Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18
|THE SNEDE KNOCKED OUT.
O'Lsary Put Him to Sleep With a
Right Arm Hook
In the Second Round - Peterson
Was Clearly Outclassed by His
Opponent-The Two Mixed Mat
ters in Lively Fashion in the First
Round, O'Leary Landed Several
Effective Upper Cuts-The Pre-
liminaries,

night proved himself too tough an
argument for Peter Peterson, of Bos-
ton, who boasts Of the nom de plume
of "the Terrible Swede." Their con-
test took place in the arena OF the
Metropolitan Club, in Fulton, and IT
lasted just little more than round.
O'Leary was a prime favorite in the
betting, at odds of two to one, and
he fully justified all that his friends
have claimed for him. He is one OF
the most clever boxers who have ever
appeared in the ring under the auspices
of the M. A. c. He is active, quick,
and a clean boxer. 1t was the general
hope of those who were present last
night that another match may be
made by the NJ. A. c. with O'Leary as
one of the principals.
The Swede had no business in the
ring with the Cincinnati boy. This
fact was apparent after the first round,
when there was short range work
in which he was decidedly worsted.
The fight was witnessed by a crowd
of about eight hundred, including
large delegation of Sistersville sports,
who witnessed the first contest be-
tween the two, which was decided in
favor of O'Leary 1
1t was nine o'clock when prepare
tions were completed for the first
preliminary. 1t was a four-round go
between Buzz" Auber and Hugh
Baker, for the lightweight champion
ship of the city In the first round
they mixed matters in lively fashion,
to the slight advantage Of Auber, who
showed remarkable cleverness in duck
ing and getting away. In the second
round both exchanged good blows,
which weakened them. Baker went
down on a light blow and got to his
feet as the gong sounded. In the third
both went to the floor, more from
weakness than punishment, and Ref
cree Gavin stopped the fight and de-
clared it a draw. The decision was
applauded. The boxers gave a very
clever and interesting bout.
The second bout was between CLANCY
and Logamassina. The referee was Ed
Blake, manager of the Sistersville Ath-
letic Club. The pride Of the
stogie rollers had the advan-
tage in weight and reach. In the first
round they exchanged light blows,
with honors even. The Water street
boy rushed things in the second, which
was plainly his round. In the third
there was some rapid and clever work.
Logamassina forced Clancy into his
corner. but Clancy did some good work
with straight arm 1abs in the face.
No punishment, but both weak. In
the fourth the youngsters were eX-
cited and displayed some temper. They
wrestled and rushed each other against
the ropes. 1t was fs7tting too lively
for a friendly bout, and it was stopped
by the club officials and declared a
draw. The persons who Kissed the
decision were laboring under the ex-
element of the moment. The action
of the club was commendable The
officials deserve credit fo- stoppins the
youngsters at the proper time.
The next bout was the event OF the
evening. There was no demonstration
of any character when the men entered
the ring. Buck Stolzer, Ed Blake and
Billy Sherry were in O'Leary's err
ner, and Sweeney and Weyrick were
in Peterson's corner. The men step
ped on the scales, both tipping the
beam at las. The men stepped to the
center of the ring to get their instruc-
tions and at ten o'clock time was
called.
First round-The Swede assumed the
aggressive at the start, and some light
blows were exchanged. O'Leary forced
left on the face and forced the Swede
to his corner. Peterson landed a
swinging right on the jaw. 1t stung.
Peterson dropped on his knees when
forced to the ropes, and when he arose
O'Leary landed several good uppercuts.
OLeary ducked a straight jab. Cau-
tious and sparring when the gong
sounded.
Second round-Both ducked neatly
Hard fighting at close range, with
decided advantage for OLeary, who
caught the Swede on several ducks.
The men got together and were sepa-
rated. Then O'Leary made a feint
with his left, which took the Swede
off his guard. and landed heavy right
hook squarely on his jaw. The Swede
went to the floor like a log, and as
the referee began to count on the
seconds he struggled to get TO MS
feet. He managed to get on his hands
and knees when ten had been counted,
and he was declared "out." He was
carried to his corner and was all right
within few minutes.
O'Leary was as fresh after the con-
test was over as when he stepped into
the ring. The Swede claimed thai
he broke his hand in the first round
when he struck 0'Leary on the head.