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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19
Of fighters who accept jobs as
sparring partners.


A real boxer can handle that
kind without any trouble ut. all.
The only way Dempsey can stand
them off is to hit harder than they
do. That does not detract from his
ability as a fighter, but it proves
that he is no boxer.
The assertion that Dempsey is a
good boxer is laughable. One has
only to recall his bout with Bill
Brennan in New York. Dempsey
tried to box instead of fight on that
occasion and he made himself looiE
ridiculous.
The champion knows nothing but
fight. If he should happen to get
the idea that it is up to him to
outlook Gibbons he will get a fine
FASTING. AS a boxer Dempsey Is
in the third rate division.
Rocco Stramaglea, the Italian
light heavyweight who cut Demp-
sey's left eye and was discharged
for doing so, has come in for CON
siderable attention as result of
his exploit. No one ever heard of
Rocco before that happening. Now
he has obtained enough publicity to
keep him in demand for months to
come provided he can fight at all.
their start as the result of an in
cident similar to that which threw
the spotlight on Rocco. Jack
Renault first attracted attention as
a result of his sparring bouts with
Dempsey when the champion was
training at Atlantic City for the
Carpenter match. Renault was the
only one of the crew capable of
making Dempsey extend himself.
None OF jess Wizards spaI7.ing
partners ever attracted any atten-
ton for the very good reason that
Dig jess was careful to select en-.
tirely harmless individuals. The
best man Willard ever hired for
spalT'ing practice Waas Cliff
Kramer, who helped him nut ON
the finishing touches at YOnkers.
Kramer did not amount to much
at that, but he was better than
Walter MOnahan and Jack
HempeII. the man Willard stuck
to all through his championship
career.
Gunboat Smith first attracted at.
tention when he floored Jack John
son in a training gallop at Reno
When Johnson was training for the
battle with Jeffries. The Gunner
arched over one Of his righthanders
and Johnson went~1down The in.
cident made Smith famous over
night. q, ~ -.
Jim Jeffries was introduced to
the fistic public as sparring part
ner to Jim Corbett at Carson City.
jeff never floored Corbett so far
as is known. He always was OF,
the receiving end, but he could
take it so well that he made a
big hit with Billy Delaney. who
later developed him into a cham
pion.
The sparring partners of Fitz-
summons did not have much chance
to acquire sudden fame. Like Demp.
sey. Fitzsimmons was not much of
a boxer His only defense was his
ability to sock and he certainly did
not pare his wallops. Fitz thought
u was great joke to knock one of
ms sparring mates cold. But he
was good sportsman and probably
would have laughed if one of his
mates had floored him. At any
rate, he would not have discharged
him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19
DEMPSEY GOOD FIGHTER
BUT POOR BOXER

Reports Shelby indicate Dempsey making life
for his sparng Nearly every day the champion
that he convince the he good
Putting sparrng partner sleep should enhance the prestige
of champion Such happenings the result things
Either champion decidedly sportsman
helpers in that fashion he clumsy the of his fists
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19
Cuts Out Golf.

Arnold STATE, the Chicago Cubs
outfielder, has cut out golf for
the summer, though he ranks with
the best players in California. He
found it interfered with his hitting
and knows which side Of his bread
carries the butter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19

Alec Weinberg, manager Of the
newly organized National Capital
Press team, wants to book a game
Tor Saturday. He may be reached
by phone at Main $50. The Ma
tional Capital Press team has the
use of the field at Sixteenth ana
Kennedy streets northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19

have happened to get there while
Mike did not.
"They all say that Mike taught
me everything I know. He taught
me a lot and 1 consider that he was
one of the greatest artists of the
business. Could an angel say more
about a brother?"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19

