The New York herald., 1921-07-09
DEMPSEY Y--KEARNS
I SAID TO HAVE SPLIT
Champion May BE Managed by
Mayor Bader of Atlan-
tic City.
BOXER OvERRULES JACK
Titleholder Reported to Be
Irritated by Criticism Regard
ing Stacker Charge.
BOXER OvERRULEs JACK
BY CHARLES f. MA1HIsoN.

Reports have been in circulation FOR
some time past that Jack Dempsey ana
his manager. Jack Kearns. would dis
solve business relations Immediately
after the bout with Carpenter kearns
has smilingly denied the rumor. ana
Dempsey has been non-commital.
The fact of Dempsey moving west
ward and leaving his manager in this
city started a fresh crop OF gossip
anent the relations of Dempsey and
Kearns. and as the contract binding
the men expired last week and has not
been renewed. the matter took on
significant aspect.
Dempsey yesterday took issue with
his manager over the color line, declar-
ing that he would never fight a negro.
The champion also reversed the action
of Kearns in the matter of the pay
ment of 500 to Carrie Barrett. the
housekeeper at the Atlantic City train
ing quarters.
On top of these incidents came the
announcement from Atlantic City last
night to the effect that Edward L. Bader.
Mayor of the city by the sea. had been
asked by Dempsey to become his man
ager. Mayor Bader, who is an enthusi-
ast on boxing and who was on very
familiar terms with Dempsey while the
latter was training, did not deny the
report, but merely declined to discuss
1t. The Mayor said:
"I have heard the report. You had
better see Dempsey That is all
know about the natter
Mayor Bader's term expires shortly,
and it is said he will not seek a re-
election.
Among the sporting element in Allan
tic City. it is declared that Kearns and
Dempsey officially parted company
previous to the Jersey City bout.
Kearns is still in this city. but efforts
to reach him last night We're unsuc-
cessful
Dempsey Wanted to Enlist.
It has been a matter of gossip for
several months that Dempsey held Kearns
responsible for criticism in connection
with the charge of slackerism. Accord
ing to the report Dempsey wanted to
enlist in the Marines but was dissuaded
by Kearns, who wanted to keep Dempsey
in the ring. In the attempt to make it
appear that Dempsey was doing some-
thing to help in the war he was photo
graphed in the working clothes of a
ships-srd employee. His costume con-
sisted Of a greasy cap, overalls and
patent leather shoes with suede tops.
Then came the trial In California on
a charge of evading the draft, and
while the champion was acquitted it
Dempsey close to 100000.
Since that time Dempsey has been
subjected to sharp criticism from Amer
lean Legion posts throughout the coun-
try and he has writhed under the charges
and accusations.
He is said to have nursed his wrath
for some time past and that he finally
served notice on Kearns that their con-
tract would not be renewed.
Mayor Bader admitted that Dempsey
had acted on plan of battle in Jersey
City that Bader had mapped out.
Dempsey heard me in silence while
I unfolded my plan.' said the Mayor.
'and he followed that programme until
his own intuition and unexpected de-
velopments that accrued during the
fight convinced him that change was
desirable. 1 met Dempsey by appoint
ment next day in New York, and We
had a lengthy conversation. but at that
time the thought of becoming Jacks
manager never entered my mind. What
he had in mind / don't know"
Evidence that Dempsey and Kearns
are not in entire accord as to the future
plans of the cha mpion have accumu
lated. Shortly before the battle Of
Boyls's Thirty Acres Kearns made an
nouncejnenz that Dempsey would meet
any challenger, be he black, white or
the match. Kearns added that there
did not seem to be a demand for n
Dcmpsey-Wills or Dempsey-J ohnson
match. but that the champion would
have no objection to meeting either OF
the negro boxers IL the proper induce
ments were offered. In substance,
kearns said that Dempsey did not draw
the color line.
Champion Draws Color Line.
When Dempsey. who is on his way TO
Salt Lake City. reached Omaha yester-
cay he proceeded to omphaticaliy draw
the color line.
II will never fight a colored man I"
Dempsey said. There is nothing to this
talk OF me meeting Jack johnson. l am
confident the public don't want this
nght, and while | will govern myself
TO large extent according to the public
wishes, i can't see my way clear TO
1lght Johnson or any other colored man.
VIII meet any one else that Kearns
picks for me. Gibbons, understand. is
n good man, although have never seen
him work. As l have drawn the color
line, l am free to say that think Harry
Wills is great fighter, who will whip
the very best of them. As for Willard.
III fight him any tme-and lick him
too"
Dempsey also fails to agree with
kearns regarding the payment of 500
to Mrs. Carrie Barrett, housekeeper at
the training quarters OF the champion
during his preparatory work for the big
battle. Dempsey yesterday sent a tele-
gram TO Atlantic City asking for in
formation regarding the suit for $500
wages instituted by Mrs. Barrel. whom
he employed during his training here.
The message said that IL it were true
that she had been given only 500 by
his manager he would pay any reason
able balance that might be claimed.
Mrs. Barrett alleges In her petition
that 'on May 10 she agreed to render
her services as general manager and
helper In buying food and groceries.
managing the work In the Kitchen
keeping house In good order and doing
other things to enable those living there
In to bo comfortable"
She also states that her services were
worth $50 a week and she has received
but 500 for her time and labor.
Magnus Larsen and Sailor Thompson
will not meet tonight at the Queens
boro s. G. Chief Deputy Hook forbade
the bout, but gave no reason for his
action. IL Is said the matter will be
sffted next Tuesday.
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