SIMPSON'S SUCCESS

NZ Truth, Issue 606, 27 January 1917, Page 11

SIMPSON'S SUCCESS

An Australian m Amtrica A New York correspondent, writing to a Sydney paper on December 13, says : , ' ' r : ! < "Thinking that the first flgtit of Charlie Simpson, here would be of interest, I went last night to the Pioneer SpoTting Club, which has its bouts at the Amsterdam Opera House, on 44th-street, to see Charlie fight Tommy Tuohey, of Jersey City, m a ten-round no-decision bout. Although Jack Sharkey and Gardner Brooks were the final contestants, ttte featherweights were the chief attractr ion. The house was crowded m every part, as Simpson's showing m Philadelphia had been noised abroad. On Thursday, November 30, he beat Frank White, and last Saturday night (December 9) he had another fight m Philadelphia and beat Louie" Stinger. Usfortunately for Simpson, the old cut over his eye was open, and he was afraid to have it stitched for the last night. ■' „; ■ Newspaper men and patrons generally all stated that they' haven't, for years, seen such a bout amongst feath r erweights as that which took place last night. It was a scrap all the time. Simpson as you know, is a clever little boy, and fights well m holts. Tuohey was absolutely at sea as a dodger of straight lefts, and he hardly ever managed to hit Simpson at long range. At in-flgl>ting Simpson was easily his master. Men who have aeon Touhey flght before, stated that it was the first time this boy had been forced to back away. Simpson clearly won eight rounds, In my opinion, with the other two even, The last round saw both boys with heads down, hammering botn hands to the body at a ding-dong bat. Five minutes after, the contest the house was m an uproar. This will make Simpson a big drawIng, card m this locality, and should bring him m line (if he keeps on) for a bout with Johnny Kilbane." However, it Is worthy of note that despite the' success which has attended Simpson, and notwithstanding the promises of further success, and a possibility of meeting Kilbane, Simpson has written to his friends m Melbourne that he is s6rry that he left Australia, and wishes that he was back there.

Commenting on the display glvor by the Victorian featherweight m New York an American paper said : m "Ir many 'ways Simpson reminded oTic ol the wonderful old Australian champion who sat watching him. Simpson has the same rolling head molion thai used to enablo Qriffo to make his faco a target as elusive as the will-o'-the-wisp. His left hand has mucli of the speed and skill that once belonged to the port paw of Griffo, whe boasted as lanuiliHing a loft aa *svei stung the fuco of a boxer. Private Arthur Crlpps is a frequent visitor to the Brisbane Stadium : he is physical culture instructor m tht c&mp, and his appearance endorses what he says about his splendid condition. Arthur is very eloquent regarding a big soldier heavyweight ho has m hand. One day last week our cxchampion came along bearing tnu'o." of his pot pupil's handiwork m the shape of a discolored eye. He is anxious to have ono or two contests prior to leaving for the front, and specially mentlons.Dave Smith for an opponent, and wants the contest, 11 arranged, to be staged m Sydjiey. Arthur states he is prepared to enter tho ring at any time, provided he guts absence to get down to Sydney. He has offered to put up a side- wager ol £100 for o match with Smith.