Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-01

OUT IN NINTH
BATTLING DANE EASILY DIS
POSES OF CHAMPION
Straight Right to the Jaw In the Ninth
Round, and corbetts Seconds
Throw Up the Sponge.
Fight by Rounds
By Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, Woodwsrd's Pa
vlion, Feb. 2s.-Battling Nelson Of
Chicago made Young Corbett of Dem
yer appear the veriest tyro at the fight
ing game tonight when he practically
knocked him out In the middle of the
ninth round. In order to save their
man a complete knockout the seconds
threw up the sponge. The man who
twice met Terry MoGovern was not in
1t with the young Dane at any stage of
the game. He seemed to lack speed
and certainly lacked accuracy. In the
early part of the fight on several oc-
oasions he Strengthened Nelson up with
1t came to following UP his advantage
his swings were wild. He seemed TO
be over-anxious while Nelson at all
times was cool and confident.
In the seventh round when 1t ap-
peared as IL Corbett was practically
gone he showed flash of his oldtime
speed and landed several severe
punches on Nelson's ribs and jaw. 1t
was only a squirt, however and Young
Corbett soon lapsed into his semi
groggy condition which lasted until the
end of the fight. Nelson's plan of bat
tie was to force Corbett around the
ring, keeping close to him all the time
and whenever Corbett missed a swing
Nelson was there with return which
generally landed
Nelson Lands at VIII
From the fifth round on Nelson had
Corbett in corner or against the
ropes and landed heavy blows at will.
Corbett in some way managed to pro-
tect himself from knockout blow until
the middle of the ninth round. Then
in rally Nelson swung his right over
the jaw and Corbett went down on his
back. He remained down and then
stood up against the ropes with his
hands lowered unable to protect him
self. Nelson partly toppled him over
with a swing on the jaw but before
Corbett was fairly on the mat his Sec
onds threw up the sponge. The round
lasted two minutes and thirty-five sec
onds. In the eighth round Nelson had
Corbett against the ropes and the Den
yer man claimed foul and lowered
his hands. No foul was apparent and
the referee did not allow it. Nelson
tonight demonstrated that he is Cor
belts superior in speed, accuracy and
aim, ability to take punishment and
stiff punches.
Nelson After Britt
After the fight was over Corbett had
but very little to say. He had no ex-
cuses to offer. Nelson, of course, was
very happy and announced that his
next effort would be to obtain a fight
with Britt, who had once defeated him.
The fight tonight was heavily played
by the betting element. The odds were
10 to 8 and were easily snapped at by
Corbett's admirers, but there was
plenty of Nelson money in sight and
all bets offered were taken.
Corbett was the first to enter the
ring. He was followed by an army of
phot tographers, who Immediately took
possession of the ring. Corbett walked
about the ring fully three minutes
bowling his acknowledgements to the
storm of applause that swept over the
pavilion as he made his appearance.
Nelson was slow in making his ap-
pearance. In the meantime Young
Corbett paced from side to side, smil-
ing and looking very unconcerned. He
shook hands repeatedly with friends,
and once went among the audience to
greet an enthusiastic admirer. Conf
dence was depicted In every line of the
ex-champion's face.
Nelson Enters Ring
Nelson entered the. ring at 10:O7 p.
m. Both men were clad in brown
sweaters, Nelson minus his TROUSERS.
They shook hands cordially and then
went to their corners.
Nelson was the first to be introduced,
Announcer Jordan presented him to the
crowd as "the hardest nut in the pro-
fession." For favorite in the betting
his reception was mild in the extreme.
Corbett was then introduced. "One of
the most popular fighters and best boys
in the profession" was Jordan's man
ner of announcing the Denver boy.
Corbett was greeted again with pro-
longed cheering. A challenge was then
read from Eddie Hanlon, and Jimmy
Britt was then introduced. He said:
IT am always ready and willing to
meet any one in the world at my
weight" with which remark he jumped
from the ring. The crowd yelled for
Cans. Cans was presented and re-
ceived the most generous applause of
the evening. Cans said: "I will lay
quiet for a while and let the other
lightweights settle 1t among them
selves"
The men then posed for their photo
graphs. 1t was noticed that Nelson
looked a bit drawn as he squared off.
He appeared to be about two inches
taller than the Denverite.
Fight by Rounds
Round 1-Corbett danced about look
ing confident, while Nelson wore a
more serious air Corbett continued