JACK' JOHNSON.

NZ Truth, Issue 472, 4 July 1914, Page 10

JACK' JOHNSON.

His Points Decision .Over Moran.

In the absence of a detailed description it would be unwise to pass any opinion on the points decision won by Jack Johnson over the white American, Frank Moran, as cabled Monday last. If it was -the best Johnson could do against a "hope" who is barely recognised in ' the world of "stoush," then Jack is developing into a back number. But the nigger is full of guile and wiles, and for all we know, , : f or twenty rounds, he . merely fooled with the American, hoping that when ; up against Sam Langford at the Nq.JLio.nal Sporting Club, he can win a If Johnson's true form has been..disclosed, then the coon has not only lost his terrible punch, but he is sliding into mediocrity, and should prove easy for the first genuine "hope" that comes along. Still, the writer's opinion is that the coon is "foxing." and that when the right moment arrives he will prove himself the Jackp of old. Perhaps not. Anyhow a few months will tell. If Johnson could not get away with Moran, and risked a decision on points, and, providing it was all "on tho level,^ then the nig is going to.be busy for the next few months. Then, we shall see.