Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-04-27
Rare Event in Sporting Circles.

Mt. Savage, the home of the forensic
gladiator, is also the hdbitm of giants who
modeStly profess excellence in ''the man
ly art of self defence" Indeed, in some
instances, unfortunately for both the i'll
tellectual and athletic castles down there,
too rare, the public debater on platform
and i'll the ring is sometimes combined
i'll the same individual.
At least that was the case with one of
the contestants i'll Il boxing contest which
took place i'll Branon'S Memorial Hall,
that place, last Tuesday evening before
an audience of scientists. artists and
SurdUS of tistic culture.
The JOURNAL cannot further anticipate
this i'll justice to one of the finest con-
trlbutorS that ever graced its great
columns, who tells the thrilling but
bloodlesS story in the following muscular
but refined lines:
To the MINING JOURNAL.
Several small bouts took place before the big
fight, as Mr., White requested.
The main bout, which was to have been a
ten-rDnnd contest between Mr. Harry White
and Judge Strong, began about $50.
Shortly before that time Mr.. White ap-
peared at the stage door and with one bound
cleared the ropes, and was closely followed
by the judge.
White was attended by Frederick Best and
Edmund Miller, and s;rongs seconds were
William Wills and George Houck.
Osborne Houck was referee and Michael
Murray, time keeper.
White resembled Charles Mitchell, ESQ
while Strong was the exact counterpart of
in fine condition.
A., th, H.. had t.,l,o tI,,;n
seats the Hon. John K. Workman made one
of his characteristic speeches. in which he re-
called the memorable meeting between Mr..
White and himself Il short time ago. and in
which both handled themselves in fine style
without gloves. Mr.. Workman's speech
brought down the house.
The fight then began.
ROUND l-Strong landed heavily on Whites
body; White lands lightly on cheek Strong
knocks White down and under the ropes
Applause lasted about 5 minutes. White
quickly regains his feet and lands OH StrOng's
probOscis. Strong holds his head so White
can hit him. Strong lands on Whites face
and top of head repeatedly. Round in favor
of Strong.
ROUND Both rest until near the end of
round. Then White shows Strong where to
stand so he can soak him. Both miss things
up generally and get very warm. At the end
of round Messrs. James Jones and Thomas
Miller had to assist the seconds III tanning
their men.
RoUNp3-This round was so fast and furious
referee could not tell which had the advant-
age.
ROUND 4-White suggests that they do not
hit so hard Both take things easy. Strong
swings to lamp in ceiling, and White is over
come with amusement and leans on the ropes.
Very little hitting in this round.
4.
several times. White lands on face. Then
they take a short rest. Strong attempts to
hit White with his head. While lodges
away from referee. Both go into ante,roonr.
Crowd doesn't know what for.
ROUND 6-NOt much mixing up in this
round, but at the end both jump into ante
room for something Audience suspects
stmuants.
Round White appears dazed and Strong
lands repeatedly. Whites head becomes
mixed with StFong'S hands; in IA few minutes
White drops gracefully 10 the floor and is
counted out.
A physician made a thorough examination
and found White almost IN stat" qua GHtG
bcliHm.
Shortly afterwards both Strong and White
were dined at the Pennsylvania house by Mr..
Jones.
MF. White made a long speech in which he
thanked all concerned for the easy way i'll
which he was put out. His idea of fighting
Is very little hitting and plenty of repoSe.
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