New Britain herald., 1924-02-05
NEWARK MAKES BID
 FOR HYDROCARBONS
St0O,OQO Offer of Chicago Sports men Causes Renewed Activity

Firpo. South American heavyweight and Tom Gibbons, St. Paul light heavyweight who enjoys the distinc- ton of being the only boxer to sur yiye l5 rounds with Champion Jack Dempsey, yesterday was received by Billy McCarney, Firpos American representative, from Tommy Walsh. Chicago promoter, who is acting for Minneapolis interests.
 This offer, the largest ever made for a 10-round no-decision bout be- tween heavyweights. was one Of seN- ,ral submitted to McCarney 10 be transmitted to Firpo and indicated in- creased activity among American box ing promoters to obtain Firpo's serV- ices for q bout.
 The proposal from Walsh was still being read by McCarncy when a mes sengcr arrived with a telegram from Jack Bulger, manager of Mickey Walker, worlds wciterweight cham pion. in which it was stated that a syndicate of Newark promoters was prepared 10 equal any bona fide offer made for a clash between Firpo and Harry Wills negro heavyweight title contender.
 These two offers for Firpo's serv- ices increased the number Of promo ters who have made proposals to Firpo, to four. Lew Raymond, with his s50O,o0O guaranteed purse to be divided evenly between the principals in a Wills-Firpo bout and Tex Rick ard who is said to have verbal un- dcrstanding with Firpo as regards the Am t,fg F,,f4, ri n, ring activities. are the other promo ters in the field.
 Acting for Minneapolis Club.
 In his telegram Walsh said he was acting for Frank Mccormick, presi- dent of the Minneapolis Boxing club, who is eager to promote . clash be- tween Firpo and Gibbons in the first week in May in an outdoor arena in Minneapolis. Walsh wired that al- ready he had started negotiations with Gibbons and requested that Me Carney communicate with I'irpo and immediately acquaint the South American with the proposal Walsh instructed MuCarncy to wire an an. swer to the formers office in Chi Cago as soon as Firpo answers.
 Ia reply to Walshs wire, Mecarngy sent the following message;
 Your very generous offer Of sloO,- 000 for contest featuring Luis Angel lirpo versus Tom Gibbons received on my return from West today. Must delay giving you reply account l'irpo-Wills negotiations pressing to- ward completion. Have advised l'irpo in Buenos Aires Of your liberal offer and know it will please him greatly. kindest personal regards.
 Bulscr's proposal 10 meet any offer made for bout between Wills and Iirpo 8 supported by twos Newark sportsmen. the manager CT Champion Walker said. Who these are Bulgcr would not say, parrying inquiries with tho statement that the packers did not want their names revealed until some thing tangible resulted. IlulEer as- serted, however, that one Of the men he Is acting for is wealthy real estate operator, and added that his friends arc prepared to deposit cash to the amount of the guarantee they will offer Firpo and Wills as an evi- dence Of good faith. In his telephone conversation with McCarncy and in inc telegram which confirmed this conversation, Bulger said thoso hc presents are prepared to deposit $500 when preliminary articles nre signed.
 Bulgcrs telegram to McCancy fol- lows:
 Am ready 70 equal any bona iido offer you have received for Firpo- Wills bout. Viii deposit $50, ,0o0 cash upon signing of preliminary articles.
 ISuig,r tonfcrs With BackerS
 Al his office yesterday Bulger was in conference with the men he repre- sents and later announced some or tho details Of the proposal. The sportsmcn Buiger said. plan to erect an arena in Newark, probably on the site of the present DreamlaHd Park, where several bouts have been con- ducted recently. The seating capac- fly of the arena. according 70 present plans. will bc between Sn.n00 and 100. boo. Estimates or construction work. and examination or plans for f proposed arena are matters which Rulgor said are already receiving 1t- tention. He added that within fe" days hc may be in position 70 di- tulge definite information as 10 th. plans of his friends.
 According to Eulerr. tine motivo prompting the offer to sqHai any proposal yet made Tor q Wills Firpo bout is desire on tho part Of his friends 10 conduct three important ring battles this summer. The tinic for these bouts. according to tenfatiyC . plans. is about Memorial Day July { end Labor Day.
 In addition 10 a Wills Firpo match. it is planned to arrange q bout Tor Mickey Walker against either Beuny Leonard. worlds lightweight cham pson. or Harry Greb. holder Of tHe worlds middleweight title, CT for both Of these men. Bulger added that if present plans materiaiize the Newark interests will also seek match in which Champion Dempsey would de- fepd his heavyweight title.
 Another offer for Firpo's services came 10 McCarney yesterday from English interests. who, McCarney said. 4 are desirous of having the South { American make the trip to England for a series of exhibitions and one real fight. The fact that such a trip would interfere with Firpo's plans for a return meeting with Dempsey, Nc Carney said. caused him to reject the proposal