The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-05-04

Carl Lundberg was knocked OuI
In one round and Kid Channel in
three. Eddie's fame was spreading
and he was matched with Jolelny
Myers, former A. e. r. champion,
at Motor Square Garden, Pitts
burgh. Myers was expected to win
easily. but the fresh-faced kid from
sharon, Pa, knocked out his rival
in three rounds Of fast going. That
bout was the semi-final to a. battle
between Larry Goldberg and Carl
Tremaine.
bus, Ohio, kayoed Bowen in nine
rounds, but the latter came back
with rush by defeating Al Dun
dee Of Mansfield, Ohio. in ten
rounds. Then he knocked out Gene
La Rue, of Cincinnati, in two
rounds.
Larry Goldberg, Of New York.
with more experience. defeated
Bowen at McKeespOrt in ton
rounds. but he defeated Bad News
Taylor. Of Pittsburgh, without
half trying. He slammed Homer
Leblanc 20 defeat In ten rounds
at Detroit and then lost to Bricky
Ryan in Pittsburgh through 9
bad decision, according 70 most OF
the sports writers seeing the bout.
Eddie Bowen appeared in the
ring for the first time on November
Is. 1928, and he hopes to reach the
heights. Only one boxer has shown
any great superiority over him.
Midget Mike O'Dowd, one OF the
classieat bantams in the country
has defeated him three times, once
stopping him in nine rounds.
youngstown business men thought
80 well of the sailing lad that
thew offered to back him against
Pancho Villa. The flyweight title
holder insisted on making lib
pounds. demanded $4,000 or 371z
per cent of the gate and claimed
the right to name the referee. This
was TOO much for the Youngstown
folks. and they called off negotia-
tons. Bowen had already signed,
and was much disappointed when
his opportunity faded away.
wednesday night Bowen tackles
good boxer in Joe Belmont. The
Baltimore lad has been out or the
ring for almost a year, and may
he 4 bit rusty, though his training
has been satisfactory. He is com
ing over here expecting to hand
Bowen a boxing lesson.
A an indication OF BeImont's
cIass. he defeated frankie MUIR
raw after the latter had fought q
ter1.rOund draw with Pancho Villa
at Atlantic City. Little jeff and
Kenny Schwartz are two more
Of BeImonts victims.
The second ten-round bout on
Wednesdays card at the Barracks
will see Terry O'Day IN action
against Mamie Sharkey, OF Baltl-
more. Sharkey's great contest
with Eddie Bowen in the same ring
has not been forgotten and the fans
expect a wild night for the Bel
fast Irishman.
For punching extraordinary,
watch the eight-round contest be,
tween Jimmie Waterman and
Frank Gypsy" Trischman, OF Bal
tinnore. The Navy Yard COB has
been knocking out all opponents
since entering the ring game In
the District and he will do his best
to sink the freshman ship. When
ever he connects, something drops
The Baltimorean il said to pack
quite a rough kick, so the victor
may be the lad who connects flrst.
The opening bout of the show
will be between Bill Cody, OF Fort
Myer, and Andy Kelley. Of Balti-
more, featherweights. They are to
go six rounds.
Colonel Erickson. of the Bar
racks, will handle the final bout,
with the veteran Kid Sullivan Of
ficiating in the others. The first
bout is booked for $3.50 o'clock.