Daily Tribune, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 17 July 1914 — Page 16
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1 -?r Expresses Willingness to Tackle French Champ on Winner-Take-All Basis.
GEORGES REFUSES INTERVIEW
Puts Matter of Second Battle Up to Manager—Loser Telle of Accidental
•i LONDON, July 17.—"Gunboat" Smith and his manager, Jim Buckley, said today they Intended to make a further effort to arrange a return flght with
Georges Carpentler, the French heavyweight who yesterday was awarded the decision at Olympic when Smith was disqualified in the sixth round for hitting the Frenchman while he was on the floor.
The American boxer said he was willing to meet the Frenchman anywhere and at any time, and would prefer that the winner should take the entire purse or gate money.
Carpentler would make no reply to Smiths offer to flght again. The matter, he said, was one for the conslderatlon of his manager, who had not time y*t to take the matter ujx f&i Smith asserted today that he never A.T1 jvwould fight again before a clnemato^»ph. He said his eyes were weak %i lie had to wear glasses in the TBunI Trht. Last night the glare of the I lights puzzled him and he thought this
lights puzzled him ana ne tnougnt xnis probably had something to do with his striking Carpentler while the Frenchman was down.
Says Blow Wu Accidents!. Smith Insists that even If his glove touched Carpentler it was unintentional and the blow did not hurt his Opponent. Any other boxer, he said, •Would have continued the flght.
While realizing that it is hopeless, Buckley is making a formal protest against the referee's decision on the ground that it had been arranged for the seconds to remain out of the ring until the referee had given his decision. £eschamp», the Frenchman's manager, Buckley points out, disregarded this Arrangement and Jumped into the ring Immediately when he saw there was a chance of winning the bout on a technicality.
The boxing experts of the evening tapers today are as divided in opinion In respect to the force of the blow given by Smith as were those of the morning papers. Men with actual ring experience, such as Fred Welsh, the lightweight champion, however, say that Carpentler was not hurt, and the ercene which followed the foul blow was the result of quick simultaneous working Of the brain of Carpentler and his Seconds.
Eugene CorrI, the referee. It was admitted by all, did the only thing possible after Deschamps had claimed a foul. In their editorial comments of the Watch all the newspapers declared it was clear Smith did not make any intentional attempt to strike a foul blow. "If 'Gunboat' Smith wantB a return Match right away he is not going to encounter the slightest difficulty," said Carpentier's manager later In tne day. "It is Carpentier's wish as it is my wish that the white champion of the world should retain the championship not by a mere fluke or disqualification but by right of superiority in boxing."
Both Eager for Go.
Both sides thus have put themselves on record as eagerly desiring a return thatch and the only bar to sucn meetappears to be the arrangements for a Suitable purse.
Deschamps, commenting on what he termed the disappointing end of yesterday's fight, said both he and Carpens, tier weri dissatisfied with the result, in He added: "Carpentler personally wanted the *, flght to proceed, but I thought the blow received from Smith while he was down would have proved detrimental "Vhad the flght gone on. It knocked all the brilliancy out of the French boy. "Carpentier is quite ready and in
deed anxious to meet 'Gunboat' Smith mgain. He regrets he was not allov. ed to win the championship on a clean, straightforward knockout he had 'Gunboat' Smith beaten ali.~. it from the outset. Carpentier is very sorry his opponent gave him a foul blow that ^put an end to the match." lf When he was pinned down as to it i,what he meant by a "return match L/^rightaway" Carpentier's manager ex--plained that the French boxer would
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be able to fight Smith again only after he had fulfilled his music hall engagements. He said these will keep Car pentler busy until September. Ho added that a match in Deoember or January would be preferable. Smith, who has no theatrical engagements, said he was not playing to the gallery, but meant business by challenging Carpentler.
Pay Over Stakes.
The stakes for last night's match were paid over today, Carpentler receiving a check for $15,000, while Buckley received $10,000 on behalf ol Smith, who was not present.
Buckley took the the cheok without demurr. He made no formal protest against the decision, but wanted to discuss the fairness of Eugenfa Cotri's ruling. He displayed deep annoyance and refused to shake hands with Corri.
The' chairman of the gathering declined to permit any discussion and announced on behalf of Dick Burge, the promoter of yesterday's match, that the latter was ready to put up another
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for the same amount for a return ght. For the first time Deschamps then revealed that he had promised to match Carpentier against wells if the Frenchman proved successful in yesterday's match. As soon as the Car.pentlerWells match was over, he added, Carpentler was ready to meet Smith again either in Europe or America whichever provided the bigger purse,
SMITH LOSE8 IN SIXTH.
