Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-29
Johnny DUNDEE
OUT TO REGAIN
Feather CROWN

New York, Jan. 2S.-(AP)-Re-
entering the ring tomorrow night
with a background of II years of
flstic campaigning, two world titles
won and lost, and the marks of 342
struggles indelibly printed on his
countenance, Johnny Dundee will be-
gin anew his attempt to win back
the featherweight crown he reluct-
antly resigned more than year ago.
In Joe Click of New York. the vet
eran has chosen young and ambl-
tious featherweight of speed and
punching ability against whom TO
test his claims as challenger. Dun
dee's large personal following when
has pleaded in vain with him TO re-
tire, is far from sangulne Oh ms
chances. But the former champion
is confident that he can outpunch
the condueror of Honey Boy Flnne-
gan in their 1O-round battle at Mad
lson Square Garden-Dundee's first
appearance in the ring since he de-
feated Allentown Johnny Leonard
six months ago.
Dundee paid to win what he de-
scribes as his first big fight, accord
ing to the little Italians own STORY
of his start. He parted with % Genus
IN obtain the match, and his supse-
ouent triumph earned him a chance
as a professional.
The son of an Italian fish mer-
chant in section where right was
determined by might, Dundee, whose
correct name is Joseph Carrora' was
engaged vigorously in whipping wv
youths at the same time, wheh
sailor appeared on the scene. 'uii-
dee foored >both opponents ana the
MILDLY started to move on. wait
minute" Dundee shouted. III give
Won 30 cents to take me on.
the sailor came back and helo
ont his hand. Dundee therenpon
handed over the silver piece anu
added so many punches that the SAT-
or soon struck his colors. oCotts
NTonteith, manager Of boxers, nap
pened -on the battle and took Dun
dee under his guidance.
Dundees first professional bout
.oainst Kid Black. brought him. two
dollars. half of which he had PROM
ised TO Nonteith. He said he was so
-oynrioved by his first victory that
he gave the manager the entlre
nurse. imploring him to seek other
foes Immediately.
Monteith is authority for the state
ment that he developed in Dundee a
unique jumping style which puzzled
opponents for years.
"The boy was so small he couldh
reach an ordinary punching pag'
Monteith said, 80 I told him 10
Jump and hit it. AS he became more
proficient 7 raised the bag and he
increased his jump. getting tremen-
dous power in his punch despite the
fact that his feet were clear of the
floor"
Dundee says that glance over the
list of fighters assures him that he
can regain his former glory.
SHOW me one fighter today he
says. "who can compare with Benny
Leonard. Lew Tender, Johnny Kill
hanc Freddie WEIGH, Abe Attell, Joe
Wcllng. Willie Jackson. Charley
White. Willie Ritchie and Joe RiV'
els. fought them all. ] fought
Leonard and Jackson each ii times
] have been knocked out only once
"A one-round defeat at the hands
of Willie jackson.
II worked 10 years to win world
title and then my manager gave Il
away. 7 wrote a letter to the state
athletic commission. FORGETTING my
fef therweight crown. on the advice
of my manager and against my owl
Judgment. But he told me it would
be all right. Now l am managins
my own business affairs and. mark
my words, some day I'll be up there
lighting for the title again and may
be I'll win it back"