BAER'S NEXT BOUT

Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 36, 11 August 1934, Page 23

BAER'S NEXT BOUT

RICHMONDS IN. THE' FIELD

11l 'discussing possible future developments in regard to the world's heavyweight boxing championship, an American -writer states that Baer's recent win was a Knock-out not only for Cavnera, but also for fistic depression, 'IJlio fight demonstrated that the public' will still find the money to see boxers in action providing the right sort of attraction is offered. At present there is an ideal situation, with evory_ factor in favour.of tremendous prosperity, for, the game—and for Baer.' It remains to be seen, however, what will happen, and tlie future particularly depends upon whether Baer will prove to be a fighting champion, or an exploiting champion. Baer and his handlers at present declare that the champion is prepared*to accept whatever engagements arc offering,-but similar announcements have been made by past champions who have been brought into the ring only aftci' considerable difficulty. Granted that Baer is to bo a fighting king, who is ho to bo matched with? There arc no outstanding contenders, but the five leaders in ; tho division are Camera, Steve Hamas, Walter Neusel, Art La sky, and Tommy Loughran. Despite the manner in .-which Camera was outclassed by Baer it would seem only fair to give him first refusal o£ a challenge bout, siuco it has boon the practice to give a fallen title-holder a return engagement. There are many followers of boxing, however, who consider it would be in tho best interests of the sport if Camera were to retire, or be retired. He is a freak, and boxing is no place for freaks. The best sport for him would bo in the wrestling field in which he would bonnet only a successful grappler, but would also be tho greatest attraction of recent years. CLAIMS OF HAMAS. \ llamas, who / conies next to Camera by virtue of his clean-cut victory overJJax Schmeling, and his triumph^ ovor Lee Bamage, is entitled to consideration. Hamas is a good fighter among an ordinary lot. He is not beyond the average and Charley Harvey, his mentor, is smart enough to know he is doing the right thing in holding out for a'title bout instead of permitting him to meet the other contenders. Nousol,, a German, is regarded as one of tho luckiest fighters who have gone to America, but not as a menace. He is a wild swinger, a rough, strong, crude, fighter whose knowledge of the sport is limited, but who has_ come through* to the fop-ranking: section by

virtue of victories over Eay linpcllitiore, Tommy Loughran, and King Lovinsky.

Art Lasky, the Hebrew heavyweight from Minnesota, mado a poor showing in his New York debut a year ago, but has had a string of victories in the course of an extended campaign in the West, and has therefore' come into the reckoning. His best triumph was a severe defeat of King. Lcvinsky. Tommy Loughran at his bqst would have no difficulty against tho slugging Max Baer, as he'has previously demonstrated, but he is now past the stage when he can be considered a tough •challenger.