Gunboat Disqualified for Hitting Carpentler When Down. LONDON. July 17.—Gunboat Smith, the American white heavyweight was disqualified in the sixth round of the scheduled twenty-round oontest here last night with Georges Carpentler, the Frenchman. The foul punch which gave Carpentier the victory came after Smith had sent his adversary to the floor with a stiff right Before the Frenchman had regained his feec the American swung a blow on his neck, and Referree Corri immediately gave Carpentier the flght.
There was a wild demonstration after Smith had committed the foul, but the crowd dispersed peacefully after Corri had rendtt-ed his decision. It was a palpable but unintentional foul, caused undoubtedly by Smith's eagerness to put his opponent away.
Up to the time of the sudden ending of the bout both men had put up a rattling exhibition, with honors fairly even. Carpentier sent Smith down for the oount of six In the fourth round with a kidney punch, but the American fought more desperately than ever after receiving the blow. Several times during the earlier rounds Smith was warned for UBing alleged foul tactics.
The greatest crowd that ever witnessed a boxing contest in this country attended. It was estimated that fully 14,000 persons crowded the hall.
Hundreds of French sportsmen, many of them accompanied by their wives, had crossed the English channel to encourage the only fighter of 'nternational class that France ever has produced. They were among the earliest to arrive on the scene.
Americans were numerous in the hall,
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With Nap Rucker and Jeff PfefLer dividing the pitching job, the Supcrbas jumped on the Pirates for a. cou ple of games yesterday. Incidentally, the Pittsburgh Feds lost two games to the Brooklyn Feds.
Batting In as many runs in the tenth as they nad made in the nine previous sessions, the Phillies nosed out the Cards yesterday, 6 to 8. Super'or hitting and fielding was responsible.
Smyth of Ft. Wayne stole three bases on Castle of the Rapids yesterday. That Wayne outfielder sure has a world of speed on the bases.
Bunched blngles gave the Tigers a 5 to 2 win over the Speed Boys yesterday although they were outhlt as far as total number of hits was concerned.
and the uniforms of bluejackets from the battleships Missouri and Illinois were seen here and there In the upper tiers of seats.
At the other recent boxing matches most of the women present belonged to the fashionable set and occup»ed places near the ringside, but last night many women of the middle class put In their appearance.
Statements by fighters
"GUNBOAT" SMITH.—It was highway robbery. I knocked Carpentler out with a right on the point of the Jaw. The Frenchman went down, and In making another punch I could not pull myself back and just hit Carpentier's face. After the first two punches I saw I was going to get the worst of it. Corri told me to keep my hands up,* although they were both up all the time. He wanted to bother me. I have evidence that he wanted Carpentier to win. 11
GEORGES CARPENTIER.—I expected to win from Smith by a knockout but won anyway. He 1 sa tough tighter but I was too clever for him. I do not think I will flght Jack Johnson for a while yet I think he is a little too heavy for me at present.
Correcting a Fight Yarn
While a host of well-known ring experts and followers will be at the Dil-lon-Brown bout at the ball park on the night of July 21, Eddie McGoorty, Jimmy Clabfcy and Ray Bronson will not be present, as reported. The three are at present In Australia and even should they desire to see the contest it would bo Impossible for them to make the trip in time to arrive for the match.
The report caused a ripple of laughter among local fans who keep in touch with the location of such top notchers as Clabby, McGoorty and Bronson.
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Cy Pieh made another start with the Tanks yesterday and although he didn't last the entire route he gets credit for the game. He was jerked after heaving four innings with the Highlanders leading the Browns, 4 to 3.
In a free-hitting game in which a total of 30 hits were registered, the Athletics downed the White Sox, 3 0 to 6. The visitors got 17 of the 30 blows.
Five members of the Dayton outfit got two hits each, while every member of the Reaper aggregattion connected safely on at least one occasion.
Joe Jackson individually made as many hits as did the entire Washington club yesterday and the Naps won, 2 to 0. Hagerman allowed but two hits, two less than secured by the sttors.
MOTOR RACES SET FOR A WEEK FROM SUNDAY
In Addition to Speed Program, Local Club Arrangei for Exhibition Airship Flight
Crazv Crevy
ST. LOUTS, July IT.—Th» world's record for a one-mile oompetltlon motorcycle race on a dirt track was broken here Thursday when Kay Creviston, of Chicago, circled the track In 46 3-5 seconds, clipping approximately three seconds off the previous professional record.
