

BY CHARLES II. MATHISON.
Under conditions never dreamed OF
by pugilists Of quarter of a century
ago, number of amateur champion
boxers, English and American,
thumped each other last night in the
grand ballroom of the Hotel C6mmo-
dore.
Their efforts received the enthusias-
tic plaudits Of the most distinguished
gathering that ever witnessed a box
ing contest, and the onlookers, judg-
ing by their plaudits, were highly
pleased with the combats.
The spectators, however, were dis
appointed over the overwhelming de-
feat Of the Americans, who failed to
win a single contest from the British
champions. There was no doubt Of
the superiority of the visiting boxers
over Uncle Sans boys, for in each
contest the margin Of victory was
marked. OF the four international
bouts only one resulted in a knock
out.
The entertainment, which was ar
ranged as a tribute to William A.
Gavin, managing director Of the In
ternational Sporting Club, for his
notable efforts in behalf of clean box
ing, had as it's next object the settle
Inent of championships between the
title holders of the New York and
London police and the champions of
the British army and navy and the
American champions in the same
branch of service.
Britisher First Winner.
In the first of the international con-
tests to be staged Capt. E. V. Chandler.
heavyweight champion of Great Britain
and champion Of the British Army, out
pointed Private John Courtwright OF
Camp Holabird. Maryland. champion of
the United States Army, in three rounds.
Chandler. who has had the ionor of
boxing before the King of England, out
pointed the American in all three
rounds. Chandler proved himself n
clever two handed boxer. while his OPP
ponent. who is of the rough and ready
type, showed little science. These con-
tests, which are being staged under the
rules Of the Amateur Federation of Box
ers Of Europe, call for two two minute
rounds and third OF four minutes du-
ration
The second international contest be-
tween the navy heavyweight champions
also resulted in a victory for the Brit
ish. Jock Watson representing John
Bull. received the decision over Ralph
Richie OF Hampton Roads. Uncle Saru's
representative. Watson, who holds the
championship of the British navy, out
pointed the American by wide margin.
This contest was easily the best OF the
international bouts and the best cf the
show. The Britisher outpointed his op-
ponent in the opening round, and, al
though the wearer of the navy blue
scored knookdown In the second
stanza. was outboxed by Watson. The
knockdown came near the end of the
round
Watson came back strong i'm the inal
tound, which lasted four minutes, ard
made the American look like a novice.
Watson hammered his rival hard In this
session and sent Ritchie to the canvas
with hard right uppercut to the chin.
Harry Mallin. representing the London
Police Department and the holder of the
middleweight Championship of that de-
partment. was responsible for Britain's
third victory in the international bouts.
: The Bobby was opposed by Johnny Ruff,
&s4npion Of the New York Police De-
parSpept- and received the decision over
the hluecoat in three rounds. Malln
was easily entitled to the verdict and
punished Ruff severely.
BY stopping Ben Davis an Indian and
iight heavyweight champion of the
United States Army, Hugh Brown, the
British Army ttleholder. made II a
clean sweep for John Bull Davis. who
is stationed at Camp Meade, was out
classed by the Britisher The end came
IA the second round. Brown scored two
lsnockdowns In this session before the
end came.
Preceding the bouts Gutzon Borglum
Introduced Senator James Walker. who
ae toastmaster eulogized William A.
Gavin and gave him full credit for draw
Ing up the Walker boxing law and for
The excellent conditions now prevailing
Justice Barlow s. Weeks paid glow
ing tribute to the part played by boxing
IA winning the great war
The first bout developed a new heavy
weight champion Of the Now York
nolicc force In William Spengler Of tho
Traffic Squad. who stopped Arthur
Wallot In the second round.
William Spengler Is one or the best
amateur boxers In the world and Ar
thur Wallot was the heavyweight cham
pion Of the New York police force.
IL was n thrilling bout. Spengler,
strong and speedy and fine boxer,
outclassed Wailot and landed several
heavy blows TO body and head. Ten
seconds before the close Of the first
round spengler staggered Wallot with
hard right TO the jaw and then dashed
out with right and left in an effort tl
finish his man. Walot clinched and
managed TO last out the round.
The second round was barely under
way when spengler landed another riglt
10 the jaw which made Wallot shaky.
Spengler then made a rush at his man
and dropped him In his own corner
with q right hook to the chin.
Wallot tried 20 struggle 20 his feet. but
he was so shaky that the referee, Tor
smith stopped the bout and gave the