The age-herald., 1898-11-23
FIGHT PROVED TO
 BE 4 FIASCO COrbott Disqualified on Account Of Me-
 Yey'S Interference. THE SAll OR HAD HIM GOING Would Have Knocked Out the EX-
 Champ Easily. ALL BETS WERE DECLARED OFF The Crowd Hooted, But All Abided by E the Decision-McCoy Gained Ad- - mittance to the Club ? But Was Elected.
THE SAIl OR HAD HIM GOING
ALL BETS WERE DECLARED OFF

New York, November 22.-The Sharkey- Corbett fight, which was witnessed by the 1rgest and most representative gathering see a ring contest ended in a most dis graceful fiasco at the Lenox Athletic club. Corbett had all the worst of the encounter, when one of his seconds, Connie" McVey, Jumped into the ring, appealing to the referee, thus violating the rules, and the referee, Honest John Kelly had no alter native but to disqualify Corbett and award the bout to Sharkey. Meyey's interference was absolutely inexcusable, and the referee believing that there was "job' in Me- Vey's action took it upon himself to de- clare all bets off.
 Before Kelly did so, however many of those who had bet on Corbett, and there were legions, appealed to the referee to take such action, while Sharkeyites shouted against such interferences on Kellys part and protested that he had no authority to declare bets off. However,
 
 of the spectators and consequently all money paid on wagers made will be re- funded. It was unfortunate and an abrupt ending to what promised to be a most in teresting fight. For weeks Corbett and Sharkey had trained faithfully and care fully for the contest, and when they stripped tonight each of them showed in excellent condition. Sharkey was very con hdent of success and the manner in which he acquitted himself in the ring while the fight lasted showed very plainly that his confidence was founded on good grounds. Those who believed that Sharkey could nst fight fairly changed their opinion after the bout had gone one round. On the other rather low and SharlSey protested.
 Held Corbett Safely
 Sharkey's quickness and aggressiveness was astonishing from the very beginning, and from the first it was evident that he held Corbett safely In the second round there were wild yells from the admirers of the Irishman when he foored Corbett with a right swing on the head, preceded with a powerful blow on the body. Shar- keys rushes were successful invariably, and Jim's quickness and leg work were tested to their utmost in trying to evade the aggressive sailor pugilst. That Shar- key has improved wonderfully goes with out saying, and on the other hand that Corbett is not the Corbett of New Orleans is beyond question. At no time had the Californian the upper hand of his younger and more sturdy rival. Sharkcy is fight CT, and a clever one, and his work tonight stamps him beyond all doubt as being sec ond only to Fitzsmmons.
 From the second to the eighth rounds Sharkey held decided advantage. In the ninth round, which was so productive of disappointments and unlooked-for incidents, Corbett seemed to be stronger than at any time during the fight, but it was evident that he was slowly but surely fading un- der Sharkey's onslaughts. It was two to one on Sharkey after the second round and had not McVey acted as he did there is very little doubt that Sharkey would have won handily. Some of the most prominent bankers brokers lawyers, doctors and business men in this and other cities were present during the mill, and not one could see any reason for interference by McVey
 
 from some unexplained motive, and some persons said that he jumped into the .ng to prevent Corbett from going under When Mcvey first put h,s leg through the ropes the referee evidently did not or would not look in that direction, but continued to pay close attention to the fighters, who were mixing 1t up in the center of the ring. Inspector Mclaughlin caught hold of McVey and tried to pull him out again. but the latter was evidently more than anxious that Kelly should see him. In this he was not suited until half the crowd had yelled repeatedly to Kelly to disqualify Corbett.
 Corbett After Maber
 When the big Californian realized what had occurred he was furious with passion and rushed at McVey. Had he caught the latter there is no telling what Corbett would have done in his frenzy, but the po- lice were on hand and rushed between the men, thus avoiding a scene which would have added to the disgraceful exhibition. lust what effect the untimely incident will have on the boxing game in this vicinity in future cannot now well be guaged. but that it will injure pugilism in this city Is beyond question.
 A close estimate placed the attendance tonight at 5000, and it was learned that the receipts exceeded $45,000.
 The 2O-round glove fight between James '. Corbett, of California, the ex-champion iheavy-weight boxer of the world, and Tom sbarkey, of Dundalk, Ireland, who first showed his prowess as a fighter while serving the United States as blue jacket in the navy, drew an enormous crowd of sporting men to the Lenox Athletic club house tonight. In fact, such representa- tive gathering of the sporting element