The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-21
Jeff SMITH AND
SAILOR CLICKNER
TOP INITIAL CARD
soxers to Do Final Work
Sunday in Preparation
for 12-Round Go
no 2. A. BRrDGEwATER.

nv 2. A. BRIDGEwATER.
When Jeff Smith, the
Ravonne "Thunderbolt" and
Sailor Glenn Clickner of Tulsa
climb through the ropes for
their 12-round bout at con-
vention hall Monday night,
;naugurating the pugilistic
career of Joe Carson Athletic
club of the American Legion,
thew will be governed by a
\ ,pt of rules and regulations al
Z most an exact copy Of those
Of the New York State Boxing
commission, generally con-
sidered the best in the coun-
try.
To RigidIy Enforce Rules.
Joe Carson clubs rules and regu-
htons were announced Saturday
by L. II. Lantz, athletic director,
who declared they would be rigIdly
adhered to in all bouts presented
BY the legion club. These govern
Ing provisions are far too lengthy to
10 into in detail here. but 1t is sut-
fIcent TO say that every question
that possibly could arise Is covered
and that Joe Carson club has duly
appointed official TO look after
every rule and regulation.
Much power Is given the referee.
!, mo. by the way will be Harry
bouder, a Tulsa boxing expert well
known TO local fandom and whose
ability and squareness can't be
Questioned. In addition to the au-
thorlty conferred upon the third
man in the ring by the written rules,
no also will be instructed bv Direc-
Tor Lantz TO satisfy himself In every
bout that each contestant Is doing
his very best at all times. Any time
the referee thinks boxer is not
giving his best the referee has in
sructlons to throw him out" and
the club reserves the right to hold
up his end OF whatever purse may
be at stake.
jeff Smith on the Scene.
Jerome Jefferds Smith, who sails
under the plain name OF jeff Smith,
and who Is undoubtedly one OF the
very best box fighters in the whole
world today, arrived in town yes
teTday morning with his manager,
Al Llppe. all set for Monday nights
encounter with Clickner. Jeff has
been boxing regularly and appears
L. Al
Is one Of those fellows who always
Is In shape, ready to enter the ring
against any old opponent on a mo-
nent's notice.
For the entertainment of large
crowd Of admirers down at the T. A,
c. sym, Jeff did his stuff in train
Ing yesterday afternoon. His mus
eles needed limbering up after the
long railroad journey, but aside
fom enough exercise to keep him
on edge it is apparent that Smith
needs nothing in the way OF con-
:, dtoning to prepare himself for the
clash with the local aspirant. Click
ira also worked out Saturday, as
he has every day FOR the last week.
ana, like Smith, appears to be In top
form.
All to Work Sunday.
Smith and Clickner, to say moth
Ing OF number OF lesser lights also
sated TO appear on the legions in
agural program Monday night, are
! work at the 7. A. G. gym Sun
cay afternoon. The workouts will
fart at o'clock. with Smith per-
forming first so that fans may look
hln over and then take IN the ball
slme or the dog races as they de-
special arrangements have been
made by the officials OF the legion
euo TO take care OF the crowd ex-
pected TO turn out for the opening.
AZ the door ushers will hand every
ian program giving a list of all
,ne oouts. On these programs will
pe white spaces for the fans to
eheck off each round.
director Lantz said the legion
wanted to invite all women fans TO
Gend. He said special accommo-
sauonns would be provided for the
iair FANS, A number of girls and
matrons, members OF the legion
suniary, will serve as ushers. and
snaperones will be provided for
parties OF women who come unat-
"nued by male escorts.
The program has not yet been
.umpieted. but Director I.antz said
I ene original announcement of 40
& .uahus Oh boxing would be carried
ySut, frankie Osner OF Tulsa and
lung California OF Shawnee will
n,L n,et IN the 10-round semiwlndup.
.,unr y,.her bouts will be of four, six and
spnn ssnt rounds, the participants to be
announced Monday.
a, Ilokets were placed on sale Satur-
Sg at Pete Martins place on West
Mn the Buttermilk Bar on South
sSS n = Legion headquarters, Fifth
Ws.,| ,|ineinnai and Fuller's cafe.
MAJ. tuisa, and the demand was
''sk according to reports.
Has Clickner n Chance?
me clickner-Smi.h bout has
isuNqsed a lot OF comment ana specu-
.@s.on among boxing fans. Smith. of