The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-03
CORBETT AND HANLON FIGHT.
MIG CROWD TO SEE TWENTY
ROUND BATTLE.
Denver hoy = Slight FavorIte At Odds OF
: to 4-Both weigh In at $50 Pounds
Jimmy Britt Agrees to Meet tho
Wlnner-Great Interest In Struggle.

Jimmy Britt Agrees To Meet tho
Wlnner--Great Interest In struggle.
SAN FRANCISCO, June "A large crowd
was attracted to Woodward's Pavilion
this city, tonight to witness the twenty
round bout between Young Corbett Of
Denver and Eddie Hanlon OF this city.
This was the third match between the two.
Corbett's friends predicted that he would
be victorious tonight or at least hoped 30,
for IL he were beaten, 1t certainly meant
his final retirement from the ring Hanlon
was anxious to win because Of his many
reverses Of late, and also because 1t meant
a return bout with Jimmy Britt, the crack
California lightweight.
The contest was made big betting event
by the local sporting men. Corbett was
installed the favorite at to I on, but the
Hanlon adherents we're 80 anxious to wager
on their mans chances that by the time the
contest started the price was even money
and take your pick. 1t Is believed that
more money exchanged hands on the out
come than in any contest decided between
little fellows in this city In many day.
Hanlon as we'll as Corbett was in perfect
shape for the encounter. The popularity
of the two men made the fight big draw
ing card and it is estimated that the receipts
will come close to $4,000.
Both men arrived in town from their
training camps early to-day. Hanlon was
well below the required weight-l3O pounds
Corbett was few ounces over, but ma Z
aged to tip the beam at the specified weight
at 3 o'clock this afternoon. In order to
make sure that he would not have much
trouble in this respect the little Denveritee
went on the road and took of several
pounds. The weight was kept down by a
run and long walk.
number of sports came here from Den.
yer to back Corbett and were prepared
to back him against Britt for tidy sum
if he won. Britt said that he would meet
the winner some time in July before the
club offering the largest purse. 1t is under
stood that he has signed articles to this
effect.
The contest was under straight Marquis
of Queensberry rules There were several
bets made that owing to the hard hitting
before the end Of the fifteenth round. The
price offered was even money.
Up to late hour this aftern Don it did
not look as if the men would agree upon
a referee.
by the club to offlciate but Corbett filed
an objection. There was stiff argument
and Ned Homan was finally chosen.
Corbett was looked after by Tim Nc
Grath, Dave Barry and George Herber TT,
while Hanlon's seconds were Spider
Kelly Toby Irwin and Franz RAM, Mc Rerfnrd
on be half OF Joe Cans, offering to match
victor at lss pounds ringside. Gans's
name was received with jeers by most Of
the spectators.
The frst time corbett fought Hanlon
the result was draw, but in the next mill
the Denverte had Hanlon in a helpless
condition after sixteen rounds. Since
then Hanlon has improved while, Corbett
has steadily gone back:
Early in the day Corbett made bet OF
win inside of fifteen rounds. Il feel con-
fident that will do the trick he said. 1T
is do or die with me this time. II fail l
am going to quit the game forever, and this
Is no josh either
The fight was called at 1910 O'CLOCK
ing, reaching Hanlon with right and left
to the jaw. In clinches Hanlon landed
several good blows just above the belt.
and Corbett retaliated with good left
uppercut. Corbett landed twice with hard
left swings.
Second Round-C orbett again forced the
fighting. rushing in with right and left
swings, but in a clinch Hanlon. got back
with several heavy uppercuts and one good
body blow. In fierce rally Hanlon landed
half a dozen uppercuts which shook Cor
bett. Corbett landed two fierce uppercuts.
Hanlon came back with a dozen blows in
the face.
Third Round After several rallies Cor
bett landed heavy right jab above the
belt. Corbett landed right and left swings
and one uppercut. In series of fierce
rallies Eddie had all the advantage, landing
repeatedly on Corbetts face, slightly
damaging Corbett's right eye.
Fourth Round-After several bad rallies
corbett tried his haymakker. Once &C.; he
blow. In clinch he followed Hanlon,
landing repeatedly in the face. In sue NC,
cession Of rallies Hanlon1 again had the
advantage landing five blows to Corbetts
one.
Fifth Round-Hanlon startaD the fight
ing by rushing. landing on the. face. but
in a clinch Corbett landed two hard body
blows. Corbett led frequently with left
and landed He also landed short arm
blows in clinches making the first good
showing Of the fight.