Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-10
ENDED IN THE SEVENTH ROUND.
sHARKEY DRAWS FIRST BLOOD, But
HONORS ARE ABOUT EVEN.
The First Five Rounds Were Chnrnc-
terized by Tame Work by Both
Men-When They Warmed
Up the Officers Hoped
Into the Ring.

OF the seventh round the ponce lnter1ered,
and the contest resulted in a most unsatis-
factory draw. Never in the history of the
ring has there been such an enormous at
tendance at a boxing bout in this vicinity.
There were about 1000 persons squeezed
into the big building at One Hundred and
Seventh street and Lexington avenue.
a more representative congregation Of
well known sporting men has never wit
messed a boxing mill than that which as
semhled at the clubhouse tonight. The
sum of money which would have changed
hands had the bout resulted in favor Of
either man is well up in six figures.
That there would be police interference
If the men fought hard was feared by the
majority Of those who purchased tickets,
but after the two boys VINO took part in
the opening bout had been allowed TO pun
mel each other without being stopped by
the police, those present had hopes that the
big fellows would have a good chance to
settle the question Of superiority.
Maher was a big favorite, but there
seemed to be plenty Of money on Sharkey.
When they began operations Maher's ad-
vantage in height and reach was very
marked. Sharkey's style of leaving himself
open when stepping away caused good
deal of comment, and 1t was easily seen
that Maher was in no hurry to mix mat
ters. he evidently preferred to size his
man up.
The boxing was very tame for five
rounds neither man showing a mark. In
the sixth round Sharkey with a well d.
rected straight right on the mouth sent
Peter sprawling half way through the
ropes. where he struggled for fve seconds
before he regained his feet. AS Maher was
getting up Sharkey rushed toward him. but
was called back by Choynski, who was
evidently afraid that the sailor might COM
mi "a an dc LAT
ended the sixth round and when Maher re-
turned 20 his corner he spat out a lot Of
blood. Sharkeys friends when they saw
this yelled first blood for Sharkey,' and
there was great deal of cheering.
The seventh round was nearly complet-
ed when Maher, after getting in some good
blows on Sharkey, sent the Natter to the
floor near the ropes with left in the
wind and a right swing on the jaw. Tom
rushed into a clinch. In this clinch Maher
kept working his right on the body, and
when the gong sounded neither needed the
hitting each other. One of Maher's sec
onds rushed over and grabbed Maher.
While he was trying to pull the big fel-
low away Sharkey swung his right on the
seconds face. dazing him.
By this time the house was in an up
roar and there were cries of foul" from
the partisans of both men. The din was ter
rife, but was increased tenfold when In
spector Mclaughlin ordered the police TO
arrest all those conceIned in the fight. PO-
icemen in uniform swarmed into the ring
and a number of detectives also Climbed
through the ropes. The principals were the
first to be placed under arrest, and then
the seconds and referee were told to ac-
company the officers. q
While all this was going on, the thou
sands OF spectators were clamoring for
decision from the referee, who was busily
engaged arguing with the officers who sur
that Referee Colvilie had decided to cali
the bout a draw" This did not seem TO
please a good many, but, according to the
conditions agreed upon by both men, the
Judgment OF the referee was right and
proper.
Merits of the Men Undecided.
The relative merits of the men are just as
much Of puzzle as ever, and until they
meet again and get a definite decision their
adherents will not be satisfied. 1t was said
office. and. judging from the number of
people. in the house. this was a very con-
When the doors of the Palace Athletic
Club were opened at O'Clock, Lexington
avenue was crowded with surging mass
Of people. each one endeavoring to get TO
the box office first. and the corridor at the
entrance was jammed.
Police Inspector Mclaughlin and Captain
Creedon, with large force OF bluecoats.
as well as a big force of Central Office de-
tectives I'm civilian Dress soon made the
people form I'm line and the ticket sellers
were kept busy attending to those who
threw their money none II them in a reckless
5000 people in the house, and the crowd
outside did not seem TO be in the least
building was filled with a clamoring host Of
sports. The seating capacity Of the house
every inch Of standing room were soon
crowded to suffocation.
Prominent Sporting Men Present.
Large delegations from the principal
cities west Of Chicago were on hand and
81 would be easier to name the prominent
sporting men who were absent than TO
enumerate those who were in the arena.
The betting Of the big event was lively
Odds of 100 10 50 and 100 to 20 were bet on
Peters chances and some of those who
were confident of Peters ability 10 defeat
the sailor laid odds OF 100 to CO. John L.
Sullivan, James J. Corbett and Kid Nc
Gov occupied box seats at the rinEside and
each of them got a rousing reception when
he made his appearance.
At 800 o'clock Charley Roden. of Jersey
City. and Bob Quade. OF this city, en-
round Referee Charley White stopped the
bout and declared Quade the winner, the
Jersey, City boy being weakened by the
The action of the referee In this bout was
commendahle and everyone present ap-
lows and $1,000 eyes were strained for sew
eral minutes TO catch glimpse Of the first
Of the principals TO make his appearance.
Kid Mccoy Picks Sharkey.
Betting on the result continued 70 he
lively and several wagers were made at
oven money that Maher would win in ten
rounds Kid Mccoy took the Sharkey end
of this for 81 600 lie also placed 81 90 on
Sharkey to win at odds ranSiug from 100
TO co 10 100 TO So Riley Grammar bet 50 OO0
against 81. 400 on Maher and Pittsburg Phil
had commissioners placing his money on
Maher at leo to 20.
II is estimated that he had over SO 200
on the big fellow. Spike" Sullivan was
also a Maher man. and he put up s, 500 on
his choice Spike when he fights is a
great favorite of Peters. and when the
latter takes part in ring contest, Spike
sticks 10 his colleague In like manner
There was A long delay in getting Maher
and Sharkey to the ringside. and the crowd
began 20 show signs of impatience
sharEey entered the ring at ten minutes
past 10 o'clock. He was accompanied bv
Joe Choynski. Tim McGrath, Tom LANSING
and SOlly Smith. He chose the Southeast
corner, which was the one in which the
winner of the first bout had sat
Maher the Favorite.
He was warmly received. but the greet
ing which Mahcr got was vociferous Peter
took his corner at 1914, and his seconds
I.owry. Jack Quinn and Jack Cattanach.
''PittsburE Phii' held the watch for MRher
and Danny Lynch did the same for
Sharkey. Maher came into the ring wear
ing black sweater and black trousers
while Sharkey was envelOped in big veil
low bathrope trimmed with blue Maher
wore black trunks with green belt and
Sharkey green trunks with an American
flag for belt. Both men said they weighed
ll3 pounds.
RiIlv Brady announced before the men
stripped that the agreement between the
men and the referee was that in case Of po-
IIco interference, IL either man was in siich