FOT IldIly years OSlO1CSI h1As
conducted body building schools in
and near New York and has special
lied in the regeneration of business
and professional men.
He prepared Champion Jack
Dempsey for the memorable bout
with jess Willard at Toledo four
years ago, and he is now develop
ing Luis Angel FirpO, the Argegl-
tine giant who has been matched
to meet Willard i'm the ring with
in the next six weeks.
Naturally. I am deeply interest
ed in Wizards comeback said
Jimmy. "That man is a marvel
He refutes many theories about the
ability of a middle-aged man to
rejuvenate himself by hard train
ing. I wouldn't advise the average
active man of forty to do much
boxing, but if he has a sound heart
he need not take a back seat. Box.
ing is a game for youngsters In
their twenties. To my mind VII
lard and Jack Britton are two ex'
ceptional athletes.
ring freak Britton is about the
same age and has been boxing for
twenty years. However, he Is a
lighter man and has never really
been out of training as Willard mas.
"I should say that of the two
Britton; has really accomplished
more. A heavyweight like Willard
does not train for speed.
"Jack could never have done 1t
If he hadn't been a lad of excellent
habits.
At was amazed at Willard last
Saturday. He is now by far a bet
ter man physically than he was at
Toledo, though he is four years
older.
''Willard has conserved his en-
ergy splendidly. He never was
hard trainer, and he didn't begin
his fighting career until he was
twenty-siX.
"a fighter needs some one to
lay out his program and keep
him working. Willard probably
thought he was big enough to
aunihiIate Dempsey with punch.
He very nearly did that little
at Toledo he hit Jack an awful
blow on the chest. Dempsey felt
that punch for days. I know be-
cause 1 used to massage him.
Remember now, what I told you
about a man't heart? When I went
over to Wizards corner at Toledo
observed Jess carefully. no.
ticed that his heart was humping.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19
PLUCK ALONE CARRIES
WILDE AFTER SECOND

NEW YORK, June 19mmy Wilde, dethroned fyeight
o1 Ct the world was preparing today sail for his home in
receiving congratulations decisive victory night
at the Polo Grounds ~
II the first time in my class Knocked
getting old don't know. He beat fairly couldn't him
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19
Stanford Athlete Is
Good At Rolling
Up Score

The yhave an athlete out at
Stanford who is an expert at
rolling up the score. Herecently
raised a 81 bill to a $50. They
caught him at it and he was
thrown for a loss.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19

Mrs. Wilde. who watched her
husbands game battle for six
rounds, but who left just before the
X. o., was philosophical.
He had to lose some time she
said.
Wilde was knocked out In the
seventh round.
As a contest It was one-sided. AT
no time did Wilde have a chance.
The Wanted cleverness. the mighty
hitting ability upon which the repu-
tation Of Wilde had been based, was
missing. All the veteran had was
superlative gamensss, which made
him carry on despite seven rounds
of the most nnerciless trouncing ever
given a champion.
His downfall was tragic. al
though heroic. Although he had
absolutely no chance OF winning
after the second round, his sec.
Onds refused to throw in the
towel.
The end came with a startling
suddenness. Wilde had been beaten
to a pulp when the seventh round
started. "A deep cut in his right
cheek from left-hander by Villa
smeared his face with blood. Both
Of his eyes were closed, and he was
paving away by instinct attempting
to find his opponent when he sud-
denly pitched forward on his face
unconscious. His seconds carried
him to his corner, where they
worked desperately. to bring him to.
Villa, carried away by his wonder.
full victory, rushed over to the
Welshman's corner and kissed him.
Here's the story of the contest,
round by round:
ROUND ONE-They exchanged
light swinging lefts to the face;
Villa swung hard left and rights to
head. Wilde did not seem to mind
the blows. Wilde poked straight
Iefts to the face. Villa swung two
rights to the head as the round
closed.
ROUND TWO-Villa staggered
Wilde with right to the jaw
and savagely attacked the body.
Villa hit Wilde at viii. The little
Filipino was staggering the cham.
pion about the ring with blows to
the head. Wilde's swings went
wild. Villa knocked Wilde to the
canvas with a swing to the jaw
after the bell had sounded. and the
champion was carried to his corner
is q daze.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19
Emblem Lads PLAY.

The Mt. Rainier Emblem Reserves
will hook up with the South End
Midgets tomorrow afternooa on the
Brentwood field. +. Bauman will
probably do the pitching for the
Emblems.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19
GIBBONS MANAGER HAS
BANK; ROLL TO BET
ON CHALLENGER
b. DAVIS ]. WALSH.

