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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14
Jack B1rittOn Holds
Real Record Among
FiStiC Title Holders

Jack Britton, aside from being
the oldest title holder, being welter-
weight champion at 81, enjoys an
other unique distinction.
Britton is the only holder Of a fight
title who has never been knocked
out. Britton has lost decisions, had
his back on the rosin, but he has
never failed to ge. up before the
count of ten.
Benny Leonard, holder of the
lightweight title, has twice been
Knocked out In his first year as a
professional, 1912. Joe Shugrue
stopped him in four rounds. The
following year frankie Fleming
knocked him out in the same num-
Der Of rounds.
Johnny Dundee, holder Of the
junior lightweight title. was kayoed
in the first round OF his fight with
Willie Jackson in 1917.
Jimmy Wilde. holder of the
worlds hyweight title. went out of
his class TO meet Pete Herman and
was out on his feet when they stop
ped the bout.
4NCl SIS Oh PNAANACA 4lOAutI u LAAo
worlds light heavyweight champion
ship has been the most knocked out
of all champs. He has taken the
count three times.
Johnny Kilbane went out of his
class to meet Lightweight Champion
Benny Leonard and lasted only three
rounds.
Jim Flynn once knocked out Jack
Dempsey. That was when Dempsey
was an unknown. 1t is claimed Jack
purpOsely picked out a soft spot.
All of Cleveland is convinced that
Byran Downey knocked out Middle
weight champion Johnny Wilson.
not once, but three times in their
bout in that city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14
Jimmy Kelly to
Oppose Schaffer
In Bout Tonight
Fight Will Headline Classy
Boxing Card at Notre Dame
for Mission Fund.

Jimmy Kelly. ex-Notre Dame stu
dent and fayorite bantam, win meet
Herb Schaffer in the leading bout of
the benefit boxing match which will
be held in the gymnasium tonight
under the auspices of Brownson
Hall Both boys are from Jim Null
lens stable. and they will batter
each other for eight rounds. Nearly
8 COO seats will be available in the
gymnasium, and a number of South
Bend fight fans are planning TO at
terd.
Johnny MCGOWAN. well-known To-
cal boxing promoter. has been Sc
cured ito box frankie Cahill for six
rounds Johnny has not appeared
in the ring very often since coming
to South Bend, but on those few &C.
casiOrs his skill has been impressive.
He is a true veteran Of the ring,
having engaged in hundreds OF bat
ties with the neatest lightweights in
the land. Having gone into the pro-
noting side Of the game, however.
he has decided TO quit the ring ex-
cept for an occasional exhibition
match. frankie Cahiu, a boxing in
at Notre Dame, is well
known locally, having appeared fire.
quently in South Bend matches.
Burns TO Appear.
Another interesting bout should re-
suit when Paddy Burns Of Notre
Dame mixes with Johnny Thiel of
South Bend. Both boys are game
battlers, and have no use for dane
ing tactics. This should be a ham
mer and tongs affair from start to
finish. DAMN MCGOWAN Of Notre
Dame. a brother OF Johnny, will
meet Danny NIilliman of Mishawaka
in a six round bout. Coach Rockne
Will referee all the combats.
The proceeds of the match are to
go TO the Bengalese Foreign Mis-
sions. Annually. Brownson Hall stages
some sort of benefit for the Mis-
sicns. Brother Allan has been the
mCtivating spirit. but he has had the
hearty cooperation Of the students
at all times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14
RUPERT BRANDS $500
BONUS STORY A MYTH

NEW YORK. March Is. - Babe
Ruth's contract carries no provision
for a bonus on each home run, as
was reported from Hot Springs the
day the slugger came 20 terms with
the New York Yankee club owners.
Il vas officially announced Monday
by Col Jacob Rupert part owner
OF the club.
The home run Slugger signed a
straight three-year salary contract,
with an option OF its continuance for
two additional years az the same fig-
uTes il both parties agreed. Col.
Rupert said.
Il was first reported that in ad-
dition 10 his salary Ruth would get
$500 every time he hit the ball for
a complete trip around the bags.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14

