Waterbury Democrat., 1901-11-29
FIGHTS AND FIGHTERS.
Terry MeGovern Down to Defeat
 Before Young Corbett.

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 Hartford. Nov. 29.-William Roth well of D nver, known in the 24foot ring as ~Young Corbett,'' yesterday afternoon. at the Nutmeg A. C-, wrested the championship from Terry McGovern, the pugilistic idol or the East.
 McGovern was completely knocked aut by a swinging right-hander on tue jaw after fighting two minutes ana forty seconds of the second fouhu- The bout was scheduled for 20 rouans and the men weighed below izo pounds yesterday morning. SIX thous- and persons saw the bout and 5o per cent of the gross receipts went 10 t4.S box office. being divided on the Dasis of 75 Der cent to the winner and 2o to the loser.
 It was the first decisive defeat SUI fered by McGOyern, the only otnei decision against the Brooklyn poy oe ing held by Tim Callahan, ne gelliis that decision on q foul.
 Had the skies fallen on the rooI or tha Coliseum yesterday afternoon ana smashed the girders on the heads or the crowd inside, many of the onlooh- CTS would not have been more as tonished than they were when lne head of bold Terry McGoyern hit the boards of the ring floor.
 Many of those who saw the Starthns affair could not believe their eyes tili- the Brooklyn Whirlwind" was helped to his feet and with difficulty reached his corner.
 Then the crushing fact forced itself upon the admirers of the Brooklynites that he had met his waterloo ana tIat William Rothwell. the sturdy. rugged hitter from Silyer-yeined Colorado was the new champion featherweight of the world.
 McGovern's friends sat in dumb amazement as the fighting marvel of the East was sponged and rubbed ln his corner after the disaster. They could. hardly articulate their awful disappointment. and they sat still anu yazed blankly at each other. occasion ally elancin% at their fallen idol.
 Not so with the supporters of Young Corbett who has become pronounced favorite with the Hartford admirers of boxing.
 They rushed pell mell into the ring and hugged and danced the new cham piOn all about the inclosure. The oo- lice were powerless to check their Wild enthusiasm. and the cheers or the throng shook the rafters for ten min- utes after the fearful smash that com pelled McGnyern to take back seat in the pugilistic community.
 McGovern made his customary whirlwind fight and met a man who beat him at his own game. He made cyclonic rushes at the Denver boy, and the latter responded with tornado like aggressivenpss. tfcG0vern's fists flew through the air like fails. and Corbett's gloves were ubiquitous McGoyern sprang at his man like panther and the Denver boy met the rushes with the coOlness and intrepid ity of Western plainsman. In fact. the former champion met his match and was dethroned.
 While the battle lasted it thrilled the onloOkers. The combat was constant series of dazzling attacks by first one then the other. which was met bya cheers-cOmpelling courage on the part of each Only once did each man break ground. McGOvern stepping back after a vicious left-hand poke in the face in the first round. and Corbett covering I'D and retreating 10 a neutral corner under the fierce onslaught of the cham piOn just before the decisive blow was struck in the second.
 At the close of the first round the Denver boy had made so good show ing that hOnorS were easy. McGovern was the first to lead and missed and after that they went at it as merrily as two carpet beaters. Corbett turned loose a series of vicious left swings that appraised AIcGovern of the danger before him. The champion bored .n and let fly with both hands. but did little damage except one heavy right handler over the heart that shook the Denver boy.
 As McGOvern rushed in again. Cor belt met him with q stiff left on the chin that caused the Brooklyn man to shake his head and break ground They soon came together again and McGovern landed some heavy body smashes, from which Corbett emerged in good condition. They were i>..-..- meling each other at short range when the gong sent them to their corners.
 Corbett's showing was a surprise. but the McGOvern adherents smiled knowingly and said: Wait till the next round"
 They lost no time in getting to work when the bell called them, and began to mix fierce1y at short range. In a rapid exchange in a neutral corner, Corbett's heavy left caught the cham pion on the chin and he tumbled to the foor- Grasping the ring rope. he drew himself to his knees. and after listen- Ing to a count of six got on his pins.
 He was clearly unsteady when he arose but managed to keep going til his head became clear, when he re- stunned offensive operations It was give and take battle and Corbett sent as good as he received
 Suddenly McGovern made a light ming rush and rained blows on the Denver boy, who retreated into Me Governs corner. Here NcGovern worked hard on the body and certain 1y hurt Carbett He clinched. and Referee White separated them Out In the center of the ring they went and were swinging with deadly intent but poor Judgment. Again McGovern drove Corbett into a corner and made a supreme effort to put him down. Corbett covered Shimself and let the champion work as hard as he could.
 Gradually the men worked into the center and began to swing right and left McGOvern missed q right swing when GOrbett met him flush on the jaw with right and Terry went down and out.
 WATSON AND KEARNs DRAW.