Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-12
JUSTICE PECK cLueeEp.
The Prize Fight at Naugatuck Almost
Enda I'm . Riot.

The Prize Fight at Naugatuck Almost
Ends In = Riot.
Naugatuck was in a ferment of excite
ment last night and the developments of
the prize fight between Dick Guthrie of
Hartford and Tommy Ryan of Bridgeport
were more startling than any one looked
tor. At the end of the third round, when
Guthrie was about knocked out, Chief of
Police Horsford had the fighters arrested
Editor Peck of the "Naugatuck Enter
prise" was also locked up, and the greatest
excitement prevailed.
The gathering was composed of Hartford
and Bridgeport sports mostly, with a few
from Waterbury. Tickets were 50 apiece
but that did not prevent about 800 going
from Bridgeport on the TAO train, in
Guiding number of women, who defied
the conductor and smoked cigarettes in the
parlor cars all the way up.
The preliminary bout was between
Charles Clump and Frank McGirr of
Bridgeport. After three rounds had been
fought Chief Horsford stopped the men
McGIrr had a shade the best of it.
There was a long wait for Guthrie, who
did not show up until 1850. Guthrie
weighed in at Isl. Ryan at LAG. The
chief of police announced that the rules
must be strictly observed. If the specta-
tors expected to see a knockout they would
De disappointed. de would allow no
fighting.
The men shook hands at HOS. RYAN
cut the pace and landed SUCCESSFULLY on
Guthrie's cheek and jaw. Guthrie led but
did net reach his opponent. The round
was rather tame.
In the second round Ryan caught his
man on the jaw and then gave him a
singing blow on the chest. knocking him
down. Guthrie was again short in his
leads. Finally he got in two body blows
on the champion. Towards the end of the
round Ryan knocked the Hartford man
against the ropes, but it did not look rs il
he was trying to put him ont
Ryan began the third round by hit
ting Guthrie on the jaw. Guthrie reached
| for Ryan's neck with his right, but caught
| blow on his own neck. There was light
fighting for time and then Ryan made a
| feint. Guthrie ducked and as he did so
Ryan landed on his jugular with his left and
Guthrie went down. He was on his back
| for few seconds.
The chief then ordered Ryan out of the
| ring and handed him over to an officer.
Guthrie was also placed under arrest The
chief ordered the house closed
Editor b. A. Peck of the Nauratupk
Enterprise. who is also justice of the
peace, did not leave the hall and was
arrested, dubbed and locked up Peck
claims that as he was about to leave the
hall Michael McCabe. the hotel keeper, re-
quested him TO wait and give bonds for
Guthrie, who was stopping at McCabes
house. Officer Condor attempted to force
Peck out of the hall, refusing to listen to
explanations and when the editor demurred
he was dubbed. Special Officer Fitzpatrick
went to Condon's assistance. While cross
ing the center bridge, Peck claims, one of
the officers twisted his arm. This WIS
more than he could endure and he used his
cane upon the officers He was knocked
down and abused. After being taken to
the station house he was locked in "A cell.
Lawyer Kennedy appeared to give bonds
and the editor was brought before Justice
Hungerford. The latter held private
conference with Chief Horsford and it was
finally decided to release Mr. Peck. The
latter now threatens to bring an action
against the policemen for assault.
Peck's paper, the Enterprise, has CON
tanned bitter attacks on Justice Hunger
ford and Chief of Police Horsford nearly
every week for year
Probably some of the sports who pat-
rOnized the fight will wish they had re
manned away. Chief Horsford has the
names of $50 from Waterbury, Spring
field, Bridgeport. Hartford and other
towns, whom he intends to prosecute for
aiding and ahetting prize fight He will
serve warrants within few days