The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-04
BOXING AT CENTURY CLUB

Three fast. clever and extremely .inter-
esting boxing bouts were a sufficient at
traction 10 induce nearly 300 members of
the New Century Athletic club last even
ing TO brave the inclement weather and
journey 10 the club gymnasium where
the contests were held.
4 he bouts which were offered for the
detection OF members only were on the
whole, the best that have been witnessed
there since the boxing exhibitions were
inaugurated and IL would be only justice
10 add that Stanton Abbott, who per
formed the duties of referee, had the
lighters and spectators well In hand and
conducted clean and orderly exhibition.
The first contest was one OF six
rounds duration and as neither man had
a distinct advantage II was declared a
draw.
The second battle that held the atten-
ton OF tho spectators was short, sharp
and decisive IL was scheduled for six
rounds. but the second period had no
more than started when Charlie Bush of
Cranston whipped lightning like right
TO tho jaw of his opponent. wno happen
cd 20 be oscar Wallinger OF South Provi-
dence. and IL dropped him ]. the pro-
verbal log.
The star bout was between Emil Schultz
and Jack Franklin and it went the 10
round limit. Schultz getting the decision.
Alllf ffONf OF AlINOitnCTO ana "a NUNHE
man OF this city who traveas under the
picturesque appellation Of Monk the
Newsboy" were the first pair OF aspirants
for puglistic honors and as both men
were fast and I'm dead earnest IL proved
TO be "A very interesting bout
Howe was the aggressor from the bell
but the Monk easily held his own and
with a constant jab with the left and
short hooks with the right had his man
V1a Rnfh had
themselves out at the end OF the fourth
round and In the last two sections mere
~ assassinated time. No one disputed
Referee Abbotts decision Of a draw.
Charlie Bush and oscar Wallinger
weie the next two led on and from Wal
fingers decided advantage in height.
weight and reach IL looked as though nc
would utilize the short but sturdy Bush
as a chopping block.
But appearances do not always count
for Bush with a good reputation andI ia
world OF confidence behind him went at
the formidable looking Walinger from
the bell and had him on the defence all
through the first round. Bush quickly
sized UP his man In the second argument
and with two short tabs and right
swing had Wallinger on Queer street.
Queer street was a very short distance
TO dreamland and Wallinger rushed into
this place headlong. After sparing for a
moment both men clinched and on the
breakawsy Bush rushed his opponent and
landed terrific right on the point Of the
jaw and Wallinger went down and out.
When Franklin and Shultz stripped for
the final bout. Franklin's advantage i'm
height and reach were very apparent. but
Shultz was the more sturdy OF the two
and became the sggressor from the
start. He has two good hands and a good
punch in each OF them and continued TO
jab Franklin without effort
Franklin did not seem 10 be able 10 To-
cate this peculiar punch and his face
soon became target for the annoying
blows. On the other hand while Franklin
was perhaps the cleverer OF the two
he did not land a blow that affected
Shultz in the least. But he put up a very
game fight and earned the paudits of
the spectators. Shultz held the upper
hand all the way through and justly
earned the decision.