The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-03
| FEATHER-WEIGHT FIGHT.
The Pugilistic Contest at the Zoo Inter-
rupted in the Fourth Round.
The Interference Anglers Warren, Who Wants
to Continue the Fight Elsewhere, Although
He Has Severely Punished Carroll.

After the regular performance at the Zoo last
night couple of glove contests, one of some sig
nifcance. took place The latter had been ad-
vertised as sx-round contest under the Queens
bury rules. for purse of $3.50. between Tommy
Warren, the feather-weight champion of the
world, ard Pat Carroll, of Buffalo A chance to
look upon the lad who numerically whipped
Barnes, q short time ago. in one of
the most hotly fought ring battles Of
late years, drew an audience Of large
size. Down near the stage were
crowded row after row of amateur sports, men,
about-town, here and there heavyweight citi-
zen, with lawyer or two of some prominence
sandwiched between. Out around the circle of
this favored collection were the frequenters of
the theater, and the gallery had its customary
crowd, who are enthusiastic over anything that
has stage flavor. The patience of the audience
underwent test Of more than ordinary degree
before the fight came on. That was to be the
feature Of the evening, and serio-comics, who
otherwise would have had their souls delighted
with rapturous applause, left the stage without
any violent protest, even from the gallery. It
was quarter to 10 o'clock before the last song
and dance was given.
The stage manager then came forward and
announced that before Warren or Carroll could
be seen Frank Farmer, of the working force of
the Zoo, and John Doyle, a specially performer,
would put on the gloves for bout or two.
Farmer is tall and slender, and has arms like
grappling-irons. Doyle is sturdy, muscular and
firm on his feet They had two rounds with
ordinary ing-gloves. In both OF which the
sparging, adroitness and knocks went in Doyle's
favor, although Farmer sought for his opponents
ribs with considerable energy.
After this squirt OF amateur science, ropes
were placed for a twenty foot ring. There was
by Superintendent ODonnel, Captains Colbert
and Campbell, Sergeants Quigley, Travis
and Lowe to examine the gloves. It was claimed
the gloves weighed four ounces, but they had
stage manager Then introduced Tommy Warren,
who jumped into the ring with the agility of an
acrobat, showing body of firm frame and
very white flesh. There is great deal of
solidity about the lad in his muscular develop
ments, and his features show logged determine
tion Warren was born in Los Angeles, Cal,
twentyone years ago. He Is five feet three
inches high in his stocking feet His life has
been that of sailor, but for the past two years
he has done nothing but devote his
counters He has never been beaten,
although the rank he has earned did not come to
him easily The first notable contest he had
ANYTHING to do with took place at Sacramento,
teen rounds. This fight was in 1883, and no
gloves were used the rules of the London prize
ring being observed. After fights of less impor-
tance he recently knocked Tom Barnes, the
champion feather-weght of England, out, but
not until one of the longest and pluckiest fights
Of forty live rounds went on record.
The master of ceremonies then introduced Pat
Carroll, of Buffalo, butt for some reason, Pat
was detained behind the scenes for five minutes
or more. When he did come it was with nim-
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was not in condition. and it is doubtful if any
amount of careful training would make him so
to meet Warren. His frame is less strong than
the latter's and his flesh lacks hardness.
stage, with Crimmins doing the service of Sec
ond, while John Doyle and Ed Gordon acted in
that capacity for Warren. Carroll may have
some local reputation as fighter and user of the
gloves, but he will never extend his reputation
by fighting the mettle he tried last night
He Is not without good points as boxer, but
he did not look upon the contest with
that feeling of confidence, which held Warren
to his chair, while waiting the completion of
preparations, with q nonchalance as if he was to
fight only with pillows. Carroll became red in
the face, trembled, and suggested to those near
him possible wish to be anywhere else than in
front of the champion feather weight John
Morgan was chosen referee, and wher he called
time both men stepped briskly to the center of
the ring. 1t was announced that the one scor
ing the most points would be the winner
The first round began at seventeen minutes
after 10 o'clock. 1t went altogether Warrens
way. Both spared briskly, but even in this
Carroll was overmatched, as well as in pluck and
endurance. He had only the advantage of
weight, 124 pounds to Warren's 116. The latter
played around his antagonists head, scoring
point whenever it pleased him. Carroll took the
blows well and did his best to return them,
but the little Californian had trouble 90
get out of his reach, whenever it was
necessary At the close Carroll breathed short
ly and sharply. He no doubt thought that he
had had enough of it. At the call of the second
round ne had recovered somewhat, but early
showed signs of fatigue. Warren made his
points whenever it suited him, and the close left
Carroll badly in need of rubbing tanning and
water. Warren in this round hit him in the
mouth and broke a tooth, which caused the
blood to flow freely.
The third round started in with Carroll
whipped but plucky, and anxious to show his
style, which did not amount to much as Warren
pursued his leisurely tactics. and knocked his
opponent around without any effective defense
being made. Warren was just warming up to
his work when the police named above stepped
upon the stage and stopped the fight. 1t
was kindness to Carroll, for he could not
have gone through the programme, and Warren
manifested little soreness the interference,
and was ugly to Carroll in refusing the latter's
hand as wind-up. He jumped the ropes, and,
coming to the foot lights, said, II am sorry the
police have stopped u.s. / am willing to go out
side of the city limits and continue the fight. 1t
won't cost the audience cent" But nobody ex-
pressed any desire to 60, except out Of the thea
ter No arrests were made