New Britain herald., 1925-01-15
HSHC CALENDAR OF 1925
 HOLDSEORTH MORE HOPES
Dempsey Possibly May Swing Into Action, But Kaplan Promises to Keep Going Anyway - Other Classes
By The Associated Press,

By The Associated Press.
 New York, Jan. 15.-The fistic calendar for 1925 holds forth pros- poets for a more interesting cam- paign than last year, when ring for tunes were at low ebb, but peculiar circumstances surrounding several title divisions may again prove a barrier 10 title activity.
 The most attractive outlook for fhe new year hinges on the prob ability that Jack Demsey will risk the shs pely contour of his recon structed nose and stake his title for the first time since his spectacular tvo.round slugfest with Luis Angel Ftrpo in September, 1923. The heavyweight champion may take on two opponents, Tommy Gibbons and Harry Wills with an outside chance that Firpo will stage a comeback and establish his right to replace one of these candidates.
 Gibbons, If he gains return rhance with Dempsey, probably would face the champion in May or June, with a Wills or Firpo bout, providing no other candidates jump to the fore reserved for climax to the outdoor season in September.
 Outside of the heavyweight ranks. promising material is bristling in most other divisions, particularly among the light heavyweight and middleweights, but few of. the cham pions appear anxious to run undue risks.
 Mike McTlgue has been repeatedly ontpointed by rivals for his worlds a75-pounds crown in no-decision con- tests, while suffering the ignominy of being ranked fourth in his divi- sion by Tex Richard in the pro- moter's 1924 Best Ten" But he still clings to his laurels. Gene Tunney, the American light heavy weight champion, Young stribling and Paul Berlenbach appear capable of dethroning McTigue but they are unlikely to De gwen the chance.
 The Middleweights.
 Among the middleweights cham pion Harry Greb faces particularly formidable foes in Tiger Flowers, Atlanta negro, and Jack Delaney. of Bridgeport, Conn. This pair clash this week in a test which should put forward an outstanding contend CT for Grebs crown. Jimmy Slattery Buffalo's youngster, also must be rcckoned with.
 Mickey Walker stands out as one of the few fighting titleholders but is handicapped by being is disfavor with the New York State Athletic commission for declining challenge from Dave Shade for welterweight title battle.
 Lightweight Ranks. Lightweight ranks are suffering from the inactivity of Benny Leon- ard, who apparently has outgrowE his division as a result of prolonged adIeness. Leonard's health and prone ness to injury so have stood in the way of his rinGwork. He may pre- pare himself for a fling at Walkers s title, an event that fell through last season, but 1t would not be surprising to see him retire from lightweight ranks leaving the state athletic com mission to arrange an elimination title tournament as was done in the featherweight class. In such a tour nament, Sid Ferris, New York, would ptart a favorite on the strength of his brilliant record, with Jack Bernstein, Sid Barbarian, Mandell apd Luis Vii centini other outstanding contenders.
 Ksplan's Plans,
 Kid kAplan, recently crowned feather hng, promises to keep up active work with Bobby Garcia, Mike Dundee and Babe Herman among his most dangerous foes, Cannon ball Martin. new bantamweight cham piop, has none too firm a grasp on his laurels, with such contenders as Carl Tremaine, Phil Rosenberg and Abe Goldstein, the former champion. Pancho Villa has brought about a etablemate in flyweight ranks by re- turning to his native Philippines but he may come back 10 defend his crown against Frankie Genaror American flyweight champion his only outstanding rival.