JULY 26. I 1951

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Ring Reminiscences - irighu and Fighters -' (By JAMES PENDEBGABT) 6

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Alexander Johnson in his "Star. ten of the Prize Ring in America" gives a very graphic account of the -Sullivan-Corbett fight. which vas-and still is-considered the gieatest upset in the history of boxing. He also gives short ac- counts of famous bouts leading up to the climax of Sullivan's career.

"The first important battle in i892 brought together, two men who were still struggling up the pueilistlc ladder. but: one of whom was thought by many experts to have a Cimnce for a later try at the championship.

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The two men wcre Bob F'ii.zslm- ninns and Peter Maher. Fitz had i-(rcntiy crime from Australia to try his prowess in America. He was then a mlddlcwclrcht. Fitz liarl unbounded confidence in himself as a fighter. "Omnes ven- iant” (lot 'cm all come) was his uzttchword. He began to cast loizging eyes on the lieavyweight (l'ViSi0n. In the first place he was taking on weight, and while he could still make the middle divis- ion (iii! lb:-..). it was apparent that he was destined for the ltcavies in a short. time. Besides. it was in the heavyweight divis- ion that the big purses were giv- en. Fitz wanted a shot at the "big time''.

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Peter Malier. the irisli cham- pzmi, had cotne to this .country in tent, and had made a good im- pression in his early fights. He had knocked out four or live good second-raters and in doing so had shown a terrific right hand smash

-and a fair turn of boxlng-no- trim: flashy, but enough to carry .1 big powerful man with a wal- lop. He was regarded distinctly as a "comer".

Fitz was as pleased as Punch to get. a match with Maher before the Olympic Club in New Orleans. on March 2nd. 1892. The third. man in the ring was John Duffy.

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The men fought a slashing bat- tle. Maher had thirty pounds ad- vantage in weight over Fltasim- inons, but quite often extra weight is a hindrance rather than an advantage. It is just so much nver-burden to impede quick move- merit. and tire a man. quicker. Be- fore the fight had gone ' five rounds the spectators realized that the middleweight champion was hitting Just as hard as the pen- derous Irishman. and was getting home more blows. Nevertheless it was a gruelling contest. Maher

stood to his guns until the twelfth round when Fitz backed him into ?

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ai corner and knocked him out with a left to the jaw and a right to the body. The fight established Fitz as a power to be reckoned with. He fought four others in 1892-all heavyweight contenders. and he beat them all by the knockout route. one of his op- ponents was George Godfrey, an original Charlottetown. P.E.I. man. a real gentleman, in or out of a boxing ring. George was quite dark in colour. but his heart and

soul were as "white" as that of any other human. George had done well against

all the top-notchers of the time. but was slightly on the down grade. Fitz was able to K.o. him in one round. Many a good man

has been knocked out in a round. There is an element of uncertain- ty in a boxing contest -'so many different things are liable to hap- pen-all of which provide the lure and drawing power. and make the turnstiles click. The manner in which Fitz disposed of Godfrey was impressive. 0 O O

In the meantime. champion John L. Sullivan was not entirely happy. He had not entered the ring since his memorable fight with Kilrain in 1889. His theatric- al engagements kept him busy.

It was then the unwritten law that, champions had to ”barn- storm" the United States and Canada taking on allcomers for four rounds. Many lighters had taken advantage of this seeming unwillingness of Sullivan to tie- fend his title, to hurl challenges at him." Many of them were purc publicity stunts. attempts to gain publicity by hurling challenges at a champion whom they expected would ignore them, On the other hand, certain of the challengers were in good faith. Mitchell and Slavin both challenged. likewise James J. Corbett of California- also the great colored fighter Pct.-

er Jackson. Sullivan answered him by drawing the "colour line” again. -

There was no question that those three were anxious for a try at the champion. Mitchell had al- ready fought him twice, once rec- lsterlng a triumphant draw. sla- vin was a big powerful man who claimed the Australian champion- ship. with infinite faith in his ability. Corbett had long believe-:I he could beat Sullivan. and he spared no means to let the world know it.

Finally the old Titan listened to the clarion calls of the challeng- ers. Deep in his dour soul there may have been a feeling that he was on the downgrade, but cer- tainly to outward appearance he entertained no doubt of his abil- ity to thrash the whole crew of them in one ring in one night. when he deeme-l this bear-bnit- ing had gone far enough old John shook his grizzled head andgrowl- ed back. . . .

The gist of his growl was (his: He would fight any of his three serious white challengers for .1 purse of 325.000 (twenty-five thous- and dollarsl. and it side bet 0? 510,000 (ten thousand), winner take all. He insisted that the fight must be with five-ounce

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gloves and under Qucensbury .rules. as he "wanted a fight and

NEW YORK. July 26-(AP)-The exploding college basketball scan- dal engulfed its sixth school to- day and turned up an amazing story of a. "double cross" among gamblers involving a death threat to one of them. . District Attorney Frank S. Ho. gan reported that three stars of the University of Toledo team ad- mitted iaking money from Eli Kaye to rig the points in a. game with Niagara at Toledo last Dec. l4

He al.so' said that two sets of gamblers were involved in ihe fixing of the Bradley-St. Joseph's game in Philadelphia early last year.