ROUND f-Greb rushed at Glib
hons and wnen they cHnched the
referee had difficulty IN separating
them. They exchanged light body
blows at close quarters. The pace
was fast. but the blows were few.
Greb landed hard left 20 the body
and brought blood from Gibbons
mouth with a right at the end Of the
round.
ROUND 2.-Gibbons worked a left
to the body. Gibbons crossed a right
20 the jaw. Gibbons sent right TO
the body. They exchanged hard
punches to the stomach at close
quarters.
ROUND 3.-Greb landed right &c
jaw They exchanged rights to the
head Greb swings three lefts to
Jaw Gibbons sent left to stomach
and Greb crossed right to the chin.
ROUND 4.-Greb sent left to the
jaw when Gibbons missed a light
swing for the body Greb sent left
10 the stomach They exchanged
rights TO the Jaw. Gibbons landed
straight left TO chin They eXchang-
ed rights 10 body.
ROUND 5.-Greb sent right to
face. They exchanged light blows
at close quarters. Gibbons sent
hard left 10 jaw. Gibbons swung
rights and lefts to jaw. Greb re-
turned with rights and lefts to the
body.
ROUND 6.-Gibbons hooked left
10 stomach Greb sent rights and
'lefts to Gibbons jaw. Gibbons sent
a straight left to stomach. Greb
found his Jaw with a right.
ROUND They exchanged a Sc
ries of light blows TO the body and
head Gibbons hooked left TO jaw.
Greb sent a hard right 20 face, Glib
hons returning a right TO the body.
Greb sent hard lefts 20 jaw when
Gibbons hurt him with a left to the
body
ROUND s.-Greb swung hard
rights 70 Gibbons head Gibbons left
10 stomach. Greb sent a straight
right 20 the jaw and Gibbons appear
ed hurt Greb followed this with
series of swinging lefts and rights
70 the head. and was whirling his
best wind mill style at the bell
ROUND 9.-Greb was on top Of
Gibbons from the first and landed a
few good blows 10 the body, but in
his eagerness he swung wildly. They
exchanged straight lefts to the
stomach. Greb swung right 20 jaw
and took left to jaw i'm return. Glib
bons landed a stiff inside right 20
the chin
ROUND 1O-Gibbons swung lefts
90 body. Greb sent left TO jaw. Glib
bons hooked left 10 chin and left TO
the body Gibbons swung hard left
90 stomach
ROUND 11.-Greb swung left 10
the face. Gibbons sent hard lefts to
the stomach. Gibbons sent a hard
,r.ght to the jaw after taking a stiff
LEFT 20 the chin. They punched hard
20 the body at close quarters
ROUND 12-Gibbons sent two
hard lefts 10 the body and hooked
left 20 the chin Greb returned
rights 20 the head and body Glib
bons sent q straight right 20 the
body. Greb swung n left 10 the jaw.
ROUND 13.-Greb swung rlehts
and lefts TO the head. Gibbons
hooked left 20 the body. While Glib
hons played for Knockout punch.
Grcb hammered his head and body
with swinging rights and let's.
ROUND If.-Greb continued his
swingirc assault 10 the body Glib
hons swung left 20 the stomach
Both missed many chances for efec-
tive punching through wildness
Gibbons landed light left 10 the
stomach
ROUND 15.-Gibbons hooked left
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14
Tiger Rookie HurLer
Expected to Live Up
To Rep of NameSake
By BILLY EVANS.

