The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-30
Russell, the Giant Ex-Newsboy,
Furnishes Him.
BOTH CONTESTANTS ARRESTED
Fight Takes Place Near Georgetown
Il Twenty-Round Contest sched-
uIed. but Six Rounds End 1.-THE
Cyclone Unable to stand Russelrs
Great Exhibition of CIevcrness.

Fred Russell the giant ex-Seattle news
boy, was given decision over Ike Hayes
the colored cyclone, of Helena, Mont, last
night at the end of the sixth round in
what was scheduled to be a twenty-round
contest Both were arrested by Deputy
Sheriff Wilson and released on bonds. 1t
was a regular old-fashiOned fight, the
equal of which has never before been seen
in Seattle. Science was not particularly in
evidence, but genuine punching, swinging
and jabbing passed before the eyes of the
crowd in such rapid succession that there
was not the slightest chance for anyone
to even suspect a fake. The fight took
place near Georgetown.
Hayes took a terrific beating. and al
though he was on his feet at the end of
the sixth round it was clearly an act of
justice, as well as humanity, on the part
of Referee Fury to stop the contest and
give Russell the decision. Hayes showed
great gameness, and in the first round
came very near putting Russell out with a
terrific left on the Jaw He also made
good showing in the second round. but
from that time on to the end he was jab-
bed and jabbed on his bleeding face and
occasionally on his body, until he was
practically helpless. Only once during the
fight was he knocked down. and then he
was up like a rubber BALL looking for
more punishment He went down Sec
end time but II was more of slip than
a knockdown. He was in such condi-
ton, however, at that time, that If the
bell had not sounded he would probably
have gone out.
Russell did not exhibit any great clever
ness, but he was much shiftier on his
feet than would naturally be expected OF
so large man. Opinions differed as to
his striking ability. but 1t seemed to be
the general consensus of opinion that he
has lot to learn about the game
The fight took place in "A uuiat littio
place near Georgetown, and was attend
ed by about 300 sporting men. and many
who not classed among the sports
Owing to trouble in securing a referee
the first round did not come on until
well after 10 o'clock. Many names were
mentioned for the position of referee. but
the usual iangle ensued. Tom Fury, of
San Francisco, finally consented to act
When the men came together in the
sixteen-foot ring with small gloves the
old-timers said This is on the square"
moment later they were convinced they
We're right. Although Russell lowered
six inches above Hayes and had the ad-
vantage of him in reach and weight by
long odds. the little fellow did not stand
on ceremony. They went at Russell like
a whirlwind and landed on face and body
Russell was surprised and the crowd did
not know what to think of it, A mo-
ment later Hayes rushed, and as Russell
blow on the jaw. In fact, Russell helped
its furnishing effect by putting his face
right in the way. 1t seemed enough to
knock out any man. IL staggered Rus
sell, and for a moment II looked as il
Hayes would win the fight in one round
Russell however, was in splendid con-
dition. and stood Hayes off for few mo-
ments. He regained his composure, and
in the next clash whipped a left into
Hayes stomach that fairly lifted him off
the floor, This blow was punisher
and turned the tables. During the re-
mainder of the round Russell rushed
Hayes and landed right and left repeat
eddy on the face.
Hayes came up strong for the second
and although he was hit hard on the
face kept up his rushing tactics and
staggered Russell twice, and came very
near 1t a third time Russelrs condi-
ton commenced to tell and he forced the
fighting. landing right and left on Hayes
nose and eyes, The fast work was tell
ing on both, but Hayes was much the
worse OF the two. AT the sound OF the
the bell for the end OF the round Russell
was fairly driving in blows, but could
not put his plucky antagonist out
During the remaining -four rounds Rus
sell was not I'm the slightest danger, and
every time Hayes rushed in he showed
out his long left. landing either on Hayes
battered nose and eyes or on his body.
II was simply a question or time when
the end would come. At the opening OF
every round Hayes would come UP and go
in with a will only 20 be hammered back
once la the fourth he did catch Russell
"a hard one on the head. 4 moment later
Russell landed hard right and Knocked
Hayes fat He was up IN moment and
stood blow upon blow to the end OF the
round
In the dfth Russell beat HAYES around
the ring with right and left Partly from
The force of n blow and partly from
slip Hayes won't down. He was groREy.
The bell saved him. The sixth was all
In favor Of Russell, who had Hayes all
but out when the referee stopped the
fight and gave the decision 20 Russell.
Deputy Sheriff James Wilson stepped
into the ring and arrested both Russell
and HAYES GA the charge n prizehEhtlnE.
They were subsequently released on
bonds The warrants Were sworn out be-
fore Justice Carson by Wilson personally.
MAY CONDEMN TIE STREET.