The San Francisco call., 1897-06-10
THE FIGHI By ROUNDS.
Each PWyfIist scores a KnockdOrCH Htth
Right Hander.

Each PWyflist scores a KnockdOrCH HitA
a light Hander.
NEW YORK, \. Y, June 9-Although
the manag ment claimed there were &C
commo4ations for 10, 000 it Is dou btful if
more than 1909 could be squeezed within
the walls OF he Palace CluD. The boxes
were all rapidly filed by sporting men
from all parts of the country. DeIega-
tions from Boston, Philadelphia Pitts
burg. Chicago, Cincinnati and even San
francisco were present and betting was
lively. The Pittsburgers had a ton of
money to wager on Maher. Maher was
1avorite at odds of 500 to $50. Sullivan
.and Corbett arrived before the star event
began.
Sharkey was the first to step through
the ropes. He face wes clear cut and
there we're no traces of anxiety upon it as
lie listened to the edviCe of his seconds.
As Mahcr came through the ropes he
smiled gOod-nature and shook hands
with Snarkey and Choynski. Both gave
gave their Teigns at 173 pounds. snar-
Keys handlers were Joe Choynski, Tim
McGrath, Tom Lansing and Solly Smith.
In MaheT's corner were Buck Connolly,
Pete Lowry, Pat Scully, Jack Quinn and
Jack Cattanacht.
First round-TheTe was an exchange of lefts
and breakaway, both men doing splendid
foOtwork Sharkey got in a hard lett on
Maher's cheek Peters guard vas low and he
watched his opponent Warily. Just as the
round closed Mahe- landed a left on the body
lightly and then drove home right-hander
flush on the neck.
Second-Mahec put q straight left to Toms
face and received q hard right on the ear.
Shsrkey worked around until Maher came
lntO close quarters aad put a hard lett oil the
stomach. Snarkey tried a swing, which swe pt
across Pete's breast, doing no damage.
Nfrr r-A-
jaw, driving the sailors head back ana ca US
ing MIN 10 be wary. harkey swung wildly,
showing lack CT reach.
Fourth round-Sharkey lost 10 time in land
ing sharp lett on the side OF Maher's face.
II also put in q straight left TO the ribs, but
a similar blow was neatly blocked by Peter.
Manner then got closer and swung right aud
left on the neck. Sharkey put a terrible lett
on the stomach, but Maher did not mind 1t
and rushed in with two great swlnRs, which
landed on the sailors jaw. ShSTkey. however,
seemed 10 ike this sort OF business ana
quickly made Potter back away with a heavy
night over the heart From that point un I'll
the bell sounded Maher simply feinted for an
opening and Sha key was contented with
walking around he ring.
Firth round-sharkey led for the stomach
falling snort. Maher got in left on the neck
ShaTkey landed a hard left on the stomach
which made Peter grunt. Maher missed a
lett-hander on the head. Sharkey became
more aggressive, and rushing Peter toward
the ropas, landed twice on the head with right
and le L
Sl8Lu TOunQ-Slerkey, at long range, put
lett 10 the ribs lightly, ana Maher swung ter
Tlic LEFT on the mouth Sharkey only laughed
and came in with more body bows which
were not effective. Sharkey then rushed liz
with terrific straight right, flush on the
mouth, and as Msher was reeItng he mailed
him hard on the neck with & right. Maher
tumbled hea iloug nd almost fell through the
ropes. He was down five seconds, ana when
he got up his lip was bleeding slightly
6harkeT, who had been standing near him
did not rush in 70 land finishing blow as he
Seventh rOuud-Sharkey hit Peter hard with
q let On the NOUN and hen crossed him OF
the chin Then Mshcr began forcing tactics
Tor the first time. 1t was hammer and tongs
then, with real hard fighting Both landed
hard body punches. Sharkey using both hands
Naher was a Wild man now, and he shoul-
dered the sailor and threw him away from
him. 1t was then apparent that Peter had
been playiI foxy. Tor he fddled a moment
aad then shot a terrific right-hauder square
on the chin. Sharkey, who wss near the
ropes landed flush upon his buttocks with a
jolt which shook the ring The sailor sat
dazed Tor moment, then, grasping the ropes
with either hand, he drew himself up slowly
Maher was upon him like tiger, and they
were fighting furiously at short range when
the gong rang. They did not desi-t at the
SOUND Of the bell. The police rushed through
the ropes and arrested every body in the roped
Enclosure. Shsrkey's ssconds besought Ref
cree ColYille to give a decision, and he
shouted, "DraWp