Is the name of Johnson destined to
shine in American League circles
even after the passing Of the great
Weller?
The pitcher who bids fair TO uphold
the prestige of the name is Sylvester
Johnson, a Detroit recruit. It's a
big task. but many experts believe
the youngster can do il.
During the winter I received let
tiers from several umpires who have
worked behind Johnson. All ofthem
agree that Johnson is ready for the
majors.
One Of them was very strong in his
praise for the Tiger recruit. John
son is a big Lacquer right now is
the way he put it. He ought TO be
able to step right in and take his
regular turn What is more, with a
stub like Detroit behind him, he
should win at least so percent of his
games"
During one Of the major league
meetings I had a little task with
Duffy Lewis. In his day as a big
Lacquer Duffy could swat EN-. Last
year in the Coast League Lewis led
that organization at bat with a mark
better than 400. That is the first
time such a thing has ever happened
in the Coast League.
II there was one style Of pitching
that Lewis liked. it was the fast ball
pitcher. A sweeping hook bothered
Duffy, but a fast ball was made 10
order for him, and the faster the
better Detroit had announced the
purchase of Pillette and Johnson. 1
asked Lewis what he thought about
them.
Made Lewis Pop En- Up.
They are great prospects" he re-
Piled. Both OF them have a great
fast ball. You know I always could
hit a fast ball. Bill. Well. those two
BIRDS had me popping the ball in the
air all season"
That statement struck me as quite
a compliment, coming from a player
known as a fast ball hitter. 1t would
seem 10 mean that both these young
men have something on their fast
bail.
Sam Crawford one of the greatest
hitters in the history OF the game,
is now playing in the Coast League.
Last year he batted against the pair
many times. Here is what he says
about Johnson:
This Johnson has one of those
hoppy fast balls. much like the one
Walter had when he came 10 the
American League. II is a tough ball
to hit. He also has plenty OF other
stuff and should develop into one Of
the very best pitchers in the majors"
In speaking of Johnson every play
er and umpire who has seen him in
action lays stress on his fast ball.
After all, the fast ball is the thing.
So Il looks as # the name of Johnson
is TO continue to shine in American
League and pitching circles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14
ST. PATRICK'S END SEASON

The St. Patrick's Holy Name Soci-
ETY. basketball team ended their sea-
son last night by defeating the
Alumni team by the score Of 81
10 "A.
The game was fast and exciting
the floor work OF the
being exceptionally good
The Alumni team seemed unable 20
get their eve on the basket and many
losses were wasted
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14
Harry Greb Surprises Boxing World by Win Over Gibbon
Spring Training
Gossip

Pitching. as In fast years. e go
ing 10 decide the issue en- the major
leagues.
That IS why Pitching receives 50
much attention in the gentle sprlnE
That Is why major league magnates
send their battery men south n cou-
pie OF weeks ahead OF the rest 90
the squad.
The New York Giants won he
worlds series because the fine pitch
ing Of the National leaguers was too
much for the s,ugsers from the
American league
The pitching Of the New York
Americans did not suffer in compari-
son. The Yankee twirlers were al
most as effective as the Giants.
pitchers.
The breaks favored the Giants
and the breaks decided the result.
In some of tho cases the break wac
old Timely Hit himself
never umpired or watched
,,,..t,i-.- 49,. 90 -,--,.
ss5o =, +Lo CO. e.. - 80
Douglas ana ss-res 10, -. W
leos bod 81, go, ..es No., o,5
Hoyt.
>-.,..- - -. ,,s. -
better curve bar1 tban Rar1as rseF
in tho sar,as L fs,--l,. s,s,,.s
curve ba11 nitcbing % tbo st,lo -
nv Rarnes IS r,ost tro,,r,laso,,,a =, =
free swinging cI,,b lila-tbe vs,traes
Douglas. on the Other hand Tossed
tho va,t,oos h,. ,,-i,,-, ,,,,-,., Il,
nected
Cleveland f.ua5 90 ~o,... - .h.
American 1esg,,o Last ,.1.- b.r.,,s,
Of lack ~ co,sis+o,,+ ,,f+-bt-- ~
Tin, Roebv a,5 1vs1.c- ,rsifg ,~e
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14
NnLAN SHOTID b Nd. ID.

