The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-13
MCCOY GETS THE DECISION
ChoynSki Knocked Dat After the
Gong at End Of Third Round.
A Claim of Foul Refused by the Ref
erec-Thc Californian Had the Best
the Timekecper - Cries OF Fake.
VIII Meet Again February 20.

NEW YORK, Jan. 12-while Mccoy, tn
noted Indiana pugilist, was declared ;
winner over Joe Choynsld. of California
at the end of the third round of theii
glove fight at the Broadway Athletic Clul
tonight, a majority of the 5000 spectators
were not wholly convinced that he was
Justly entitled 10 the victory. An unfortu-
nate mistake by the timekeeper of the club
in the second round probably saved Mccoy
from being put 10 sleep. The Kid had
been knocked down four times, and as the
referee counted the tenth second on the
Fourth down. the timekeeper rang his bell
in such a manner that il made everybody
believe that the fight was over. Whether
Mccoy was down more than ten seconds
or not by the watch is question that can
not be decided Choynski's timekeeper de-
clared that Mccoy was down twelve sec
onds.
McCoy's timekeeper said that only nine
seconds had elapsed. while Referee John
White was positive that as he made the
tenth count Mccoy was on his feet.
AS it was, the ringing of the bell cut
forty seconds off the round, in which time
Choynsi might have finished his man. At
the end of the third round, the bell
rang Mccoy landed a right hook on the
jaw which apparently knocked Choynski
completely out. 1t looked as If the blow
landed a second after the gong. and Choyn-
skis seconds were positive that foul had
been committed. Choynsh was in such
q condition that he could not continue when
called upon for the fourth round, and his
seconds thereupon threw Up the sponge
II was such a mix-up all around that the
officials of the club concluded that an ex-
PLANTATION was necessary. Referee White
made the following statement:
The fourth time Mccoy was knocked
down in the second round j counted the
tenth second as he was getting up. Con-
seQucntly he was not counted out and was
able to continue. The iimekeeper had no
right TO ring the bell as he did, which
gave the impression that Mccoy was out
When the bell sounded j thought that the
round was up. but at that time II seemed
TO me TO be short. The men had gone TO
their corners. and ! Immediately asked
Timekeeper Dunn what he rang the bell
for. He made no explanation that could
hear. When he finally did ring the bell, /
ordered the men TO go on, because there
was no reason. In my mind, why they
should not At the end of the third round
Mccoy started a right-hand hook just
the gong sounded. II landed a fraction of
q second after the bell and knocked
Choynsk down. Ii is not customary TO
declare such blow a foul, unless 1t APP
pears intentional. In my estimation Nc
Coy did not try to take advantage. There
fore refused TO allow the claim of Choyn-
tki's seconds, and when he refused TO come
up for the fourth round l declared Mccoy
The winner, after which the sponge was
thrown into the ring"
While Timekeeper Dunn declined to
make any statement, II was believed that
according to his watch. Mccoy was down
more than ten seconds in the second round
and he rang the bell with the idea that
.he Kid had been counted out. The fight
Itself was terrific mix-up all the way
through. and demonstrated beyond doubt
That Mccoy can take the gaf and come
back.
After the fight Choynski said thai the
referee was blameIess, and after a pow 1
WOW the principals were rematched TO fight
n the Broadway Athletic Club on Febru-
Iry 90
The men announced their weights as fol-
lows: Mccoy, 163. although be looked
heavier. and Choynsld. l65.
When they stripped Choynski appeared
to De stronger as far as muscular develop
ment went They shook hands at 10
O'Clock.
Round mccoy began with light feints
his opponent skipping around lightly. with
out developments. Joe tried two short /
LET'S. and then Mccoy nailed him swiftly
on the neck with left. Joe was staggered /
but he turned and rushed the Kid 10 a co..
ner, where Choynski slipped down in
hard clinch. As they got into the middle
OF the ring Mccoy shot over two let's 10 !
the head, Joe countering hard on the BODY /
with right and left Choynski rushed to-
ward the end Of the round. but Mccoy
blocked him of in clever fashion Odds of |
100 to % were then offered on the Kid with /
no takers.
Round two-Choynski started with short
let's, trying to feel his man out. but as
Mccoy showed no disposition to mix it,
Joe began TO rush. He landed a heavy left
EWING on the Kids neck and a fierce mix
up ensued. Choynski finally put the RICH;
over flush on the point Of the jaw and Nc
Coy fell with crash. He was blinking as
II IN pain and was in bad shape He
CROPPED for the ropes blindly and finally
caught hold Of them. The referee counted
nine seconds and Mccoy staggered to his
feet. Choynski promptly rushed him again
and with another swing on the Jaw be put
him down. McCoy's nose and mouth were
bleeding so freely that his face was suf-
fused. He took another count and getting
10 his feet once more be tried 10 get away |
The Kids knees were bending under him |
and he could hardly stand. Choynski rushed |
and- with great punches fioored the Kid
for the third time. Again the referea
counted nine seconds, and when the Kid re-
gained his feet this time 1t looked TO be
all over. Choynski chased him half way |
around the ring, Mccoy fighting back with
desperation, but with no strength Another !
right hand jolt on the Jaw put him down.
The referee started to count and as he said |
ten Mccoy was on his feet and landed a |
light blow on Choynski's head. Just then
he ha Eaf hafF / /
times, which is the usual signal that a man
has been counted out. The crowd was in !
an uproar, believing that Choynsh had ;
won. Referee White ran over 10 Time
keeper Dunn and asked him why he had |
rung the bell. Dunn tried to explain. but
there was such a hubbub that he could
not make himself understood. The fighters
had gone TO their corners and McCoy's sec
onds were working hard TO put him in
shape for the next round According TO
lnoficial watches two minutes and twenty .
seconds had elapsed when Dunn rang the
bell. McCoy's timekeeper admitted this
There were cries Of fake and boots as
The referee and timekeeper continued to
.rgue ChoynEki's seconds claimed vic 9
DRY. but were waved of. when minute !
md forty seconds had elapsed the time
seeper rang the bell for the third round {
md the row temporarily stopped.
Round 3-McCoy had partially recovered
BY this time, and as Choynski. who was
iery strong, came at him full tilt. there }
vas terrific mix-up. Mccoy put in a left
wing to the neck and Choynsk was
Knocked down. He jumped to his feet
without taking count. Mccoy rushed at
lin with renewed confidence, but the Kid '
received an upper cut that made him reel ]
gainst The ropes. McCoy's face was Gov I
red with gore, and Choynsld had a cut }
'ver the eye. They went at IL again left c
mo right without moment'g let-np. nn- q