f " rvfmwSi t-i - $wfro EVENING iLlSJDGERPHIIvADELJt'HIA, MONDAY, JUNE 18, 1917 ''& m IKAISER BILL IS THE GUY BENNY LEONARD WOULD LIKE TO HAND OVER A KNOCKOUT SLOW 1 r it ft m m CHAMPION LEONARD GETS $60,000 OFFER, WHILE HE WAITS TO SIGN $30 MONTH CONTRACT WITH U. S. f'BennyCan Pull Down $1000 a Round Defending Titie in oix tfouts, out He Thinks More of Defending Old Glory By LOUIS WHILE! Uenny ijeonaru is uiuing nis lime about slcning a $30 a-month contract to flght under the management of our Uncle gummy, and Jeopardize his new lightweight Jewel against shot and shell of Bill, the Tyrant, another proposition one ery, ery tempting Is staring him squarely In the face. Leonard can pluck a nice, new, crisp $1000 bill for a slnglo round of boxing Ind the offer which Is being (on ml nn tho champ calls for sixty three-tnlnute periods i( flstlc frivolity In other words unless Leonard overlooks this $C0,000 affair, lfs jot going to be a cry hard winter for tho tonqueror of Fred Welsh Jimmy Johnston, a New York match maker, Is endeavoring to hand oer the taltry sixty thou' to our hero, and .Teems has been talking these 'phone figures for publication. Here's tho scheme Johnston will glvo Leonard $G000 to engage Johnny Dundee, noi a uimu muic w uu-v nu ? tiu Jackson, $6000 to face Joe 'Welling $7000 If he will tako n. chance with Chailey White's deadly left hook, $10,000 if he will scree to box Ted Lewis at 135 pounds at J o'clock, and $20,000 If ho as 111 attend nuglllstically to Johnny Kilbano That's a total of only $58,000 If Leon rd will sign an agreement to meet these men for the stated amounts Johnbton will rive him a bonus or $2000, so that his total earnings for tho six bouts will foot 180,000 Johnston Informs the world that Jo lightweight eer got $GO,000 for sit ten round bouts before Means Every Word "I mean what I say when I make this offer," we are Informed Johnston said, "Leonard can make his own arrangements tB to the period of time between each bout and ho can select his opponents In tho order that best suits his fancy "There are three men In that list who can whip him to n certainty Jackson, White and Lewis nro the men I hac In mind I know you'll laugh when I mention Ted Lewis as ono of Leonard's opponents They all think that because ho fought middlewcight3 ho Is one himself I'll guar antee that he .will mako 135 nt 3 o'clock for Leonard and if tho truth Is known, 135 Isn't any too happy a weight for Uenny. "Despito the fact that his weight was announced at 133 tho night he won the title from Welsh ho really weighed 137 pounds and he worked hard to make that Lewis lathe most remarkable lightweight that the world has excr produced "Leonard will lnvu to fight real class Boon or ho may noer get the chance to again. Ho Is bound to bo drawn Into the army or nay. Thoro Is no chance for him td aoid that, so ho might Just as well look over this list of mine and tako somo nf them on Outside of the men I have mentioned there Is none with whom ho could draw a respectable gate I think my offer fair and It certainly goes Let him sign and I'll hand ocr tho $2000 prize money without blinking " 9 6ome Exaggeration Jesso James, as Johnston Is familiarly quoted by those whom he calls by first name, libels himself when he Intimates that Leonard has trouble making 135 pounds; 'cause It isn't so Leonard has weighed In for bouts in Philadelphia nt 135, some times at 131 and 133, and thero were no signs of weakness In his bouts, unless It was on the part of the opposition There Bhoutdn t be any doubt about Leonard being a legitimate 133-pbunder, and by de fending his title at that scalo those other "lightweights" would hao to box In the crownless welter clhlslon Leonard, as champion, Is tho best of the 133-pounders, and no ono should try to besmirch his ability Thero aro several good boxers, legitimate 133-pounders, who might make things Interesting for the title holder, and