Crevlston Is well known 'n Terre Haute. He was to have competed in last Sunday's race meet at tne looal track which was prevented by rain. He will race here at the next meet
The motoroycle race meet whloh was halted last Sunday by the weather man, who dished up a miserable brand of weather, will be staged at the looal track Sunday, July 26. In addition, Lloyd Weir, a local sky pilot, will give an exhibition flight In his airship. The local bird man has agreed to make a 16 minute flight
A classy field is assured for the postponed meet with Raymond Crevlston the star attraction. "Crazy" Crevy, who yesterday at St. Louis, broke the world's record for the mile, turning the distance in 46 and a fraction seconds, today wired President Jeff Forbeck of .the local organization, that he would be here July 26, prepared to clean up. "Crazy Horse" verrill, also an Indian crack, will be among the starters. A Flying Merkle team composed of Pineau, Taylor and Jones has been entered while at least 10 other daredevil riders are lined up for the races.
The same program as was scheduled for last Sunday will be conducted.
Smith-Carpentier Fight by Rounds
ROUND 1—-Both men shook hands at exactly 10 o'clock. Smith got two right jabs to the Frenchman's body. In the first clinch, which followed soon, Carpentier gave' Smith a hard shorthand drive on the cheek with left. Both dodged right-handers. Smith gave the Frenchman a hard one on thi face with the right.
A right and left body blow In infighting won Smith's offering. Smith's blows were harder than the Frenchman's whose footwork had not been in evidence.
ROUND 2—Carpentier took the aggressive, but made no impression on Smith. Each again ducked hard righthanders from the other. Smith landed' on the kidneys with right in a clinch. Carpentler landed a left on the jaw. Carpentier sent a fast right to the face. Carpentler was playing for the body at short range when tne round ended. His lightning quickness was beginning to count.
ROUND 3—The referee warned Smith for fouling. Carpentier landed left on the face. Smith got in two body blows at close range. Carpentler barely missed a clever left, wnich slid off his cheek. This round was mostly clinching.
ROUND 4—Smith missed a left swing to the face. Carpentier reached Smith's face with a left, and repeated a similar operation a .moment later. Smith again missed a body blow with his right. Smith was knocked down with a right on the kidneys. Smith took six seconds and was rising when the bell rang. Carpentier's swiftness seemed to be giving him the best of It.
ROUND 5—Carpentler led with his left and exchanged short right-arm blows on the neck. Smith hooked a right-hander and clinched. Carpentier gave him two short, vicious lefts on the cheek. They then mixed it furiously, playing for the face for rights. Smith got a trifle the worst of it. Smith landed with a' right to tne face which jarred the Frenchman. Honors were even.
ROUND 6—Smith disqualified for hlttinsr Carpentier when he was down.
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Knockout Brown, of Chicago, who will battle Jack Dillon at the ball park Tuesday night, is rounding into great shape at his training camp at Cedar Lake, a summer resort north of Chicago, according to a letter from his manager. Tommy Walsh. He Is working faithfully In an effort to be fit for his encounter with the Hoosier bearcat, and is practically down to weight He will do all his heavy work at the lake, leaving Sunday night for Terre Haute.
The local promoters sought to bring Brown here this week, but Kayo refused to change training camps before Sunday. Brown holds that Tuesday night's battle is the most important of bis career and he does not want to take any chances in changing water, diet, etc. The Chicago ring expert has a ring pitched in the open at the lake and ao£B all his training out-of-doors, That is the main reason why ho is firm
against changing training camps. How ever, he will run through a light workout at the ball park Monday afternoon in order to show the local fans that he is in perfect shape.
The referee question is still unsettled but no serious hitch Is anticipated. Brown Is holding out for Ed Smitii, the famous Chicago referee, while the local club thinks Tommy Dillon, the wellknown Indianapolis referee, Is the proper niftn for the job. Dillon Is no relation of Jack, who boasta the name of Ernest Cutler Price in everyday life, and should fit the bill. Smith, however, has a world-wide reputation, and may be the third man in the ring Tuesday night.
The seat sale is brisk and a record crowd is anticipated. It is conservatively estimated that at least 8,000 ring followers will be at the ring side Tuesday night. Tickets can be secured at any of the following places':
Club Cigar store, Duncan's cafe, Health office, T. H. House cigar stand, the Lobby, Palace cafe and the Central Smoke house.
