The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, December 13, 1927, Page 6

rs Aenean Leo Atte atm ee Anette an acm - PAGE SIX Loughr TAKES CROWN IN 45 ROUNDS Lomski Is Next Opponent and Wants to Meet Walker and Delaney TUNNEY’S TITLE IS SAFE Batters Out Margin of Victory in Closing Rounds by Body Punches New York, Dee. 13.—(?/—Tammy Loughran, Philadelphia, was the un- disputed light heavyweight cham- pion of the world today by virtue of a 1é-round victory over Jimmy Slattery of Buffalo, heretofore title holder in the domain of the National Boxing association. ‘ | “This victory means everything to me,” said Loughran as he left the Madison Squere Garden ring last | night, “for it clears up the light heavyweight situation. : “I was glad to be recognized as; champion by the New Yohk commis- sion after I defeated Mike McTigue, but it was not altogether pleasing to have another wearing the crown at the same time. Will Meet Anyone “f intend to give anyone a bout who wants to try for the title and will defend it 12 times a year if there are that many opponents. Of course my next battle will be with Leo Lomski, on January 6, but I hope to oppose Mickey Walker and Jack Delaney soon afterwards.” if he had any plans in the heavyweight direction and at Gene Tunney’s title, Loughran re, ‘ied he ‘would not consider enterirg that di- vision for another year. an Becomes PHILLY BOXER | “**™™"Satigg, Bout Hnded Tite Diowte TYQUING GRIFRO solved. into its own in this d Eckroth Brothers of Mandan Will Be Curtain Raisers on Local Fight Card Friday— McCann and the Alexanders Loughran entered the ring last night with an eight pound advantage over Slattery, who scaled 1651:. Ringside experts gave Loughran eight of the 15 rounds while two ‘were even. Wins Closing Rounds Loughran received strong opposi,; tion from the Buffalo battler and it ‘was not until the closing rounds that he pounded out his margin of pa [monte | herd a a cut ry ripped under his left eye, Loughran battered his op- ponent to the ropes in the 13th round in his best showing of the night. ; Slattery was wary in the succeed- ing chapters and kept out of range of Loughran’s dangerous body punches. Slattery tried a desperate rally at the finish but Loughran staved him off with a jabbing at- tack. Loughran had been pursuing the title ights since 1919. He ob- served his 25th birthday November 29. When Jack Delaney vacated the championship, Mike McTigue was named the standard bearer of the division and on October 7 last, Loughran wrested the crown from the venerable Mike. Slattery had acquired che national boxing associ- ation title through a_ victory over Maxie mbloom. Loughran has fae tater in close to 100 ring Bat- les. IGHT, Will Arrive For Final Train- ing Today . Novel and unusual in the realm of fistiana will be the appearance of Mrs. Ralph Alexander of Waterloo, Towa, as second to her husband when he faces Jack McCann in Patterson hall Friday night in a benefit boxing program for Company A that will be headlined by these two outstand- ing heavyweights in northwest fis- tie circles. Mrs. Alexander is one of the few wives of boxers who not only takes sion but also shows to zivantage as a manager «nd trainer. Before sundown today, Jack Mc- Cann and Mr. and Mrs. Alexander will report to the local promoters. McCann and the champion heavy- weight of Iowa will wind up their training with light workouts in a local gym one of which will be open to the public so that the railbirds may have a chance of judging the pair. Patterson Donates Hall Edward G. Patterson, one of the best sports fans the nation over, has donated his hall to Company A and stated today that he was erect- ing bleachers that would accommo- date 800 people and that “every seat will be a ringside seat.” The price of the pa:.