Sportsmen the world over will appreciate Jim Braddock's gesture in offering to take on Tommy Farr, the fighting Welshman, a second time to settle which of the two is the better heavyweight. Braddock somewhat unexpectedly defeated Farr on a decision when they met fon Jan. 21, and Farr took the decision. very. badly. "He is firmly convinced that he defeated Braddock, and from the accounts of the ight which have reached Shanghai, it seems quite likely that he at Toast earned a draw. "The United Press report gave Farr six rounds to Braddock's four, but. emphasized that Brod dock. took his four rounds by a much more convincing margin than did Farr, Having been given the decision, Braddock would be quite within his rights—and, indeed, would be only following the usual procedure among heavyweight contenders—if he declined to meet Farr again, and went on to Aight some other aspirant for a' knock at Joe Louis, the champion, But he has indicated hic willingness to forego that Fight and give Farr a second chance, upon the important and unusual proviso that Airs, Brad= dock gives her consent to the match, Braddock, who won the championship unexpectedly. wher he defeated Max Baer after having risen to the height "of contender for the title from" the bread lines where adversity had driven Min and his family, has always appealed to. followers of boxing As a sporting and elean fighter, with, just that touch of glamour that compensates for the comparative mediocrity of his. boxing ability. And his offer to Fort will do much to enhance the fine reputation he has, In the meantime there are many who. believe that Forr's defeat will do him no. harm.
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