The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-06

self with a notable display of science
against the shower OF blows with which
the other forced the pace. bringing shout
after shout from the crowd by his agility
and speed. Pearce seemed bent upon
planting a solid smash, but could not get
beyond the champions guard.
Two Miss.
Twice the Chicken" seemed to have
found his chance and launched a tremen-
douS drive, but Bchhcr was out OF dis
tance each time. The champion showed
what stun he was made of In This round
and brought all his skill into play. He
jolted In with some stin body punches
and again cut Pearcc about the head.
taking receipts, however. in the form of
several swings that he stopped with his
face. He fought away from clInches,
though Pearce attempted to close sew
eral times. At length Hen caught him.
Belcher put forth all his powers 10 shift
the result OF the struggle. but his oppo-
nents great strength told III the end
and he went down. without damage.
Al this stage of the battle the cham
pion adopted the policy Of allowing his
second and bottle holder to half carry
him TO HIS corner He had found this OF
and wearing fight. when every ounce of
energy would be needed. Although he
was stIll strong. he did not move until
The two picked him up and in the in
tervaI the veteran Ward nursed him with
great care, swabbing and refreshing him.
Belcher's wind was plainly botherins
him. but he was not conscious OF any
When they came together for the sixth
round the champion had decided TO play
cunning with Pearce's evident desire for
aggression. There was nothing to be
gained by waste Of strength in meeting
the attacks which were sure TO cost
'the Chicken" dear lie therefore re-
manned on the defensive. PearCe was
willing and resumed his hamrncring. lie
appeared 10 have lost his dfildencc and
10 be much surer of himself as result
OF having won the end of each round.
lie foDed the champion TO give ground
continually, and it was only At the cN-
pcnsc of continual watchfulness that
Bocher was able 10 avoid telling blows.
The Chicken" drove frequently with his
LETT and BelChers arms were torn and
swollen with stopping the smashes.
The champions caution served him
we'll. and while Peerce.s fists were nying
he found several opportunities TO slip In
blows One OF these shot through such
an opening as he could scarcely have
asked. PearCe was carried far around
with a spent blow and every man on
the field saw. with sharp intake of
breath. that Belcner had magnificent
chance. lie was alert and planted
swiftly for the neck, but his aim was
bad and the blow glanced. AT this point
his friends began 10 understand what
the loss Of his eye meant 10 him. His
sight lacked that marvellous quckness
essential 10 the fighter. lie lost here an
opportunity such he would never have
missed in his prime through his inability
TO judge distance and direction accurate
| Is. Bclchcr himself was unaware OF this
fact. lie regarded the miss as an un
| fortunate accident and IT gave him no
| warning. on Pcarce's next attack the
| champion stood firm and they rallied
with great spirit both landing, severa!
| again. Relchcr chung 10 him and evaded
! dangerous holds. with the result that
they fell together. the champion under
meath
Having fairly outpointcd his man in
the last two rounds, BelCher now deter
mined to put forth every endeavor u win
n decisive lead He was satisfied that
Pcarce WAS greatly weakened and that
= rcsolutc attack must give him The up
per hand Pursuing this plan. he came
TO tlie centcr Tor the seventh round very
! slowly, craftily feiGning a reluctance that
! he WAS far from feeling. once his toe
had touched the mark he sprang into
! the fray with astonishing vicor. leaplnG
| forward with drive that snapped
| Pearcc'S head back and drove him across
tho ring. Hen covered well, however,
back with wicked right handler. Belcher
| parred the threatening blow neatly and
| returned its double, which was well dl-
! roctcd and caught Pcatce fun upon the
mouth.
Belcher Is Wary Now,
Hen" tottered and almost fell under
| this smash. attempting TO close jmmedi-
atoly TO save himself, Bclcher was wary
| of the clinchcs and followed up with A
| rattle OF blows to the body which gave
| Pcarce much trouble '"rhc Chicken
backed away from the Belcher whirlwind
md was very careful TO avoid another OF
| those drives to the face, Belcher felt
himself in the full tide of victory. Ilo
! had the enemy in retreat, was not In
| jurcd and could land three blows to the
| others ono. Twice he countcrcd on
Hens" Jaw. and again, with SlashinS
body blows on Poarcc's sidc. Stepping
in for jolt hc gave Pearcc an oppor-
| tunlty 10 fcint and run in 10 hold. lie
was not quick enough in Judging the
Chickens" purpose and, IeaCcG caught