-boards has been announce. as $5 for the ring- side cushion: and $3 for the outside circle. From Mandan ill come the cur- tain-raisers. The Eckroth brothers, two mauling mites, wh> forget fra- (By The Associated Press) New York — T ‘ommy Lough- Yan won light heavyweight cham| i pionship from Jimmy Slattery, Buffalo, (15). Clyde Hall, Dallas, won over Farmer Cooper, Terre Haute, Ind., (10). Arturo Spreckels, Belgium, de- Asa Billy Leonard, Syracuse, Philadelphia—Lew ‘Tender, Philadelphia, defeated Hilario Martinez, Spain, 0). Rene De Vos, Belgium; won from Ed- lie Dempsey, Philadelphia, (10), Tommy Gleason, Phil- Hing. Philsdelphins (@).” Batay Burke, 1, Pa. defeated Red Delp, Reading, Pa., (6), Babe Ruth, Louis- ville, defeated Eddie Shea, Chi- cago, (10). angyarge) ae Lael Mass., pointed oc! alone, St. Panl, (10). Pea gh—Willie 1 detest Sek Zivie, Pittsburgh, R. 1—Benny Johnstows, Pa—Danny Coo- '. N, J. and Dory ° 4 sport, Pa., drew, (10). BoC. “tnosisd’ oot Freakis r Crafton, Camp” Meade, oer from Young Wid Me- ternal sentiment once they part the ropes, will pummel their | way through six rounds that promise to be one of the most entertaining numbers of the benefit .ard. Stranger Drops In Local promoters are still looking for_a battler to meet a newcomer in Mandan who has been cruising up and down the Pacific coast knocking out opponents with such, regularity that he has been forced to seek greener fields and is now on his way east. Just who the strang- er is remains to be seen but it was stated that he had two of the finest examples of cauliflower ears that can be found and if looks can kill. then the stranger’s opponent will drop dead from sheer fright. Jimmy Dugan, Bismarck’s rush- ing, swinging middleweight who ill meet Ralph McGirl of Elgin, the second of the windup bouts, is in the proverbial pink and stated today that he is in the best socking condition of his career. With the McCann-Alexander, Du- gan-McGirl and Eckroth Brothers bouts billed. only two positions on the card remained to be filled. One of these bouts will be between the mysterious Pacific coast visitor and robably the best clouter that Fort incoln has to offer while the oth- er will bring two members of the colored race together. By MorrissAckerman With the excentior: of in Ilinois and Minne ota the dove, as er iad way ee Ba le,” is hunted principally from Del- aware and Maryland south through Florida and west to Texas. 53 uae, in northe:n states, fatten grain field: are cleared and then "ithe beat heating i in Floride, AES, ‘ of ae Mi of Philadelphia was crowned world’s champion in the light heavywe' division by defeating Jimmy Slattery of Buffalo. The dear public will now recognize Tommy as the champion while Jimmy's title of world’s champion bestowed upon him by the National Boxing association has dis- Force of fists in proving championships has once more come an interest in her husband’s profes-! TOMMY LOUGHRAN jivision of many titles. s lowa Champ’s Wife Will Second Husband in Fight BENDER AGAIN COACHES NAVY Famous Indian Feels That Modern Pitcher Needs Change of Pace when Connie Mack was winning pen- nants with the Athletics, will again coach the baseball candilates for the varsity team at Annapolis. is During the reign of Eddie Collins ‘as manager of the Chicago White Sox, he had Bender join his team as coach upon the conclusjpn of his ee with the Navy tcam late in une. Collins feels that Bender did much to help Ted Lyons and Ted Blanken- ship develop a change of pace and Rickard, Kid Lavigne, Gene Tun- ney, and the National Vaudeville Two major disputes involving fists and politics were decided definitely| Artists. The funeral arrangements’ in Tex Rickard’s garden in New York last night when Tommy Loug! were made by friends of Young; Philadelphia, Dec. 13.—Chief Ben- der, who achieved fame as a pitcher IS BURIED BY | RING FRIENDS Rickard, Corbett, Burns, Me- Auliffe and McPartland Among Mourners —_— New York, Dec. 13—(@®)—The funeral of Albert Griffiths, known to the boxing world as Young Grif- fo, was‘held here Sunday with many ring notables among the mourn- ers.. A brief service was conducted by vy. George Caleb Moote at the Madison av Baptist church. after which burial took place in Wood- lawn cemetery. There was no eulogy, other than a passing reference to Young Grif- fo, who was known as “one of the | cleverest defensive boxers that ever put on the gloves.” At the funeral were: Tex Rickard, James J. Corbett, one time heavy- weight champion; Kid McPartland, Tommy Burns and Jack McAuliffe. Floral tributes were given by Griffo, who died. virtually destitute. Rickard provided the burial plot. German Track Star Visits Pennsylvania ‘U’ Athletic Plant Philadelphia, Dec. 13.