The New York herald., 1922-01-10
WALKER BATTERS
VETERAN GRIFFITHS
Jersey Thunderbolt Is Too
Rugged and Hard Hitting
for Ohio Welterweight.
By CHARLES F. MATHIsoN.

mickey WalEer, the ElzaDetn Inun-
derbolt," scored another victory at the
Fourth Regiment Armory, Jersey City.
last night. His victim was Johnny Grif-
fiths. the veteran boxer of Akron. Ohio.
The contest went the limit of twelve
rounds before an assemblage of $500
Jersey fans.
Griflths used all his skill and expert
ence to outwit the young hitter from
Elizabeth. However. the Ohio boy failed
In his purpose. for Walker reached his
opponents face and body with crushing
blows. Several times during the bout
Walker landed with such force on Grif-
iiths's jaw that the veteran was COM
PEELED to clinch and hold on to avoid a
knockout.
Griffiths was badly battered about
the face at the end and was bleeding
from nose and mouth. while both his
eyes We're puffed UP. The Western
boxer rallied at times and landed on
his rival quite freely. but without effect.
Griffiths showed courage in staying the
twelve rounds.
Both boxers were guilty of landing
many low blows. although neither was
warned by the referee. In one round
Grifiths received a low blow which
caused the veteran much distress. Grif-
fiths. however did not complain to the
referee and continued. On the other
hand Griflths hit Walker some foul
blows
Walker was a very tired boxer when
the final gong sounded. but was the ag-
gressor throughout and was easily en-
titled to the decision.
Thunderbolt Hits Hard.
Walker and Griffiths entered the ring
at 11:10 o'clock and leisurely adjusted
their gloves. The weights were 149h
for Walker and $50 for Griffiths. Grif-
fiths outboxed Walker in the opening
round. but the "Thunderbolt" got in a
number of his crashing rights and lefts
to the face and body and brought the
blood to the Ohioan's nose.
Walker battered Griffiths severely in
the second round and sent him tired to
his corner.
Walker sent terrific> right to the jaw
in the third which staggered the Akron
lite. The Jerseyman rushed In to finish his
man, but Griffiths managed to keep his
feet till the bell sent him to his corner.
Walker knocked Griffiths all about
the ring in the fourth. and the Ohioan
was compelled to take to his feet to es-
cape the shower Of blows. Griffiths was
the recipient Of heavy punishment in the
fifth. and slowed perceptibly. He rallied
In the sixth and landed some solid
thumps. but Walker kept up his COM
bativeness and did the leading. Griffiths
received terrific humping in the
seventh. and bled from mouth and nose
while both eyes were cut.
Both men had been hitting low, and
In the seventh Griffith got one in the
groin that distressed him momentarily.
Ertle was inclined to stop the contest,
but Griffiths decided to continue and the
battle was resumed. Griffith rallied in
the eighth and had the better of the
round.
Walker had the better of the ninth
round. He staggered Griniths in the
tenth and the Ohioan was in distress.
Walker hit low and was cautioned by
the referee. Both slowed In the eleventh.
Walker doing whatever execution there
was.
Walker tried hard for knockout in
the twelfth. but Grifflths was on his feet
at the close. Walker won on points In
twelve rounds.
Three Interesting PreIimiuaries.
The opening bout, ten round contest.
was between two Jersey City light
weights, Paula Alberts and Joey Sieber
Alberts was outclassed by Sieger, who Is
a good hitter, but lacking In aggressive
ness. However. Sieger landed three
blows to one by Alberts and in the sixth
round sent his man to the canvas for 2
count of three. Alberts rallied slightly
In the ninth and tenth rounds. but failed
to overcome Sieger's lead.
Joe Forgione. a Newark featherweight
and a clever boxer. gave a severe drub-
bing to George Myers of Akron, Ohio.
Myers, sparring partner OF Johnny
Griffiths. was substituted for Willie
Shaw. who was overweight Myers,
however. showed wonderful powers of re-
sistance and lasted the ten rounds, al
though very tired at the close.
The semi-final between Harold Farese
of Newark and Terry McIIugh of Allen
town. Pa. which was won by Farese on
points. was a slashing encounter and
held the close attention Of the onlookers.