Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-01
THE PUGlLISTS
KAUFMAN PUT
 OUT BERGER
Whipped Him in All But One of the Nine Rounds How
 Attell Won.

Kaufmann last night gave Sam Ber- ger severe beating for ten rounds. When Berger was all but out, his seconds threw up the sponge in the tenth round. Only once did Berger seem to have chance. That was in the third round. At the opening of this round he dropped Kauf- mann with right to the jaw. Kauf- mann stayed down nine seconds and Berger floored him again with left to the jaw. After that Kaufmann
 had much his own way. With the prospect of the most blood-stirring contest that has been held in Frisco since the earthquake the Associated Athletic club was crowded to the doors when the men jumped into the ring for their twen- ty-round go. Both being California boys there was unusual interest in their meeting. This was augmented by their fighting other men in the east and both coming home with fly ing colors.
 Berger's out-pointing Jack ORrien in Philadelphia made him a host of supporters. but Kaufman, had his admirers, too.
 Billy Delaney, who developed both Corbett and Jeffries, was in Kauf- manns corner and directed his every movement. Jack Gleason looked sf- ter Berger's interests.
 Before the fight 1t was agreed that the winner should meet the winner of the O'Brien-Burns match. which will take place on Thanksgiving day.
 Jim Jeffries was at the ringside and was the center of attraction be- fore the fight began. He refused to discuss the report that he would set tie in this city and open a saloon in the near future.
 Among the challenges read from the ring was one to the winner from Jack Johnson in Philadelphia.
 While there was disposition to make Kaufmann a favorite when the betting first opened, still when 1t came to question of putting up money no one would offer more than even money.
 Kaufmann was liked because he had made so good showing against OBrien, and there seemed to be an impression here that Berger lasted in his bout with O'Brien simply be- cause 1t was but six rounds in dura- tion.
 The weights and measurements showed the men to be the most even- ly matched pair of athletes to show here in long time. Berger had a half inch the best of 1t in height. the reach was the same in both cases, and Al had one pound to the good over Sam, the latter weighing in at 195' before a large crowd yesterday.
 Jack 0'Brien came up from Los Angeles to see the fight. and is very of fighting the winner. He refused to commit himself as to who he thought the probable winner would be.
 The fight was the result of a con- ference held the latter part of Sep- tember between Berger. Billy De- aney. who is managing Kaufmann, md a quartet from the Associated | clubs. when the agreement Tor the bout was drawn up. The | men were to box twenty rounds for | '0 per cent of the gross receipts, the 'um to be divided at so per cent for he winner and 70 per cent for the oser. Straight Marquis of Queens ,ury rules held and soft surgical 'andages or ordinary kid gloves. f minus the fingers. were allowed un- Ter the 5-ounce boxing gloves. Jack Nelch of San Francisco was selected s referee. and forfeits of Sl,000 ach were posted by Berger and De- aney.