The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-03-12
FIGHT ENDED IN A DRAW
Sharkey Gave a Disgraceful Ex-
hibition of Foul Fighting.
REFEREE WAS RATIFIED
Sharkey Repeatedly Fouled Choynshi
and Finally Hurled Him Through
the Ropes -Sharkey's PugiIstic
Career at an End.

San Francisco, March 1.-Tom Shar-
key. the sailor pugilist. and Joe Choyn-
ski. the veteran of a hundred fistic bat
ties, met tonight in Woodward's pa
vilion in 26-round fight for so per cent.
Of the gate receipts, under the auspices
of the National Athletic club. After
keeping the crowd of 1000 spectators
waiting for over an hour after he en-
tered the ring, owing to his objections
to the men nominated by his opponent
and the club to referee the contest,
Sharkey gave a disgraceful exhibition
Of foul fighting, which eliminated in
his hurting Choynski through the ropes
upon the chairs below the platform in
the eighth round, at which stage the
referee. at the suggestion of the police.
declared the fight a draw. Sharkey re-
peatedly fouled Chonyski during the
three rounds preceding this, but the
referee. George Green, seemed ratified
by the wild rushes of the sailor and was
in an undecided state of mind whether
to interfere or allow the fight to take its
course. He seemed to have an idea
to his own personal safety should he
declare the battle against the wild
sailor. Choynski clearly outpointed
Sharkey in each and every round and
was only worsted when it came to wres-
tling tactics. which is the sailors favor
te method of lighting He would rush
at Choynski and swing his ponderous
arms at random, with no seeming OBJ
ject in view.
Choynski withstood them fairly well
with straight punches in the fsSee. IL
was apparent to the great majority OF
the spectators that had the fight been
fair on the part of Sharkey. Choynskis
superior cleverness would have returned
him the winner. To-night's disgraceful
exhibition by the sailor probably ends
his pugilistic career so far as getting
- III tE
cerned His unpopularity has increased
ever since his fiasco with Fitzsimmons
In this city two years ago.
Hours before the time set for the conn.,
mencement of the evenings entertain
ment crowds besieged the entrance to
Woodward's pavilion. and at o'clock,
when the first event on the programme
was announced, every available foot OF
space within the building was pre-
empted. 1t being estimated that at least
| 1000 spectators were huddled together
within its walls
In the pool rooms and in front of the
| newspaper offices down town the same
| amount of interegt was shown by the
| crowds which gathered there. The
| crowd was an hour ahead of time, and
| many were unable 10 reach the box
| Office and. after vainiy struggling TO
| fight their way through the mob. were
| compelled to abandon the attempt.
installed in favor at odds of 10 TO s. but
during the evening the supporters of
| Choynski, who had evidently been hold
| ing off for longer odds. began to pour
| their money into the boxes and the
| wagering soon reached eyens, at
| which price lots of money continued to
| be placed.
The men entered the ring at lis and
| I6s pounds respectively. but their APP
| pearance when stripped conveyed the
| impression that Sharkey outweighed his
| taller and simmer opponent by consld-
| erably more than 10 pounds. Each was
trained to the hour and in magnificent
| condition. but the sailors compact and
solid frame presented striking con-
| trast to the long and slender form OF
/ Choynski. whose legs and body seemed
| weak compared with the stout under
| pinning of his opponent.
/ The latter, however. was as cool when
/ he stood in his corner and sized up his
| opponent as though their meeting was
TO be friendly bout for points, while
| Sharkey on the other hand. was unde-
/ niably nervous and anxious TO COM
mence operations.
| Choynski. as usual. was the first to
| leave his dressing room. His appear
| ance was the signal for an outburst Of
| enthusiasm. He was escorted by Eddie
| Graney. Tommy Murphy and Joe Lor-
son. Sharkey was greeted with mingled
/ cheers and boots. He was handled by
/ Spider Kelly. Joe Kennedy. Tim Me-
| Grath and Joe Goddard.
The selection of a referee was then
made. Choyski proposed Hiram Cook.
| Jim Mcdonald and Peter jackson. bur
Sharkey would have none of them. and
suggested Frank Carr or Billy Delaney.
1 neither of whom pleased his opponent.
/ Then Choynski suggested leaving the
1 matter to the newspaper men 10 decide.
but this was not TO Sharkey's taste.
Finally Jim chesney was agreed
upon. Just as the impatient crowd was
/ expressing its approval that gentleman
| declined TO serve and the trouble COM
i menced all over again. The matter was
| ultimately settled BY the selection OF
George Greene. and the men at once
| proceeded to get down 10 business.
| Time was called ar 1912 p, m.
! Round t-Sharkey led with his left for
the body. but fell short. Joe missed a
| vicious left swing for the jaw. Joe
| made the sailor break ground for a
| minute. but Sharkey rushed again and
| missed a nasty right swing. Sharkey
| again rushed. but missed. and Joe
/ planted his left on the sailors jaw.
Sharkey played for the body and land
| ed a light left on the stomach as the
| gong sounded.
Round 2-Joe was smiling in his cor
ner between the rounds. but the sailor
| came up aggressive and swung his left
into Joe's face twice receiving a hard
left jah in return. Joe swung his right
/ over the heart and ducked vicious
swing. Sharkey played for Joe's wind.
but missed Two of the sailors wild
swings also missed the mark and Joe
jabbed him In the threat with his left.
Round 5-Joe jabbed bis left into the
sailors mouth. and rs Sharkey played
for his wind swung right and LETT TOR
the head The sailor missed a couple Of
wild swings and became more anxious
for a while. but Joe kept him moving
and played upon his heart and ribs
Tom lunged vfcioasiy for Joe's wind.
but the blows were neatly Marded OF
Round 4-Sharkes landed mlrh Ais
left on the neck and swung wildly With
his right. The sailor played Iow tor