The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-20

Boston. Jan. 2o,-Kid Carter OF Brook
lyn &ss declared the winner over Joe
Choynsli OF Chicago In the first round
Of what was 10 have been 15-round
contest before the Criterion Athletic club
last night. and a large number Of sport
ing men who had anticipated seeing q
fast bout were sent away disappointed.
The decision was somewhat peculiar In
view OF the circumstances which ter
minated the contest. and was far from
satisfactory TO the large majority OF fight-
lovers present whose contention was
that either the bout should have been
declared mo fight or Choynsld should
have been declared the winner on a foul.
II wes In the last minute OF the nrst
round that the end came The men
had Just been broken from clinch by
the referee whom Choynski suddenly
threw up his hands and sank 10 his
knees and then 10 the floor Of the ring,
where he lay on his back writhing. ap-
parently in great agony. After waiting
about 80 seconds for him TO rise Referee
Jimmy Coyille declared Carter the win
ner. saying that he had seen no foul
blow struck.
Opinions differ as 10 the blow which
sent the Chicago man 10 the mat some
contending that Carter had hit him a
perfectly fair blow In the stomach, while
q greater number declared that the blow
was. either Internationally or otherwise,
landed below the belt. Tho referees de-
cision met with a storm OF Kisses. and
It WAS not until Il had been officially
announced by representative OF the
criterion club that the crowd began to
move toward the doors
Choynskd lay for fully two minutes on
the floor Of the ring. but was finally re-
vived by his seconds. with the aid OF
stimulants. and was able 10 limp 10 his
dressing room. He~irst announced TO the
spectators the majority OF whom had
remained 10 Sascertain the result Of his
injuries. that he was hurt severely and
was not quitting.
Choynski exhibited considerable clever
ness in the short time the bout lasted
and was considered by most of the know
ing ones to have had the better OF the
argument He used n left TO Carter's
face effectively. and In the infRhting. Of
which the round was largely composed
fully held his own Carter fought rapHiN
and forced matters. but did not succeed
In landing a telling blow on his fast and
clever opponent Early I'm the round,
while attempting 10 elude one OF Carter's
i1ishes, ChoynsN tripped and fell, but
was on his feet in a moment. The men
fought at catchweights. ChoynskI sp-
pcaring a little the heavier. and both
were apparently in good condition.
Before the main bout Sandy Ferguson
Of Chelsea, who IL 10 meet Gus Rubin
before the Criterion club next Tuesday
evening. was introduced and announced
that he wished 10 challenge the winner
OF the contest Joe walcott who was
also introduced. announced his willing
ness 10 meet either Carter or Choynski
In the frst preliminary bout. Jack
Riley Of Roxbury easily disposed Of
Harry Smelling OF Canada I'm two rounds.
The bout was fast one while II lasted
and both men showed plenty Of hitting
power Riley was clearly his opponents
superior at all points OF the game. how
ever and IN the second round had Smell
ing In such bad shape that the referee
stopped tho bout and declared the RoN-
bury man the winner.
In the semi-final Eddie Carr OF Boston
and Ralph Kelly Of Cambridge gave
Very scientific exhibition for eight rounds.
Carr being awarded the decision at the
end OF the contest. Kelly excelled on the
defensive. his lodging and blocking being
the best seen in a preliminary bout here
for some time Carr was the stronger.
however. and carried the fight TO the
Cambridge boy all the while. Most OF the
boxing was done az long range. Kelly
showing q Discrimination TO mix matters,
but in the seventh round the latter cut
loose and the going was fast and furious.
Carr tried hard to put his man away in
the final round. hut could not reach him
on account OF Kelly's clever lodging. and
the latter finished apparently i'm good
shape. Both boys fought cleanly and
made a very favorable impression on
the sporting men who witnessed their
bout.
Later in the evening Carter and Choyn-
ski were arrested. charged with mutual
assault Eight other men including sec
onds and referee and the managers Of
the club. were also arrested on the charge
OF aiding and sbetting a prize fight.
The arrested men we're hailed out In
the Sum Of 5000 each. the proprietor of
Q neighboring hotel becoming their
hondsman. The complainant was Capt
O'rAior and ne was assisted by chief
Inspector Watts and a squad OF police
detectives. The arrested men will be ar
raigned tomorrow