The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01
Denver Lad Shows His FOI- lowers That Former Fight
 Mas Not a FIuke
SWINGS ID THE JAW IN
 11TH ROUND DID THE WORK
McGovern's Following Claim Their Man Was Unfairly Counted Out. A Wild Scene Follows the De-
 clsion of Referee Graney.

Mechanics Pavilion. San Francisco, March 31.-William Rothwell. better known as Young Corbett'' of Denver showed decisively tonight that his vic tory over Terry McGovern of Brooklyn at Hartford a year ago last Thanksgiving, was no luke by defeating McGovcrn in the eleventh round after a fight in which there was not second of idleness Tor either man.
 In nearly every round Corbett, fighting like a machine, never overlooked an op- portunity to send home his blows and had shade the better of the argument. and when, finally in the eleventh round, he got the Brooklyn boy fairly going, he never let up on him until Terry sank to the floor, badly defeated man. Corbett put MeGovern down in the first round for a count of seven and repeated 1t in the second. There was some question as to whether or not McGovern was down at the count of ten and for few minutes it looked as if there would be free for-au fight. McGovern tried to get up, tried hard, and was on his feet an in- stant after the time keeper counted him out.
 George Harding, the club time keeper, who counted McGovern out, stated after the fight that the blows that knocked Mceovern out were left and right swings on the jaw, and a right upper cut on the chin. Harding said McGovern was in
 r.rto na al counted nine he motioned him to get up but McGovern was too confused to notice and was unable to rise.
 Rose Too Late.
 At the count of Zen Aisei yerii started toal rise but 1t was too late and the referee awarded the fight to Young Corbett. Harding said McGovern was completely ont and that 1t was well for him he was unable to get up. Corbett was strong and ready, and had McGovern risen to his feet, he probably would have been seriously hurt As 1t was, 1t was nearly q minute after McGovern had been car ried to his corner before he was able to sit up or understand what happened
 The men in McGovern's corner claimed that the decision was outrageous. Iney said McGovern had been instructed 10 fight cautiously and when he was knock ed down he was to take the full count and that McGovern obeyed his instrue- ttions They claim at the count of ten he was on his feet and although dazed, knew what he was doing. They also claim he had plenty of fight in him and would have lasted the rest of the round. Hardings position in counting McGoV- ern out was sustained by "Chalky' Rob erts. another time keeper. Paddy Sulli- van the third time keeper was very much
 aafafn hnA a inc count as accepted by the referee was wrong. Referee Graney's decision seem ed to meet with the approval of most Of the spectators as McGovern was appar- ently thoroughly beaten.
 corbett Fought Continuously.
 of was my way of winning the fight said young Corbett after the fight. T fought cautiously every round and felt McGovern weakening towards the end or the contest. I caught him with leIt on the jaw and sent him back against the ropes He dropped his hands to ms slde, which was a sure signal to me that had won the contest. l went after hlm' put rights and lefts to head and jaw and was forced to fight myself free in inc elIneh The final blow was right uppercut to the jaw that put McGovern 10 the floor for the full count Even had he been able to regain his feet before the count of ten I would have had him out, as he was absolutely unable to defend himself. At no time in the contest was I confused or discouraged. And to say ,, hat I won the fight unfairly is a great injustice to me McGovern is certainly the next best man in the world, but still retain the championship and will fight any man who approaches my class. Blu, 2 I will not give a pound of my weight to any one I was in superb condition, and to my trainers I give credit for winning the contest"
 Scene at Rlngside.
 At s:30 o'clock, when the contestants in the first preliminary entered the ring, the glib amphtheater was packed with a cheering, impatient crowd. Outside a drizzling rain was falling, but this did not dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd which stretched for half a block either side of the door, and even blocked tha streets in front It was estimated at that time that nearly Il GOO people were inside the hall the biggest crowd that ever saw a fisht In San Francisco Reports from McGoyern's and Corbett's headquarters were equally bright. Both men had rested quietly after weighing in this afternoon, and expressed absolute confidence in the outcome.
 The first preliminary was a ten-round go between 'Dixie Kid.'' colored welter- weight from Los Angeles, and Eddie Cain
 
 of Brooklyn, McGovern's sparring part ner. i"Dixie Kid' won in the second round.
 The second preliminary, six-round go between Cal Mejim and Jimmy Carroll. IT,. both of San Francisco, was declared a draw.
 There was the usual crop of challenges to the winner and fight announcements before the contestants entered the ring.
 At $40 "Young Corbett,' attended by Aleck Greggins. Tim McGraw, Billy Otis and Harry Tuthill. entered the ring. There was but little demonstration when the champion climbed through the ropes and cooly tested the canvas covering of the ring floor before choosing his corner. His choice was the northeast. Rosy .,hecked and clear eyed with muscles yaying like bands beneath his skin, Cor , batt looked the perfect athlete. k At s:52 there was a mighty roar from 1, The crowd and McGovern climbed through the ropes accompanied by Sam Harris