Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-10

Both men fought a game fight Each
fighter put every ounce of science and
strength which he possessed into every
round. But the cleverness won for
Willis and at several stages it was
doubtful If Geyer would stay the limit.
In the ninth round only was Willis in
danger and the goddess of Chance de-
creed that Geyers haymaker should
fall in the last few seconds of fighting.
By the style of milling put up, both
Willis and Geyer have earned a place
in the affections of Angel city fistic
fans which any fighter may envy.
Never has an enthusiastic crowd been
given a better show for their money
than was staged last evening. Geyer's
showing in the ninth should entltle
him to a return match with the Frisco
whirlwind at an early date.
Pico Goes Out
Gene McGovern opened the prelim-
inaries by knocking Young Pico out
in about ten seconds. Pico never
landed an effective blow and was soon
rendered unconscious with a succession
of wicked rights and lefts to the head.
Plco had to be carried to his corner.
Billy Cappelle, the pride of San Pc
dro, and Joe LivermOre appeared as
the second attraction. Both men
waded into a fierce slugging match,
Cappele doing the greater part of the
leading. Cappelle fought a clever fight,
meeting the fierce rushes of his op-
ponent with hard rights to the jaw
San Pedro drew blood in the fourth
frame and both men slugged away like
demons. Livermore missed a large
number of punches, slapping Cappelle
on the back of the neck. LiYermore
rallied somewhat in the final round
and forced the fighting. Both men
were strong at the final bell.
Austin in Form
Jimmy Austin showed all Of his old
time form when he met Young Miller
over the six-round route. Although the
first two sessions were rather tame,
Austin liyened up during the third and
fourth rounds, staggering Miller with
fast right crosses. Miller showed little
or no science and was unable to rub
the smile from Austins eountenanee.
In the fifth round Austin carried the
fight, at one time almost sending his
opponent through the ropes. The bout
ended with Jimmy hammering his op-
ponent at will. Miller while scarcely
landing an effective blow showed his
stamina by staying the six rounds,
Cheers were mingled with hOoting as
the fighters left the ring. Kid Cleye-
land challenged the winner
Big Boys Draw
Fritz Frey, Battling Johnson's old
sparring partner and Tad ReardOn
were well received when they stepped
between the ropes as preliminary to
the main event. Frey's great bulk of
beef met Tads punches in the initial
round with scarcely a tremor Reardon
showed little science, and both men
slugged harmlessly away. Frey fought
with much of the science which marks
Battling JohnsOn's battles Reardon
almost closed Fritz eye in the third
round with couple of we'll directed
straight arm jolts. Frey landed three
hard swings in succession TO ReardOn's
heart, and both men went to their
corners blowing like a pair of porpoises
The men laughed heartily as they
shook hands for the final session, which
was as fast as could be expected under
the circumstances. Secretary Hancock
of the Pacific Athletic club endeavored
to persuade the men to fight ten rounds,
and although ReardOn was willing Frey
could not be made to see matters in
the same light.
Geyer entered the ring at 10 o'clock,
Willis following a few moments later.
Fighting Danny Webster was intro
duced as Monte Attels opponent, the
two to meet at Maud Junction on the
twenty-third. Jim Flynn challenged
the winner and Johnny Frayne was
announced to fight some time during
December. Picato was given a hand
when he challenged any 133-pounder.