Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-07

bled in an old barn near ROTOR Point
at dawn yesterday morning and wit
messed bare knuckle fight between
Joe Ryan of New London and Johnnie
More OF Jersey City, which was one
Of the most brutal contests ever seen
in this state The bout was Of fifteen
rounds, for "a purse of $3.50, winner to
take all. Both men entered the ring
at about 154 pounds in weight. At the
sound Of the gong they went at each
other in a manner that showed Alat
each intended to knock the other out at
the first opportunity. The only light
furnished was by two small kerosene
lamps held by spectators. There was
considerable betting, In the fourth
round the Jersey pugilist was. knocked
down twice, but he rallied in time to
avoid being counted out. Each time
he arose to his feet lie went at his OPP
ponent like an Infatuated beast. Blood
flowed freely, and, Notwithstanding the
fact that an eye of each man was
closed, both were game and fought
through to the last without a whimper.
The result is not announced
The talk of interference ON the part
of the New London authorities isl ap-
parently not worrying Terry McGovern
and Young Corbett.s They are going
about their training as if nothing had
happened and are fast rounding into
shape.
A contest to a finish in private has
been arranged for next Saturday night.
The principals will be Joe Handler of
Newark and Gus Ziegler. The mill is
for 5000 a side and a percentage Of the
gate receipts The weight is; 1873
pounds at O'Clock.
According to the San francisco pa
pers, Jim Jeffries received $4,000 for
defeating .sLanky Bob at San Francis
co on July %. Besides this amount he
also got couple of lots In Los Angeles
from an admirer who won some money,
on his victory.
Tommy Ryan's forfeit for his match.
with Kid Carter, which is to be held at
Fort Erie before the International Al.
G. on September 10, has not as yet been
Forthcoming. Carter has already post.
ed his $500. Ryan says that he will.
put up his money in a few days.
Benny Yaeger, the "Tipton SIasher,"
has announced his intention of filing a
challenge to box the winner of the
Young Corbett-McG overn Ego" Yae-
ger, who has not been doing any box
ing to speak of this summer, has been
taking excellent care of himself and is
said to be in fine condition.
Jimmy Handler is the latest, Ameri-
can pugilfst to announce his intention
of invading England. Although Han
dler has not been doing any remarka-
BILE work in the ring Of late the impress
sion prevails that he will have an easy
time of it with the men in his class on
the other side. Handler in condition is
a dangerous opponent for anyone.
Billy Lavigne, brother Of Kid La.
vigne and manager of the Acme A.6C.
of Oakland, has declared off the TWEEN
ty-round bout between Tom Tracey of
Australia and Young Gibbs. who were
to have met last night. In place of
this fight Lavigne has signed. Gibbs to
box Charlie Thurston, and the two will
come together on August IL. The men
are to weigh in at 145 pounds at 3
o'clock.
The following challenge from Will
Curley to George Dixon, who is now in
ENGLAND, appears in the London Mirror
of Life: evil Curley is still anxious
for a match, and, seeing that George
Dixon is coming to this country. will
box him the best Of twenty rounds at
9st for R100 or goo side. Curley
hopes that. seeing he met and was de-
feated by Dixon in America. the latter
will give him first chance in this coun-
try"
San francisco, Aug 7.-Fitzsim-
mons's left hand, which punished JEFF
fries so severely in the big fight has
been giving him much trouble 1t is
swollen and very painful. making it
difficult for Fitz to dress himself. He
visited an x-ray laboratory Tuesday
and had a photograph made of his
crippled hand, which showed the exact
nature Of the injuries. The picture
disclosed the fact that. the bones at the
knucI1e Joint of the thumb were i'm
pacted mud that the Joint below this
is slightly disIocated. The doctor
thinks Bob's hand can sbe cured by
massa ging. but it will take time. His
right hand is all right.