Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1905-05-10

WOODWARD PAVILION, SAN FRANCISCO, May 5-James E. Britt of California, became the champion light weight of the world tonight, when he knocked out Jabez White, of Eng land, in a close and magnificent % round battle.
 With just twenty minutes to go, Britt hooked the Englishman with his left on the jaw, and the foreigner went to the mat. where he lay fiat on his back for eight seconds. He stag gered to his feet, powerless to defend himself. Britt swung his right and left to the jaw. The referee to save the plucky Englishman needless pun ishment, stopped the contest, although White was still on his feet leaning against the ropes in a helpless condi- tion.
 White was carried to his corner, and in a few minutes revived sufficiently to make a little speech, in which he said: "I fought the best l knew how, I received fair play, but Britt IS evl- dently the better man."
 Britt's victory, of course, was loud lv acclaimed by the people of his home town. though the defeated man was cheered just as much for the show he made. although the battle showed that he was entitled to compete for cbampionship honors. He is a clever boxer. an experienced ring general, and has a cool head, which carried him ont of difficulty many times. He seemed to lack one requisite-a knock ont blow. He landed on Britt's jaw many times. both with his right and left. but apparently did not hurt him.
 The twelfth round looked as if White had a chance. He landed a vicious straight right on Britt's jaw, and as the latter was off his balance, he went +o the floor. and rolled under the ropes He was not hurt. however, and came back fighting faster than ever.
 Britt forced matters all through the fight. and paid particular attention to Whites stomach, occasionally swing inc on the jaw. Whites cleverness evoked much applause.
 The Appetizer.
 The first preliminary was between Geo Cprran and Joe Mcclure, and re- snlted in a draw. Caesar Attel was knocked out in the third round of the second preliminary. which was sehed- rlad for six rounds. Riley foored A+teu twice in this round, with a knockout right swing.
 Telegrams challenging the winner or the big fight were read from Abe At +ou and Joe Cans. Battling Nelson ,lso announced a challenge to the winner for a side bet of $10,0OO.
 Britt a Big Favorite.
 According to statements made by ,ool sellers where wagers were secretly made. the speculating on the result was very light. Britt opened big favor ite at odds of 4 to 10, and these figures varied little. Several private bets or s1oO to $40 were recorded. Britt's sec pnds were "Spider" Kelly, Frank Rafael Tiv Kreling. and Curt Richard son.
 Charley Mitchell was Whites chief ldviser. He was assisted by Jimmy Lawler. Smiling Metzger, and ] Young Mitchell. Every seat in the | pavilion was sold.
 The Fight by Rounds.
 Round They step quickly to cen i ter of ring. Britt puts left on wind, ] md White blocks second attempt. l White puts left on cheek, and blocks 1 eft lead for stomach. Britt's left goes 1ver head. White jabs left to mouth. i Britt's left for wind is short. White catches left swing on elbow, and puts straight left on Britt's neck, but misses straight left. Britt s left swing short. They exchange lefts on body, ] md White sends right to face. Britt i puts right on body, and sends left to ] face at bell. gRound 2-White block two left leads | and they clineh. Britt swings left to .hnnl and White lands on yind They