South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-29

Word was received last night from
Ike Bernstein, manager Of Eddie
Welsh, to the effect that Welsh will
reach South Bend this afternoon
and Will complete his training at the
local Y. NJ. c. A, starting Monday.
According to their managers. both
boys are in the pink of condition and
ready to give the best exhibition OF
their careers
Smith to Referee
Ed Smith, the well known Chi
.cago referee, has been secured to act
as third man in the ring and this
assures the fans that there will be
no stalling tactics. Smith needs no
introduction to local boxing enthusi-
asts. having appeared here on many
occasions for local clubs.
The main attraction is drawing
perhaps the greater amount Of at
tention due to the fact that Welsh
made his start in this vicinity, but
the supporting card is one of the
best balanced that has been pre-
scented for local approval. Two semi
windups, an innovation in these
parts. are attracting much enthusi-
asm. Mickey Brennan, one of the
cleverest lightweights in Michigan
and a recognized headliner, viii
meet frankie Harvey of Milwaukee
in an eight round bout preceding the
wind-up. Both boxers are noted
for their ability to hit and are ex-
pected to furnish a great deal of
excitement.
Johnny Thlel of this city will
swap punches with RED" Curry. a
local favorite because Of his willing
ness to mix at all times. Curry has
appeared here on many occasions
and his services have always been
required FOR return matches
Curry's manager posted his forfeit
with a local bank yesterday and
stated his protege was just rarin'
to go. Both boys have much to gain
in this bout. Each experienced a
knockout before local audiences IN
recent bouts but the concensus OF
opinion appears TO be that the blows
landed were lucky and detracted
nothing from the ability Of the box
ers. Thiel started road work Sat
urday and hopes to be In top notch
shape for the Mishawaka bout.
Good Curtain Raiser
The curtain raiser between Danny
MCGOWAN, the Notre Dame bantam,
and Young Stanley OF the Stude-
baker club, in a six round exhibit
ton IS bound to please the audience
If they put up as strong a bout az
that furnished by them at the SOL
diers testimonial celebration at the
Studebaker building. Both ban
tams are as fast as chain lightning
and exceptionally clever.
The advance sale for the bouts
has been heavier than expected, es-
pecially in the nearby towns. Elk
hart, Goshen and Niles have sold
every ticket they could lay hands on
and have made requests for more.
Mishawaka expects to pack the
house alone, many Of the clubs there
buying up blocks Of seats.
According TO the promoters, at
tempts have been made by South
Bend interests to prevent the hold
ing OF the show, but all Attempts thus
far have failed. me AlnlsLerlal as
ISOLATION was first approached, but
those gentlemen could see no harm
in the bouts so long as the city
fathers had sanctioned il. A final at
tempt was made Saturday 10 induce
Pros. Atty. Jellison 10 call the bouts
off. but he also reiterated with the
reply. IF Il was good enough dur
ing the war. it's good enough now.
I witnessed many bouts between sol
diers and see no harm in IL as long
as the boxers are evenly matched