—(@)—Dr. Otto Peltzer, German track star, paid his first visit to an American col- lege yesterday in his tour of this country to study athletic, conditions. Accompanied by his cousi., Miss Herman, who acted as his interpre- ter, the record-breaking runner was escorted through the University of Pennsylvania athletic plant by H. Jamison Swarts, assistan graduate manager. He made careful meas- urements of the tra-k at Franklin field and requested information about the size and seating capacity of the stadium and the palestra. Peltzer said he would be unable to accept the invit ion to participate jn the Pennsylvania relay races next pril. While he believes that he’ should run to keep in co dition for the Olympics, he said he would =| of the Geman Ath- competition The German aut'orities insist that he should ‘conserve 4is strength for the Olympics. that he do not enter hile in this country. THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE Undisputed Light Heavyw ‘LONG COUNT’ “AT CHARITY BANQUET Mile - long Parade Greets Champ as He Arrives in Windy City Chicago, Dec. 13.—(#)—Gene Tun- ney will get another “long count” tonight; not in a squared ri bathed in sunlike ‘brilliance witl 160,000 persons stretching back to the smoke-fogged horizon, but in a eee ball room at a charity ban- quet, : The “long count” was a concelt of. Robert M. Sweitzer, toastmasier. To give atmosphere to the program he will have at his elbow a ring- side gong which will be sounded to indicate the termination of three- minute ds, allowed each orator. The toastmaster, however, will give Bele a “long count” on his ad- ress. The city has made almost as much fuss over Tunney’s return as it did Rees arrived La ho ces to lefenc is ivy we! title against Jack Dempeey A mile long parade to welcome’ him had places reserved for city. officials, American Legion delegations and prominent business and 8 leaders, Right after the informal : recep- tion at the city hall, Tunney wanted to visit his former “A. B. F. com- rades” at the Edward Hines Me- morial hospital. From there he was to hasten back to his hotel and polish up his speech for tonight’s banquet, pi Is of which are go Chicago’s poor. Phantoms Organize Cage Squad Tonight Members of the Phantom bas- ketball squad, Bismarck’s only independent basketball team, will hold -their first regularly © scheduled practice and election of officers at 7:15 p. m. tod: > ia the Bismarck High gym. Basketball players ‘in’ marek or Mandan who would like to play independent -basket- ball this winter are urged to attend the meetin. aecording to; Neil Churchill, manager of the 1926-27 team, _ Games are being airanged with some of the fastest cage outfits on the Missouri Slo) such as New Salem, Glen Ullin, Napoleon and other classy quints . and at the present time there is a dearth of candidates for the squad. thereby aided them to increase their effectiveness greatly. Lyons is now rated one of the best pitcrers in either league. ‘ “The greatest difference between pitchers of 15 or 20 years ago and those of today is the dif- . ference in the stuff * that is put on the ‘pay’ ball,” says Bender. “You know in 3) baseball, the ‘pay’ ball is the all-im- portant sne. {the count three balls’ and two strikes and a couple of runners on the e bases, will the next pitch be the ‘cripple,’ a fast ball, or will it be the sharp-breaking curve or change of p: “I have noticed that in the pinch many of the present-day pitchers go |to the fast ball the very thing the batter is hoping for, “The pinch calls for something different. “Instead of using the ‘fat’ one, the fast ball, the really great pitcher slips up his best curve or goes to the change of pace ball. “The curve or the change of pace calls for ‘guts,’ control and poise. ane Fete of the modern pitchers have e. “A tendency to let down in the Pinch is the prevailing fault of pres- ent-day pitchers. A change of pace would help to overcome that.” NODAK STADIUM SEATED 20,500 Memorial Was Magnet For North Dakota’s Greatest Grid ‘Crowds Grand Forks, N, D., Dec, 13—The magic wands stadia hev exercised over the couniry’s footbrll sttend- ance was appreciably felt the past season at the University of North agpenel bi jwed to Davies