he would make a splendid mole by resetting tho limit at 133 pounds Jack- Bon, Dundee White and Kllbane, of course, all can do the weight with ease, and these men are worth of whacks at tho laurels. There are great opportunities to acquire a fortune rapidly when one is in the posi tion of Leonard It will require a strong determination and patriotism of tho healthi est kind to lgnoie the many purses thou sands of dollars to turn to tho monthly wage of $30 and the risk of life that go with actle service under Old Glory. All the more honor to the New York lad, therefore if he goes through with his original declaration and dona tho khaki. Buch an example by a boxer a holder of a title would dd much to relieve tho game of Its present offenslv eness Furthermore, Benny would be a regular hero, he would find himself to be America's Idol, just liko Georges Carpentier In Tiance Boxes Nelson Tonight Leonard defends his title for the second time In a no-decision contest and for tho sconcl time a Philadelphia!! gets the thance to knock off tho crown. Johnny Nelson, of Kensington, boxes Benny ten rounds in New York tonight and It Is likely that the Quaker Cltj lad will go the limit as Joe Welsh did here recently In tlx sessions Nelson boxed Leonaiil tdiortly before Benny won the title, and tho fracas went along for tho scheduled eighteen min utes, although Johnny spent eighteen sec onds, nine seconds at a time, on the floor Then Philadelphia again will be In the limelight on Leonard's next appearance Ho will show his championship figure right here ltv Phllly That will bo tomorrow night. Benny won't box, though He s going to JUST A DAY OLD Coffee Color Leghorn Hat Green Puggaree Band To be had at the Stetson store only Soft, light weight, cool, yet very dressy. The price is $6.00 and it's worth it. John B. Stetson Company RETAIL STORE 1224 Chestnut Street H. JAFFE Paus Way Through College bg the Use of His Fists . Anions the men who were rradimted front (olnmliln t ollrte lt eek stmltnt who tor morn thin two ar iwtla JiU woy through lollene 1 llfhtlnr pre llmlnur) Iidiiih Tii Tirluiw Ne ork bnxlns iub, lie broke Into the lame when he vn flntiliinB liln lilcli mIioo! course, anil ne found Unit It was the easiest way to make mnncr. . ,,. ,. Ilnriliv a week ried but that he dlon t net nt leat one "fee" of S10. and thero were time when Ills earning ran Wen HO. He wns nrcr rernsnlted at aiu or Ids llnhW. nltlioMcli lie often aw omB "i M cl iMimute nround the rlns. Only ono or to of liln most Intlmute friends know if his hidden chapter In his life, and they will nut illiulge his name. appear In the role of a third man In the ring, pinch lefcrcclng for Muggsy Talor at tho Broadway Club Benny won't bo tho first champion to have officiated In tho llttlo old Broadway's bquared circle, as Jack Johnson, when heavyweight champion refereed a battlo roal there. Irish Champ Here Tonight The tlrst Monday night show of the sum mer at the National Club will be put on tonight Billy Kramer, who has been boxing In good form oer since Invading tho City of Brotherly Lovo from Milwau kee, will show his mcttlo In tho star bout Opposed to Kramer will bo an Irishman, an Urln son of title, for the man to mix with Billy is Mlko McTlgue. who comes here as the middleweight champion of Ire land. Paul Dole, tho New York Italian. Is In the semi, pitted against LMdlo Wagond, also a Wop Both are hat a puncners, uui. ui different tpes Dole Is a boxer: he waits for an opening before letting loose a hay maker, while Wagond keeps pumping away almost continually with slashing slams Joe Dorsey looks llko a promising ban tam Ho Is to box Llttlo Bear, the Injun, In the third number. Other bouts are Billy Ilolfo and Joo Augatls, a return match, apd Young Lawrenco and Mlko Daley. Says "Mayor" Fccney "Boots" Doyle, lightweight, southpaw and hard puncher. Is the best his weight In Philadelphia, sas Jim fceney. The major of