SHELBY Mont 19Exchanging amenities for the first time
five years. Kean and Eddie Kane arch enemies and
Gibbons today engaged IN
an pronptu duel Of words which offer by Kane
$4,000 Kearns, however, wasn't
listening. He bets fights, he said.
faith his and the apparent sincerity OF MS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19

A committee from the U. s.
G. A. UNITED States Giggling
Association will meet the refu-
gees off Ellis Island in a collap-
sible canoe and present suitably
inscribed resolutions burned in
asbestos, ~,'t ...
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19

This gives our nimble excur-
sionists six or seven days to COM
plete their bona fide affidavlts
and have them vised by. the
American customs authorities be-
fore landing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19

ROUND THREE-WiIde blinlxed
his eyes and came out ready for
fight. The champions punches
lacked steam. He bled at the
nose. villa evaded the cham
piOn's blows cleverly. They ex-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19

tournament Of
their own, in
which they will
use oars for
9 t v m i e s and
padd les for
niblicks. First
one to kiss
statue of Lib
erty wins ham
dicap.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19

Great Britain keeps her own
cup. Which is as it should be.
They've got something to put in
1t over there,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19

In the mean
time American
public is wait
ing sheepish-
ly to interpret
alibis w h i C h
will be r E.
! e a 8 ed for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19

wholesale consumption NlHleA-
ately the boat docks in quarantine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19
Says " Skillet.
Finn, Esq
Yes, We Have No Bananas,
We Have No Bananas
Today, BY The
Musical Editor.
BY KIRK MILLER.

BY KIRK MILLER.
TRANSATLANTIC golf cham
pion is the only thing
u American tourists defeated
at Troon are now interested in.
Coolers who sampled defeat in
Scotland yards will stage oceanic
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19

-
Americans lost everything ex-
cept their return-trip tickets. Leo
Diegel hung on to his until the
last, when he traded it to the
bandits as ransom
This will give them all an op-
portunity to work their way home
IS coal beavers or deck hands.
They went over first cabin GUS
toners, but they'll come home
steerage If not actual baggage.
1t certainly was a long way to
go for razzberries.' They could
have stayed home and gotten
just as seasick off of radio re-
ports. That's what they get for
playing with the neighbors' chill
Why should Americans go to
Scotland to play them the game
they invented and copyrighted in
all languages except vanilla?
At one time Hagen was within
smelling distance OF the title, but
he was handicapped by a cold in
the head. Mcdonald Smith was
rescued by friends, slight victim
of asthma also,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19

conducted bodybuilding schools in
and near New York and has special
lied in the regeneration of business
and professional men.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19

His downfall was tragic, al
though heroic. Although he had
absolutely no chance OF winning
after the second round, his sec.
0nds refused TO throw in the
towel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-19

Remember. now, what I told you
about a man't heart? When I went
over to Wizards corner at Toledo
observed Jess carefully. no.
ticed that his heart was humping.
Evening star., 1923-10-28
CENTRE NO MATCH
FOR PENN GRIDDERS

PHILADELPHIA, October 27.-The
famous Centre College foot ball team.
in its fourth invasion of the east
met disastrous defeat at the hands OF
"a to o. More than 10000 persons
saw the Quakers score three touch
downs with the extra points and a.
field goal against the Praying Col
onels.''
Except in the opening and closing,
periods, when the Kentuckiafls
showed some ground gaining quail
ties, the Centre team was out-played
in all points of the game. The only
time that Pennsylvania was in dan
closing moments. when Lemon. right
end for Centre. in a desperate effort
to avoid a shut-out, tried field goal
from Pennsylvania's thirty-two-yard
line. The referee decided 1t was no
ef abs the eosis sa Ps seng wee s
cussion with the officials by the Cen
ire players about it.
This followed Immediately after
what appeared to be fight among
several players. There was a. scrim-
mage and then mix-up. Who were
the principals could not be seen from
the stands, except that when Dew
hirst. a substitute, extricated himself
from the scrimmage. he left the field,
and Pennsylvania was penalized half
fifteen yards. There was booing
among the spectators which seemed
to be aimed at both sides.
Pennsylvania. the heavier team,
pounded the Centre line hard, and
consistently broke through the Col
onels wherever attacked. There were
no very long runs. but some good
passing was indulged in which netted
substantial gains On the defense,
Pennsylvania held like a stone wall.
= he do To,
struck the line only to be hurled
hack for serious loss
Evening star., 1923-10-28
YALE SHOWS POWER
IN DOWNING BROWN