yarn memorial campaign offi by P. J. Davis, athletic director. Davis estimates that 20,500 fans saw North sakota’s four home games in the new stadium, just 10,- 000 Reo er have en. taken cave.of before. i. any 5: season in the history of the institution. it Beco ce Pad a the game, which drew 7,000 fans. |The St. Thomas and South Di “U”" games were attended by 4,000 each and 5,5C: saw thc an- nual clash with the No: all coll ~To make a to the Christmas basket fund for| game, Michigan on : TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1927 - PURPLE ELECT WALDO FISHER CAGE GAPTAIN| Fargo Boy, One of Best. For- wards in Big Ten, Honored by Mates Chicago, Dec. '13.—Waldo Fisher, former Fargo high school star ath- lete and for the past two seasons: one of Northwestern university’s! best football and basketball stars, was elected captain of.the cage quintet Sunday. The election was held at a small supper given for the team which played its first defeating fame Saturday night, ‘abash college. The announcement was made by Coach Arthur (Dutch) Lonberg to- day. Fisher has starred as for- watd on the Purple quint for the past two seasons and last year was practically the whole team, having only sophomores to subpart him. This year he has a squad that should figure heavily in the confer- ence race, ‘ He himself is expected to show as the best forward in the confer- enee.. Last year he missgd all con- ference selection only by a‘ narrow margin. He. will’lead the first time Tuesday it meets Marquette un play Pittsburgh Friday twice and their fi the team for nivht when Mini Fight Comish Chair Goes Begging Chicago, Dec. 18.—()—Chair- manship of the Illinois State Ath- letic ‘ commission, paying $4,500 a year, faces fhe prospect of begzing for a_proper verson to fill it. Now that John C, Righeimer has resigned a good political appointment is open, but with few candidates. Lots of work and even more grief have been the lot of the commission in its 18 months existence. Righei- mer has said that he attributed the duties and ‘constant complaints of his office a contributing factor to ilMhealth. The number of boxing promoters in Iinois making money could al-: most be counted on the fingers of one hand, with the fist closed—but @ new-crop is always springing up, making more work for those charged with protecting the public in super- vision of boxing programs. | Ha " man NES t Champion PANN) | MAJOR LEAGUE eigh COXY Ses || OWNERS APTER" DRAFT PACT ! ae re fi i ue Basketball Tourney . to Be Held in New Gopher Fieldhouse Minneapolis, ? nn, Dec, 18—) —Univerkity of Minnesota’s new fapacity of 140° wil be the scene The full dr permit ‘apacity of ine e scene of the sixteenth at, cual state high 30% £0 ta the odie deat school bask-tball tournamcnt, 22 to 24, Arnold Oss, i... aecr j oarnament, announced yesterday. - | Use of the field house. whi scheduled to be comleted cbuut Feb, Will wipe Age Nn pel 10, was <.uthorized by the board ot *y Hasan ded, rete Ir ae Md ry double | Commissi Landi: ries “s lor * mae cleared Sate wr teh in peeviens yeats aut situation meantime. ; Army Signs For Nine Grid Games ory here. pate Spl! irene? will om- ete the three-day tourney, with tre winner eligible to compete ‘in the national interscholastic floor compe-| West Point, N. Y., Dec. 13.—7)— tition at the University of The tackles what is considered as Minncsota’s 1¢ resentative. one of -stiffest football sched- | This year r ore thang150 de ules ever for a West mental high schools of thes te have| Point eleven next year, publication . entered the Minnesota State High|of the 1928 schedule led yester- . | School Athletic association, which: < “i the schedule follows: } will swell the number of * ig’ ‘school - pol Hee 6, toataarn Met c#3t valves “vt Oct. 18, Providence co” ; at Cam! quints competing for the a‘ght to enter the state tournament te nearly 400, i + Oct. 27, MIDGET SMITH RETIRES _. | at New Haven; Nov. 3, De Pauw uni- ‘* New York, Dec. 18.—(7)—Midget ing Nov. | Bud Taylor in Chico in ray Nov. 24 Navy (place uneceyee | jut aylor in Fel '’ re jay ° has annbaneed he is th wilt sas — New Werte irhe Midget hed the dict |vising in tee iro } w York. is flnction of wevér Heiner ocked out. Sar‘ Barope aoe. <i hap: yy at. :