Kensington puts himself on record ns quottrg that no lightweight In Phi adel ....i ,.!,. - fnii nut nf "Boots and llllltl Villi itW ..... -- "Boots" Isn't a bit particular who cares to dispute Kceney's declaration. If there Is a lightweight In Phllly that can show better than Doyle," says Feency, "va gotta introduce him to me. Lven then I won't be convinced until ho proves It In tho ring Dojlc punches too hard for any of 'cm and when he connects with that old nortsider. tho referco has to bo ready to "Johnny Nelson Is a pretty tough guy. ain't ho-" Interrogated Feeney. we U, when 'Boots' slugged him 'long s do the lug Johnny took a flop, and John dldn t mean to fall, either. I was surprised that he was up before ten was counted, and when Nelson did get on his feet I had I to agree that Jawn was as tough as they said he All the lightweights can have their jaws tested when the 1910-17 season opens, says Tceney. "and even Benny Leonard aln t exempted, ' Is tho way the "Mayor puts It, Scraps About Scrappers liittlln Konln has been matched by Joe Ken. n.dy for a ten-round sou. ft"lll mwt da nliht wltn Jackie Clarke They will meet at catch weights llmim Wlldo, fljwelBht champion has been sis m Ms : h"s re?over,d from his breakdown through a sovero strain. . Artie Hoot of Cleveland, will appear In the ,., ilr show nt Ba tlmore nexi rrioay SfSit 1? mectl Dick Loadman at 122 pounds ?lnwtde The bout Is scheduled for fifteen rounds at the ball park Kid Lanimle, an amateur boxer and knock erout is about 'to enter the pro ranks Lammie Is a 125 poundei T-a.il. O'Keefe and AI Wagner the Clown, will shoot Bl" nt each other with Champion ? Lirfin tlw same the tomorrow nlEht at ?. Broadway Club JIuckels Hlley boxes Danny the ,urfaVh iml Other bouts are Mickey Tromo'A. Mlk Tlussell, , rrankle Mer'adden v. lleddy Welsh and Tootsle llojle vs Battling Leonard iinhlir Kernolds Is contemplating another trip . riMeland whre ha has been offered a mnt?l maklne job for an open air arena, Before SSv'n?l Sill appear In about here Eobby is keeplns himself In good shape km MrCos. known In military circles as SeSennt Norman Selby, Is making a strong i?i.i ? for recruits In New York, as Sergeant Sam plea tor recrmi- . Katcher M?Cov has ben rutting over some good speeches J,,i"Ma e'stlculitlnns are Oueensberry In style. fS, fln- his iudltors the Kid clenchs both h"nds ind hi emphjslzcs his points with every E town to th.- manly nrt of self-defense -rome on npw before they draft 5ou,' shouts the Speaker, letting go a left hook "A man ;Sn t light In 'he rln nor '" tn" ,rercn un"ess 'he is trained (right upoercut) and the SUlenti-nrst will put ou In the pink of con dition Jab " 1th tho left) If we are to win this tLht (feinting with the left) you must be pre Enred to carry tho Stars and Stripes too Berlin Thavy right for the body) and put the Kaiser down for the full count ' (succession ot cork screws) Golf Match Nets 511,000 for Red Cross CHICAGO June 18 Chicago's two Brobdlng nairlan golfers rharles Evans. Jr and Robert A Gardner proved too strong a combination for tho Invading mldgtts Bobby Jones and I'erry Adair from Ailnnta in their Hed Cross match at th Klossmoor Country Cluh 4 and 2. Tho lied Cross fund netted about Jll 000. GAMBLING IN A. L. TO BE STOPPED, SAYS JOHNSON Disorder at Game in Boston Causes In vestigation by League's President CHICAGO. Juno 18. Betting at Amer- lean League ball parks will be stamped out at any cost, according to a statement given out by President Ban B. Johnson, following disorder at the game In Boston on Saturday between tho Red and White Sox clubs. Gamblers, It Is said, Incited the dlsordor when they saw the home team was losing. "I am awaiting a report from my um pires," Johnson said. "If they bear out re ports, the American League will stamp out gambling on baseball nt all cost." TAGGART NEW CAPTAIN OF W. AND J. BALL TEAM WASHINGTON. Pa, Juno 18 John