NEW HAVEN. Conn, October 2f-
With powerful attack and a strong
defense. Yale showed Improvement in
form in defeating the strong Brown
eleven today, 81 to o. Two Eli touch
downs were the results of rushes,
while the other came when Yale re-
covered a blocked Brown punt over
the goal line Yale failed to score
after these touchdowns, and the other
three points were made when Stevens
scored drop kick from the 15-yard
line on the final play in the first half.
making touchdown in the first and
fourth periods.
"A 3S-yard return of punt by Ste
vens. aided by wonderful interference
by Rfcheson, put Yale in rcs;ticn 70
score score In the first period, and Pond
down, around end from the 5-yard
line. Murphy, Yale's third-string
quarterback, made sensational run
on the first play in the second half,
when he went II yards before being
stopped from behind by Stifier of
held for downs. but Miller blocked
and recovered Brown kick over the
goal line on the next play
In the fourth period Yale scored
again after steady march down the
field for so yards, and Pond again
took the ball over, this time from
the 3-yard line. Yale stopped
Brown from scoring twice in the
final period. taking the ball away
from the Bears on the 15-yard line
and later on sthe 3-yard line, when
the Ellis recovered a Brown tumble
Richeson scintillated at quarter
back for Yale. Yale interference was
remarkable. while Brown was help
less before the Yale forward wall.
Evening star., 1923-10-28
GALLAUDET RALLIES
TO WIN GAME, 7 TO 6

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. October 27.-
After holding Gallaudet scoreless for
three periods, st. Joseph's Collegians
succumbed to the prowess of the in
vading team at the Phillies' ball park
today, when the latter rallied in the
final peroid to score touchdown. fol-
lowed by q successful try for point
which spelled defeat for the locals,
z to 6.
st. Joe had scored a six-pointer
in the preceding quarter and all
things pointed to victory for them,
when the visitors turned the tables
and Massinkoff swept around left end
for the winning score.
The Crimson and Gray and the Blue
locked horns in real struggle in
the first half, with neither team able
to negotiate score, but the second
half saw a lot of action. Forward
passes carried the ball into scoring
range of the Gallaudet goal and Kalen
skirted the end to reverse and evade
the field and score.
Then Gallaudet came back in bril-
liant fashion, showing fight that could
not be denied, scored. and SO came, saw
and conquered their st. Joe foemep~
Evening star., 1923-10-28
PENN STATES LATE RALLY
TIES WEST VIRGINIA, 1913

EW YORK October 27-West Virginia
the foremost gron aurel
desperately but ndecivy today before crowd close 2OO
at the Yankee Stadium The ended 1913 when
coming from behind the smashed touchdown,
to miss the try for the extra point that offered path victory
1t spectacular though raggedly fought West V
brilliant aerial attack osettng the powerful rushing Of
which
plungng back Harry Wilson,
Evening star., 1923-10-28


The Iowa backs, led by Fry and
Graham and aided by their heavy for
ward wall, pounded their way
through the Ohio line for long gains,
skirted the ends with frequency and
when they resorted to the forward
pass met with considerable success.
The Ohio offense, like the defense,
failed to function consistently. Twice
The Buckeyes, who resorted to -he
aerial attack almost constantly after
the first Iowa field goal, worked the
ball we'll within Iowa territoiy. once
TO the 13-yard line, and on both occa-
sions they were thwarted when Iowa
backs intercepted their passes.
Ohio missed another chance to
score when Wilson dropped a long
pass near the goal
Solve Buckeyes' Attack.
The Hawkeyes seemed able to solve
the Buckeye aerial attack and inter
cepted q number of Workman's long
passes.
Despite the absence of Capt Miller
and Parkin at , quarterback, the
Hawkeye attack worked smoothly.
Their scoring machine began to func-
tion early in the first quarter dur
ing which they carried the ball al&
most the length of the field three
times and scored twice when Fisher
negotiated drop-kicks from within
the 25-yard line. He failed on his
third attempt The second period
brought another Iowa tally. this time
Il touchdown by Scantlebury. who re-
placed Fry at quarterback. He plunged
Evening star., 1923-10-28
Way end Princeton Battle 33 Tie Georgetown Defeated Sd Corps
COLLINS MENTIONED
AS NATIONALS PILOT