Besides the three players from Toledo. and six from Bradley, 19 players and former players from New York schools-City College of New York, Manhattan College. Long Island University and New York University-already have been named in a series of fixes sp;'c.iding over more than 25 games, including tournament con- tests. Kaye is under S50,000 bail in lhe alleged bribing of New York players.

Four players from Bradley. including all-America Gene (Squeaky) Melchiorre, have been named in connection with the rig- glitg of points on at least three ;.'dl1'iC!i. The others are William walker. Robert McDonald and Carla Muzi.

Hogan said there are no charges against the Toledo players There had been no law against bribing amateur athletes in Ohio. but stat-tiiiii Aug. 22 it will be punish- able by a 310,000 fine or I prison sentence of one to five years. or both.

Relating the story of the "double cross" in the Bradley-St. Joseph's iminc at Philadelphia": Convention Hall etirly in 1950, Hogan said the Eiigllsis brothers, Nicholas (Nick the Greek) and Tony. worked to- getlicr to fix the Bradley players. Hogan reported the following at-i'ii-s of events:

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gamblers developed when Jack West. a convicted New York book- maker now being sought. got to- gether with Nick Englisis to get information one the Bradley-st. Joseph's game.

West was to pay Nick 81.000 for information on the Bradley score. This separate deal was upknown to Kaye. ,

West placed his bets on St. Joe- eph's to win with a point handl- cap of six or seven points. The in- volved Bradley players were to make the game close.

Bradley won 64-60. Thus, with a. point spot of six or seven, those who bet on st. Joseph's won their bets. ,

A few hours after the deal was made, the gambling books were flooded with wagers on St. Jos- eph's.

Kaye told Nick Engllsls, accord- ing to Hogan, that "there must be a double-cross and we will have to switch our bets and teach the other guys a. lesson."

Hogan said Kaye then instruct- ed the players to win over the spread. and, after they agreed, Nick again relayed this informa- tion to West. west and his assoc- iates protested they had their bets down and couldn't switch.

Hogan said West and two as- soclates grabbed Tony Englisis and brought him to West's apartment in Brooklyn.

"Tony thought he was going to get killed," said Hogan. He tele- phoned Convention Hall and told his brother his life was threaten- ed.

Hogan added:

"Nick dashed to the floor. caught (Gene) Melchlorre'a eye. turned his thumbs down, meaning that they should go under the spread

"Melchiorre nodded, indicating that he understood, and Bradley won under the spread."

Kaye, caught in the switch, and betting on Bradley to win over the point margin. was taken to the cleaners. West, however, won, having bet on St. Joseph's to win

The battle of wits between the

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The Curran & Briggs Juniors liuinblcd the league-leading Hol- man Icani at the Recreation ,Grounds in Summerslde last even- ing by the decisive score of 10 to 4. Don.-i:e Simmons won his sixth conic against two losses for the jitninrs and is far ahead of all competitors as'i'ar as victories are concerned.

Garth Gay. st-arl.inZ for Hol- mztns. was pasted liberally by Chick's Chicks and' did not man- nzn in not anyone out in the fatal fnurth innina. Cecil Powell then pressed , inlo service

his plight worse by two of his own fielding errors. he kept get- ting better as the game progress-

hc tlircc batters to face him in the final inning. Owen Sonler who had gone hitless all season had a perfect night at the plate, getting three hits in three tries. Paul Scliurman had two for four.

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For the losers Gordie MacKay had two triples in three trips to the plate. llicreby going still further ahead in the runaway race he is

not a. footrace". The first of the challengers to raise the necessary side bet was James J. Corbett. who posted the amount and issu- ed the formal challenge. when he was informed that Corbett had posted the forfeit and that the match was actually made, John L. shook his shagay mane and growl- ed: "Corbett? Bahl All I need to lick him is a haircut and ii iliave." It. is not known what ionsnrial attention Mr. Sullivan received, but his training did not omit copious libations of his fav- orite whiskey (it is hard to be- lievc that his trainer Muldoon. counted M fits best in his time, would permit John L. access to strong liquor). .

The Olympic Club of New 01'- loans met Sullivan's demand for the big purse, and the fight was given to the southern city. The fighters arrived couple of days before the date of the battle.

