The San Francisco call., 1905-08-02
LETCHER. SAVES
HONOR Of CLUB
By Beating Kane to Stand
still He Avenges Defeat
of Champion Willie Dwyer
LEONARD GETS RITCHIE
Winged 80" Directors Meet
and Agree on Committee
to- Nominate the Officers

Seven pairs OF amateur boxers ex-
changed wallops at the Olympic Athletic
Club last night and three gladiators hit
the carpet and stayed there until E.
Mervin Gransy, referee and honest
blacksmith declared them out of the
running. All the boys were well matched
and trained for the fray. The Olympic
Club boys showed to advantage over
their outside opponents and this is due to
the coaching of De Witt Van Court, the
clubs instructor
W. Letcher Of the Olympic Club re-
trieved the laurels lost by Willie Dwyer
the previous night by knocking Joe Kane
out In two rounds. Letcher's victory was
reception. Kane was game to the core
and fought all the way. Even when
practically helpless from the heavy blows
administered by Isetcher, he was willing
to continue, but Referee Graney humane
ly stopped the uneven contest. Letcher
will bear watching and should reach the
top in the 122 pound class, as he is fast
and stiff puncher. ."
The entertainment opened with four
round 20 between Eddie Mennte and
Jimmy Carroll. 1t went the limit and
was highly interesting. Mennie was the
stronger and the aggressor, but little
Carroll proved the cleverer. Carroll de-
served more than cheers for his gallant
showing.
c. Schultz and J. OConnell fought each
other to a standstill and the Judges,
Stewart Carter and William Cartwright
disagreed. Referee Graney magnani-
mously decided that both boys should re-
ceive a medal and the members con-
Cured. Schultz proved two handed
boxer and will develop. O'Connen was a
miniature Sharkey and, like the sailor,
was full Of fight.
Despite an injured thumb, Willie
Leonard again proved his right to cham
pionship laurels by making Bob Ritchie
stop in two rounds. 1t was a pretty ex-
hi6ition while it lasted Leonard planted
a couple In his "dining-room' and Ritchie
felt depressed. He dropped to the floor
and would not get up until the referee
shooed the relentless Leonard away.
j.. Moore of the Olympic Club dropped
J. Irwin IN half minutes fighting and
Irwins auburn locks lost their curl. He
succumbed to a punch in the stomach
and had to be escorted out Of the ring.
G. Murray took a beating from T. Nc
Laughlin. The latter was given the de-
cfsion because he did the cleaner hitting.
MURRAY. was game and stayed the limit
but that Is all that could be said in his
favor.
Tad Riordan bustled j. Mecchi for four
van, another find, was ready to 90 against
AL Kaufman, but the doctor refused to
allow him to go to the slaughter because
he. was out Of condition. Taprico, who was
beaten by Kaufman the previous night,
was sent to the hospital, which attests
that Kaufman has a ''kick'' In either
hand.
Previous to the entertainment. the
members held short session to elect a
nominating committee that will select
the officers and directors for the ensuing
year. Frank j. Gould in a graceful
speech In which he called attention TO
the prosperity Of the club, which he at
tributed to the present officials, noni-
mated John d. Spreckels, Hermann Oel-
richs, Byron Mauzy, F. E. Beck and j.
MacGregor. 1t is understood that the
following ticket will be selected by these
gentlemen: President, William Greer
Harrison; vice president. ]. c. B. Heb
bard; secretary. John Elliott; treasurer,
H v. Ramsdell: leader, John Glea-
son; captain, NJ. l. Rosenfeld; directors,
W. D. Shea; Kenneth Melrose; Washing
ton Dodge and Allan Pollok; superin-
tendent, Prosper P. Reiter.