The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-10-09
MEMs|C EASILY
BEATEN BY CANS
Negro Fought Carefully All
the Way and Got
Decision.
By FRANK HERMAN.

Especial Dispatch to The BulIetin.)
Los ANGELES, September Is
George Memsic certainly proved a bis
surprise last night when he managed
TO stick the limit with Cans. Tbs
champion won all the way, but the
challenger gave him a tough argu-
ment. Cans superior ring generaIshir
proved toe big q stumbling block fol-
Memsic 10 overcome. The youngster
was game and willing and assimilated
Cans terrific uppercuts and sharp Jolts
with remarkable fortitude. Several
times Joe had him wcbbIy, but could
not finish him. In the final round a
heavy stomach punch doubled Memsic,
the gong apparently saving him.
Memsic's peculiar style Of swinging
right and left in quick succession
so much class in Cans favor that he
Kept his opponent at bay. forcing him
To swing wildly, then stepping in with
swinging jabs and rocking uppercuss
that perceptibly slowed Burns protege.
Barring two rounds the champion out
pointed and outfought Memsic, but the
latter's willingness TO mix it kept the
audience in a continual state of excite
ment and expectation for lucky wal
lop Cans fought carefully, never
wasting his strength or punch. The
marvellous stamina and recuperative
qualities of the defeated boxer
astounded the spectators, who momen-
tariIy expected to see him toppled
over. Despite the fiereeness of the
battle not one knockdown was record
ed in the entire twenty rounds.
JeTries' decision was the only one
that could be rendered, although
Tommy Burns raised kick, claiming
Memsfc earned a draw.
Cans came out Of the conflict with
out a mark, while Mensic was badly
used up. During the fight Burns con-
tinualIy insulted Cans and only desist-
ed when Jeffries cautioned him.
Torn1ays unsportsmanlike actions lost
him much popularity and many
friends.
The champion says he intends to re-
ire Selig claims II is a Patti fare
well. The prospects of a return
match are bright, and it would prove q
big drawing card, especially finish
igft. Mernsic expected draw YER
sict. bat had no kick. He probably
considers himself lucky to stick the
INIT with such q worid-renowned
1oxer. He fs an awkward, wild
swinging mixer, who could carpet all
,ther fightweights, barring Cans. The
champion says he is the peer OF all
,ther men in his class Many of the
that just grazed scientific
Toes chin would have foored less eau
ious fighters, especially in hot ex-
,hanges when Memsic shot out swing
ny blows that had RJenty of steam
behind them
The betting became sGuite brisk at
he ringside Burns bet 1920 on Mem
tic at to l. Considerable money
hanged hands on the number of
ounds. the odds being 10 to IL that
Gemsic would last fifteen
The receipts were not up to expecta-
ions, a trifie over $4,000 being in the
louse- The winner received $4,000 and
he loser $1,000. The referee received
1900 for his services.
The sports were pleased with the
light. Memsic is popular owing TO his
ries saws he is a hard man 10 whip |
wing TO his strength and hitting
hilities. Esyton and all other local ex-
,erts speak in glowing terms Of the
sser's showing. claiming he would |
yflip Britt and Nelson in quick order, |
-hfch no doubt is true.
In explanation of his failure to score
knockout. Cans said he found Mem |
lie too dangerous to take unnecessary |
hances with. so he decided to wear /
i'm down systematically. Memsic /
ives Joe credit of being the quickest. I
ardest hitter and most scientific ad-
ersary he ever faced. Joe adds more |
aeon to the Iarder tomorrow, boxing
n exhibition at the Chutes. He leaves
1r the East Monday 10 remain per-
lanently, but Selig says simply for |
acatfon. Prior TO the fight big /
rangIe occurred over the gloves, /
eiig claiming Mensic's gloves weigh
I less than five ounces. Cans event.
ally allowed the point. The belt worn /
T Mernsic also created kick, which |