Taggart. of New Castto, Pa., a sophomore, and for two years varalty catcher, has been elected captain of the W. and J. baseball nlno for next season, succeeding BUI Stobbs, of Wheeling. Taggart was ono of the three men voted for by the llacrs who cast bal lots, the others being Emmet Blslcr short stop, of Ashtabula, O , and Sam Stevvart first baseman, of Wllklnsburg Taggart recently took tho examinations for admis sion to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, nfter receiving an appoint ment, but failed by the fraction of one point. OTHER SPORTS ON PAGE lfi I JWHMMBBnsMMHaMsVMHHsMHBI r TOWTOPlAYGOLf' i&jCfiartes (CAidc) Evans Jr. Addressing As S SOON as a man has discovered the correct manner of holding a club when addressing the ball, the next question Is as to how he should stand when addressing tho ball, This quostlon of stance deserves greater attention than It usually re ceives, for It plays a highly Important part In the rhythmic movement of a golf stroke We hao de scribed the stance In an earlier article Any ono who has ever watched many golfers at play can not fall to have no ticed the varieties of stance employed, and In consequence the onlooker becomes to- tall confused as to the proper stanco for the various shots. We have all seen tho queer positions base CHICK KVANS ball players get Into, but contrary to tho belief of the averago golfer, and notwithstanding the fact that ono Is trying to hit a flying ball and the other ono upon the ground tho stances YOU "must always think of our guarantee on every package, of' Lucky Strike Cigarettes as a direct personalv.message from The American Tobacco Company to you not as a mere business formality. iRead it, this is what it says: GUARANTEE If these cigarettes are not in perfect condition, or if they are not entirely satisfactory in every way, return the package and as many of the cigarettes as you have not smoked, to your dealer and he will refund your money. VlJwiVLZ&frv CWtt Yourcouldn't ask for anything more complete, sweeping or unreserved, could you ? You are protected, the dealer is protected: everyone who pays his money for Lucky Strike Cigarettes is given the squarcst deal that plain English can define. There are no strings to this guarantee, visible or invisible: if not in "perfect condition" or "entirely satisfactory in every way" he will "refund your money." Isn't it a satisfaction to you to buy goods in which the manufacturer's confidence is so completely ex pressed, and the dealer's confidence so thoroughly backed up? It gives you confidence; brings us all together a .complete circle of confidence. Lucky Strike Cigarettes are offering an entirely new flavor to cigarette smokers: they are a new creation in cigarette manufacture, because the Burley tobacco is toasted. Toasted tobacco're- presents the hrst pig advance in cigarette man ufacture in 20 years. Lucky Strike is the renj Burley cigarette: you'll enjoy it immensely; the new flavor J the new.idea: It's toasted m&m fey ante gniwicsn tjuvA cmfXTt Wmt; the Ball of the golfer are the more various of tho two. This la nn unfortunate condition, for with a stance that varies considerably ac cording to Impulse, no man can be fairly certain of any particular shot at any par ticular time. Chance will always play a largo part In any game, but If a man has no particular way of holding his club, or stand ing, or swinging, every stroke will bo a wild adventure Into an unknown land. Simplifies Question of Stanco When I was In the thick of my early struggles with the difficulties of the game, two words began to burn themsolvcs Into my consciousness. One was SIMPLIFICA TION and tho other COMFORT In thoso early days I was using numerous stances for every shot, with a norveracklng atten tion to details ; now I use one stance for full shotB and another for half, or quarter shots, and tho details merely approximate certain standards Stances aro usually