Bisbee daily review., 1905-09-12
DECISION GIVEN
 MCCLUNG ON FOUL
M'KEEvER LOST HEAD IN THE FIFTH ROUND STRUCK OPPoN-
 ENT WHEN DOWN.
Lost Fairly Earned Victory Through Act-Had Best of Fighting Most of the Way-MccIung in Bad Shape When End Came.

Just as old Sol was rising in the east on Sunday morning, Kid Me Clurg, of Bisbee, and Jack McKeev- CT. Of Boston shook hands in tenn porary ring about nine miles from Bisbee, and the warmest fistic en- counter pulled off in some time in this vicinity commenced.
 Both men weighed in at the Gymna- sium Saturday afternoon. McClung tipping the scales at 136 pounds and McKeever one pound lighter. Those who were fortunate enough to be put wise" as to where the bout was to take place, were instructed to meet at a place in Lowell at 4:30 a. m., and from there guides would lead them 10 the ring.
 About 4:15 a. m. the Main street of Lowell presented a busy scene, being crowded with men on horseback, and rigs of every description. The prin- cipals of the fight had not put in ap- pearance at 4:30, and in the mean time considerable even money was placed, with McKeever a slight favor ite At a quarter of five McClung and his packers drove up in three seated carriage, followed few min utes later by McKeever and his friends. McClung was warmly dress ed, having on a sweater and a heavy fur over-coat. McKeever was also warmly dressed, having on several sweaters and light coat. The pro cession started for the battle ground at exactly five o'clock, 100 strong. After a pleasant drive of an hour in the cool of the mornng the spot was reached and the ring immediately pitched. There were several prelim- inaries which were not on the pro gram, but everybody soon calmed down and waited anxiously for the referee to introduce the fighters
 McClung won the toss for corners and chose the northeast, placing his opponent with the sun in his eyes. This was but slight advantage, as McKeever worked all over the ring, and it was as fair for one as the other.
 McClung insisted on using adhesive tape on his hands. and McKeever just as strongly objected. The articles of agreement stipulated that soft bandages were to be used, and Me Keever contended that tape was not a soft bandage After several min utes of wIangling McClung consented to remove the bandages. McKeever was the first to enter the ring, and he was heartily cheered. He looked fit to fight the fight of his life. Me Clung entered the arena few sec onds later, and was wildly cheered. He, too, was in the pink of condition, and looked slightly better than Me Keever. but was more excited. Syra- cuse Jack Kelly was McClung's chief second, assisted by Walter Bowman. Jack Benson was in McKeever's cor ner as chief, and E. A. Tobie handled the sponge.
 Just before the referee called time Sid Coburn entered the ring and said that he had been authorized to chal- lenge the winner of the match in be- half of E. E. Edwards, of Goldield, Nevada, for any amount from $500 to s5,000. E. J. Russell, of Fl Paso, in behalf of Frank Childs, of Los Ange- les, challenged the winner for any sum ranging from s1, 900 to S5,000.
 The referee then entered the ring and said that he would give the fight CTS square deal, and that the spec tators demanded one in return. He then instructed the fighters that straight Marquis of Queensbury rules should be fought, breaking at com mand of the referee, and that no dirty work would be tolerated. At exact ly 7:15 a. m. the referee called time. Both men advanced to the center of the ring and shook hands, after the old custom.
 The following is a full report of the fight by rounds:
 Round One-Both men quickly ad- vance to the center of the ring, Me Clung in a crouching position, and MeKeever standing straight with his shoulders shrugged. The men size each other up for a few seconds be fore getting down to business. Nc Clung lands hard on right point of jaw, but receives a strong body blow in return. McKeeyer jabs his left hard to to the Kids nose, and drew