Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-06-24
SHERIFF bFTER THEM.
A Lively Boxing Contest at the NJ. A.
c. Early Yesterday,
Which will Cause Considerable
Trouble to All who Witnessed 1t.
Two Fifteen-Year-Old Boys Box
for TWentyOne RoundS--War-
rants Issued and Several Arrests
Already Made.

Monday afternoon and evening the
word was quietly passed around among
a number of lovers of pugilism, that
there would be an interesting boxing
bout in the arena of the Metropolitan
Athletic Club Tuesday morning. 1t
was falsely stated to the Register that
Sheriff Franzheim had promised not 10
interfere on condition that no publica-
ton was made concerning the matter.
The contest came off as scheduled,
the principals going out in hack, and
the spectators on the six o'clock W. &
&. G.. motor. There was a slip-up,
however, on the other part of the pro-
gramme.
II appears that Sheriff Franzheim re-
ceived a telephone message about eight
o'clock. notifying him that fight was
in progress in the Fulton arena. The
Sheriff notified one of his deputies by
phone. but when the latter arrived up
on the scene it was too late. The au-
thorities then made an investigation,
which resulted in the issuing OF war
rants for twelve or fifteen persons who
were charged with aiding and abetting
prize fighting.
During the afternoon the following
arrests were made: p. ]. Gavin, who
was in the corner of one of the princi-
pals: Ed. Seabright, ditto; Louis Baker,
one of the contestants, and Joshua
Riae. who drove the hack, and subSs-
uuently watched the bout. Another
man, a member of rhe Metropolitan
Club. was also arrested, but was re-
leased when il was learned that he was
not present. The men were released on
their own recognizance, and will APP
pear before Justice Phillips at two
O'Clock this afternoon. The Sheriff last
night stated that eight or ten more ar
rests will follow.
The news of the arrests created con-
siderable talk about town, and nall
hundred persons who had thought OF
going. were congratulating themselves
last night upon their lucky escape from
the clutches Of the law.
There appears to have been mlsun-
derstanding somewhere about the attl-
tude of the Sheriff. That official stated
las- night that the members of the cluD
have been asking him to permit DoNlhs
contests at Fulton, and he mas posi-
lively refused. He said he was ap.
preached on Monday, and member OF
the club invited him to witness the con-
test without stating where it would
take Mace. He notified the gentleman
that il could not be pulled off in ONO
county while he was Sherln.
The contest itself is said TO nave
heen very interesting. The principals
were two fifteen year old boys, Louis
Raker and Hugh Clancy, VINO strlppeu
al about So pounds each. Both are very
clever boxers and they have met in the
ring before. The report that II was
hare knuckle fight appears to be enron
eons II is claimed that the regulation
fiva-ounce gloves were used, when APP
neared very large on the fists OF the 1T
tla fellows. The spectators also claim
hot i was not a prize fight, inasmuch
AZ no purse was hung up, the spec'd-
tors raising a contribution lot Ihe OoA-
ers after the bout was over.
Clancy had the better OF his oppo-
rent in the opening rounds. In Ine
rid Raker was all but out ana was
onIv saved by the gong. When ne got
Sis Wind no showed up stronger, now
ever and his opponent was ilgh.lng d. on
The defensive for the remaining rounuS:
He was game and stood the punishm oI,e
We The battle lasted for twenty-ohe
ronnds and Clancy finally bit the uusl'
Ia - was counted out by the referee
who is well known bartender.