The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-30

In two minutes after the gong. called
the men to the center of the ring last
night Bobby Thompson, welterweight
champion of Canada, knocked Herman
Miller of Baltimore down and out.
The contest was the shortest that
has ever been witnessed in Savannah,
md it may also be said it was one of
the fastest. So quick did the end
come that few had an opportunity to
get line on Thompson's work. though
after he had sent one terrific punch to
Millers stomach which sent him to
the floor, it was evident that the Ca
madam had steam enough to deliver a
wallop that would put almost anyone
under the cover. Neither man had
warmed up before the end came, and
1t was done so neatly that the spec
tators hardly realized that it was all
over and Miller, who has long reigned
q favorite here, and justly, was van
pushed.
Both men weighed in at Cad Bryans
yesterday afternoon, and tipped the
scales at 143 each, which was two
pounds under the agreed weight.
When they entered the ring last right
there was little to chose between in
their appearance, and as the two
stepped under the ropes even the most
ardent admirers of Miller knew that
he had the hardest task of his life be-
fore him.
They Enter the Ring.
At $3.50 o'clock Miller. preceded by
his seconds and attendants entered the
ring, and he was given an ovation that
left little doubt as to who was the
favOrite in public opinion. He wore a
green sweater, with q cloth dlaDed
around his legs. When he stepped into
his corner and took off his coverings
he was the same clean-limhed, athletic
looking man that has become familiar
in the corner he always chooses. He
was applauded to the echo, and those
who noted his perfect condition, took
new hope.
Thompson followed a few minutes
later, and like Miller, he wore a sweat
er, but had on trousers. The Canadian
champion had never been seen here
before, and when he stripped his sweat
er and trousers there were audible
murmurs of approval of the perfect
muscular development of the man.
Shorter by several inches than Miller,
he seemed heavier. There was no EVIL
dence of a pound of surplus flesh on his
well knit frame. The magnificent de-
velopement of his calves and thighs
suggested fast foot work and good
staying qualities. These members were
the result of the hard work he has
done on the cycle tracks, where he has
earned an enviable reputation. His
waist was small. the trunk increasing
in breadth up to the shoulders, the very
perfection of an athlete. Short pow
erful arms. knotted with muscles that
suggested wonderful punching powers
and a thick neck and powerful shout
der development. He looked good, ana
those who have seen him work since
he came here felt assured of his sue
cess.
Modified Rules Agreed On.
At the call of the referee the men
came to the center of the ring for a
final understanding of conditions. Aft
er some discussion modified rules,
which mean a clean break at the ca!l
of the referee, and no fighting until
the contestants are at arms length.
We're agreed upon, and the men went
to their corners for the bell
At the sound of the gong the men
met, shook hands, and with tense mus
Giles and eye fastened on eye, prepared
TO discharge the work in hand.
The start was similar to that which
always takes place between opponents
who have not met for a long time.
Both looked to see what suggestions
he could gain from the others attitude,
and the preliminary feints were feelers
that were intended to suggest the
opening of hostilities rather than
to provoke and opening Tor
leads. Miller was the first to
make a real lead, but Thomp-
son was away so quick that Herman
recovered himself before he had put
much steam in his swing.
This one move of Thompson's show
cd that he was fast on his feet, ana
many were commencing to speculate
as to whether he would be able to
work this fast all the way through
when the Canadian saw an opportu-
nifty, led with his right which went
snort. sending his left through Millers
guard to the body. The force of the
wallop was broken by Miller's arm,
and did little damage.
Was PrettiIy Done.
Both broke clean with Miller in the
center of the ring and Thompson
clrcilng in a pretty exhibition of foot
work. Both seemed anxious to mix II,
ana after two clinches Thompson sent
d swift right to the shoulder and fol-
lowed with left punch In the stomach
SNAiA -lliiGI TO the llOOI, the ASPoS-
az a. the edge of the ring breaking his
idH' He was on his feet in an instant,
put there were slight evidences that the
Dlow had had some effect.
Thompson Plans for End.
., thompson commenced planning for
S sne END. In the two clinches that fol-
lived his short arm punches were pr
bhnc and so fast did he send his left
aaiiq 10 the body that before Miller
ha landed
s eT.S, or three telling blows He rushed
.11lner TO his corner and quick as
r rniIugn Mt sent his left to the body and
itsSnI mock to the neck which fairly
RRIiuIed the Baltimore boy from his feet.
SSt AZ fell with a sickening thud and
S VIZ not move until after the count,
rel ien ne was assisted to his feet.
asnIl lpson was among the first to lend
ss'stahce and shook Miller's hand