The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-02

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 She was quite cool and informa- tive in her answer. Simple stuff, gents. In the first placeI know Cavalier is just about in shape al- ready. He had a strenuous indoor season. Three fights, if remem- Der correctly. He doesn't need much training for this one. I know he happens to be all through with his heavy worK. Just last week, you, Pop Grimes, gave out story to the effect that Eddie looked over trained that you weren't going to have him do much more than road work, some light work on the bags and little sparring. Right?'
 Pop Grimes licked his lips. Eight" he whispered. But ."
 But nothing" she flashed. "1t so happens that Mike Kelly, who you probably remember as a pretty fair heavyweight a few years back, is a seaman aboard this ship. Fortunately for us he has a couple sets of gloves and a light bag which he and some of the boys use in their spare time. Mike'll be as good Sparring part ner as you'd want. And Cavalier can do all the road work he wants to around the deck" Duffy Kelso just sat there and groaned. She looked at him and laughed.
 Before I get through, Duffy you're going to thank me-
 Shoot you, you mean"
 "Go ahead" Cavalier said grimly This is the most fantastic thing I've come across since Jules Verne.
 We can pitch ring on the after deck"
 Pop Grimes clapped a hand tc his cheek and groaned again. But his timing - his timing. It'll be ruined. This tub probably pitches like bucking bronco. It'll throw him so far off balance he'll fal fiat on his face"
 Wrong again. This vessel is the smoothest floating freighter on tht Pacific. And guy who punches as sharp as Cavalier doesn't have to worry about losing his timing in few days"
 Eddie Cavalier presented hel with mock bow. Such flattery must come from the heart" ht murmured. ITO think you migh1 have a good word to say about me-"
 Make the most of it. she re. torted. Tt might be the last one.
 Duffy Kelso shook his heac mournfully Eddie, it looks like this dame is going through with it. May be we oughta wire Sam Golden anc tell him to cancel"
 Then turning once again to Val Look, lady. Sam Golden is one promoter we want to do right by He had to work on Mike Jacobs plenty hard to get this fight il Frisco. We owe Sam lot He gave US our start three years ago. What'l we tell him?"
 That's exactly why you cam cancel, Duffy. You see, I know what ground I'm treading on. Yol can't let Golden down now. Anc you also know darn well that i you don't get a crack at the chaml now he'll stall you off for anothe year."
 Duffy Kelso spread his hand eloquently. "This dame, Pop she knows all the angles"
 Right again, Kelso." And thel it was Val Douglas who wa pleading.
 Duffy, it'll be terrific. Can you see it? All you've got to d. is wire Sam Golden that every thing is okay. That this was surprise move on your part Didn't want to tell anyone, no even him. You can explain tha you wanted to get Eddie ava. from the usual hurl-burly of tn training grind That Eddi needed the rest as much as tn private training quarters.
 Duffy, it's great publicity. Ter rife, Duffy. It'll pack that bal park SO that an undernourishet gnat won't be able to get in. It. the natural of the century, Kelso and if you can't see it you're no as bright as I think you are"
 Pop Grimes was bug-eyed. Ed. die Cavalier stared at her wonder ingly. Steve Hansen was awed.
 And over Duffy Kelsos face stole a far-away look of under standing.