The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-12
FIASCO, AND NOT A FIGHT
SHARKEY-CHOY BOUT CALLED
OFF IN THE EIGHTH
The Sailor Persisted in Fighting
Foul, and Was Finally Dragged
Out of the Ring Crying by Police
Oficers-The Big Crowd of Seven
Thousand People Disgusted.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1.-THE
much advertised Sharkey-C hoynski
fight ended in a fiasco. After an hour
of wrangling as to a referee and eight
rounds with repeated fouls by the
sailor the crowd and referee alike were
dlsgusted. The men were sent to their
corners, the fight was called a draw,
and Sharkey, crying from chagrin, was
dragged from the ring by policemen.
Great Crowd.
Hours before the time set for the big fight
the crowds gathered at Woodward's pavilion,
and when the first event on the programme
was announced every available foot in the
that at least 1000 people were huddled to-
gether within its walls.
In the pool rooms and in front of the news
paper Offices down town the same amount of
interest was shown by the crowds which gath
cred there. So dense was the throng an hour
before the time at which the fight was sched
uled that many who had waited until the
last moment for placing their money were
unable to reach the blocks, and after vainly
struggling to fight their way through the mob
were compelled to abandon the attempt.
During the day Sharkey had again been in
stalled the favorite at odds of 10 to 8, 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 wagered
SIT, GOO to $780, 900. a.
The men entered the ring at 17S and 1913
pounds respectively, but their appearance
when stripped conveyed the idea that Sharkey
outweighed his taller and smaller opponent
by more than ten pounds. Each was trained
thoroughly and was In magnificent condi-
ton, but the sailors compact frame presented
a contrast to the longer form of Choynski,
whose legs especially seemed weak compared
with the stout underpinnings of his opponent.
The latter, however, was as cool when he
HI Won't
as though their meeting was to be friendly
bout for points while Sharkey, on the other
hand, was undeniably nervous and anxious to
commence operations.
Long Wrangle.
Choynski, as usual, was the first to leave
his dressing room. His appearance was the
signal for a burst of enthusiasm. He was
escorted by Eddie Graney, Tommy Murphy
and Joe Lorson.
Sharkey was greeted with mingled cheers
and boots. He was handled by. Spider Kelly,
Joe Kennedy, Tom McGrath and Joe Goddard
The selection of referee not having been
made beforehand, nearly an hour was wasted
in trying to reach an agreement after the
men were in the ring. Choynski proposed
Hiram Cook, Jim Mcdonald and Peter Jack
son. but Sharkey would have none of them
and suggested Frank Carse or Billy Delaney,
neither of whom pleased his opponent. Then
Choynski suggested leaving the matter to the
newspaper men to decide, but this was not to
Sharkeys taste.
Finally Jim Chesly was agreed upon. Just
as the impatient crowd was expressing it's
approval that gentleman declined to serve,
and the trouble commenced all over again.
The matter was ultimately settled by the
selection of George Green, and the men at
once proceeded to get down to business.
Time Called.
Time was called at 10:42 o'clock. The men
agreed not to hit in the clinch or breakaway.
Sharkey led with his left for the body, to
start, but fell short. Joe missed very
vicious left swing for the jaw. Joe made
the sailor break ground for a minute, but
Sharkey rushed again and missed nasty
right swing. Sharkey again rushed but
missed, and Joe planted his left on the
sailors jaw. Sharkey played for the body
and landed light left on the stomach as
the gong sounded
Joe was smil ng in his corner between the
rounds, but the sailor came up for the
second aggressive, and swung his left into
| Joe's face twice, receiving hard left jabs
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 throat
| with his left.
In round three, Joe jabbed his left into
| the sailor' mouth, and as Sharkey played
| for his wind swung a right and left ut the
| swings and became more anxious for
awhile, but Joe kept him moving and
| played upon his heart and ribs. Sharkey