The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-14
DoTH MEN on EDGE FOR TO-
NIGHTS CONTEST.
BOTH DETERMINED TO
MAKE BATTLE DECISIVE.
STUDENTS OF FORM HAVE LITTLE
TO JUDGE FROM.

Fast Work VIII Characterize the
Bout and Many Believe II VIII
Not GO the Limit-A Large Ele-
ment of Luck VIII Figure in Re
subtitle Winner VIII Defend
WeIterweight Championship of
the south Against All Corners.
Cool weather VIII Make Attend
ance Large.
The final meeting between Herman
Miller and Billy Farren will take place
at the Savannah Athletic Club to-
night, when the two men enter the
squared circle for "a twenty-round go,
straight Marquis of Queensbury rules,
for the welter-weight championship
of the South.
1t is safe to say that the contest will
be decisive one, for both men are
cognizant of the fact that much de-
ponds on the outcome, and neither
cares for even victory on the de-
cision of the referee. Farren says
that he will try to end the fight before
the tenth round and Miller is equally
anxious for a decisive ending. Both
are on keen edge, and with bracing
weather the go should be a fast one
from the first rap of the gong until
the end, wherever that may be.
Both men let up in their training
last night, and will rest to-day. Both
will indulge in long walks to keep
up circulation, of course, but beyond
this nothing will be done.
The FaG11lf n on he fore
casted with any degree of certainty.
The men have met twice, the first
time honors were about even when
the decision was given to Farren on
an alleged foul In the second meet
ing, a go of twenty-five rounds on a
hot August night, both men stayed
the limit in one of the cleanest, yet
most stubborny contested events that
has ever been pulled off here.
Nothing can be deducted from that
contest that would guide one in plac-
ing either man as favorite. Farren
was faster. but Miller seemed strong
er, except when he was suffering, dur
ing several rounds, with a badly strain
ed shoulder. Farren is faster on his
feet, RECEIVERS more quickly and is more
effective at close range. In a rush his
punches are capable of producing that
peculiar sensation commonly known as
a knockout" He has staying powers,
and, though he is always on the move,
carrying the fight to his opponent, he
suffered nc serious inconvenience in his
twenty-five-round go with Miller.
Miller's style of boxing is exactly op-
poslte to that of Farren. He takes his
time, sets himself and plans for a blow
ike general on the field of battle
Whenever possible he relaXes every
muscle in his body, saving his strength
and enabling him to go a long distance
he wastes no strength in punching in
clinches, but in getting away is ever
on the alert. Seldom does he swing
with his right, but his straight arm
left-handed punches have brought
many valiant knuckle artists to grief
He is little careless in protecting his
body, but keeps the mitts off his neck
ana race. His right hand swing is q
little slow. He draws most too far be-
= lore delivering, and gives his opponent
an idea of where he is expecting to
land. Nevertheless Miller fights like
a veteran, and his tactics have been I'M
usually effective. He combines science
with strength, and keeps his opponent
coming to him.
From this it can be seen that so
lar as has been demonstrated vet the
men are about equally matched. and a
large element of luck will figure in the
outcome of to-nights contest If 1t is
ping of the guard may let in a punch.
quick as flash that may do the work
"A change of position for different shade
OF light may cause a swing intended
for one part of the anatomy to land
where it will cause disaster. A mis-
judged swing may uncover a vulnerable
point, and lead to ruin. All of these
things Will figure, for the men will
fight fast, and it is safe TO say that if
the bout it not ended before the tenth
round that it will go the limit
The advance sale of seats for the con-
test is larger than for any contest that
has been held here in months, and the
pleasant weather will figure largely in
the decision of lovers of the sport to
attend.
The preliminary event will be bat
tie royal, similar to the ones that have
been seen at the S. a. c. previously.
These contests have grown in public
favor since their introduction, and such
is the demand that the club has decid-
ed to furnish them for the preliminary
exhibitions so long as they prove of
interest.