The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-02
KNOCKOUT BLOW
RESULTS IN
TENNY'S DEATH

: San Francisco. March 2.-Hsrry Tenny
who was knocked out wednesday night
by frankie Nell. the bantam champion
lpugilist, died yesterday.
After making an autopsy Surgeon Gu
sack announced that Tenny's death was
due to cerebral hemorrhage. probably
caused by blow, II was discovered that
given Tenny during the night.
Death was undoubtedly the result OF the
beating Tenny received In the rims. From
the time he was carried from his corner.
limp and all but lifeless, Tenny sank
Physicians who remained at the bedside
realized his desperate condition and gave
warning that death might be expected II
the nghter could not be resuscitated with
tn a short time.
Some uneasiness was felt by persons
connected with the condition OF Tenny
efter the knockout was noted. He went
down before NeiPs hard left-hand blows
during the lth round, falling near the
cd him out. but In the noise OF the shout
ing Referee Roche did not hear the COM
pleton Of the count and when Tenny
staggered to his feet allowed the fight 10
proceed.
A howl of derision greeted the referees
ruling, but II was soon ended. for Neil
went at his opponent like madman and
hammered him I'm his weakened condition
against the ropes elpless and without
strength to strike a blow In return. Tenny
sank on his chest and his arms dropped
90 his sides. In this position Tenny was
literally beaten TO the floor by Nell and
was counted out by the referee a second
time.
lie was carried to his dressing room.
When he was revived an hour later he
Somps9sa scrsa, Of pains ,ha In hs body Sd which
which Neil had reached his stomach.
Later the defeated man was removed 10
the bath house. where he grew worse un-
Aaat n,ada cd tQ
Mark Shaughnessy attended Tenny at
the bath. The beaten pugilist complained
Of terrible pains In his stomach and head.
Az o'clock this morning he fell asleep
and the physician left. saying that oil
danger was over
At 7:30 o'clock Shaughnessy was awak-
ened by cry from Tenny The pugillsts
body was doubled up in agony and a hur-
~ call was sent in for the general emer-
gency ambulance. Before 1t arrived Ten
ny was dead.
After he was taken 20 the baths Or.
McGinnity was summoned Tenny's heart
action was very weak and the pulse drop
ped 20 ~ Strong stimulants were admin
istered and this morning Or, McGinnity
pronounced him out OF danger
How do you feel. Harry7" asked
Ehaughnessy.
I'm awful sick Nv stomach and head
hurt awfully." answered Tenny. Shortly
afterward he dropped asleep. No physi-
clan was in attendance from that time
until he died.
Then ews OF Tenny's death spread
quickly over the city. orders were AT once
given at police headquarters 60 arrest all
concerned.
Nell soon surrendered himself, as also
did James Coffroth, Eddie Graney. Wills
Britt. MSrris Levy and Mark Shaughnes-
sy. All were charged with manslaughter
They promptly made arrangements FOR re-
lease on bail
II Is said that two days ago Tenny had
sn epileptic 1T
After making an autopsy. Coroners
Surgeon Cussack announced that Tenny's
death was due 90 cerebral hemorrhage
caused probably by n blow. IL was dis
covered that sthychnine and possibly 9TH
or drug were given Tenny during the
night. so the stomach was removed and
sent to the city chemist, who win analyze
the costents
The mother OF the dead boy. Mrs I.rea4
Tennebaum, this being his real name. as
eerts that he was poisoned. brother
James Tennebaur. charges that the little
fghter was doped before entering the ring
This sensational charge is denied by Neil
and others connected with the tragedy
Mark Shaughnessy, one OF his seconds
eays that he fell I'm fit after leaving the
ring
Tenny's death is the second resulting
from ring contests here within a month.
On the night OF Feb. 8 Alec Doevin was
beaten 10 death by Chiefly" Johnson in
an unlicensed amateur fight at Colma.
The men connected with the fight pre-
ceding Tenny's death were released from
custody on depositing 500 cash each for
bail
1T is ridiculous TO say that Tenny was
poisoned" said Shaughnessey. II was
with him constantly before and after
the fight know a few nights ago Tenny /
had NJ and last night ne had another /
one. Al least, ne acted ss n ne was In a /
NJ. and believe that he died IN one"
Neii declares that the poison charge r.
absurd
Captain Of Pohoe Duke who witnessed
The night blames TIM referee for per
hitting the contest 10 continue after it
vas evident that Tenny was helpless.