TAMPA. Fla. March 13.-Walter
Johnson is finding it difficult 20 get
into form The big smoke has been
bothered by cold which has pre-
vented his rounding into shape as
quickly as ne and Zeb Miller would
like. The Nationals split today into
the regulars and the Yannigan for a
series Of games which VIII determine
the fate OF good many rockies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14

CATALINA leland. calf.
March 13.-Bin Kilhfer. pilot or the
Cubs. did not relish the two beat
ings his charges received from the
Portland Beavers and the Vernon
Tigers during their sojourn on the
mainland and plans 20 take il out
on the Athletes this week. Some
OF the light hitters will be coached
in the art OF shifting the base and a
few OF the unsteady infielders viii
IA tanaht nau tricks
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14
At til e Spring
Training Camps
INDIANs RE u PAINT.

DALLAS. Tex. March 13-The
Cleveland Indians are rounding into
shape rapidly under the hard train
ing they have been getting for the
past few days. Stuffy McInnis was
the bright star in yesterdays game
with the Cardinals. driving in the
tying and winning taliies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14
BILLY EVANS
Says

Perhaps Is years ago Connie Mack
originated the idea Of holding a
meeting. before each game. The OBJ
ject was TO talk over the weakness
or strength Of the opposition.
Mack's baseball idea was more or
less a slight change in football
custom that has been in vogue for
years. As long as one can remem-
Der it has been the policy Of football
coaches TO talk TO their elevens be
fore and between halves.
For years Mack was the only ma
Jor league leader 10 use the daily
conference idea. Now it is a part of
the routine OF every major league
club and a number of minors.
Ball players refer to these confer
.erces as skull practice" At these
meetings the mistakes Of the pre-
vioUs games are discussed. Inciden-
tally plans are made for winning
the afternoons game.
"Donie" Bush. formerly Of Detroit.
row with Washington, always used
to say that at these meetings the
players learned how to make runs
without base hits. Often players say
il is a meeting held 10 arrange de-
tails as to how the game should be
piaved. and then have the players do
the opposite when they got on the
field.
While these meetings are held to
discuss everything il a serious vein
it Is only natural that something
humorous should crop out every now
and then to afford a bit Of amuse-
ment IN this connection I recall an
experience that I heard Lefty Lei
field relate last fall.
II seems Manager Foil. aside from
the routine business. would every now
ana then spring some stuff on the
recruits relative 10 the rules and the
Ike. Leifeld was appointed instruc-
tor 10 the recruits
According to Lefty" each eve
mig he would look Up q dozen ques-
tions in the rule book, set the an
swers down IN black and white. and
the next day, paper in hand. would
be ready 10 spring the questions
IN the spring OF the year Bill
Gleason was playing second base for
the Browns. one day Leifeld picked
on Gleason thusly:
SAY Bin. what is the distance
from the home plate 10 second By a
direct line through the pitcer's
box"
Gleason didn't know the exact
FIGURE. but rather than confess his
ignorance OF the question, replied:
How should I know, I never run
that way. II is customary for me
d touch first on the way TO second.
That broke up the meeting for
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14
TRAYNoR AT SECOND.

HOT SPRING. Ark. March ID
Pie" Trayton viii play second base
for the Pittsburg Pirates regular
team in the first game OF the sea
son here today The placing OF
Traynor at second is an experiment
toward strengthening this position.
II Traynor makes good he viii be
given this post regularly, according
TO Mgr. George Gibson. There will
be daily 'yan" and regular games
until Friday when the Pirates meet
the Red Sox in the first OF three
inter-club games.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14
LOW TENDLER WINS.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. March E.
Lew Tender Philadelphia light
weight Monday night defeated Alex
Hart. Cleveland, in an eight round
bout. The Philadelphia had the
better OF every round.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14

TR ENTON. y. J. March 15.-Gov-
Edwards Monday signed the Evans
bin limiting TO S1o the maximum
price for = seat az a boxing exhi-
bitten
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14
The Fight By Rounds

10 chin. Gibbons continued his body
assault, but IL was apparently -
little effect. Gibbons swung left to
the jaw. Greb landed a right TO the
head at the bell.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14
Exhibition Games
AT MOBILE.

