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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28

MI AMI BEACH, February
M 28.-After sitting in on
VI the 10-round scuffie be-
a tween the two battlers
adjudged the most logical of
the logical contenders for
the heavyweight championship
throne renounced by James
Joseph Tunney, we must con-
fess to feeling that the fight
game, so far as the unlimited
division is concerned, has
fallen upon sad ways.
Here was the pair generally
conceded to be the cream of
the division, putting on a 10
round bout before 10000 thrill
seekers, who spent more than
100000 for the privilege of be-
ing eyewitneSseS, and nary a
thrill materialized in the entire
80 minutes of milling.
The Sharkey-Stribling en-
broglio, of course, was the big
shot of the evening, but we saw
more action in at least three of
the preliminary bouts than we
did in either the wind-up
or the semi-wind-up between
Marty Gallagher of Washing
ton, D. c.. and Johnny Crosse
of Mount Vernon, N. Y. And in
both Of the two bouts we were
most interested in it seemed to
us that a draw verdict would
have done injustice to no one.
The sharpS whose business it
is to follow things fiStic may
have observed in the piece de
resistance things that escaped
our unframed eye, but aside
from a studied air of nonchal-
ance that Sharkey always af-
fects when in the ring, we
couldn't discern where he
looked more than / per cent
better than the far lighter
Georgian who opposed him, :.
and, so far as Gallagher is con-
cerned, while it must be con-
coded that there was an edge
in favor of the Mount Vernon,
N. Y, Italian, it was due only
to his greater experience and
aggressiveness, and not to any
lack of effort and gameness on
the part of the pride OF the
Capitals Foggy Bottom.
In their eight-round setto, which
was put on after the main bout IN
stead OF Immediately preceding IL,
Gallagher and Crosse pushed, showed
and swung with abandon and ear
nestness, but at its conclusion
neither was much the worse for wear,
and the fact that Crosses sun
tanned torso showed no marks OF
battle. while Gallaeher'S fair hide
bore welts from the impact Of john
nys gloves, was the sole avenue OF
reasoning by which the general run
of fans could reach conclusion as
to the victor.
What actually happened ,oos that
both OF them toere in there swinging
for dear life throughout their "a
minutes OF milling, NTH hardly any
pretense at science and tDfth none
OF the clever blocking, fetnting and
counter punching that reasonably
may be expected of epef, behen;oths
weighing 1914 and 1851 pounds as
Gallagher and Crosse did, re-
spectirely.
With Marty II was the same old
story Of cOurageously standing his
ground and swapping punches, but
most Of them were OF the round
house variety. and those which might
be classed as clean, straight blows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
ON THE SIDE LINES
With the Sports Editor
BY DENMAN THOMPSON=

could have been counted. on the
fingers of two hands. As a rule his
wallops, and those of Crosse, too,
landed on shoulders, arms, gloves
and heads. OF hooks and upperCuts
there were none in their repertoire;
that is, at least, none that found
their mark.
=
GO far as enthusiasm is con-
- cerned, none was engen-
dered by the performance of
the maulers who wound up the
party staged by Jack Dempsey
as pinch-hit for the late Tex
Rickard, and the success of
which may be judged from the
fact that the gates were closed
as early as 9 o'clock, with a
capacity attendance of 10000
paid, and that the receipts ex-
ceeded 100000, which means
that the Madison Square Gar
den Corporation cleared some
thing like $4,000 on a card
that the Skeptics were unani-
nous a month ago in asserting
would prove dismal flop.
Regarding the main bout,
which eX-Champion James j.
Corbett is quoted as saying was
the most scientific fight he has
witnessed in 20 years, all we
can say Is that if that was the
case it was too scientific. What
we look for in big" bouts is
something decisive. The one
here last night deserves list
ing under that heading, even
though it was not a champion
ship affair, but from our own
personal point of view it was
disappointing.
We saw Dempsey, who, incident
ally, got bigger hand when he was
introduced from the ring than even
Stribling, the pride of all the South,
batter the huge Willard into a pulp
in the sweltering hot pine saucer on
the shores of Maumee Bay to win
his title 10 years ago. saw Georges
Carpenter, the fiashy Frenchman,
to the jaw at Boyle's 80 Acres. saw
Dempsey knocked out Of the ring by
Luis Firpo before he returned to
Sharkey have Dempsey wabbling be-
fore the Manassa Mauler clipped him
when his head was turned at the
Yankee Stadium; the famous long
count" battle at Chicago thriller
4 ,ryae -;
In New York In which Tunney
pounded Tom Heeney to pulp. Last
night we witnessed just one blow
which seemed to discommode either
OF the two battlers In the only scrap
OF major magnitude that Dixie has
played host to IN more than two
decades.
This 1Das in the tenth round,
tohen Sharkey landed right flush
on the point OF Stribling's jdD.
"Notr he feels it," some bug back of
us yelled. and 1t tUds apparent from
Whites silly grin that ne did, bit he
didn't haze to hang on to clear his
head as result Of 1t. Nor did either
ne or Sharkey at any time appear
as II they might be on the tpay out.
Stribling did show from the welts
on his body and the bloody pan he
carried through the last FIVE Of the
ten rounds that the Boston broad
caster had accomplished something
In the hurries of fist swinging that
marked the bout sporadically, but a
so-called "big" bout with nary a
knockdown impressed us as nothing
to get all steamed up about and we
left the arena with this idea that
Herr Max SchmeIlinG could take
both Of them, and on the same night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
DUNDEE TOLD TO DEFEND
HIS TITLE BY MARCH Fl

