Monday, Apr. 14, 1924

Fists, Feet

Firpo vs. Reich. In Buenos Ayres, Luis Firpo knocked out New York Al Reich by a blow to the jaw, in the first round. Twenty-five thousand South Americans cheered their champion's "absolutely last appearance in the ring."

Chileans. The same day six swarthy 'Chilean feet landed in New York. Quintin Romero-Rojas, Chilean heavyweight, "amiable, hearty, piefaced," ambitious to cross fists with Jack Dempsey, operated two of them. With him were Louis Vincentini "spick and span" lightweight, and David Echeverria Valdes, manager. By his own request, Romero-Rojas would be known as Romero. Said he: "I will fight anybody selected for me. But I want the man to 'be of recognized ability." Vincentini is to box Pal Moran on May 2. He is "satisfied" with the prospect.