Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-24

StOmaCn-BOgan tOugnC GdHeiy
But Against Strong Odds.
Wheeling Won Close Game
from Massilon Yesterday - Re-
suits in the Interstate and Ma
tional Leagues Bowling Games.
Other Sporting Matters.
Oscar Gardner made his temperance
in the ring last night and won an easy
victory over Freddie Began, the feath-
erweig2lt champion of the Pacific coast
Gardner showed up better than IN
any of his previous battles in this VI
entity. He gave one OF the cleanest
and most scientific exhibitions Of box
ing ever witnessed in the arena of the
Metropolitan club. Began was game to
the core, but did not win simply be-
cause he is not in Gardner's class.
There YVES not a single round during
the contest in which the result was IN
doubt. 1t was apparent to the specta-
tors that it was merely question with
Began of chow long"
Gardner had his opponent at his mer-
cy throughout the contest, and appear
ed to land upon his body at will. He
was cool as an iceberg and appeared to
allow the contest to proceed as far as
it did in order to give the spectators a
f>v~ wi O
Began going, and it appeared that he
could have finished him for the effort.
Once when Began was groggy, the
Omaha Kid" stood across the ring
from him and smiled. He ducked or
side-stepped all Of Bogan's swings, and
very cleverly blocked all Of his straight
leads. Began appeared to realize that
he was cup against it" and after the
fourth round fought almost entirely on
the defensive.
The coast champion stood a great
amount Of punishment. Gardner jab-
bed his left repeatedly on the wind, also
landing an occasional blow on the head,
but it was the stomach punches which
put Began out of the business. His
face was cut and swollen after the con-
test, and there were weltS on his
stomach which spoke volumes for his
gameness. After the decision of the re-
fierce he was assisted to his corner.
where he tainted. His seconds worked
with him for about five minutes, and
then assisted him to his dressing room.
Gardner was undoubtedly in better
form than his opponent, but Began is
no match for him at his best.
The crowd was large, and included a
delegation of Pittsburgers, who root
ed' hard for Began. They got a line
on Gardner, and they have no doubt
formed an estimate of him which will
influence them in keeping their loose
change in their pockets in the event
that Gardner and McClelland come to-
gether.
The curtain raiser was a bout between
white boxer and a colored boy, both
standing in barrels. 1t was very anus
ing, and put the audience in good
humor. The contestants were placed
side by side, and every blow was fol-
lowed by the overturning of barrel.
Two,men assisted Leslie Pearce in keep
ing the barrels right side up.
The next event was six round bout
for decision between Dave O'Neal and
louis Logomassina, two local 1876
Founders. The boys did not display q
great amount of science, but INDUCED in
some hard smuggling. In the first round
the pride of Water street" was sent
down with left hook on the jaw. In
the second, O''Neal was sent through
the ropes with body blow. A little
later Louis placed a jab in the stomach,
which doubled up O'Neal, who acted as
df in much pain, and declined to respond
to the call of time. The decision was
given to the Italian.
Before the principals in the last pre-
1iminary were out of the ring. Oscar
Gardner was in his corner, attended by
his brother, Eddie, Charlie Burns, and
Jimmy OI4eary. He was followed a few
minutes later by Began. In Bogan's
corner were Jerry Marshall, John Mat
thews. The men stepped on the scales
in the afternoon, and neither touched
the 122 mark. When they stripped
Gardner appeared to be the stockier
built while his opponent was taller and
thinner
Jack McClelland challenged the win
ner of the contest, and both men an
nounced that they would accommodate
him
Jimmy O'Leary challeged Charlie
Burns, and Burns stated that he will
cover deposit of $50 if O'Leary will
place the money in the hands OF any
sporting editor In the city.
Preparations were speedily completed.
the principals and seconds were intro
duced, the boxers received their in
structions and the gong sounded The
contestants agreed to break clean
Referee Pearce announced that Gardner