New Britain herald., 1923-12-12
EN-New Britainite and Wal lingford Boy Stage Great Fight-Paluso Brothers Win and So Does Joe Flynn.

While there were many who thought "Wop" Manolian, former New Britain boy. should have had the decision over Young Leon--l oi Wal lingford in their eight ro,..,, bout at the Atlas A. C. iii Hartford last night still there were others w-a thought The Sheik was entitled to -he decision so all in all Referee Gs-~way's yer dict of a draw was very satisfactory. despite the booing and hootins Of some of the fans.
 As was the case when these two boys met before their bout. although only preliminary, was really the star bout of the evening. From gong to gong it was smash, ping. bang, with neither boy asking nor giving quarter. Each was ready and anxious to mix it up and each was ready to takC all the ether had in order to get a chance to land one himself. Before the bout was over both boys were bleeding from the nose and the "Wop" had a slight cut over one eye, When they met before the "Wop" earned de- cision over tho sleek Wallingford boy and in justice to both it mnst he said that it was 8 far different Leonard who stepped through the ropes last night He had his plan Of campaign all mapped out and followed it to the cnd. He started off with a whirlwind attack that temporarily swept tine cN- New Britainitc off his feet and for tour rounds he played constantly for the wind. iarring the "NOp' repeat edly. In the meantime, however ne was not escaping unscathcd and hls head Was iolted back. his nose bump cd and his body pounded by the hard hitting Bostonan. "Nop's" footworE was faster and more clever than that of the Sheik and this gave him d slight advantage.
 Both boys went at top speed and each was practically exhausted when ! the welcome bell rang.
 Tt would not be surprising to see | these two battlers matched again and l also. fl is said. tho "Wop" is on the trail Of Tracey Ferguson.
 limil paluSo stars
 Kid" LcdouN Of Holyoke. said 10 have won % consecutive fights until he was stopped by Emil paluso last ! night. ended his efforts after the firth l round when, groegy and rering after shower of rights and leits to the head and bleeding profnsoly, his see. onds threw the towel into the ring,
 This l.edouX boy is clean. fast | and game fighter and his defeat took . nothing from him. He simply was against a more clover boxer, a harder hittcr and man who's" punches start from wherever his hand may be, thereby beating tho other fellow to tho wallop every time.
 other prclimnarie>
 In the curtain raiser, Joe Flynn, whose siedgc hammer blow put awny Stanley Rogers of Nerden few weeks ago, had Johnny Wolgast gasp ing and dizzy in a couple ot rounds, In the second he knocked him down 50 many times the fans lost count and Referee Conway finally had to stop the bout
 Big Go Not So Good
 Fans who had expected 10 sec Lew Pauso give repetition Of his fast and furious boxing as demonstrated against Romeo Roche few weeks ago were disappointed in tho way the Paluso Johnny Drew bout went. Paluso got the decision and earned it all right but it was not the smashing bout that it might have been. Drew was obviously cautious and held on repeatedly. while paluso also showed an inclination to stall a bit. Referee Conway warned the fighters once In the fifth round Paluso landed soidly on his Worcester opponent and from then on the Mass. battlcr played h saft" At that though, if was by no means q tame bout or an entire dis appointment IL just wasn't up 10 the precious standard.
 Newport Johnny Brown. who orig inaliy was to have mot Paiuso. was introduced and it was obvious why be had to cancel his fight. His right eye, infected. certainly is a mess.
 Thomas seeks Flights
 Kid Thomas Of New Britain was introduced by Red Rorty and issued challenge 10 any boy in his weight.
 From looking them over last night. the Manoian Leonard bout easily was the best and these toN boys can bc trusted 10 furnish plenty Of action at any time. Ii is pity the sheik has not got d good trainer for he is Eatural fighter and with any kind of coaching could De developed into top notcher.
 Emil Paluso doubtless is more finished boxer and fighter than his brother His blows are more snapUy and his ring generalship is better He is easily one Of the best iu tle busi- ltpss When he is as old as his broth CT Lew he should have fravelp1 much further along the path 10 pugiIstic fa~s4n