Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-05

4o allow Deputy Diagne f11teen oays in which to furnish proof or ms ac- cI,sations," failing which the feoera- lion will demand that the chamner of deputies lift the parliamentary in- munity of the deputy in oroer tna@ the federation may institute Wn@e. ever legal proceedings it sees 1N to obtain redress .TAFter A three hour session this ar- +o-noon the federation issued com- yonnIcatfon saying that, it considered its honor has been injured by the calumnious imputation Of the deputy from Senegal" .h The communication renews the statement that the federation's decl- sion against Ski was taken rom motives of public decency and to pre- vent a. scandal" It adds that the feu" eratton Is not aware "of any irrlgu- larities from the sporting polnl o view on the part of the organizers or inc Carpentier- Ski match and has no trnowledge of any insincerity in the result of said match"
 The federation decided to send cop ies of the documents discussed at US meeting and also copy or the oeCl- Eion reached, to the president or the senate and the chamber of deputles and to all senators and deputies Tn protest against the public accusations made in the open chamber by Deputy Diagne.
 Battling Ski, the Senegalese con- niferor of Georges Carpenter, declar- ed today in the presence Of Deputy Diagne and two witnesses that ms fight with Carpenter for the ngnt heavyweight worlds championship hao been framed" but that during the fight he had determinated to De the winner. Ski said that with 50,0OO people acclaiming him, and conscious or ms strength. he had had a revulsion of feeling. Despite reminders from his corner during his minutes. rest after the third round, he said he decided to go in and win.
 Deputy Diagne, listening to this story from the deposed black cham pion, recently bereft of his title by the boxing federation, told to news papermen, said it was exactly what Ski had related to him as the story Siki said he would tell in court, and of which Diagne said he had proof. This was the only reason, the deputy stated, for his agreeing to fight the case of the Senegalese.
 That the Siki- Carpenter battle. which Ski declares was designed to he the most monumental frame-up in the history of boxing, the frame-up of the century,, became the greatest - hagedy' of dou ble- crossing and caus- ed the downfall of Europe's idol, was due to the pride of the black fighter, he declares.
 Siki's Story of "FrameUp"
 T could not lay down before 5O,- 900 people acclaiming me-" he said. Never before had been on my knees to any man."
 Ski declared that fifteen days be- fore the fight he agreed to quit in the fourth round.
 "But inside my own heart" added the fighter, T kept repeating will knock him dead if I can.
 q was supposed to take short count in the first round then go to the floor again in the second follow ed, by d nine-second count just be- fore the bell in the third round come up groggy for the fourth, round, then drop. with both arms outstretched and be, counted out"
 T entered the ring in a bewilder- ed condition" continued Ski, and began to do as I agreed, dropping tc one knee in the first round after two mfnu5es of fighting Bernstein (the referee) brought me up sharply, say ing, Get up, Ski, you're not hurt
 II was in "a trance throughout. tho second round discussing within myself whether l should lie down or fight Georges wasn't hurting me, although he reached me with two hard righti to the jaw which caused the ringsid' spectators to grunt much harder thar l.
 At the beginning of the third roun( [ had fully decided that I would talk another count as agreed" Ski wen on, but the round had progressed twt minutes before Georges hit me hart enough to give me chance to gt down. A right swing then hit me higi on the cheek, and said, Here goes l. dropped to one knee, fully resolT ed!to stay there. ...-.,
 Then the howls of the multitud reached my head, which seemed t clear. He's beaten; the negro is fin ished,' were the jeers that assaile me.
 Then during these. seven second that I was kneeling before Carpentie made up my mind to fight. kneI could win. You remember how Jumped up and swung my left, whic caught Georges flush on the point e the jaw.". ..
 Sild rose and gave demonstrate for the benefit of Deputy Diagne, .wh looked. on with apparent pride at hi campatriot.
 You know the rest" continued Six "hows Georges with a pained look C surprise on his face, went down. fo the count of four and clinched.
 From the fourth round on I'didn hurt him too badly. I felt him to- very weak, his blows lacking stinl I, n1va fr P 4I~ he should quit, but instead he butte me twice and hit me below the bel which further enraged me and streng thened my determination to win, es pecially as the crowd was now favor ing me and cheering, while they boot ed Georges for his rough work"
 Deputy Diagne, who recently too up the defense of Siki in the cham Der of deputies and is suing the Frene boxing federation for the rehabilita tion of his fellow countryman, inter vened at this stage.
 "PhA3 is the story he told me an which believe he said. This .mprr Ing his former manager, Hellers cal ed me up on the telephone and thanl ed me for my efforts on behalf ski, but requested that, I discor tinue them saying that in Sikis ow interest the matter should be allowe to drop In order not to antagonize u French boxing federation, wi however, have this matter threshe out before the courts to the finas
 "Siki," he continued, twas senten, ed without being given an opportunit to be heard before the fdderhtio which is unprecedented in the anna of any justice in the world. l. am n, concerned whether or not this kill boxing in France. want justice don and I desire to clear up the pestileI tial atmosphere surrounding this cas
 As for the boxing federation threat tn alie me if YnaIras ,,,<. ,,;l