CHICAGO. February % (P.-Joe
Dundee of Baltimore, world welterweight
champion. has been ordered to sign for
the defense of his title by March 81
or vacate his throne. This was the
ruling Of the National Boxing Associa-
ton through its president, Paul Prehn.
Prehn said unless Dundee obeyed the
order the winner Of the Jackie Fields
Young Jack Thompson bout at the Chi
cago Coliseum, March 25. would be
recognized as the welterweight title
holder by the N. B. A.
Thompson holds two-round knock
out victory over Dundee. but vas de-
prived of the title as he was forced
to weigh in over the welterweight limit
of 147 pounds
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Crowd With ''Boyish'' Stribling,
Wife of Bout Promoter Thinks

The only fault have to find with
fights in general Is that women do not
understand the announcements made
from the ring. 1t seems to me that the
entire proceedings could be made more
interesting for us by system of loud
speakers SO that every one could hear
and the feminine spectators would have
chance to learn and understand what
is going on.
It also seems to me that explanations
Of the referees actions during a match
as well as violations of rules might BE-
explained through the loudspeakers
for the benefit of those not familiar
with the technicalities Of the ring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
FIGHT OFFERS LITTLE
TO EXCITE THE FANS
BY FAIRPLAY.

MIAMI BEACH, February %.
Jack Sharkey proved superior
to Young Stribling at might
ing and was awarded the de-
cision in the battle of the Ever
glades last night after 10
rounds of dull fighting.
Save for a few spurts break
ing out of clinches, in which
both men fired away at each
others heads, there was little
for the fans to become excited
about.
Much of the action was lost
to the spectators because the
fight was waged at close quar-
tiers. The few blows scored at
long range did not follow each
other with the frequency ex-
pected of two fast fellows like
Sharkey and Stribling.
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Spirit Of the Miami Beach Bout.
NJ IAMI BEACH, Fla, February %
M OPT never ceases to be
W. amazing to me that people
' i should come thousands Of miles
to see boxing contest. 1t
must be their worship for physical per-
lection and with that as an incentive
to the youth Of the land, it really makes
fighting worth while.
feel that the women in the crowd at
the Flamingo Park Arena were With
young Stribling last night In his bout
with Jack Sharkey because of his boy
ish appeal. He fought good fight, too,
and TO me made a surprisingly good
showing.
Perhaps one may call me a fight
fan for / attended all of the major
bouts In Madison Square Garden. !
watched both boys in their training
quarters and I could not help but feel
proud that young Stribling. in whom l
have been particularly interested. stood
up SO well against heavier and more
powerful foe.
Stribling looks more like college foot
ball player than a fighter. He is grace
full too, and in fact is too good looking
for the ring. I am pleased that 1t was
such a good fight.
Usually prefer to watch bantam
weights. but this match was so inter-
esting and fought at such a pace that
1t thrilled me as much as any bout
| have ever seen. / was particularly
amazed a. Stribling's ability to absorb
the hardest Of Sharkey's blows without
! fiinching.
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FIGHT SECONDS ORDERED
!. TO BE NEATLY DRESSED