Sullivan was the centre of at- traction. Wherever he went crowds followed him. Corbett. on

other hand. slipped into town with

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Runs batted in: MacKay. Gal- lant. Grady. Simmons, G. Dalton, Sonier. Stolen bases: Macxay. 5. Bernard, Gay. Delaney. P. Schur- man. L. Schurman. Sonier. Doub- les: -P. Green. Triples: MacKay 2. Left on bases; l-lolmanlu 4. C. A: B. 5. Hits: Off Sonier, 6 in 7 innings: off Gay, 7 in 3 innings: off Powell. 2 in 3 innings. Struck out: By Simmons '1. by Gay 2. by Powell 4. Bases on balls: Off Simmons 3 (1 intenlionall. off Gay 1. of! Powell 1. Wild pitches: Simmons. Powell: Passed ball: Landry.

Umpires-Plate. G. Deshoehes: bases, J. Hogan and F. Savidant.

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scarcely A sign of recognition. The odds were five to one on the champion. and backers of Corbett la-are consider:-d weak-mii-ided.

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l on the night of the fight eight thousand persons jammed them- selves into the Olympic Club. Sullivan was first in the ring and received one of the most tumult- nous ovations ever given in the history of the prize ring. in the frenzy of cheers for the old lion of the ring. very few people in the arena. noticed the compara- tively alim young challenger slip

- into his corner and glance around

or cool and self-possessed as if he were about to engage in al more training bout with only his sec- onds present. That was Corbettxt perticular way-nervous and irrit- able when he was training. but the euence of cool fighting strat- egy the minute he stepped into I boxing ring. . Sullivan had-in his corner Jack Mcmilifie, the lightweight cham- pion who had successfully defend- ed his crown the night before: Joe Lennon (native eon of P. E. 1.): Phil Casey and Charlie Johnson. with L-.-rbett was Billy Delaney, Jim Duly. John aldaon and Mike Donovan. the a lien veteran who was boxing instructor at the New York Athletic Club. John Duffy was the third man in the ring (referee). O O O The champion weighed. in the neighborhood of 220 lbs. He was round of y and llmb,and there was a all: t bulge at his waist- lioe. He was not not fat. but

those familiar with good condition 01.0; ekhleto. realises: that (lien Diana

competition.

Neither the pitching nor fielding was considered good enough for the Victory Cleaner award and so the award went begging for the first time this season.

BOX SCORE

Hoimanix AB R H I"0'A F. MacKa,V. rt .3 l 2 0 l l S. Bernard. 2b ..4 l l l 1 0 Stewart. of 0 l 2 0 0 Underwood. if 2 I 0 0 0 0 Gallant. ab .. .. ....1 0 i 2 0 1 Gay, hp .. 0 0 0 2 0 H. Landry, as l l 1 1 1 Cannon. lb .. 0 0 6 0 1 R. Landry, 0 (i 6 1 0 Powell, p 0 0 0 0 2

Totals . . . 26 4 618 6 6

Powell replaced Gay in 4th. C.&:B. ABRHPOAE G. Dalton, rf l l 1 0 l C. Grady. as. 4 0 0 l 3 0 Delaney. 3b A 1 1 I 1 0 P. Schurman, 2 ..'.4 0 2 1 3 1 N. Walker. cf. ...4 0 0 1 0 (J L. Schurman, 1b .3 2 0 '1 1 0 P. Green. c 3 1 i 8 0 0 O. Sonier. if 3 3 3 0 0 0 D. Simmons. p ...l 2 1 l 2 0 x-J. Whalen, 3b..0 O 0 0 0 0

Totals .. .. 3010 9 21 lo 2

x-Replaced Delaney in 6th.

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was a lot of superfluous fat lying over the vital organs. On the other hand Corbett was trained to the minute and the ounce. He was the near perfect athlete. long tensile muscles. gutta-percha and steel. He tipped the scales at 186 lbs. He was giving away thirty- four pounds.

It was a case of John L.'s over- burden being ,detrimental to quick movement. His heavy blows were useless when he them timed to contact his oppon- ent at the required instant. Cor- bett could have fought fifty rounds that night-all he had to do was keep out of John's way and let him swirig-and,conse-

quently tire. As became the champion. he opened hostilities with a left

swing which Corbett ducked neat- ly. A second left was deflected by Corbett. Then John stepped in with one of his terrific right hand smashes for the jaw. Cor- bett easlly stepped out of the way. and the momentum of the swing almost turned Sullivan around. The rest of the first round was very much the same-John swing- ing nnd Corbett stepping out of range. The crowd began to jet.-r and call "Stand up and fight." Corbett had no intention of doing any such thing. He had carefully mapped out his plan of ring strat- egy and he followed it to the let- I ter. He intended to let sullivani beat himself, wearing out his; strength in useless rushes and swings. The instant he began to tire. Corbett intended to jump in with jabs and hooks. adding to the weakening'effect. of the cham- pion'a own efforts. Standing toe to toe and slugging with the greatest slugger of the time was no part? of his plan. The fight was fought exactly as Corbett intended it should be fought.

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