Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-03
ENGLISH CHAMPION
NO MATCH FOR
AMERICAN
TOMMY BURNS PUTS
NOR TO SLEEP IN TENTH
Gunner Literally Cut 10 Pieces
By Scientific labs and Ter
rife Rushes of His PIucky
Opponent,


ny Morning Journal special Leased Wire
London. Dec. Tommy Burns OF
America. knocked out Gunner NOR,
OF England. In the tenth round before
the National Sporting club here to-
night. Englishmen never had greater
hopes ~ the ability Of their repre-
sentative 10 regain their lost honors
In the boxing arena, and in a some
what exciting contest the American
champion had a comparatively easy
task In disposing Of MOir's -pretensions
and securing for himself the tile OF
the heavyweight champion Of the
world.
After the fifth round Burns victory
was certain. and IN the tenth, when
the gunner failed to rise 10 the call
OF time. and was literally cut 10
pieces. Burns left the ring with scarce
lv a mark on him. NOR owes his
right 10 participate In Championship
matches more IN Influence than 10
merit. and his defeat. therefore, was
not q matter Of general surprise,
Burns proved himself superior in
every detail. He displayed greater
science and Infinitely better general
ship. and his blows we're delivered
with much more power than those Of
the Englishman II was an easy Vie
tory for the American, which from the
very outset appeared almost q fore
zone conclusion.
The contest aroused a greater
amount OF excitement and enthusiasm
Than any decided at the National
sporting club since Siavin's defeat at
the hands OF Peter jackson. Burns
entered the ring the favorite al odds
OF 7 TO 4, which would have been still
longer but for the fact that the Two
titled hackers OF Moir covered the
Burns money for a large amount on
the nance OF a big winning IN add
tion to the stake money.
Except for the difference IN weight
and Moir's advantage Of two inches
In height, the men were evenly match
ed and In perfect form. In the ring
Burns' erouching attitude appeared TO
place him at n still greater %disadvan-
age In height with Molr. who assumed
q straighter attitude, with his arms
extended apart somewhat like a wrest-
Ter, and showing no guard.
The work IN the first round was
mostly at long range. the fighters
sparring lightly. Finally Burns landed
W. heavy blows on the Gunner's
neck and ear. the second sending him
staggering 10 the ropes. while the
American himself escaped without
punishment. avoiding MOir's PUSHES
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second round the men getting Into
close quarters. where Burns showed
his superiority and did a lot Of dam
age on Molr's body. lie received a
nasty jolt under the chin. however.
which brought him up. but he soon re-
sumed the mitigating. NOR clinched
frequently and was cautioned.
They fought at long range again IN
the third, Burns being too clever for
ANa aIsH.Fa.r go sAIA t-...
signs OF the punishment he had re-
ceived. In the fourth Burns tool "a
breather which allowed Moir 10 have
Just a shade the better Of a tight
Burns came back again hard IN the
NTH. forcing the fight from the sound
OF the bell. lie landed a right on the
and q long left swng cut Molr SCI
Verely over the eye.
The sixth round was an In favor OF
Hurns. whose footwork completely
haffled his opponent. Molr became
very Wild In HIS attempt 10 get IN his
IN the seventh Burns sent home
"a terrific swing which made an ugly
cash IN the g%unner's cheek. They
came 20 close quarters. the English
man clinching, and thus avoiding the
iull tnfce Of two wen meant rights
some holding caused Referee Eugene
'"fil ~ fHtfi tNt ring, n he Aepu- ]
rated the fighters. Moir then looked
iiFe a beaten man
In the eighth. however, Molr came
mack gamely and with the evident In.
teniion OF trying To- stand off the
American. but he was fought an over
the ring aud badly punished. Burns
-et upon him numerically In the FOL /,
lowing round. administering terrific +,
punishment Molr was now In a sorry :
plight. and the bell Just saved him
from being put out.
hurns came quickly 10 the center
li the ring in the tenth and forced f.
matters from the start lie forced the {
gunner 20 the floor with a short right q
irm Jolt Moir rose, only 20 b. floor 3
pa again from "a hard left 10 the Jaw. D
lie struggled To his feet. but was au
victim for another ON h law
ma going down, was unable tn re-
pond TO the call Of time. ,
Burns q known his o~pnonent.s =
measure IN the early rounds. and sI- ,
hough Moir showed marvellous plpgk y
was unequal Co the American I'm ~
very respect A tremendous crowd
outside the National sporting climb
waited the result. and the announce \
nent % BURNS easy victory caused
ne greatest excitement