Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-31
by ED MnnIARrY

local arena. Baker fought a wonder
fully clever battle, but Attelrs readi-
ness to mix at all times and the run
away tactics of Baker were somewhat
overlooked in sympathy for the short
end boy, who surprised his most ardent
friends by the clever exhibition which
he gave last night.
That Baker puzzled his crafty oppo-
nent is beyond question, but a close
class showed strongly in the closing
rounds when he outgeneraled the light
ming youngster before him. Attell met
a dangerous ringster last night and
one that called for every trick and
turn which the wonderful ability of At
tell entails.
Many thought that draw decision
should have been rendered and harshly
criticised Robinson for his judgment.
The latter probably realized that a
decision in favor of Attell would raise
an outcry, and was in a position to
make himself strong with no small
number of those who witnessed the
tie. That he rendered the decision which
he did in the face of certain opposi-
ton should stamp him at least with
the mark of courageous convictions.
Baker with his wonderful left reached
Attells face with clever perSistency,
and in the second round sent Abe to
the floor with a stiff right, which land
ed flush on the chin. That knockdown
blow sent Baker adherents wild with
delight and predictions of a victory
for Harry followed close thereon.
What age Baker might have gained
in the opening rounds was more than
bridged by Attell after the tenth, when
Harry covered constantly as Attell
went after him.
That Baker is the cleverest blocker
ever seen in a local ring goes with
out a question after last nights battle,
but the fact that Attell londed the
most blows by a good shade and was
willing and anxious at all times to mix
while Harry showed a strong inclina-
ton to block during a major portion of
practically every one of the closing
rounds appeared to warrant a strong
shade decision in favor of Attell.
AS whirlwind battle the exhibition
cannot be classed with either the At
tell Nell contest or the Baker-Neil bat
tie. Both men were superlatively
clover and they left the ring without a
scratch.
the prettiest spectacles witnessed here
abouts in many a day. In and out like
a flash blocking with marvellous surety
the rising youngSter proved that he
must be strongly reckoned with in the
days to come.
Probably a lack OF confidence lost
for Baker last night, as after staying
with Attel for ten fast rounds he
slowed perceptibly and evidenced dis
IN Iaf forcing
Had he opened in sashing fashion
there is no etlling what might have
hoppened as the Attell boy did not
appear to weaken him to a perceptible
extent.
There is strong suspicion that At
tell was not the same Attell who fought
frankie Neil on the memorab bic Fourth
of July afternoon. Abe entered the
ring appearing drawn and although he
proved equally as strong as Baker did
not exhibit the strength which marked
his former battle.
Attel went Viciously for Baker just
before the gong sounded on several
rounds and Referee Robinson was as
sisted by Bakers seconds in pulling the
men apart as they lashed viciously at
one another needless of the bell.
Both preliminaries ended before the
limit. Jack Browne required less than
three minutes to knock out young Ha-
ney, as shortly before the gong sounded
on the first round he caught the latter a
rousing wallop in the kidneys and fol-
lowed it with a right to the jaw, which
dropped Haney for the count.
Kid Dalton climbed another rung on
the ladder when he sent Frank Sheek
down and out in the fifth round of their
scheduled ten period match. Dalton
again proved that he possesses power
full punch, and nailed Sheek after that
worthy had threatened to prove an OBJ
stacle. Sheek appeared husky boxer
with gorilla length Of arm.
Several times Sheek staggered Dalton
with stiff punches to the face, and had
secured a good lead as the gong sound
ed for the fifth. At the opening Dalton
put Sheek down with left to the face,
though the latter was on his feet in an
instant. Sheek put two lefts to the
fact, but his steam was gone, and Dali
ton went after him in a hurry. The
italian landed a terrific right to the
kidneys and Sheek doubled in pain.
Dalton followed his advantage and a
moment later had Sheek down for the
count.
Following the preliminary affairs the
crowd waited impatiently for the COM
ing of Attell and Baker Abe was first
in the ring and Baker came shortly
after.
Some trouble resulted at the Weighing
in, as Baker, minus his shoes, was half
pound over the limit Attell weighed
but one hundred and twenty pounds and
a half and entered some objection.
AS the men were not held to scale
with their fighting togs on both were
declared under weight.
The opening round proved that a fast
exhibition was in order. Both men were
clever and Baker showed exceptionally
speedy with gloves and feet. In the sec
ond Bakers right caught Attell on the
chin, sending him to the floor.
Furious fighting occurred in the tenth
when Baker put hard left to Attell's
stomach, Abe coming back with a rush,
and in the mixup both men went
through the ropes as the gong sounded.
From the tenth on Attell appeared to
open and went after Baker at all stages
of the game. Spectators We're treated
to something extra when after several
rounds both men tore at each other not
realizing that the gong had sounded.
Baker displayed keen judgment in
avoiding Attell's leads, though Abe
landed more often than did Harry.
Robinson was constantly obliged to
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