The San Francisco call., 1909-03-26
SIX FIGHTERS TOE
THE SCRATCH
TONIGHT
Powell and Savers Are at EVenS,
While AfteH Rules FavOrife
Over Dell
Bv William J. Siardery

The North End Athletic club will
crush into tie pugiiistic promoting
business this evening at Dreamland
pavilion with - round boxing card,
divided into three sections Maurice
sayers. the Milwaukee lightweight, will
cross mitts with Lew Powell Of this
city in the main event, Monte Attel. the
little bantamweigbt. is carded TO go
against Harry Dell, 4 newcomer to the
ranks and as the curtain raising event
of the evening, and frankie Edwards OF
Oakland and Tom Woods Of North
Beach viii show.
The wagering on the main attraction
closed at even money last evening and
many bets were recorded by Commis-
sioner Tom Corbett- AtteH ruled a
strong 10 10 choice over Dell, while
Edwards and Woods We're selling at
even money at last accounts As most
OF the boys are known 10 fame better
here than any other city, tney naturally
have q large following and the enthu-
siasm at the ringside this evening
promises 10 run high
Though Powell and Sayers are looked
upon the principal performers OF the
nl ght there seems TO be nearly as much
interest centered in the AItell-Dell go.
Since Monte beat Jimmy Reagan in that
sensational night At the Mission street
arena he is ranked by many as the le-
sitimate bantamweight champion OF the
world. He Is a clever, crafty little Tel
low who though he does not possess
Lhe wonderful polish Of his champion
brother has a better waliop and this
goes a long way III any ring
in Dell Artell viii meet a rough. tear
ing little tighter who viii keep him
busy every inch OF the distance. Dell
is one or those ambitious youngsters
who has a longing 10 jump right across
the ditch Of fame without stalinS
around and taking the minor leaps
which lead up to IL he viii have
good chance 10 become great if he can
The Powell-Sayers mill gives promise
of furnishing the fans with as much
cleYerness as they have witnessed in
any local ring in many day. When
SaAefs went . g2inst Johnny Murphy
last month he showed Wnat great
boxer and ring general he was All he
lacked that night was the necessary
steam 10 finish strong and according 10
an accounts ne viii be there with il
lhis time
This viii be PowelTs royal chance to
blossom out as boxer who can de-
inano recognition A clean cut vic
tory ONer a man Of Sayers' reputation
ana known cleFernosS VIII mean more
10 Lew than all that he has accom-
plsled since ne broke into the game
as z four rounder at the old Mechanics
pavilion annex six wears ago
II towards and Woods lack the class
or the other fighters on the card, thev
can well make up for this deficiency
by wading in and giving the fans a
good run for the price of admission.
They met twice before without either
gaining a de4ded lead, so this one be-
ing the rubber should bring about re-
suits Both are used 10 a shorter route
than Is rounds.
The main attraction VIII be refereed
by Toby Irwin, the old time light
weight and the pride of North Beach.
irwin has been looking long for a
good chance 10 get in right as a Judge
OF pugllstlc affairs, and this is his
student OF the game, and a cool. clever
headed young fellow. he should make
good. The other fights VIII be refereed
by Gus Roster. who made such a good
impression last month
The lights viii be started promptly
at $50 O clock, so that none of the
fans viii be forced TO put up with a
tedious delay. All three mills Will be
rushed through 10 completion, and If
two Of them end via the knockout
route. the fans figure TO arrive home
in good season
II Chick Hudson. the Seattle light
weight. IS pining for a fight. he will
be readily accommodated by Johnny
Murphy. The latter's manager. Ed
Nolan, announced last night that he
would give Hudson any kind Of A side
bet he wanted. provided a club viii
stage the bout Murphy has an Offer
10 meet Jack Clifford in MarvsviIIo next
month, but he would rather take a
flyer at Hudson. il the latter wants
any OF his game.
Attel and frankie fought the great
est 10 rounds I have seen for years"
This is the wire that Jim Neil received
from Charlie White the veteran
referee. yesterday and II goes TO show
that frankie is still in the game. even
though the willy Abe did get the de-
cision over him the other night.