Dillon, who Is doing his training at the capital city, will pitch his camp in Terre Haute Sunday. So will Sammy Trott the Columbus, O., slasher, who is matched to meet Eddie Hart of local fame, in the 10 round seml-wlndup. Tommy James of Shelburn, who will stack up against Bud Perrlll in the !rellm, is working out with Kid Smith, the looal lightweight, at Twelve Points and is said to be in good shape.
Conflicting Eyes at London Bout
Rettorts of the sudden finish of the Smlth-Carpentler bout by a foul in the sixth round show conflicting news. Here are the reports:
WILLIAM H. ROCAP.—Smith dropped Carpentier with a right on the Jaw, then wheeled around to administer the finishing blow. Carpentier started to get up on his knees, but he lost his balance and the Frenchman droppod again. Smith's second blow scarcely grazed his head.
NEW YORK WOLLD—"Ounboat" brought Carpentler to his knees with a heavy swing to the jaw and struck out again ana hit Carpentier what seemed to be a glancing blow behind the left ear. Some onlookers doubted whether Smith hit Carpentler at all when he was down.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS—In this round Carpentier after playing for an opening after keenly watching the American's right had feinted clevsrly with his left hand and then brought a powerful right aoross Smith's jaw.The punch did not land squarely, but glanced off, and carried by the force of the blow Carpentler swung around and uHpped to nls knee. Quickly Smith's right hand shot fdrth. He drew back and plainly would have withheld the blow on second thought Then he stepped back and waited for the Frenchman to rise.
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He played ball around the village, and his pltchln' it was great: And he never failed at any time to put 'em o'er the plate. When it came to fancy battln* he was right upon the job. And tne villagers all hailed him as a better man than Cobb. Every team that came to play us, he cleaned up In record time. And the way he always slaughtered 'em was nothing but a crime. One day he chanced to hand the pill a most tremendous clout, Attracting the attention of a passing big league scout He was signed and left the village to seek fame among the stars, And the folks gave him a send-off when he went down to the cars. He gave them all a sad farewell and climbed upon the train. He said: "You'll never see me In this pieplant burg again." It was Just about two weeks when he walked in upon the track His weather-beaten telescope *as strapped upon his back. He said it was the greatest Joy of life for him to feel His feet beneath dad's table and enjoy a good square meal. He's back upon the village team. It simply was a ease Of one more bright baseball phenom who didn't know his place.
The Guide trotted a mllo In :0# at North Randall Wednesday. That's showing the way.
It's a wonder the weather man wouldn't ask for waivers on th's hot wave!
Jack Johnson says he wants to flght Jess Wlllard in order to show Tom Jones, manager of Willard, that he cannot pick a champion. Mr. Jones hasn't got a very big burden of accusations along this line to bear.
Carl Weilman, the lengthy twirler of the Browns, had better watch himself when in Washington or someone will point him out as the Washington monument.
"From there he (Charley White) will go to San Francisco to train for his go with Joe Aasevedo, scheduled for Aug. 7. This also will be a twenty round bout." —Denver correspondence. We'd like to wager a nickel that it won't.
Since Jim Jeffries believes that the title should be restored to the white race, why doesn't he come out of retirement and challenge the champ. Another bout between them ought to draw—flies.
The St. Louis Browns were close to a world's championship flag on Wednesday.
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The disintegration of the Baltimore International league team was accomplished, Btrange to say, withont the Athletics having a finger in the pie. No less than six fine players came up to the big leagues from the Or'oles, but the Athletics, yrho always had a working agreement with Dunn's club, did not cut In, nothwithstandlng two of the players, Shore and Ruth, were rated the best pitchers In the International league.
Mack needs pltohers badly but Sbore and Ruth went to Boston. Shoie distinguished himself. hs first out by holding Cleveland to two hits.
Added pitching strength would shove the Athletics so far out In the light that the race would be practloally cinched now.
Terre-irs Home For But Two Series
The Terre-lrs are scheduled for but two series during the present home stand, not four, as reported. True, the management Is trying to have two sets of games transferred to Terre Haute because of the K. of P. encampment but President Webb Beggs stated this morning that no definite word in the matter nad been received from the powers that be.
So, unlese the proposed transfer Is made, the Terre-lrs will battle only the Evas and Waynes during their sojourn at home.
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HOBUTZEL TO BED SOX.
BOSTON, Mass., July 17.—The Boston American league club today purchased First Baseman R. C. Hoblltzel from the Cincinnati Nationals.
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