The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-02-18

New York, Feb. -R)--The ra-
pier fists of Jack Delaney, master of
the light heavyweight realm, and the
bludgeon mitts of Jim Maloney. Bos-
ton giant, tonight will mix at Madi-
son Square Garden in one of the
most picturesque heavyweight clashes
ever staged indoors.
For 10 rounds two Of the mightiest
punchers in the fstic kingdom are
scheduled to hew away at an OBJ
stacle each other--that blocks the
trouble studded path to Gene Tun-
ney's world title. Thousands of dol
lars have been wagered at even money
on knockout before three quarters
of the bout is passed
A ticket scandal. called the worst
of its kind in the history Of local box
ing. rocked fandom as thousands of
enthusiasts sought tickets for the
fight. Internal revenue officers and
officials of the state boxing commits
sion found that possibly 5000 of the
10000 available tickets had fallen
into the hands of spectators.
While 100000 people sought tickets
to the arena, spectators offered
choice seats at prices as high rs $3.50
each.
Some tickets, purchased from specu-
lators as evidence, were traced to
the allotment of Dan Carroll. manag-
er of Maloney, and others to the quota
Of the boxing commission itself.
Commission Orders Hearing
Both Carroll and members of the
commission denied any connection
with the spectators, but Carroll and
Pete Reilly, manager of Delaney,
along with revenue officers and wit
ncases, were summoned to hearing
in the commission offices.
Te% Richard viii have the match
broadcast from. station WMSG on Il
3a2 meter wavclength direct from the
rlngside. The main event is schedul-
ed for not later than 10 p. NJ. Broad
casting Of preliminary matches will
begin carly IN the evening
New YORK was moved today as it
never has been before by any but a
heavyweight championship match.
The odds on Delaney were 3 to with
approximately 100000 already wager
cd. Odds Of | to 3 were registered
on Delaney to score a Knockout | to
4 that Maloney would win in that
manner, and even money that the bout
would not go the limit.
The popular impre ssion that De-
laney would win through his speed,
ringcraft and crushing right hand
punch, appeared to govern the wager
ing. Maloney's supporters, stressng
the Boston slugger's weight advant-
age of 25 pounds, backed him to win
through his tremendous strength and
bruising drives to the body with both
hands.
Delaney, The 175-pound sharpshoot-
err, must match his boxing ability
against rushing drive from the first
gong, ring experts believe. Maloney
has promised to go after the French
Canadian from the start, despite his
knowledge that his attack will leave
him open to Delaney's deadly count
erS.
The Fighters Predictions
Both fighters completed a month Of
training routine yesterday and gave
.out predictions. Possibly intrigued
b. reports from Long Branch. N. j.,
that Maloney's fine tenor had given
, entertainment for his handlers, the
Bridgeport marksman presented an
impromptu program of jazz for his
own staff when his final work out
was over in his home town.
"They tell me my punch is heavy
and handsome, I'm going to win and
win early" said Jack, whose real
name is Ovila Chapdelaine.
Dan Carroll, manager. announced
Maloney's procedure for the day as
follows:
"He gets up. He walks. He has
breakfast. He walks again. He
weighs in. He takes another sleep.
And then he goes over to the Garden
and knocks out Delaney"