AT MOBILE.
St Louis Americans B.; Z; /.
Mobile Southern .. 9: 1.
ShOcker, Davis. overlook. Pruet
and SEVERED; Billings and Collins.
AT FORT WORTH.
Cincinnati Nationals.
Fort Worth Texas league
AT SAN ANTONIO.
Chicago Americans 4. Z: /.
New York Nationals 8: Z; 1.
AT DALLAS.
s.. Louis Nationals .: S; 3.
Cleveland Americans 8: s: /.
AT NEW ORLEANS.
New York Americans s: a; o.
New Orleans Southern 8; Z; 4.
When you say cigars-say Dutel
Masters 45-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14

When you say clgars-say Dutch
Iasters l5-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14
NJ NEW ORLEANS.

81. Louis Nationals .; S: 3.
Cleveland Americans 8; 6; /.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14

When you say cigars-say Dutch
Masters 45-tf.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14

New York Americans S: a; o.
New Orleans Southern g; Z; 1.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14
AT FORT NORTH
AT SAN ANTONIO.

Cincinnati Nationals.
Fort Worth Texas league
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14

Gleason didn't know the exact
figure. but rather than confess his
ignorance OF the question, replied.
How should I know, I never run
that way. II IS customary for me
d touch first on the way 10 second.
That broke up the meeting Tor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14
AT DALLAS.

Chicago Americans 4. Z; I.
New York Nationals s; Z; /.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14

never umpired or watched
worlds series that featured better
pitching than the 1921 clash. on the
side OF the Giants 90 was Nehf
Douglas and Barnes, while the yam
KEGS had O. ~ two aces. MAYS and
HOvt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14

II the spring training doesn't pro
duce any new men able 20 hold
their own the two New York clubs
are again going 10 start the season
with A distinct advantage in having
a well equlpped pitching star
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14

Despite the fact that every club
has an army Of pitchers in the
south, tales floating northward
about second Johnsons and Alexan-
ders have been few and far be-
tween. Possibly the recruit pitch
ers are not going 20 startle the base
ball world
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14

The breaks favored the Giants
and the breaks decided the result
In some of tho cases the break wac
old Timely Hit himself
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-14

Cleveland failed TO repeat in the
American league last year because
Of lack Of consistent pitching. II
Jim Bagby and Walter Mails are
able TO win say 40 games between
them In 1922 the Indians are COINS
10 be very much in the running
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-02

most closely. Last evening he received
some strengthening injections and the
doctors then stated they were salts
fed with his condition, expressing hope
that danger of an extension of the in
flammation to the lungs had passed
and saying the crisis appeared to be
overcome.
Cardinals Wait Word.
Mgr. Zampini, sacristan of the apos-
tolic palace, Mgr Carlo Respighi, the
pOntifical prefect of ceremonies, and
Mgr. Migone, the private chamberlain,
were at the pOpe's bedside.
There was an air of deep anxiety
and apprehension about the Vatican,
where many of the cardinals were
waiting in an antechamber, all the
cardinals in Italy having assembled in
Rome upon receiving word of the
pOpe's serious Illness. The doctors,
after consultation, did not conceal
the gravity of the pontiff's condition,
although Professor Marchiafara took
a more hopeful view than his col
leagues.
Pope Hears Mass Celebrated.
Mgr. Migone celebrated mass in an
apartment adjoining the pope's bed
room. The door to the sick-rOOm re-
manned open so that the pontiff might
hear.
Many diplomats visited the Vatican
seeking news; all Of them were re-
ceived in the antechamber, none be-
ing permitted to disturb the patient
1t is said that the pope contracted
his present illness three days before
his death, after he had celebrated mass
in Matilde chapel. He received visi-
tors and attended to his usual pontifi-
cal duties until a comparatively few
hours before he passed away.
Cardinal Giorgi, the apostle peniten-
tiary, was summoned to Pope Bene-
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-02
HAD FILLED HIGH POSITIONS
Pope Benedict Prominent in Church
Counsels Before His Elevation
to the PapaI Throne.

