The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-12
THE FIGHT IS
DECLARED A DRAW
Sharkey Gives Another Disgusting
Exhibition.
REPEATED FOULS DlSREGARDED
Or the Referee Seemed Powerless TO
Stop the Sailoi--Choynski Lea
in the Start--BOth Men
i'm Good Trim.

SAN FRANCISCO. March n.-Choy-
nsh and Sharkcy fought tonight us
Woodward's Pavilion. before 100 peo-
pIc. shortly before the fight the betting
which previously was in favor or sharKey
reached "eyens" nc which price lots OF
money was placed. a low estimate OF
the amount wagered upon the event IN
this city places it at from S'5.vv0 10
$50
The men entered the ring al rs ana JOS
pounds. respectively but their appear
ance when stripped conveyed the I'M
preston that Sharkey outweigned
his taller and smaller opponent py Hloio
than ten pounds.
Each was trained thoroughly and were
I'm magnificent condition, but the sail
or's compact frame presented contrast
10 the longer form of ChOyniski whose
legs cueciallv seemed weak compared
with the stout undcr-pinnines Of his op-
p0nent
George Green was chosen referee. Time
was called at 1892 o'clock.
by ROUNDS.
Round l-Snarkev led with his l1it
for the body bot fen short Joe missed
ID very vicious leit swing for the jaw.
Joe made the sailor break ground Tor
minute but Sharkey rushed again and
again rushed but missed and Joe plant
ed his left on the sailors jaw. Shar-
kew PLAYED for the body and landed
Light lett ON ths stomach as the gong
sounded.
Round Joe was smiling In his corner
between The rounds. but The sailor came
did acprossfvtIv and swung his left into
J0e's face twic,. receiving hard left Jabs
in return. Joe swung his right over the
heiit and ducked a vicious swing. Shar-
key PLAYED for Joc's wind but missed the
mark and Joe jammed him in the throat
with his lefi.
Round 3.-Joe iabbed his LEFT into the
sailors mouth and as Shar5ey played
for the wind swung "a right and left at
the head. The sailor missed ~ coupl
OF swings and became more anxious for
while. but Joe kept him moving and
PLAYED upon his heart and ribs. Shar-
key unged vicously for Joe's wind and
ths blow was neatly warded off,
Round 3 Sharkey landed with his left
lu fna neck and then swung void - with
ns right. The sailor played for the body
0ut Joe sfraieltcncd him up with right
upDer-cut. ChoynsM jahdod Sharkey
twice ON the nose without return. An
jthcr left iab was holly countorcd by the
sailor who rushed Joe TO the ropes as the
gong sounded
FOULTNG.
Round .. Sharkcy swung his LEFT Wild
~ and m s-ed. bat landed left swing q
moment later and rushed Joe TO the ropes,
The latter turning his back 90 him. Joe
lard I'd hot left ON the sailors jaw twice.
sending hs head back. Sharkey struck
Joe twice at close quarters and sent him
down and then tried % force him over
the ropes when the referee and "a couple
of policemen iutertered.
Round g. The ella m Of foul was not
allowed but Sharkey again renewed his
foul tactics even hitting Joe while in
cnnch against the ropes. Choynski was
game. however and after Strengthening
Up smashed the sailor .n the jaw with his
right until Doe was gr0gey. Tom lost his
head again and repeatedly fouled his OPP
pouent. but Referee Green did not inter-
fe~o.
'0und tom again commenced his
foul tactics and rushed Joe pushing him
against the ropes and striking h.m Re-
fierce Green was pOWcriess 90 stop him.
Joe jabbed the sailor time and again with
out return. but Tom waited unui ho got
him against tine ropes and then zen in
wild swing for the body. Ch1ynsM wen
TO hls knees more from the effects or tho
rush than the effects of the blow.
a DRAW.
Round S-Joe jabbed Sharkcy again and
again in thc face with his left bIt bis
blows seemed weak Sharkey rushed
Choynski through the ropes falling on
the platform himself The crowd was
So thoroughly disguised at this perform
auce that the referee sent llo men 10
their corners and declared the fight
draw.
The police flooded the ropcd arena and
escorted Sharkey ont of 60 much to- his
chagrin Indeed ho wcpt from sheer dis
appointment.