ATHLETICS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCIV, Issue 14453, 27 May 1911, Page 4 (Supplement)

ATHLETICS.

JOHNSON AND WEBEE. AN "AiL IN" MATCH. REPLY TO "SNOWY" BAKER. Th-j test proposed by Clarence Weber to prove v.'iiich 13 the better mc-a':.b of solf-doi'once —wrc6tl.ng or boxing—spaln a jM'omiuent topic of conversation in Melbourne athletic circles, in c-nsequence of 'a . statement publijhcd to the eifect tliat . negotiations bad been o_pened with Jack Johnson in the msittcr. Mr E. l'\ Baker, who last year signed up Octoh and Hackensclimidt t j wrestle in Melbourne, says tliat Johnson, in reply to a cable 'from him, expresses his will.ngness to come to Melbourne and try conclusions with any wrestler under the conditions named. Weber says all he as'its Jonnson 'o do is to wear a. loose jacket open at the neck, OUR that w-iuld nob impede his movements in any way. Articles of agreement have been sent to America for Jcluison's signature. The match will take place about the einf of the year. The purse mentioned is £SOOO. In regard to "Snowy** Baker's acceptance of Clarence Weber's challenge' for the all-round championship of Australia, and his deposit of £3O lodged with the "Referee" to bind the match. Weber says he cannot negot.'ate nnv further in the matter unle« Baker accents the list of athletic branches oriirinallv set out by' him (Weberi. Tli » Melbourne athlete will not agive to the insertion by Baker of sncli Subjects 1 fc-saving and . water-polo, imr will he agree to any committee arr;in«iug a li.st of events to ha contestfd

v "Web or intouds securing tbo opinions of loiidrng J»en ns to what should constitute a fair test 01 an athlete's ability uiki will tli-on submit the to fjakor. — kr ßofcreo. n