Los ANGELES. October 27-
Frank Chance today confirmed ad-
vices from Chicago that he had
closed deal by transconfinental
telephone to manage the Chicago
White SOx next season.
Chance added that he was
sstickled to death" to return to
Chicago. 'It's just like going
hOme,o he said.
He will leave for the enst In
few days with "few dea1sr which
he has i'm mind to put the SOK mp
in the front row next year.
Chance declared that he would
not stand I'm the way Of any OppOr-
tunity that Eddie Collins might
have to become team manager,
providing good man could be
obtained to succeed him.
He could say nothing regarding
the report that Collins might go to
Washington to manage the Ma
tlOnals.
Evening star., 1923-10-28
BADGER AND GOPHER
ELEVENS POINTLESS

MADISON, Wis, October 27.-wis-
consin and Minnesota battled to a
scoreless tie here today when they
clashed in the annual home coming
game for the Badgers
By their performance both teams
remain unbeaten In the Western Con-
ference. but neither can have a clean
slate of victories for the season.
Straight foot ball characterised the
Wisconsin play, while Minnesota re-
sorted to the forward pass fire.
quently.
Minnesota showed a forward pass
attack that had Wisconsin puzzled
at times during the game. but was
unable to take advantage Of gains
The superior kicking of Taft gave
the Badgers an advantage on ex-
change of punts that made up for
most of the gains Minnesota garner
ed from the aerial offensive.
The game was without thrills. as
the two eleyens struggled in the
middle of the field and attempted to
pierce the line of their opponents by
series of plays that generally proved
Ineffective.
Evening star., 1923-10-28
FISHER, WILLIAMS END.
TOO MUCH FOR COLUMBIA

NEW YORK, October 27-Colum-
bias Haughton-coached eleven suf-
fered it's second successive defeat to-
day. losing to Williams. 10 to 0.
Columbia outrushed Its opponents
scoring 13 first downs to 10 for the
Purple, but lacked the decisive
punch.
Fisher. williams left end, scored
all Of his teams points. He register
ed q touchdown in the third period
by blocking punt and recovering
the bali behind Columbia's goal line,
added the extra point with his toe
and in the final period booted a
placement goal from the 35-yard line.
Koppisch' and Kirchmeyer were CO.
lumbia's offensive stars.
Evening star., 1923-10-28

tackle for a 7-yard gain. which
planted the ball on the 16-yard line
and directly in front Of the goal
posts. Further Princeton could not
go. On the fourth down Dinsmore.
with iron nerve, stood on the 27-yard
line and shot perfect dropkick directly
over the bar.
This was the potent deed by which
Princeton held the upper hand until
the games last minutes. The sec
ond half was just as changeable in
it's fortunes as the first. Once early
in the third period Princeton seemed
about to sweep everything before it.
With Dinsmore and Beattie carrying
the ball mainly, the Tigers took the
pigskin to Navy's 35-yard line. A
trick forward pass failed when 1t
seemed about to be successful.
On the fourth down Vangerbig
tried to get around the end, but did
not oven get up to the line of scrim-
mage. That was Princeton's last
threat For the rest of the third pc
riod and the entire fourth the Navy
seemed to grow stronger and stronger.
n~d
Evening star., 1923-10-28
MICHIGAN HAS RUNAWAY
In CONTEST WITH AGGlES

ANN ARBOR, Mich, October 27.-
Michigan whipped the Michigan Ag-
gies at Ferry Field today, 81 to o, by
mixture of line plunges, end runs
and forward passes that baff1ed the
Farmers in all but the third period
At no other time was 1t anything
but triumphant march for the
Wolverines, the Aggies. though fight
ng fiercely, giving ground steadily
before the smooth attack of the Yost
machine.
Wick, playing in place of Steger,
who is being held in reserve for next
weeks game at Iowa City, played
brilliantly, plunging and passing for
repeated gains. He was but one of
several substitutes used by Coach
Yost to reveal a wealth of strength
among the Michigan reserves.
Harry Kipke's broken field run
ming figured prominently in the Mich
iSan scoring.