The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-13
Jimmy Whalen, Their Favorite,
Whipped by Collins.
4 HOT AND BLOODY BATTLE.
r.at Time ON the Grand Rapids Track
Tacoma and Seattle Play
Ball Here Today.


S01. 500 of which went to the loser. OF
the $50 spectators a score or more were
from Seattle and Portland. The referee,
Billy Maber, champion lightweight of
Australia, said it was one of the hardest
battles he ever witnessed. Un-
III the seventh Whalen did
Collins began knocking him down ard
out. Although the nimblest, Collins did
not avoid punishment as cleverly as
Whalen, who ducked cleverly and repeat
edly. His two LaBianche swinging blows
fell short and were failures. Some claim
he overturned in order to get in trim.
Others say he is an overrated man. While
he showed no effects of punishment, he
was very groggy during the last three
rounds Collins fought best when blood
streamed down his face and his eye was
nearly closed. This is Whalen's third
battle here. he having whipped Gillen and
lack Smith heretofore. Collins hackers
reaped harvest in bets, securing plenty
Of takers at 81 to 81, and s. and 81 to S. on
him.
First round-The men spared for an opening.
each evidently trying to gauge his opponent
Collins led, but fell short A lead by Whalen
followed. Collins countering heavily on Whal-
ems ribs. A clinch and hot exchange of blows.
Collins rushed whaien to the ropes whaleu
retaliated by rushing Collins to his corner, ad-
ministering punishment on Collins nose. First
blood was claimed and allowed for Whalen.
Collins recovered and chased Whalen to the op.
pcsite side of the ring, landing on Whalen's
neck.
Second round-A clinch started :he round. A
rafting exchange of blows followed, with the
az -lo ill., FOL
Inns wind and received hard punch over the
heart in return. Collins hit Whalen hard in the
face receiving q counter blow on the neck.
Several clinches followed. A moment later =
right swing on Collins right eye nearly closed
u Collins was bloody in the face, and the
round ended by Collins rushing Whaen to his
corner, where a light exchange Of blows and q
elinch followed. Just as time was called
Whalen cleverly ducked q vicious ieft-hand
swing by Collins.
Third round-Collins came up showing the
effects of hard fighting, but was g. lie, and
fighting fast and furious followed, slightly to
whslen's advantage. Whaien was rushed to
the ropes again, receiving several blows over
the head. After a clinch Collins received q
singing blow on the ear. More clinching. As
Collins made q rush for Whalen the latter
slipped to his knee, but rose quickly and
slugging was resumed. Whalcn seemed . trif1e
weak. but cleverly ducked Collins blows.
Fourth round-Collins was breathing hard
when time was called, while Whalen was appar-
eotly not distressed. Collins started for Wha-
lens corner, and the latter was obliged to resort
b clover ducking to avoid punishment. Spar
ring for wind followed, Collins receiving two
hard punches on the neck, retaliating on
whalen's stomach. The clinching which fol.
lowed was evidently to allow Collins to regain
wind. rush b. Whalen caused Collins to
drop, but he got up and forced the fighting.
Fifth round-Although the preceding rounds
were slightly to whalen's advantage, and while
bis friends were still confident of victory for
him, Collins took the aggressive, leading on
whalen's wind. whaien clinched, and when
separated Collins again led, but Whaien ducked
whalen planted his right hard on Collins neck,
Collins returning the blow. A sharp blow on
Collins face served to madden him, and he led
heavily OH Whalen, rushing him to the ropes
The latter returned and ran Collins. nearly
pushing him through the ropes. When the men
returned to the center of the ring Whalen tried
the La Blanche swing without effect. He
rushed Collins to the ropes, and the latter nearly
vent down from . heavy blow from Whalen.
Sixth round.-Many OF the spectators had evil
IDENTIFY misjudged Collins, thinking this round
would decide the battle in whalen's favor. but
Despite rush to the ropes and hard fighting,
Collins was confident and had the best of the
round. Only very clever ducking and lodging
prevented him from being knocked out. His
clever work was appiauded despite the referees
calls for order.
Seventh round-Whalen's blows only made
Collins more savage, Collins getting first clean
kuockdown. Whalen regained his feet quickly,
but was rushed to the ropes and punished Sc
verely. Whalen realizing that the tide OF battle
was turning, fought with desperation, and sue
ceeded in landing several blows on Collins
neck A clinch followed, in Collins favor. The
latter's eye was now nearly closed and blood
etreamed down his face, but this did not seem
TO disturb him in the least He made rush for
Whalen. landing heavily on Whalen's chin with
his left. II was counter blow, catching Whalen
Just as he came forward. The call of time saved
knockout
Eighth round-Collins was breathing heavily.
Whalen showed no signs OF punishment, but
ives little weak in the legs, though not groggy
Whaen PLAYED on Collins wind, and Collins
continued effective blows on Whalen's heart
Both ducked cleverly. Whalen went down
lightly and waited for the referee to count ninc
seconds before rising After clinch Collins
rushed Whalen. who took the punishment appar-
entity without trying to avoid it. Whalen again
tried La Blanche swing, but without avail.
Collins had clearly the best Of the round, land
ing on Whaens neck and sending him down
sroggy. Wha!en arose. but dropped on his
hands and knees, taking advantage of the nine
seconds before rising. As Whaieu rose Collius
struck Whslen. time being called at the same
moment Whaens seconds raised a cry Of foul,
but II was not allowed.
Ninth round There was no doubt that Wha-
len was whipped. He was rushed to the ropea,
going down four times during the round. He
made game fight, making several desperate
rallies, but he got the worst of every rush. The
call OF time again saved a clean knockout.
Tenth rouud-Collins was coniident Whalen
Was pushed 10 the center of the ring by his Sec
H., Tod Srxie o,,A ,,Dl a Shaay mad
He landed on Whalea at will Although
Whslen did some plucky uphill fight
lug he was very groggy, and his
blows lacking strength. Most of the fighting
WAS doce ia Whalcns corner. where he went
DOWN. Regaining his feet he made desperate
effort 10 land safely, but only went down again.
Using just hi time 10 save himself. A hard face
blow knocked him down again. and although
TIE referee counted him out he arose and con-
dnued til terrific swinging blow on whalen's
heart settled him. He lay helpless and defeated
IN the center OF the ring The fight was awarded
70 Collins amid impartial cheering.
Wha,cns method of watching his opponents
hest instead of his eyes for prospective leads
and moves was notable throughout Although
II had been said that Collins would nearly
reach the limit OF i3S pounds he did not weigh
over "a when weighed. while Whalen weighed
In close TO the limit this afternoon, and tonight
probably reached 1877 pounds. He wore black
uaaks. Collins stripped down to a small
breechelout Collins is q native OF San Jose and
?; years old
Johnny Van Heest to Challenge Dixon.
CHICAGO. Aug. John Van Heest is
at Ashland. Wis. and viii not go to Cali
iornia 10 fight Sol Smith. as reported.
George T. Clark. his hacker, will be pres
ent at the pixon-Skelly ring-.ide and chal-