The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-12
AN EIGHT-ROUND DRAW.
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BATTLE
STOPS SUDDE

THE SHARKET-CHOYNSKI BATTL Z
Stops SUDDENLY
The Ex-saiIor Beeins Operations Easy, but
No Harm 10 Done Until the Firth and sixth
Rounds-Then 10th Men Fight Hard and
wind UP Over the Referee.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 11.-Toms harkey, the
ex-sailor. and Joe Choynski met for the second
time at woodward's Pavilion tonight. Tho
men agreed to fight at catch weights. for
60 per cent. of the gate receipts, OF which the
winner will receive as per cent. and the loser
25 per cent. Both men were in fine condition
and confident of victory.
Betting this afternoon was at even figures,
with more eagerness on the part Of the Sharkey
hackers than on the side of Choynski. Tho
~latter's admirers. however. showed no signs Of
weakening up to ! o'clock. At $50 o'clock the
betting changed to 10 to 8 in favor of Sharkey.
Poolroom men said it was a heavy betting
fight. 1t is estimated that fully $4,000 in
wagers was laid in this city. Late in the after
noon the Vallejo contingent arrived, and the
money they brought sent the betting to 10 to z
on Sharkey.
The ex-sailor and Graney got together this
afternoon to name q referee. Graney nominated
Peter Jackson. Young Mitchell named Walter
Watson, and Joe Jetfries suggested Billy Ken
needy. Sharkey objected to all the names sub
mitted.
"Who do you want to name r. asked Graney.
Joe Goddard" promptly replied Tom. Graney
objected. saying that he had seen Goddard
and Sharkey betting together. Graney then
named Frank Allen. and Sharkoy again objected.
Tom suggested Alec Greggains. but Graney
said Greggains would not serve. Sharkey then
named Jack Stelzner, his sparring partner. OF
course, tho Choynski representative could not
stand for this. Along discussion followed, dur
ing which some hot words were spoken. Sharkey
finally proposed that the matter be put Off until
the principals were in the ring.
The first preliminary was a four.round 81 GO"
between Hughey Dougherty of Chicago and
young Sullivan. Neither knew much about tho
game, but Dougherty was easily the hardest
hitter. About the middle of the fourth round
Doughcrty had Sullivan going and the referee
stopped the fight, giving the decision to Dough-
erty.
At 9:31 o'clock Choynski entered the ring and
received an ovation that was b~ehtting at his
home city. With him came Eddie Graney, his
hacker; Tommy Murphy. and Charley Tusson.
At 9:35 o'clock Sharkey came into the ring and
was greeted with mingled Kisses, groans, and
cheers.
Behind him were Spider Kelly. Tim McGrath,
Joe Kennedy, and Joe Goddard. 1t was an
nounced that a referee would now be chosen,
and the crowd set UP a yell for jim Mcdonald,
the baseball umpire.
1t was seen that Sharkey would not agree to
Mcdonald and the crowd asked for Peter Jack
son, ,Sharkey and his men held a conference,
and then Sharkey walked over to Choynski and
they consulted for a few minutes. but it resulted
At $50 o'clock it was announced that
GGhoynski %as willing e accept jim Mcdonald.
Then sharksy said be had refused 10 take
him now, but would accept any good man
who knew the rules, Choynski then stated that
referee to tho newspaper men present. and The
reporters thereupon went into caucus.
At lO:0S O'Clock came the announcement that
both men had agreed upon James G. Chesley, a
San Francisco newspaper man. but Chesley de-
During ali this time there was wild uproar,
the Impatient crowd yelling and hooting at
Sharkey for his stubbornness. Then came the
that Dan Leary had been agreed
upon. but Lsary could not be found.
Larry killinp,, a Boston sport, was agreed
Young Corbetp was chosen. after the National
Club had read the articles to sharkey and
greed not to hit in clinchcs or b~reakaways.
The first round bcgan at 1912 o'clock.
landing on the breast. His next lead was short.
lie appeared much quicker than Choynski. but
t6fe e" wild swings ssRa sS shsrE ltS% la md sw a Ieft on Af Ter
the cheek lightly; Choynski,s irst effort was
sharp left on the Jaw, which did no damage, but
brought out a cheer. Sharkcy placed a light
lett on the stomach Mt the close of the round,
right on tn head yiciously ,Choynski countering
on the bouy; Sharkey rushed again, reaching the
body. was neatly blocked. Choynski planted a
hard right on the stomach and ducked the re-
reach his man. .Choynski was cautious and ap. |
parently peservinG his strength.
sk IiHi fRo, R~tsonurNSPs.oiBBoth men were careful, Choyn.
good ieft on the body, the only blow of conse-
FOuRTu RoTSD-Thcy exchanoad late. -, ~.
head and clinched. Joe landed two good left
jabs on The jaw and ducked under the counters. |
countered heavily on the neck. Another lab
from Ghoynski provoked a rush from sharkcy.
FIFTH RoUND.-This was a terrific round. |
Sharkey hoored Choynsbi twice and hit him in
and Gh9ynski was nearly out when the gong
ished his man severely. He was not strong S"M
enough e, put Tom out. however. and the round
ep sFSr MIN 9Stn men nT Tenk; ,no,h.. .n..
and-tunIble round, both men hitting in clinches
and d rSSSEhing II like iongshoremen., Choynsli
ieit and right on the jaw, which dnzed
The ex,sail9r. Tom kept away for a while and
tho clinehes. The crowd was wild and shrieked
fSa m but a the ' referee fony was Rowerless to handle
after the bell sounded ~
against tho ropes two or three times, |
for u time. neither being able to land
an effective blow. Sharkey assumed his
favorite tactics OF rushing his man against
the ropes, and came with such power that
he threw Choynski through the ropes
and out upon the floor of the audi |
torlum. the drop from the ring being three
feet Ten seconds were counted before
Choynski could, in his weak coalition.
pull himself back into the ring. Shar.
key picked ChOynski up from his hands
referee, however, stopped the affair and do.
clared IL a draw.
Neither man showed a mark and neither WAS
hurt. despite the rough and fast lighting.