CHICAGO. February % tE).-It's
changing world, even when it
comes to that rough and ready
coterie--ring seconds.
Hereafter. the Illinois State Box
Ing Commission has ruled. seconds
will not be allowed to bound into
rings with their hair disheveIed, torn
and soiled sweaters and vicious
scowls on their faces. Instead, they
must be dressed neatly, have their
hair combed and make a graceful
bow to the crowd before going TO
4Qsk x.sN>- :. 80 ., gsae1 ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
STATE RIVALS CLASH.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. February 28-St.
Johns College will close its basket ball
season tomorrow evening, when the An
napolis Ave meets Johns Hopkins for
the second clash Of the season at Car
Inns in Baltimore. Earlier st. John S
defeated the Hopkins team 10 to 16 in
Annapolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28

n A IAMI BEACH. Fla, February
nH 28.-It would not be surprising
wv to see Jack Dempsey, former
L champion of all the heavy
weight boxers Of the world,
poking about a paper-littered Flamingo
Park today with a broad smile on his
face.
The old Manassa Mauler has warm
spot in his heart for the pine board
arena on the tropical sands Of Florida,
where Jack Sharkey won a decision over
Willie Stribling last night. An ADAM
doned golf course, covered today with
programs. yesterdays newspapers and
ice cream containers. probably takes
second place to the Toledo ring, where
Jack sent his iron mike" crashing
against the massive jaw of Jess Will
lard 10 win the championship.
Dempsey, the fighter. was relegated
to the background to make way for
Dempsey the promoter Last nights
bout was presented by Jack Dempsey
through special arrangement with Mad
ison Square Garden Corporation" and
the old champion took his promoting
Just as seriously as he did his fighting
when he won the title and fought a
successful seven years war defend
ing it.
Dempsey Tickled.
When Jack came down to the ring
side before the main bout went on TO
say to the hard-headed newspaper men.
who had come to scott and remained to
marvel, that the house was a sell-out
and that $4,000 persons had paid $780,
900 to see a non championship bout, he
wore smile literally stretching from
ear to ear.
When the first preliminary started,
he sat with his wife near the ring hold
ing handful of kilograms wishing him
luck in his first promotion effort. AS
the boys in the ring punched at each
other the kilograms were waved back
and forth, keeping time with the blows.
All during the main excuse for the
evening gatherin he followed every
effort Of the Macon boy who has been
a boxer, and the Lithuanian sailor from
Boston.
Between rounds, and once or twice
during the action, he looked about him
and his smile broadened as he saw the
thousands densely packed in the seats.
standing row on row back to the last
one in the compact arena.
He liked the fight ut was great" he
QeClaTeQ. Lovely, anu All ki1ouc1
than I can say that the dream Of my
| old pal, Tex Richard, came true like
this. There's no way for me to say
how liked this, all Of it."
Had His big" Time.
Whether the promotion urge will lure
him permanently from the ring remains
to be seen. Probably no one knows.
Not even Dempsey himself. But the
big fellow who is still the champion"
to group Of devoted friends had big
time last night. That can't be taken
away. no matter whether he lodges or
watches flying gloves the next time.
| An unidentified "old lady" has the
freshman promoter to thank for her
seat. After the program started a wor-
ried usher slipped down behind Jack S
seat. There's an old lady out here
who says that she is entitled to a press
seat" handing card to the special ar
rangement promoter. The former cham
pion did not look at the card as he
scrawled 'tOK" across it and signed his
name. sIf she's press, let her in," he
told the usher Put her back there
somewhere, but tell her not to move
around and get lost"
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ROUND SEVEN.
ROUND EIGHT.

