The New York herald., 1922-01-23
WARD-WALKER BOUT
HEADS BOXING LIST
Leading Welters in Jersey
Will Tonight Settle Ques-
tiOn of Supremacy.
BY CHARLES F. MArHIsoN.

Among the many attractive bouts
scheduled for decision tonight the
twelve round match between Mickey
Walker, known as the elizabeth Thun-
derbolt." because Of his hitting power,
and George Ward. also OF Elizabeth,
looms as the most interesting. Walker
has furnished proof in the ring that he
is one of the most effective punchers in
the welter division. and Jack Britton,
the welter king, who was foored by
Walker in their meeting. can testify to
the fact.
Ward, on the other hand, depends for
victory on his skill as a boxer. and the
question arises if Ward can keep out of
range OF Walkers shots and score
enough points to earn the decision.
The contest should be particularly in
teresting. especially to Jersey patrons OF
boxing, and as the Arinory is capacious
there should be a large attendance. II
Walker is In good form he should win.
1t Is understood that the winner of the
bout may be matched with Britton for
contest in the Garden.
The bout between Britton and Dave
Shade. which was set for January 81.
but postponed owing to an accident to
Britton. will take place February II.
A lightweight attraction has been ar
ranged to take the place of the Brit
ton Shade welterweight bout at Madison
Square Garden. January 81. The con-
testants will be Charley White of Chi
cago and Willie Jackson of The Bronx.
Articles were signed yesterday, Ike Dor
gan acting for White, who Is in the
Windy City. and Doc Bagley scribbling
his name on the dotted line. They will
weigh in at 1876 pounds at 2 o'clock.
When White was notified that he had
been matched with Jackson he wired
back that he will be in New York
shortly to start active training. They
will box fifteen rounds.
Capt. Bob Roper, who has developed
a knockout punch in the last few months.
will appear in the ring of the Staten
Island Coliseum in bout with Paul
Sampson. The soldier boy should win.
Tarzan LarI<in at Pioneer.
New York boxing enthusiasts will have
n strong incentive to visit the Pioneer
Sporting Club tomorrow night, for Tar
zan Larkin, who has been knocking out
all his opponents. will be seen In action
at the Twenty-fourth street arena. Lar
kin is a giant and swings destructive
fist. His last exploit was the knocking
out Of Homer Burke in five seconds at
the Arena, jersey City. Larkin's oppo-
nent to-morroM night will be Jack Doug
lass, who Is by no means a novice.
Billy De Foe and Earl Baird will ap-
near i'm the Anal contest and their meet
ing should be spirited.
Brooklyn patrons OF the ring will have
another opportunity to admire the work
Of their favorite middleweight, Dave
Rosenberg. He is scheduled to box Sol
dier Bartfield. and the encounter should
be full OF excitement.
Jimmy Johnston's graduation class OF
heavies. eager to dethrone Jack Demp-
sey will be put through their PAGES at
the Arena Thursday night The man
who makes the best showing will be
granted permission to challenge Demp-
sey.
Young John Reisler is a queer combi-
nation OF excellences and deficiencies.
He has a destructive right shot for the
face and a. jolting left hook for the body
Te ducks cleverly and he Is full or
courage. Yet he is a bit slow of foot and
he seems to do much thinking at criti-
cal moments. Several times during his
bout with Herman last Friday night
Reisler, while not under attack. stood In
his tracks as il in daze and failed to
awaken till Herman began swinging at
him.
Herman is not apt to capture the
featherweight title. even II he performed
the miracle OF getting match with XII
bane. The Californian lacks effective
ness In hitting, and against men like
Chaney, Beecher and others. OF that
class would not be apt to score de-
cisively.