The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-18
AMONG The BOXERS

The bout OF most interest to fight-lov-
ers OF this vicinity, II the bout scheduled
for tomorrow night between Al Deirnont,
OF Medford. and Kid Murphy, or New
York for the il5-pound championship.
Kid Murphy has never boxed In this
city but by reputation is well known. He
knocked out Willie Gibbs. the plucky boy
who went the limit with Al belmont at
Thornton few weeks ago. and won
other Victories over Jimmy Farren, John-
ny Leckner. KID Williams. Kid Egan,
Johnny Powers, Kid Hickey, Charles
Flanagan. Frank McHughes and Kid
Lewis all OF whom he put away within
four rounds. Murphy is whirlwind
fighter. and Is the wonder OF his class In
New York.
AL belmont has bested Ed. Jansen.
Young Cahlll. Emergency Kelly, Kid
Paul Johnny Lynch and Willie Gibbs.
So far as record goes the boys are about
equal. and those who have seen both
work claim that the go will surpass the
belmont Gibbs bout here. which was the
best witnessed in many years.
belmont is training at Diamond Hill in
care Of Jack Cattanach, and Murphy Is
| getting into trim at the Polo Athletic
| club, New York and will arrive here
| Tuesday morning. Jack Murphy Of Mt
! Pleasant the wonder, so-called, is to do
| a stunt with Jim Beattie. the big boy
| from the country, who is an entertainer.
Young Burns of Olneyville, brand new In
the game. will have 20 with Billy. the
youngest OF the Broderlck family.
| Attention OF the fstic fans Is now
turned toward San Francisco. where on
! Wednesday night Bob Ftzsimmons, the
grand old man OF the prize ring. and
| Philadelphia Jack OBrien will battle for
| 60 per cent. of the gate receipts. which
| Il is figured will amount TO at least $685.
| O00 The only title at stake In this CON
ff.rl1t haa. afeyht oh ,arNlN
ship which F1tzsimmons won by defeating
/ George Gardner. Fitz long ago got out OF
| the middleweght class and can lay no
| claim TO that title The heavyweight I'll
tie. which Jeffrios resigned. Is still hung
up. notwithstanding Marvin~fiart claims
! it.
There are several other good bouts
! scheduled for this week. At Thornton.
r. l.. tomorrow night. Al belmont IL TO
: meet KID Murphy, a clever bantam from
| New York While the latter has a good
| record he will have to step fast when he
| faces belmont, for the latter is going
/ at a rapid pace. II will be a rugged bout,
and belmont should get away with the
| winners end OF the money. There will be
| two preliminaries.
| Charley O Rourke of Cambridge and
| Tommy Sullivan. the hard-hitting boxer
II Lawrence. will clash In Woonsocket
! tonight. This Is liable to be a short con-
test
Mike Schrecls and Dave Barry who
were once aspirants for the heavyweight
| champion ship, but dropped by the way
side. are TO come together In San Diego
| tomorrow night Both are sluggers, and
the battle will be a hot one.
! Tommy Feltz, who is again boxing in
good form. is TO meet Young Pierce at
| Philadelphia tonight. The latter is n
promising boxer, and the Quaker sports
| have a high opinion OF him.
MONDAY.
Tommy Feltz VS.. Young Pierce OF Phil
adelphia
Jack Palmer VS. Geoff Thorne, London.
| Eng.
Sammy Smith VS. Harry Lenny. Willie
Gibbs VS. Willie Schumacher. Peter Swee-
ney VS.. Jack Lowery and Joe Bernstein
! VS. Tommy DAILY New York.
Charley ORourke Ns. Tommy Sullivan
and Frank Adams VS.. Jimmy Hsnlon.
| Woonsocket.
Mike schreck VS. Dave Barry San
| Diego.
Gus Gardner VS.. Curley Supplies Buff
| falo.
Al belmont VS. Kid Murphy, Thornton,
X. 7.
WEDNESDAY
Bob Fhzsimmous va. Jack O'Brien. San
| Francisco.
| Tommy Mowatt We. Jack Dwyer. Phila-
delphia
Otto Seioff VS.. Johnny Thompson, Peo-
! ria
Tommy Love VS.. Tony Bender, New
! York.
| THU RSDAY
Gus Bezenah vs. Jimmy Carroll New
Orleans.
FRIDAY.
Andy Bezenah We. Young o'Leary. Mil
| waukee.
Dick Fitzpatrick vs. W. Rhodes, Den
yer.
SATURDAY
! Chick Tucker VS.. Tommy Murphy, New