Amador ledger., 1902-12-12
BOXING CONTESTS.
Three Lively Bouts in Loves Hall.

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Athletic Club Qnc). There were three
contests in all. The first one was be-
tween young Rugne and young Tubbs
OF this city, both of whom are we'll
known youthful aspirants for pugilistic
honors. The second fight was between
Sammy Futter and Zane Tellit, resi-
dents of Sutter Creek, whose respective
ages are % and %.
The above named contests consisted
OF four twomiuute rounds for points
The third, and most important event
OF the evening, was one between Eddie
Martin of San Francisco, and Frank
Rafael of AmadOr City. This was for
~ rounds, seventy per cent of the gate
receipts to be divided between the two
men, the winner to receive seventy.
i've per cent, and the loser twenty five.
There was large attendance, but
hardly up to the crowd that has wit
messed some previous exhibitions by
the same club. DR.. Gall acted as time
keeper throughout. Attorney Willis
introduced the contestants to the audi
lence; j. l.. Sargent acted as referee in
the two minor contests, and Frank
Sanguinetti acted in a similar capacity
during the principal event of the even
ing.
About 9:15 Tubbs and Rugne entered
the ring. They were seconded by
Eddie Berry and ]. Del Porta respect
lively. In the first round, after several
moments fddling, Tubbs knocked
Rugne to the ropes with right swing.
Then Rugne got in severe blow on
the chest, which staggered his oppon-
ent temporarily.
In the second, both men fought
iercely and with great determination.
Eventually Tubbs landed terrific
right handler on Rugne's left eye,
which vizibly distressed him,
In the third both men commenced
clinching, and the referee had some
difficulty in separating them. When
the round was about half over, Tubbs
landed heavy left swing on Rugnes
right jaw. Both men then slugged
heavily, and at the close went to their
corners looking tired.
In the fourth, Tubbs landed Rugne
on the ribs twice, when latter clinched
to save further punishment. Later on
he landed heavily on Tubbs, who began
to grow weak. Towards the end of
the round, however, both men lacked
steam, and when gong sounded they
appeared nearly played out. Referee
declared contest draw, which de-
cision was received with cheers.
Futter and Tellit next entered the
ring. Futter was seconded by Eddie
Berry, and Tellit by Chas. Gregory.
The contest between the two men was
somewhat of surprise, Tellit being
only about 5 feet inches in height,
and Futter about feet inches. Both
appeared in good condition. In the
first round Tellit led off with straight
left, which landed fairly on Futter's
right cheek. He then landed several
similar blows on his opponent, who
was very slow in countering. Futter,
however, eventually got in a good
right on Tellit's ribs, which sent him
to the ropes. After several moments
sparring, Tellit got in a good one on
Futter's jaw, which somewhat stag
gered him. Tellit throughout was
much quicker on his feet than his op-
ponent, and when gong sounded was
much fresher.
In the second, both men commenced
but Tellit suddenly got in a
good one on Futter's right eye, which
made him see stars. Futter then
a number of times to avoid
Tellit's left and although his second
called to him several times to mix
matters up he was clearly afraid. Just
before the gong sounded Tellit got in
one on Futter's nose, which made the
blood fly. Tellit's round.
In the third, Tellit, after giving
Futter several facers, eventually
knocked him down. On rising, Futter,
however. managed to land on Tellit's
ribs, which momentarily staggered
him. Honors even.
Fourth round-Tellit punched his
opponent all over the ring, knocking
him against the ropes. Referee de-
cided in Tellit's favor on points.
In the big event Rafael and Martin
entered the ring about 10 O'Clock, amid
cheers. Jack O'Brien seconded Mar
tin, and Geo. Poggi, Rafael. Before
the contest commenced attorney Willis
announced that the committee of ar
rangements had appointed Frank
Johnson, Charles Page, and j. l.. Sar-
gent to act as judges in the event of
any dispute arising during the fight.
First round-Martin led off with
right. Rafael ducked, Martin hit op-
ponent on nose.' Several clinches.
Rafael hit Martin in stomach. Gong
sounded, Martin breathing hard, Ra-
fael seemed in better condition.
SecOnd-Both clinched, broke away.
Martin led with left, knocking Rafael
to ropes. Rafael landed on Martins
nose. Had best of round.