Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-27

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about the head. He arose again after
six seconds but had scarcely got in po
sition, when Rubin began another on
sluught and after battering the sailor
numerically on the head with right
and left handlers, scored knock ou,
with terrific right on the jaw.
CORBETT KISSED RUHLIN.
Jim Corbett was so enthusiastic
over the Akron mans victory that he
kissed the latter on the face.
1t was II remarkable battle, charac-
terized by as hard fighting as was ever
seen in any ring, and by rough and
foul tactics on the part or the loser
that in any impartial arena or before
an impartial referee would have cost
him the fight long before the moment
when he was beaten into insensibility
For the patrons of the prize ring
who love to seen two men stand up and
exchange blow for blow, throwing
aside science, the fight which places
Gus Rubin in line for championship
honors will not often be equalled. AZ
ter the battle in which ,Jeffries retained
his laurels, receiving decision at the
end of % rounds from Tom Sharkey. il
was said by those present that for
punishment It had never been equaled
The affair tonight was heavier and
more brutal by far than the one Just
mentioned. 1t demonstrated beyond
fact that sailor Toin is possessed of
as game Il heart as ever beat in any
mans breast, that Rubin is strong
er, faster and craftier fighter than ev-
en- his best friends had given him
credit for being. Among those pres
cnt there turks a suspicion that the
winner is not as strong in that cour-
age which often brings victory out of
defeat as he might be. That he was
too timid at times tonight, he would
himself admit. The fight was his at
all times. Round after round saw
Sharkey helpless before him, anu
heavy hitter though he is, he neglect
ell to so in and put OH the finishing
touch.
LANDED AT WILL.
At the very end he rained such a
shower of blows upon his helpless vic
tim that it was wonder that Shur-
key ever returned TO consciousness.
The defeated man presented a pitia,
bic appearance. His face was beaten
into u perfect mass of bruises. His
entire body was covered with his own
blood. His breath came in short
gasps, and sturdy as he Is, it was
many minutes before he was able TO
retire to his dressing room.
Considering the rapid and hard fight.
ing that marked every round with no
exception, Ruhlin left the ring ip good
condition. He was tired, but carried
with him few marks that win not be
practically obliternted in the bath. A
great crowd had been attracted to the
ring side by the possibility of sur
prise and the promise OF cheap seats.
They all entered into the spirit OF the
occasion and cheered with such will
ingness and volume that AT one time
the fighters We're unable to hear the
gong and continued their work several
seconds after they we're due to retire
to their corners. eH
sHARKEY FOUGHT FOUL.
Too much in censure cannot be said
of the tactics OF Sharkey and OF those
responsible for him. Almost from the
start he knew he was lighting In los
ing battle, and IN consequence he
roughed and fouled at every opportun-
ity until the great crowd of spectators
Kissed and hooted the referee for not
sldqualifying him. One round which
found sharkey in Imminent danger Of
forcible retirement was cut short al