Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-23

White Plains, March 23.-In the ball room of hotel in the town of Harr1- son, Westchester county, in the carry hours of yesterday morning, 8 bloody six-round battle was fought between two Westchester county feather weights. while 500 persons, some of them said to be members of exclusive society circles in New York, Brooklyn and West Chester, looked on and ap- plauded the fighters. The fight, which was held under the guise of a yaude- vile entertainment, was such mo mentous affair that six private Huckle- berry trolley cars were used to carry the guests" who came up on the Har- lem railroad from White Plains to Sil- yer Lake. Several of the spectators rode to the hotel in automobiles. The price of seats was $3 and $5 and it IS said that more than 5000 changed hands on the result the fight. The contestants were Stephen Mannix, 2 lightweight, and Tim Cahill, who fought at 12S pounds. The fight was scheduled for finish if necessary. The referee was Jack Delaney of New York, and the timekeepers were Joe Grinrod and Kid Broden. Frank Mur- phy, well known ball player, and Joe Kerwirl, were in Cahill's corner, while the interests of his opponent were lnnked after by "Crudeh" Connolly and Billy Smith No one was admitted to the hall except by private invitation and secret password. In order to pre- vent a raid a strong patrol was main tained around the hotel until 5 a. m. Mannix in the sixth round landed a heavy blow on Cahills stomach and Cahil1 fell over the ropes. He was helpless and moaned, II am done, don't hit me any more" The referee count ed him out and the purse of $250 was awarded to Mannix.
 San Francisco, March 23.-Terry Me- Govern took things easy Saturday and Sunday. Saturday he indulged only in little fancy sparring to please the crowds who crossed the bay to see him in action. He is well below the weight called for in the articles and as he is in fine condition he can indulge in the luxury of day off occasionally. Terry was the center of attraction between the races at Oakland Saturday. He was accompanied by Joe Humphreys, train CT; Charlie Mayhood and Eddie Cain. McGovern's manager, Sam Harris, will arrive from New York within couple of days. Young Corbett was greatly pleased yesterday by the arrival of his father W. H. Rothwell, who came from Denver to see his boy. He is the guest of his son at Sheehan's tavern, Ocean Beach, until after the contest with Terry McGovern, and will be on hand to witness the fight at Mechanics pa- vilion on March t31. Corbett is in the pink of condition and only weighs about one pound over, which he can easily get off.
 The contest between Jack Munroe the Anaconda miner, and Tom Sharkey apparently is not assured, Judging by the way those interested are receiving setbacks. The Broadway A. c. of Butte, Mont some time ago offered a purse of $10,OO0 to the men to box twenty rounds during the month of July, possibly the 4th Everything was in readiness to make the mill fixture, as the men accepted and were waiting for the articles of agreement to bind matters. Now, however. the club has changed it's mind about giving the fighters a purse. In a letter to Clark Ball, Munroes' manager, the officials write that they will donate 65 per cent of the gate receipts instead. The clubs change of front has not been explained otherwise than they think that they will lose money if they hang up a purse Whether this new arrangement will suit the fighters is not known as vet. Sharkey is silent He says that he wants some time to consider Mun- roe is satisfied to fight Sharkey on any terms. but prefers a purse to any other stipulation. Munroe wishes time to make up his mind As the clubs matchmaker is expected to arrive in the east in q few days the matter should ba fixed up one way or the other before the current week is out.