Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-12
De ECLARED A DRAW.
The Choynski-Sharkey Fight at
San Francisco.
The Contest asted Only Eight Rounds
Vast Crowd Disguised with the
Sailors Tactics.

San Francisco, March 11,--Hours be-
fore the commencement Of the Choynski-
Sharkey fight, tonight, the crowds gath
cred at Woodwards pavilion, and when
the first event on the program was an
nounced, every available foot in the
building was pre-empted, 1t being esti-
mated that at least 1000 spectators were
within its walls.
A low estimate of the amount wag-
cred upon the event In this city places
1t at from $4,000 to $S0,000 The men
entered the ring at 17S and 1853 pounds
respectively, but their appearance when
stripped conveyed the impression that
Sharkey outweighed his taller and
smaller opponent by more than ten
pounds. Each was trained thoroughly
Choynski was the first to leave his
dressing room. His appearance was the
signal for applause. He was escorted
by Eddie Graney, Tommy Murphy and
Joe Larsen.
Sharkey was greeted with mingled
cheers and boots. He was handled by
Spider Kelley, Joe Kennedy, Tim Nc
Grath and Joe Goddard.
The selection Of a referee not having
been made beforehand, nearly an hour
was consumed in trying to reach an
agreement after the men were in the
ring
The matter was ultimately settled by
the selection of George Green, and the
men at once proceeded to get down to
business. Time was called at 1912 The
men agreed not to hit in the clinch
breakWay
Round 1-Sharkey led with his left for
the body, but fell short Joe missed a
very vicious left swing for the Jaw
Joe n1da fhn eadIry. Il
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.
Round 2-Ioe 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 hard
left Jab in return. Joe swung his right
over the heart and dueked a vicious
swing. Sharkey played for Joes wind,
out missed. Two of the sailors wild
swings also missed the mark, and Joe
Jabbed him in the throat with his left
Round 3-Joe jabbed his left into the
sailors mouth, and as Sharkey played
Tor his wind swung right and left at
the head. The sailor missed a couple
of swings, and became more anxious for
while; but Joe kept him moving and
played upon his heart and ribs. Sharkey
iunged viciously for Joe's 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 up with
right upper cut, Choynski iabbad
Sharkey twice on the nose without re-
turn. 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; but landed a left
swing a moment later and rushed Joe
to the ropes, and the latter turned his
back to him. Joe landed a hot left on
the sailors jaw twice, sending his head
back. Sharkey struck Joe twice al
close quarters, and sent him down, and
then tried to force him over the ropes
when the referee and a couple Of police
men intemered.
Round 6-The claim of foul was no
allowed, but Sharkey again renewed his
foul tactics, even hitting Joe while in q
clinch against the ropes. Choynski was
game however; and, after straighten-
ing 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 interfere.
Round 7-Sharkey sent in a wild
swing for the body, Choynski went to
his knees more from the force of the
rush than the effects of the blow.
Round S-Sharkey rushed Choynski
through the ropes, falling on the plat
form himself.
The crowd was so disgusted at this
performance, that the referee sent the
men to their corners and declared the
fight a draw.