Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-07

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Make His Bluff Good To-Day.
No aspirant for a pugilistic cham
pionship in any class possesses such
bright chances of earning the coveted
honor as Oscar Gardner. Gardner
wants to be the lightweight champion
OF the world, and is ready at any time
to test his right to carry that title.
George Dixon is the only obstacle IN
the way, and if the colored champion
will sign articles of agreement, there
are any number of admirers of Gard
ner in this section who are Wiling 10
pawn their overccats if cile Omaha
Kid" is defeated Jack McClelland is
going to take a chance at Gardner-at
least, he says he will-but ne is max
ing the mistake of his life. McClel-
land should go after some smaller
game before entering the ring with
Gardner. A match between him and
Marshall would appear more reason
able.
Gardner last night added one more
to his long string of victories. Meet
ing all corners is business with him,
defeating them a pastime.
Although the contest did not last as
long as the bout with Began, it was
mere interesting while it iadted.
Jerry Marshall is a remarkably clever
little boxer, and any man who whips
him will know that he has been in a
fight.
But Jerry was "up against it, last
night. He failed to won simply be-
cause he was outclassed. He put up
a good game defense, but he would
never best Gardner. The battle, from
a scientific point, was a notable one,
some exceedingly pretty work beng
1one by both contestants.
Honors were fairly divided during
the early rounds, but after Gardner be-
gan to direct his fire at the wind it
was all off with Jerry. Those left
handed iabs doubled up the colored
boy, and he was on the floor several
times in each round. 1t is not likely
that he went down of necessity each
time, as he had too much strength left
when he regained his feet 1t is more
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known, Marshall realized that defeat
was inevitable, and simply tried to save
himself in order to save his friends,
who had made wagers that he would
not last twelve rounds, or fifteen
rounds. The knockout blow was the
real thing 1t was one Of the pref
hest finishes ever seen here.
The crowd was very large, there be-
Ing few vacant seats in the Opera
House. The work of the referee was
satisfactory in every respect.
The first preliminary was between
two colored boys in barrels. 1t was
very amusing.
The second event was between Chip
pie Chapman and Eddie Gardner.
Gardner clearly demonstrated his super
iority over his opponent and in the
fourth round put him down and out
with a saucy slap IN the face.
Preparations were made for the con-
test of the evening. Very little time
was wasted. The announcements were
made by John Kyne, and John Murphy,
manager of the club, was chosen to act
as referee. Behind Gardner were Char
ley Burns, Eddie Gardner and Mr.. Nor
gan In Marshalps corner were Jack
McCleIland, who was loudly applauded
when he was introduced, Jack Mat
thews and Billy Sherry
1t was announced that McCleland's
manager would meet Gardner this af-
lernoon to make arrangements. 81
want to say, gentlemen" said Gardner,
arising to his feet, "that | am willing
to meet anybody, nobody barred" This
was greeted with enthusiastic and pro-
longed cheering.
Round one-They fiddled and then
exchanged light taps. Marshall put his
left on the neck and got away. Both
ducked straight leads for the face
Gardner jabbed left in side. Gardner
placed left twice on jaw They mixed
matters nicely, but no damage was
done.
Round two-Cautious sparring. Gard
ner put left on wind. Marshall landed
in same spot in a break. Gardner
placed light swing on jaw. Gardner
put stiff left hand jab IN mouth Mar
shall ducked into a straight right Mar
shall put left on jaw.
Round three-Marshall put light left
jab on jaw Gardner swung hard left
on Jaw. Marshall tented with left and
jabhed in ribs with his right. Mar
shall put left on body, and Gardner
countered hard on jaw, staggering sthe
colored boy. Marshall very quick.
Round four-Marshall put light left
on jaw, and Gardner blocked lead with
right for the ribs. An exchange of
blows on the body at short range. A
clinch, and Jerry placed right on Jaw