The Hawaiian gazette., 1907-10-11
MEMSIC EASILY
BEATEN BY CANS
BY FRANK HERMAN.

Especial Dispatch to The BuIletln.)
Los ANGELES, September Is
George Memsic certainly proved a big
surprise last night when he managed
to stick the limit with Cans. The
champion won all the way, but the
challenger gave him a tough argu-
ment. Cans superior ring generalship
proved too big a stumbling block for
Memsic TO overcome. The youngster
was game and willing and assimilated
Cans terrific uppercuts and sharp jolts
with remarkable fortitude. Several
times Joe had him wobbly, 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
seemed to bother Cans, but there ewas
so much class in Cans favor that he
kept his opponent at bay, forcing him
TO swing wildly, then stepping in with
swinging j5bs and rocking uppercuts
that perceptibly slowed Burns protege.
Barring two rounds the champion out
pointed and outfought Memsic, but the
latters willingness TO mix it kept the
audience in a continual state of excite
ment and expectation for a 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-
tarily expected TO see him toppled
over. Despite the fiereeness of the
battle not one knockdown was record
ed in the entire twenty rounds.
Jeffries' decision was the only one
that could be rendered, although
Tommy Burns raised kick, claiming
Memsic earned a draw.
Cans came out of the conflict with
out a mark, while Memsic was badly
used UP. During the fight Burns con-
tinually insulted Cans and only desist-
ed when Jeffries cautioned him.
Tommys unsportsmanlike actions lost
him much popularity and many
friends.
The champion says he intends to re-
tire. SeIig claims it is a Patti fare
well. The prospects Of a return
match are bright, and it would prove a
big drawing card, especially finish
fight. sIemsic expected a draw YER
dict, but had no kick. He probably
considers himself lucky to stick the
limit with such a world-renowned
boxer. He is an awkward, Wild
swinging mixer, who could carpet all
other ightweights, barring Cans. The
champion says he is the peer of all
other men in his class. Many of the
lawmakers that just grazed scientific
Joe's chin would have fioored less eau
tious fighters, especially in hot ex-
changes when Memsic shot out swing
ing blows that had plenty of steam
behind them.
The betting became quite brisk at
the ringside. Burns bet $1,000 on Mem
sic at TO l. Considerable money
changed hands on the number OF
rounds. the odds being 10 to l-2 that
Memsic would last fifteen.
The receipts were not up to expecta-
tons. a trifle over $1,000 being in the
house. The winner received $4,000 and
the loser $1,000. The referee received
$1,000 for his services.
The sports were pleased with the
fight. Memsic is popular owing to his
nullQO2 lendtllN anu SdAlANAAN1S' 49,
fries SAYS he is a hard man to whip
owing TO his strength and hitting
abilities Eyton and all other local eX- !
perts speak in glowing terms of the
losers showing. claiming he would
whip Britt and Nelson in quick order, /
which no doubt is true.
In explanation of his failure 10 score
a knockout, Cans said he found Mem /
sic too dangerous TO take unnecessary |
chances with, so he decided TO wear
him down Systematically. Memsic |
gives Joe credit of being the quickest, |
hardest hitter and most scientific ad-
rersary he ever faced. Joe adds more /
bacon TO the larder tomorrow. boxing |
an exhibition at the Chutes. He leaves
for the East Monday to remain per-
but Selig says simply for a
vacation. Prior TO the fight a Dig
vrangle occurred over the gloves /
SeIig claiming Memsic's gloves weigh
"a less than FIVE ounces. Cans event
tally allowed the point. The belt Worn |
" Memsic also created a kick, which
lna cbamnion did not press.