Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-05
JOHNNY BUFF

New York, June 3.-Anothcr world s
championship boxing contest, in addi-
ton to the two he already has closed,
probably will be conducted by Tex
Richard during the current outdoor
season. The promoter last night de-
clared that he would select n date for
a worlds bantamweight title bout DE
tween Champion Johnny Buff and
Joe Lynch, west slider. who formerly
held the title, just as soon as Buff
signifies his readiness to risk his title
against Lynch. The two boxers al
ready are signed to contracts. A bout
between Buff and Lynch was sched-
uled for May 5 at Madison Square
Garden, but was postponed because
d5uff then was suffering from swollen
glands in the neck. Forfcits for
weight still are up. Richard said last
night, and Eddie Mead, Lynch's man
ager. has notified the promoter OF
Lynch's readiness to go through with
the contract for the postponed bout.
Richard now is waiting on word from
Buff, who still is recovering from the
effects Of the operation performed on
his neck.
Whether the match will be hold in
this city or in BOyle5 Thirty Acres
IN Jersey City, is not determined.
This important detail will depend up
on developments in the applications
before the State Athletic Commission,
for permits to hold boxing shows at
night in the open air. In the event
that Eickard secures the sanction of
the commission the bout will be held
at the new Nelodromc, 225th street
and Broadway. If he is unsuccessful
in this direction, Richard plans to
hold the bout in the huge arena at
Jersey City. The promoter prefers a
bout to a decision and it is probable
that such a contest will materialize.
In New Jersey official decisions in
boxing bouts are prohibited
LHnch's victory over Midget Smith
last Thursday night qualified the west
side bantamweight for another crack
at the title beyond question. Many of
those who witnessed Lynchs latest
rinE triumph are confident of his alb
ilitN to regain the championship His
victory over Smith earned Lynch new
admirers, who expressed confidence in
the triumph of the west sider's speed.
clcverness, skill and hitting strength
over the punching power and rugged
ness Of Buff.
Promoter Richard stated that he has
not vet made formal application to the
state athletic commission for a permit
for night boxing in the Nelodrome He
is awaiting the action on the applica-
tion now before the commission on
behalf of Ebbcts Field. The promo
ter yesterday planned to discuss with
Dan Morgan, manaeer of Jack Brit
ton, plans Cor transferring the worlds
weltcrwcight championship bout be-
tween Britton and Benny Leonard,
lightweight champion. to tho Nelo-
drome; but the expected meeting be
tween manager and promoter did not
take place. Richard spent the day SUI
porvising the work of preparing tho.
Garden pool for the opening ON June
TO-
In tho absence of communication
from Georges Carpenter, French box
Ct, itlChdIu dCCI2Tfu DlfnSel1 AT a
standstill with regard TO his plans for
worlds light heavyweight champion
ship bout between Carpenter the til
tic holder and Harry Greb of Pitts
burg, recent conqueror of Gene Tun-
ney. This match is one of the i'm
portant outdoor attractions Richard
has under consideration. The promoter
cablcd Carpenter an offer Immediate
~ after Grcb won the American light
heavyweight title from Tunncy. but
declared last night he has not vet re-
ceived a response from the French
man.
Frank Fluurnoy, Garden matchmak-
CT. made a hurried trip to Philadel-
phia yesterday on n mission which
Richard said was associated with an
effort to induce Johnny kilhane,
worlds featherweight champion, to de-
fend his title in a bout between Kill
bane and Peter Martin, Brooklyn
featherweight. who recently was held
to draw by Jack Sharkey.