The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-15
DOBBS LOSES ON A FOUL.
SILER INEQUALITIES HIM IND GIVES
THE BOUT TO MATTHEWS

In the twenty-nfth and what was sched-
uled to DO the last. round at the Conoy
Island Sporting Club Inst night, Bobby
Dobbs. the former American colored light
weight. who now claims England ne his
country. was disqualified by Referee
George Siler for adopting foul tactics against
Mntty Matthews Of this city. Had the bout
been concluded, Matthews would probably
have won on points. as he out-classed.
out generated and out-polnted Dobbs In
a majority OF the rounds. Dobbs was
warned several times for fouling and the
offence for which he was disqualified was so
fragrant that 1t could not be overlooked.
Referee George Siler OF Chicago. who had
charge Of the fighting. was warmly re-
ceived when introduced as the show
began. The preliminary was twelve
round AFFAIR at 100 pounds. between Frank
Mcclure OF Manhattan and Jimmy Walsh
Of Brooklyn. Familiarity called "Shimmo."
What these young men didn't know about
the game would MI big book. The crowd
chirped and laughed in derision during the
fret four rounds, during which the men landed
enough wild punches to make each others nose
bleed. The bell saved Mcclure In the fifth.
In the sixth he was literally beaten to n stand
still. his seconds throwing up the sponge after
two minutes and twenty-five seconds had
elapsed. Walsh was declared the winner.
Although the rate OF admission had been
raised for the occasion. about 1000 spec
tators were present when Dobhs and
Matthews entered the ring. Dobbs wished
to have It announced that he was
from England and not Minneapolis
where he originally came from. He wore long.
English bathrobe as he took his corn er. after
trying tho floor with his highly polls he'd fight
ing shoes. Dobbs's seconds were Jim Johnson.
lack kalI Villa nnhha Matt
handlers were Tommy West. Pete Burke and
Billy Roberts The conditions were twenty
five rounds at 1873 pounds. The betting
was at even money. Both wore banda ges on
their hands. and when they stripped 1t was
noticed that Matthews was the more powerful
built. but Dobbs was in splendid condition.
The first round was almost entirely devoted
to sDnrring. both men assuming crouching
attitudes. Dobbs started the second round
with quick left on the neck. Then Matthews
did some neat blocking and also landed
| great uppercut on the jaw. As the blow
was effective Matthews rushed but the gong
ended the rally with Dobbs on the defensive.
Matthews began the third with several quick
let's in the face. He followed with left hook
OH tho Jaw. Dobbs staggering. Another left in
the pit OF the stomach made Dobbs clinch for
the moment.
Then he brought his legs into play and
Matthews had to do most Of the leading until
tcme was up.
Dobbs got a hard left swing to the mouth in
the fourth and also reached the ribs with
singer. Matthews continued to put straight
efts into the face hut they failed to keep
tho colored man off. Apparently Dobbs was
Just beginning to fight according to his
real speed but Matthews was Just as fast ana
in a miX-up at the close honors were even.
Matthews did more clever blocking in the fifth
and incidentally landed several hard wallops In
the ribs. He did the bulk OF the leading In the
last two minutes. Dobbs staying away.
Matthews landed q number OF good punches
! on the head in the sixth. but Dobbs was lore
effective with terrific left handlers that reached
the heart. So far the fight was even. both
showing extreme cautiousness. Dobbs rushed
| in the seventh and received a solid whack in
| the stomach. DobbS was cautioned about
| pushing his rivals head back in the clinches.
Matthews avoided numerous swings after that.
! ana sent back counters that made the crowd
| cheer. Both were clever. consequently the
battle was full Of science,
=, sim lett under the chin made Dobbs,s head
that came from Mntty's shoulder like flash
with raii smashes on the head and hody no
made the selfmade " Engishnar run.
pohbss mouth was bleeding when ho went to
Matthew's, opened the ninth with two let's in
the ,Gfe ard then R?bss shot in great LEFT to
to his feet and Do6bs went at him like
tiger Mntthsvs put up One ,dGtsnSe
he wnd " WSep S the 6e PSns fs"ss
| Matthews was ali right again. it seemed. in tho
tenth, He resumed his old ehopning lcits, 4
that he managed to put hook on the jaw Just
a. the bell sounded.
In the eleventh but at the Same time he was
themselves on the air. Most Of the 4 lghtinS
th%ws getting to the head with Tie usual let's,
eye when he came, up for the thirteenth,
Mahhews jabhed him repeatedly in the
suit those who we're there to see a Enockout
MHthhws aid the Leading a1d scored the
blood from the ps With s
smash that almost twisted Mattys head OH,
More long range work marked the fifteenth.
nulling from hard right IN the wind, Donbs
sat down, His chief second. Jim Johnson
made enough fuss to warrant election from the
trpped and fell hard in The seven
the white man sra ghtened him up with quick
let's. pobbs received hot jolt on the mouth
w ns ra @ es
and bloody mouth when his seconds took
| hold OF him.
Dobbs cut loose in the eighteenth. and with
repeated leits soon sent Mathews to his knees.
| The latter jumped up laughing. and with a
fearful swing on the jaw had the English
| man" wabhlng. There was so much noise
| mat the bell could not he heard. so the referee
cot between the men and sent them to their
! corners,
Dohbs came again in the nineteenth with
rushes and swing. Matthew's mixed it up and
both becam" unsteady. Dobl finally landed
two rights on the JAW that put Matthews on
the defensive The latter go home \ staggcr-
, ing right on the Jaw the moment the bell rang.
II could not be heard again for the racket by
| the crowd,
Matthews was tired when he snt in his chair
! and when the twentieth hogan Dohhs was ap-
7 pnre"tly IN better shape. Matthews proceeded
10 sock him with heavy swings. hut Dobhs
kept close and got in II FURRY Of !lerce belts. I'll
on the neck and inv Matthews took them
with remNrkab!e fortitudc AMI fought back
| with strength.
The twcnty-tirst was even. In the twenty
second. Matthews recovering his grip. hG |
the "EnGlishman' staggering at the gong from
INK on the head. DOhhs's mouth Was
fun Of blood in The twenty-third. lie was
beginning to fight wildly. whic Matthews
least n dozen lefts in DohbS's face in tho TWEEN
| ty-lourth. and the latter showed signs OF weak