spoken of as open or square, as Illustrated In a previous article, and most of the others are variations, often wide ones, of these two methods Tho too of tho right foot Is placed ot an imaginary straight line at right angles to the line of play, and In tho square stance both toes are about on tho J'o. Tho ro latlvo positions of the feet o this line really describe the sort of stanco M own gamo was learned piecemeal. I M c; O R 1 O R AXBO g-ai-w"111 e&A-, rsmmMmmmmmir 20 and what 1 have now Is a survival of a discard of many years. I think I have tried every Imaginable stance. In my early days ot colt It was popular to play tn open stanco with the left foot behind the. right. I tried this and found myself pull ing across the ball and thereby slicing. It was all right on tho half and quarter shots, where one could awing almost straight, but tho minute the club gets beyond the hall club length It begins to get oft the Imag inary straight line. Square Stance is Popular If ou watch the leading present day players you will notice that they nil use the square stance for thtlr long shots. Ot course. I mean approximately. Even In my own game I occasionally drop my cyei to my feet nnd see them sometimes on tho straight line drawn at right angles to the lino to the hole, nnd sometimes the left Is a little ahead of tho right, or sometimes a llttlo behind tho rlgh, but always very close to what may be called an exactly square stance. These llttlo variations may be attributed to comfort obtained at that particular moment by the setting of tn feet. One day I found myself playing badly. with both feet pointed straight, nnd I Just turned them out a bit and discovered that was tho Ideal position for tho pivot The heels may rise, but neither foot should be completely lifted Vr. tail9 uUI b? pteated to ofl!'f qu'sffon from our readers oh golf. Stamped addressed enielovts mutt te incloied to tnsure reply. Exemption for Inman, Hillinrdist TilS'DON' Junn tS Melbournn Inman ,k. EnKUh Millard champion tuci usefully urpealed nnd nhtalned a, may Hlnt the tribunal ri nlon ordering him to rlne him to Join the colors Insi vrk Medical certificates were put tn on his hehalf nn frnm a Wf!l-knmvn KneclaURt and th nn. Tn' wna nrt1nurn-rt to nnbl( a further military mMlcsl examination to be made HBfltfSXBS&S3KSEBaEJi 'uMr SARATOGA HANDICAP IS A. SCHEDULED FOR AUGUtJr& l ho Travers Listed for Augu August 30 Hopeful Stakes Will n nnn K,P NEW YORK. Juna HThe dates f principal handicaps to be held at the ssd Ing of the Saratoga Racing Assoclatlsjf un,tt"'B uuve ucen announces:, xne nsps lng will open on August 1, and on, t$4fti day the Saratoga Handicap, with a valuli $6000, and the Flash, for two-year-cfts with a alue of J2B00, will be held. The Travers, ons of the richest stake rfc, the meeting, will be run for by threa-ylt ' olds on August 18. The Hopeful Stakes, for juvenile. sd the Saratoga Cup, for three-year-olds 4'; upward, will be hold on the last day ot MM meeting, August 30, DURANT GETS THIRD IN AUTO DERBY AT CHICAGO CHICAGO, June 18 Revision of tliq records In the 2G0-mlle automobile darfcf at the Chicago Speedway put Cliff Durawt third, Eddie Hearne, fourth : Louis Chevro let, ninth, and Louis Fountalne, tenth. Durant accordingly will get 12000 for tb,jrjl Place, while Hearne will cash In J1500 for the next best tlnle. The change also giTM Chevrolet J600 for ninth place and Foin. talne (COO for tenth Ralph Mulford's time at 150 miles a,n 200 miles will be recognized as new Amer ican records tor the distance. Mulfor4 covered ISO miles In 1 26 49:4. nine sec onds better than the record, and 200 miles tn 1 55 11 15, twelve seconds faster than tho record, for 10c If your dealer does bo) carry them, send $1 tot a caxtpn of 10 pack Bges to The Americas ToUcwCe.,rtY.Ci ' Q 'J fc'J .x 4 mmmmmmmmmimmmmmmmmmm , t- M s lll SSSMMSlB V 'llP"'''
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