The bouncing babies went back q
lett Jabbing at long range despite tn.
catcalls. Both seemed to have tremend +.
Gus professional respect for each othe,
and any blows that might have caused
damage were carefully blocked or car
ried. There was a brief furry along
the ropes, but Sharkey missed a half
dozen lefts.
AS they broke into the open again
JACK tried to pummel the Georgian's
body, but Stribling bounced back. into
another warning from Magnolia. Very
impressively Magnolia tore them apart
and waved for Stribling to stay above
the belt. There was less and less &C
ton as the round dragged itself out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
RECORD FIGHTS OF PAST
FROM "GATE" STANDPOINT

Tunney Dempsey, Chicago, $2,658,253.s2
Tunney- Dempsey, Pennsyl-
vania .............. 1,ss5,733.40
Dempsey Carpenter, New
Jersey ............... 1,62S,238.00
Dempsey Firpo, New York 1,188,602.
Dempsey Sharkey, New
York I,083,529.70
| Tunney- Heeney, New York 674,950.00
Firpo- Wills, New jersey. 500, 1880
Firpo- Willard. New Jersey 430,639.30
Firpo- NC Auliffe, New York 3S5,040.70
Leonard Tender, New Jer-
sey .................... 36o,S21.50
Berlenbach- Stribling, New
York 243,3S7.1e
York .................. 2s2,199.oo
Delaney Ma!oney, New
York 201,613.50
DeIaney-Heeney, New York Is1,888.40
Sharkey -Heeney, New York 178,544.30
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
MATMEN TO CLASH.

CHICAGO, February 28 (P). - Two
former middleweight wrestling cham
pions, Johnny Meyers and Joe Parelli,
renew their comeback campaigns
against each other here tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
PROFIT ON HEAVY BOUT
ESTIMATED AT $4,000

MIAMI BEACH. Fla, February
2S.-Estimated statistics Of the re-
ceipts, expenditures and Of the crowd
at the Sharkey- Strib.ing bout here
IaSt uiOhf folIou.
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ROUND NINE.

Sharkey tried hard to get in close
and when he stung Stribling with solid
right to the body w. l.. fought back
with volley that pitched Sharkey
again into the ropes. They were wres-
thing around the ring in a tight en-
brace, but as they broke into the clear
again Stribling smashed a beautiful
left hook and right to Sharxey's chin.
Jack broke away, but Stribling chased
him and nearly put him on the floor
with another left to the head. Sharkey
but never touched the elusive Southern
er. AS they came to close quarters
Stribling buried left hook in the
NortheIner's body and had him slowed
and back-pedaling when the bell
sounded.
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ROUND TEN.

There were more warnings for the
fighters from the referee before the
gong opened the last round. They came
cut jabbing carefully again, the sailor
peering stolidly from his lowered eyes
while Stribling danced about on his
toes, hands low and evaded almost every
punch Sharkey threw at him.
Jack finally caught the Southerner
and pinned him to the rope with>a left
to the body and right to the head.
which smeared Strib's face again with
blood. The Georgian fought right back,
mailing Sharkey with two cutting left
hooks to the pit Of the stomach. Again
they boxed until Sharkey loosed long
overland right that bounced from Strib-
ling's chin. That called for more boo
ing at close quarters and they were
smuggling on the ropes in tight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
ay$ Rally Oecones Shbng Dempsey Eated BY Success of Venture
BIG FIGHT In DETAIL

Again they were warned as Sharkoy
bowed into Stribling's body with
punches that sometimes shaded the
belt line. Stribling bounced his left
into Jacks face. but ran into two
listed storm as the furious sailor retail
lated with charge that drove Stribling
all around the ring, The bell ended the
rally.
ROUND SEVEN.
The fight was anything but sensa-
tional as the boxers measured each 9TH
er fully and either boxed lightly az a
distance or grappled at close quarters.
Stribling threw another long righ: into
Sharkey's chin. but drew the referees
censure from left hook that seemed
TO have landed fairly on Sharkey's body.
They opened up for a moment with a
brisk exchange, but Stribling had Shar-
Key missing constantly and he blocked
many of the Boston tar's best blows.
AS a sigh of boos began to drift down
20 the ring from the five-dollar seats
Stribling bounced his right again off
Sharkey's chin. but took a bad brris-
ing as the heavier. powerful sailor cuffed
him viciously with both hands in re-
turn. Despite the brief exchange, the
booS were growing louder when the gong
rang.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
TURNER TO MEET PIERCE.

