Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-10
NELSON WINS IN 10 ROUNDS
The Great Dane Gathers in the EschschoItzia Of
CALIFORNIA; PugiIistic Field

SAN FRANCISCO, September o.
The great Britt-Nelson tight is a mat
ter Of record and the Native Son has
met the Great Dane. California
money was burnt up and the little
man from across the mountains has
carried OF the cash and the honors.
Many feared that the outsider would
not get square deal, but from the
following description of the fight It
seems that Nelson won a great vic
tory in one of the hardest fought
pugilistic battles in many months.
The Eschscholitzia California
Poppy of the pugilistic field has
been plucked and it was sad day fo>
the Native Sons and their cash.
1920 D. NAT this hour the ques-
ton of who will referee the great
light weight championship contest be-
tween Jimmy Britt and Battling"
Nelson is still unsettled Manager of
Britt positively asserts that no one
but Jeff will act as umpire, while on
the other hand Manager Nolan for
Nelson is equally positive that the
former heavyweight champion will
not ofhciate
James Coffroth of the Colma Club
has announced that Jeffries will ap-
pear as per announcement. He fur
Their states that unless the men can
agree on referee before the time
for the contest to begin at p. m, he
will call the match off.
Britt accepts Graney to referee the
fight. Coffroth then sent a messenger
at once to notify Nolan of Britt's Sc
lection. George Siler was then
brought into the ring and introduced
to the crowd. Jordan then announc-
ed the Britts with all their grievances
will accept referee in order to get Nell
son to fight.
Britt has just entered the ring. His
appearance in the ring created a ire
mendous uproar, but the cheering
lacked spontaneity. Britt was CARRIED
in heavy outside clothing and long
ulster. George Harling, the veteran
time keeper, will act in that capacity
for4the Colma Club. Billy Gallagher
se.s1ll be time keeper for Britt and Jim
Neill will serve for Nelson.
Mr.. Nolan will not enter the ring
unless some man other than Jeff is
selected, said Cohroth.
The announcement was greeted
with storms of Kissing. Jeff said:
Gentlemen, all l have to say is thank
you from the bottom of my heart
Ego p. m.-Waiting for Nelson ant
Nolan. Spider Kelly on behalf o
Britt then said: I'VE will accept Ed
die Graney" Then followed seen,
of much excitement. He was hoote'
by the crowd present. Nelson's fac
bore several abrasions.
GASP m-Graney called the men t.
the center of the ring and Britt AM
Nelson shook hands and went to thei
corners. They were off in a minur
on aground bout Queensbury rules
Round Britt led first and trie
left hack to the face Britt shot RICH
to Nelson's body and following tw
let's to the face. Nelson rushed t
clinch Nelson blocked a hard lei
and then Britt swung his right har
over Nelson's eye and drove wicke
left to the body A clinch followe
and Nelson in a rush swung to tn
nose.
Round NELSON evaded left lea
and moment later Britt shot tw
let's to the face. The blood was con
ing from Britt's nose from a shot. tt
Dane fought back and landed tw
rights on Britt's jaw. Britt the
drove his right hard to the face al
two powerful blows over the hear
The bell rang with the honors in f
vor of Britt.
Round 3-They went at i. quickl
Britt sending two light lefts to II
face. Third attempt went wild al
they spared carefully. Nelson fore
the fight, forced Britt about the Ri
=. to get III close Nelson then sent
Syxyo straight let's and they mix
it IA the center of the ring. Nels'
got most of the punishment.
Round 4-They fight fierccly. N
son Rugged and for his pains receiv
terrific right in the body. Blood W
flowing from both mems faces and t
men sought their corners. 1t "
Britt's round.
Round 5-Both spared and Brit
left went around Nelson's ear. A fe
full right wallup caught Nelson on
head and a left landed over his hea
Britt swung left but it was block
and they clinched Britt swung RS
and left to Nelson's jaw, but the Da
never stopped and always forced b
around. Both were fighting ha
Britt did terrible execution with G
sistent battering. Nelson appear
weakening when bell rang.
a Round 6-Britt shot two rights
neck, backed away, Nelson follow
Alsim looking for a mix. Neis
heightened him out with lett
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