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April 17, 1913
Rock Island Argus
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Al Palzer returns to New York from France, disappointed by missing a fight with Jack Johnson, and targets Gunboat Smith for his next bout, with potential for a white heavyweight title fight against Luther McCarty if victorious.
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PALZER BACK HOME:
MAY FIGHT G. B. SMITH
Al Palzer.
New York, April 17. Al Palzer, returning to America from France, has thrown quite a commotion into the hitherto calm ranks of heavyweight boxers. He had expected to meet Jack Johnson in Paris, but the "big smoke" flunked out and left Al without a scrap. Al consequently is more than ordinarily anxious for someone on whom to practice the gentle art of fisticuffs.
Gunboat Smith, he who recently put the kibosh on that ambitious but misdirected Britisher, Bombardier Wells, is mentioned as the next lamb marked out for slaughter by Palzer. Gunboat, a prudent man, for all his aggressiveness in battling may be naturally apprehensive of Palzer's advantage in weight. Still, he cannot be ignorant of the probability of a $20,000 house for such a fight in New York.
If Palzer should whip Smith decisively, there is no doubt that McCarey, boss prize fight promoter of the west, would arrange a bout between him and Luther McCarty for the white heavyweight championship on the coast.
MAY FIGHT G. B. SMITH
Al Palzer.
New York, April 17. Al Palzer, returning to America from France, has thrown quite a commotion into the hitherto calm ranks of heavyweight boxers. He had expected to meet Jack Johnson in Paris, but the "big smoke" flunked out and left Al without a scrap. Al consequently is more than ordinarily anxious for someone on whom to practice the gentle art of fisticuffs.
Gunboat Smith, he who recently put the kibosh on that ambitious but misdirected Britisher, Bombardier Wells, is mentioned as the next lamb marked out for slaughter by Palzer. Gunboat, a prudent man, for all his aggressiveness in battling may be naturally apprehensive of Palzer's advantage in weight. Still, he cannot be ignorant of the probability of a $20,000 house for such a fight in New York.
If Palzer should whip Smith decisively, there is no doubt that McCarey, boss prize fight promoter of the west, would arrange a bout between him and Luther McCarty for the white heavyweight championship on the coast.
What sub-type of article is it?
Boxing News
Fight Anticipation
What keywords are associated?
Al Palzer
Gunboat Smith
Heavyweight Boxing
Jack Johnson
Luther Mccarty
What entities or persons were involved?
Al Palzer
Jack Johnson
Gunboat Smith
Bombardier Wells
Mccarey
Luther Mccarty
Where did it happen?
New York, Paris, France, West Coast
Story Details
Key Persons
Al Palzer
Jack Johnson
Gunboat Smith
Bombardier Wells
Mccarey
Luther Mccarty
Location
New York, Paris, France, West Coast
Event Date
April 17
Story Details
Al Palzer returns from France after missing a fight with Jack Johnson and seeks a bout with Gunboat Smith, who recently defeated Bombardier Wells. A win could lead to a championship fight with Luther McCarty arranged by McCarey.