Joe Turner, veteran District wrestler,
will meet Bull Ricco OF Jersey City,
NJ j., tonight at the Strand Theater
following the regular performance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
GREAT SAYS JACK
AT CLOSE OF BOUT.
"GIad Dream of Old Pal Tex
Came True" Ex-Champion
Tells World.
BY BRIAN BELL,

n H IAMI BEACH. Fla. February
M 28.-It would not be surprising
wv to see Jack Dempsey, former
4 L champion of all the heavy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
BY MRS. WILLIAM F. CAREY,

Wife OF the Vice President OF Madison
Square Garden Corporation and Moving
Spirit Of the Miami Beach Bout.
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ROUND SIX.

During the interval Referee Magnolia
warned Sharkey's handlers against
coaching from the corner. Jack bounced
out and missed a half dozen shots at
Stribling's weaving body. AS he missed
another long lash. the Georgian lifted
a left to Jacks chin. Stribling's speed
and the strength in his lean arms both
cred Sharkey. but he danced in close
and drew blood from the Southerner's
nose with short lefts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16

IN ask Betty to play with me this afternoon"
DO that" said Dave. I've got q date to go
fishing with some fellows this afternoon and
you'll can get some secret practice In"
Dave played q couple Of sets Of doubles be-
fore Having the court and of course his side
won without any effort. Madge walked up to the
Shade. cottage with him, and Betty was glad TO
agree. to play with her that afternoon
"Shers.a mighty fine GIRL" said Dave en-
Enthusiastically "Doggone 1t, almost broke over
and. consented 70 play with her. But she's
pf0babqF,a dub, and I just couldn't stand IL"
"Slie, Is. nice" said Betty. Then she told
Dave a little of what she had learned about
Madge. The new girl had been In France with
her parents for the past few years, and had re-
turned just short time before. She Was now
visiting an aunt who had brought her TO Lake
Cameron for y short outing. She expeeted 70
continue her education at an eastern university
In the FAN.
when Dave returned from his fishing trip
late that afternoon Betty had already returned
fron3 her tennis game with Madge.
Ibid, you and Madge have good timer"
Dave inquired. Betty smiled.
YES we had q lot Of fun. And Madge Is
counting you giving her some pointers on her
game in the morning. think she likes you,
Dave"
Dave Etinned: "Greatl" he cried. "In be on
deck, all tight. with pupil like herl"
Betty was silent for moment. while her
face clouded.
thihk she feels avfully bad about your refusal
to play with her. really do. She thinks it's inn
polite, I'm afraid. / know she said that in
France, where she played good deal, the men
just loved to play with her"
lave frowned. "Golly, don't want her to
get down on me-" he unused. but gee, hate
TO play with a girl. Is she any good?"
"ph. don't think she's bad enough to hurt
your game" said Betty cautiously.
We'll, tell you what III do" said Dave. I'm
surprise her In the morning by Offering to play
here
THAT: would be awfulIy NIGEL" cried Betty.
Ana after Dave had gone in 70 change his
clothes, she leaned back In the chair and
smiled mysteriousIy to herself. That night she
wrdte jlbilant letter to Johnny Albert.
Ito BE Continued Next Sunday
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Carl wanted 10 know why. Of course; 50 the
father explained.
1.-THE banker knows my signature and he
would not pay any check with my name signed
to it unless had signed it. Your writing looks
. great deal different. from mine and the
banker would know 1t, once that ! had not
signed the check. Even IL you explained to
him that you signed 1t he would not pay it.
Furthermore, the banker has my signature
on . card fled IN the bank and he could COM
pare the signature on the card with the sigma
tlre ON the check IL there were sny doubt
in his mind as 10 the possibility of my having
signed the check you have made out
$50 you see.i check Is not money until it
has the correct signature on the bottom Of it.
and even then 1T Is not money unless the per-
son whose signature y on the check has money
in the bank. To other words, q check is only
an order on the bank. After the bank stamps
'paid' On the check It becomes q receipt. which
the depositor Is bound TO accept instead Of the
amount Of money represented by the check.
"As soon IS The check Is made out and my
genuine signature is on 1t It Is the same as
money. The only difference between a check
properly made out and signed and currency
is that only a person who is known to the
banker win be paid the money the check calls
for. In other words, the banker would not;
pay the money to q stranger, no matter how
genuine the check itself proved to be-