The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-12
FIGHT WAS A FIZZLE
SPECTATORS DISCUSSED AT THE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS MILL.
The Sailor Wouldn't Fight Fair, and
the Referee Declared the Bout u
Draw-DetaiIs by Rounds.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1.-THE much
discussed fight advertised for tonight was
a fizzle and ended in a draw, to the dis
gust OF the spectators. Hours before the
commencement of the Choynski-Sharkey
mill the crowds gathered at Woodford's
pavilion and when the first event on the
programme was announced, every available
foot of the building was pre-empted, it be-
ing estimated that at least seven thousand
spectators were hudded together within its
walls. In the pool rooms and in front of
newspaper offices down town the same
amount of interest was shown by the
crowds which gathered there. So dense was
the throng an hour before the time at
which the big fight was scheduled that
many who had waited until the last mo-
ment for placing their money were unable
to reach the books and after finally strug
Cling to fight their way through the mob
were compelled to abandon the attempt.
During the day Sharkey had again been
installed the favorite at odds of 10 to s,
but during the evening the supporters of
Choynski, who had evidently been holding
off for longer odds, began to pour their
money into the boxes and the wagering
soon reached "evens," at which price lots
of money was placed. A low estimate of
the amount bet upon the event in this city
places it at from $4,000 to $4,000.
The men entered the ring at 17S and 16S
pounds, respectively, but their appearance,
when stripped, conveyed the impression
that Sharkey outweighed his taller and
senderer opponent by more than ten
pounds. Each was trained thoroughly and
IN magnificent condition, but the sailors
compact frame presented a contrast to the
longer form of Choynski, whose legs espe-
cially seemed weak, compared with the
stout underpinnings of his opponent. The
latter, however, was as cool when he stood
in his corner and sized up his opponent as
t though their meeting was, to be a friendly
nand, was undeniably nervous and anxious
TO commence operations
bi Sn4ynsti as usual was the first to leave
signal Ior burst of enthusiasm. He was
escorted by Eddie Graney, Tommy Murphy
n an 5 e9 Larsen Sharkey was greeted with
by Spider Kelly Joe Kennedy, Tim Me-
Grath and Joe Goddard. The selection of
reteTee not having been made before
hand nearly an hour was wasted in trying
10 reach an agreement after the men were
in the ring. Choynski proposed Hiram
Sook, Jim Mcdonald and Peter Jackson,
put Sharkey would have none of Them and
suggested Frank Carse or Billy Delaney,
nelther OF whom pleased his opponent.
Ihen Choynsh suggested leaving the
matter to the newspaper men to decide, but
this was not to Sharkey's taste. Finally
JIM Chesly was agreed upon. Just as the
impatient crowd was expressing its anpro-
val that gentleman declined to serve, and
the trouble commenced all over again The
matter was ultimately settled by the selec-
proceeded to get down to business Time
was called at 1912 o'clock. The men agreed
not to hit in the clinches.
round l-Sharkey led with his left for the
short.
vicious left swing for the jaw Joe made the
SAILOR break ground for minute, but
rght swing. Sharkey again rushed, but
missed, and Joe planted his left on the sail
or Jaw. Sharkey played for the body and
landed light left on the stomach as the
gong sounded
Round 2-Joe was smiling in his corner be-
tween the rounds, but the sailor came up
aggressive and swung his left into Joe's
race twice, resolving hard left jabs in re-
turn Joe swung his right over the heart
Tor Joe's wind, but missed Two of the sail
orS Wild swings also missed the mark and
Joe jabbed him in the throat with his left
Round S-Joe jabbed his left into the
sailors mouth. Sharkey played for his
WIND and swung a right and left at the
mead; The sailor missed a couple of swings
ana became more anxious for a while, but
Joe Kept him moving and played upon his
heart and ribs. Sharkey lunged Viciously
for Joes wind and the blow was neatly
warded off.
Round 4-Sharkey landed with his left on
the neck and then swung wildly with his
right The sailor played for the body but
Joe Strengthened him with a right upper cut.
Choynski jabbed Sharkey twice on the nose
without return. Another left jab was hotly
countered by the sailor, who rushed Joe to
the ropes as the gong sounded.
Round 5-Sharkey swung his left wildly
but missed, and landed a left swing a mo-
ment later and rushed Joe to the ropes, the
latter turning his back to him. Joe landed
a hot left the sailors jaw twice sending
his head back. Sharkey struck Joe twice
close quarters
then tried to force him over the ropes,
when the, referee and couple of policemen
interfered.
Round 6-The claim of foul was not al
lowed but Sharkey again renewed his foul
tactics, even hitting Joe while in a clinch
against the rope. Choynsk was game
however, and after Strengthening himself
up smashed the sailor in the jaw with his
right until the sailor was groggy. Tom lost
his head again and repeatedly fouled his
opponent, but Referee Green did not inter-
Round tom again commenced his foul
tactics, and rushed Joe, pushing him
against the ropes and striking him. Referee
Green was powerless to stop him. ice
jabbed the sailor time and again without
return, but Tom waited until he got his
opponent against the ropes and then sent in
a wild swing for the body. Choynsh went
to his knees more from the force of the rush
than effects of the blow.
Round S-Sharkey landed a left swing on
the neck. but received a nasty crack on the
jaw in return. Joe then jabbed him again
and again in the face with his left but his
blows seemed weak. left upper swing
Sharkey rushed Choynski through the ropes
falling on the platform himself. The crowd
was thoroughly disgusted at this per-
Torrance that the referee sent the men to
their corners and declared the fight draw
Sharkey's attitude as he rushed across the
ring towards Green was SO threatening that
escorted him out of 1t, much to his chagrin
lnceed, he wept from sheer disappointment