Pope Benedict XIV rose to the su-
preme head Of the Catholic church
Sept. 6, 1914, less than six months
after he was elevated to the cardinal
ship. He was born of noble parents
at Pogli, near Genoa, Italy, Nov. 21,
1854. His father was Marquis Della
Chiesa.
Educated at CaprOnican college and
the Academy of Ecclesiastics, he was
ordained to the priesthood in 1878.
He was taken to Madrid, Spain, by
Cardinal Rampolla, and for four years
was secretary of the nunciature in
Spain. In 1901 he was appointed con-
sultOr of the holy Office and In 1907
Pope Plus gave him the appointment
He was made cardinal In May, 1914.
Saddened BY Horrors of War.
Pope Benedict was much affected by
the horrors and sorrow of the World
war and many times tried to bring
about peace negotiations. Germany's
violation of Belgium's neutrality filed
him with great sorrow and after the
sinking of the Lusitania, he telegraph
ed the German emperor telling his
adherence Of the deed.
Pope Benedict's first appeal f0P
peace was issued one week after his
coronation. The appeal failed to bring
results, as did also his later plan for
Christmas truce, In January and in
July, 1915, he again tried to bring
about peace negotiations. In March,
1916, he repeated his attempts and in
May of the same year suggested that
America should act as conciliator be-
tween the warning nations. His note
to President Wilson to this effect
reached Washington when Germany
and the United States were involved
In a diplomatic crisis. The Vatican ap-
proved of President Wilson's peace
note in 1917, but three months later
the United States entered the war.
Made Appeal for Peace.
The Pope's most memorable appeal
for peace was issued in his own hand
writing on August s, 1917, and asked
belligerent rulers to end the struggle.
During the peace conference his pleas
were issued in behalf of weaker ma
tions.
Just before the conference President
Wilson had private conference with
Pope Benedict at the Vatican in which
many questions of social and inter-
national nature were discussed.
The settlement of the 70O-yeaP-old
Irish problem was received with great
pleasure by the pope, who issued
message congratulating the principals
in the negotiations.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-02
'BATTISTINI,
"CHERUBINI,
"BIGNAMI,
"MARCHIAFAVA" {"
Takes Turn for Worse.


It was about O'Clock in the morning
that the change for the worse in the
pOpe's condition occurred. 1t was espe-
cially due to catarrh, which has spread
to both lungs, to inability to expec-
torate and to pulmonary Inflammation,
it was stated. Professor Cherubini,
who had been waiting ut the Vatican,
was immedi lately summoned. He found
the pope mentally depressed and pant
ing for breath.
Realizing the patients serious con-
dition, DR.. Cherubini administered
sedatives and expectorants, but the
beneficial effects expected did not man
ifest themselves. In view of the grav-
ity of the situation DIR. Cherubini sent
an urgent call to Professor Bignami,
a Vatican automobile being dispatched
to bring him to the Vatican, his ar
rival there following shortly.
Consultation Is Held.
Professor Bignami the evening be-
fore had remarked upon the absence
of a cough, checking expectoratiOn, and
consequently was not surprised by the
development, it appeared. After a
brief inspection of the patient he left
to bring Professor Machiafava, with
whom he shortly afterward consulted
in the Vatican.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-02

The spots on a mans reputation look
about ten times larger to others than
to himself.