The New York herald., 1921-03-14

Brandt vs.. Earl Baird, Is rounds.
solely with the object OF so weakening
wrestler that he will be unable TO
Withstand additional pain and thus
yields.
These furnishing locks not only are
brutalizing but they tend 10 prevent
the wrestlers putting forth their best
efforts in the use OF numerous unob-
jectionable holds that result in spirited
and scientific contests. Jack Curley, who
has practically controlled wrestling in
the East for many years is in favor Of
the proposed new association.
The refusal of Carpenter 10 announce
his intention definitely regarding his
match with Dempsey. and his delay in
sending his forfeit money to this city.
have raised doubts as to the Frenchman
keeping the engagement. A compatriot
of the French champion. who has been
in communication with Carpenter yes
terday said
Carpenter was willing 10 go through
with the match under the original con
ditions, which guaranteed 100000 to
him. win. lose or draw. Georges real
lied that Dempsey was q dangerous
fighter, but with so much at stake he
was willing TO take the chance But If
the purse is TO be reduced as seems
probable, Carpenter will not come 70
America. He would prefer under such
conditions TO have the match take place
in London or Paris.
Another factor in the case Is the
attitude Of Nine. Carpenter She Is
strongly opposed to her husband lighting
again. and has urged him to retire rer-
manently from the ring.
Again, Carpenter, owing 10 his war
record and personal popularity. Is IN
line for political preferment, ana Is IN
a position where he may have TO decide
quickly whether he will stick to pueilism
or enter politics.
In this contingency Rickard mas de-
cided to go over to Paris and have a
heart to heart talk with .he Erenchmar.
If anybody can induce Carpenter to 20
through with his match with Dempsey
Richard is tho man. The promoter will
sail in few days for the o,her side.
Joe Stecher, former champion, will
try to prove tonight at the Seventy
first Regiment Armory that he is still =
leading factor in the championship de-
bate. He will endeavor 10 subdue
Stanislaus ZbyszSo, once q great wres-
tier, who, although advanced in years, Is
still formidable on the pad.
Following Stecher's defeat by Lewis
who applied the deadlock 70 the cham
pion. Stecher took a long rest He re-
sumed wrestling a short time ago. and
disposed OF John Olin. a rugged grappler,
I'm jig time. He feels that he is now in
top form and expects TO vanquish the
veteran.
Uhrwr.y IL at. L.
has been moving down all sorts Of OPP
ponentS, and his victory over Charley
Peters was a notable performance.
libby is given to the toe hold but he
is an all around expert and. while do
pending on his weight and strength, he
knows all the best locks and is not
afraid to apply them.
The special bout between Archie
Walker. New York state champion, and
Ben Ponteau has aroused a great deal
Of interest IN Wall Street, where Wal
ker is employed at the Stock Exchange.
A large delegation from there will be
on hand at Madison Square Garden
Wednesday evening when this bout will
be put on Walker is training at the
Trinity Club. Brooklyn, and doing a lot
or road running which he has never
done before in order that he may be IN
the best possible shape. Ben Ponteau
Is getting in trim at the st. Christopher
Club under the watchful eye OF Eddie
Dorsey Il boxing instructor OF the club.
There will be twenty or more bouts
contested each night. as a record entry
has been received. including the best
boys in the Metropolitan Association.
some of whom are apt to win national
titles in Boston on April il and IL,
where they will be sent to compete by
the Metropolitan Association after win
ming this tournament
Johnny Wilson. who is to defend his
title against Mike O'Dowd at Madison
Square Garden next Thursday night.
will arrive here to-day and complete
his training. ODowd is said TO have
been training secretly for several weeks.
The former champion has not engaged
in a bout for many weeks.
Phil Glassman. manager of Lew
Tender. denies the charge made In
Milwaukee that he took forfeit from
Sailor Friedman. who was O pound
overweight for his bout with Tender.
Classrnan also insists that Tender
crippled both hands early In the con-
test. The manager OF the Quaker south
paw holds that Tender is classy enough
to meet Leonard, and calls attention 70
tho fact that tho Philadelphian has a
fifteen round decision over Willie Jack
son. Glassman fails 70 mention the ad-
ditional fact that in the fifteen round
affair with Jackson eight ounce gloves
were mysteriously substituted FOR tho
flve ounce mitts called for N the articles
OF agreement.