The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-09-21
CAFFERTY COUNTED OUT.
Referee Had Said Ten Before lie Got on
His Feet, Although the Watch
Only Registered Ten Seconds.

The Columbian Athletic association
of Taylor conducted their second box
ing exhibition at Weber's rink last
night. About 500 enthusiasts were in
attendance. At 9.25 Manager Leopold
Neiger the Dan Stuart of Taylor
entered the ring and arranged for the
preliminary bouts. Rutherford Tom
kins of Luzerne borough, announced
the opening event, a four-round friend
ly bout between the Quigley brothers,
featherweights, of Wilkes-Barre. The
boys displayed considerable science
and proved interesting entertainers.
The next bout was between James
Jackson and John Abplanap, both of
Old Forge. They weighed about 12O
pounds and spared amusingly, though
not very scientifically. Both had many
supporters in the hall and while jack
son was the stronger of the two, ,Abpla-
nap proved that he was shiftier and
consequently got the decision. Patrick
Murphy of the American Sporting club,
was the referee.
The next bout was between Anthony
Lydon, white, of Taylor and Tank
Parker. colored. Of Scranton. The
contest afforded the spectators all sorts
Of fun, and while both were not in
any condition to fight they neverthe-
less did some good work The contest
was for four rounds and Referee Muir
ply decided the contest a draw The
timekeeper of the above bouts was
Leopold Neiger, of Taylor
The star bout of the night was IL
rounds between Mike Kane, of Minoo-
ka, and Larry Calferty, of Port Bow
llcy. Kane weighed in at 1SS pounds
and Caffcrty at 1i5 pounds.
Cafferty entered the ring at 10.4;
o'clock, and was looked after by John
Tighe, Mike Connolly and Richard
lGavers. all of Scranton
At 1O.47 o'clock Kane made his APP
pcarance and was seconded by Bob.
by" Dobhs, of Minneapolis; John Kel-
ly, Tong Gordon, and Pat Maloney
of Scranton Referee Murphy called
the mn together at 1853 o'clock and
gave them the necessary instructions
IT was announced that the winner
would receive a silk hat.
The men came together at 1854 and
ClinChcd almost as soon as they met
CaTer!y forced Kane to the ropes on
the east end Of the ring, and in the
cl!nch both fell, Cafferty falling heav-
lily on Kane, lloyd calls of foul rwere
heard, but both men were sent to theil
corners and cautioned by the referee
about fouling and clinching. They
Clinched repeatedly in the remainder
of the round, neither doing any effect
i've work.
In the second round Kane drew blood
from Cafferty's nose, and repeated
clinching followed. After two min
utes of hard fighting, Kane landed a
terrific right hand jolt on Cafferty's
jaw, knocking him down. He rolled
over on the floor, and Referee Murphy
began counting the seconds. He
counted ten of them and as he uttered
the last word Cafferty arose to his
feet, seemingly taking advantage Of
the usual time allowance, but Murphy
having counted the tenth second, the
crowd around the ring rushed inside
the ropes and surrounded the princi
pals. - . q -
Kane's friends quickly dressed him
and took him from the ring, Will,
Cafferty remained in the ring severa
seconds and showed a disposition tC
fight. The crowd seemed to accept the
counting out as final and the affair
ended amid much confusion. Time
keeper Coleman, who held a stop
watch, claimed that Cafferty was dowr
but six seconds, and this time seemed
about right to many, but the referee!
decision stood. and Kane therefore
wins the fight.
1t was apparent that Kane was mucl
the better man and the fight would
hardly have lasted over four or five
rounds.
A large number of men from Scran
ton Witnessed the contests.