The Washington times., 1903-02-26
MAYNARD KNOCKED OUT
BY TERRIBLE TERRY
Former Champion Wins in
Fourth Round.
LEFT TO Jaw DOES TRICK
McGovern Adhered 10 Old Tactics of
Rushing His Man From Start to
Finish-Corbett's Threats.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 26-McGcvern
re-established his right 10 his old title
Of Terrible Terry last night. In four
rounds OF fast fighting he knocked. out
BILLY" Maynard. who has the credit of
q good draw with Young" Corbett. the
featherweight champion.
The blow that finished the bout was
vicious left put to Maynard's stomach.
The New Yorker fell forward on his face
completely out. and never so much as
moved utuil long after the referee had
counted the ten seconds that told his
defeat.
McGovern's Great Work.
McGovern has never appeared 10 bet
ter advantage. He was lightning fast
His blows were perfectly timed. his judg-
ment of distance excellent. He scarce
ly missed more than half a dozen OF his
swings and went at a fast pace from the
tap of the gong to the finish. Particu-
larly noticeable was his defense. He
constantly. rushed In head down. his
arms protecting his head and his croucn-
ing position shielding his body Only
in occasional instances was Maynard
able to reach him and then never with
serious effect. McGovern was never in
danger or distress for ar instant
Msynard's seconds were Jim Fitzpat-
rick. Jack Lansing and Zeke Boutillier.
His timekeeper was Jack McGuigan. Nc
Governs seconds were Sam Harris. Bill
ly Duncan. Charley Mayhood. and Eddie
Cain His timekeeDer was Patrick II.
Sullivan. Maynard weighed 125 pounds
McGovern's weight was given out az
.125lk pounds. though he looked at least
five Rtainds, heavier.
Jim Corbett introduced.
McGovern was the first to enter the
ring Maynard followed a few. mo-
ments later James J. Corbett. dspper
and debonair. was introduced. and re-
iterated his willingness 10 meet Jeffries
under any fair conditions. Joe Grim re-
peated his perpetual challenge TO Jack
O'Brien.
At the sound OF the gong IL was evi-
dent that McGovern was out to inisl
his man. on the first encounter he
whipped a hard left 10 Maynard's head
,that jolted him badly He took advan-
ltage OF thezrSraight Queensberry rules
to deal voifey OF wicked body blows
OF his opponent. and soon bad Maynard
in trouble. A left swing to the jaw tool
Maynard of his feet cleanly as IL hil
legs had been pulled from under him
McGovern relentIessIy followed up thi,
advantage. using the right 10 the bod
and the left TO the face Maynard wa
soon bleeding from the mouth and nose
and seemed unable TO fight back wlti
any effect. Near the end OF the rount
in his own corner he received bod
punch that clearly foreshadowed tn,
end.
Came Back Strong.
Considering the bad shape in whicl
Maynard had gone to his corner. h
came UP surprisingly strong after tn
minutes intermission. But again Terr!
was after him with those ferocioui
swings and pile-driving body blows. IL
dropped Maynard with a body blow. AM
shortly after with a left hook to the Jaw
all but sent him through the ropes. a
the same time carefully protecting him
self from any effective return.
In the third round II was seen that tn,
finish was only a matter OF time May
nard was weak. while McGovern'
strength vas undiminished- The forme
champion now threw caution to IN
winds and piled in. cheerfully takin.
blow after blow for the sake of sendin
in his wicked return. Maynard wa
down when the bell rang
The fourth round lasted one mlnut
and forty seconds McGovern put per
haps eight left swings 10 Mayaard's Jaw
and when the latter was finally stagger
ing and helpless McGovern closed in o.
him. whipped the left into the stomach
end as Maynard fell brought the riRh
over 10 the Jaw. II was the stOmacl
punch mat did the business