The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-05
HALL FAILS TO
MAKE GOOD

ALI. Hall, the latest aspirant for fis-
tic honors in Honolulu, failed to make
good in a try-out yesterday forenoon
in the Asahi Theater. Hall has been
looking for Joe McGurn's scalp and,
connecting with Nigel Jackson, who
is endeavoring to promote series OF
contests, he arranged for try-out,
McGurn being willing to accommodate
him if he could come through with
the goods. Accordingly, Jackson in
vited few pugilistic fans to congre-
gate at the Asahi theater and witness
Hall in action, Mike Patton being put
forward to act as the chopping block.
Mike Patton is known as a clever box
er but he has put on flesh considerably
and is not as agile as he was in the
days when he occasionally threw his
castor into the roped arena. But
| Mike was willing to test Halls met
| tie and, together with a host of his
friends, made his way to the convinc-
ing rendezvous, where Hall and others
had assembled.
The bout was set for eleven o'clock,
but at that time the Japanese lessee
of the theater was disinclined to per-
NIT the trial to take place, Jackson
having neglected to make the neces-
sary arrangements. Jackson has an
option on the theater for Saturday
week, but had not obtained permits
sion to hold the trial there yesterday.
The Japanese was not at all disposed
to meet the wishes of the fans, and for
some time it seemed as though the
projected trial was not to eventuate,
Just on twelve o'clock, Mr.. Jap re.
Tented and the stage was speedily
cleared of spectators, while Hall and
Patton prepared for the trial.
Patton made but few preparations
simply removing his coat and shirt
but Hall stripped and emerged from
the wings clad in regulation training
costume, short Knockers, sweater
shoes and all complete. Hall was
impatient for the start. He was at
high tension as he faced Patton, brisk
ly tapping the floor with his feet
in distinct contrast to the calm uncon-
Germ betrayed by Patton. AS soon as
the word to go was given Hall sprang
in quickly, but his right and left
swings found resting places on Pa
tons gloves or round his neck. Halls
initial efforts were disappointing, and
this disappointment deepened as Hal
his head as he sprang in and dropping
his guard, until the conviction was
forced home on all who saw the tria
that he had failed to make good
There was no other conclusion pos
sible.
"McGurn in one round!" said a sol
der, sitting close to the stage. AnC
that seemed to size up the impression
Hall created. Hall has no records
to show of his matches in New Yea
land whence he hal S and of his fight!
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clippings.
J For three rounds he spared will
Patton, but not once did he land an Ell
fective blow or make a showing Il
support his claim to a match. H,
might be a hard man to beat in
rough house; he strips well and give
one the impression of being strong il
limb, though his wind did not seen
any too good, but as a boxer he di
not raise any enthusiasm.
, Jackson is now out after anothe
opponent for McGurn, and there i
. some talk of Jim Hoao signing up, bu
from what others in the game hav
to say of Hoao there is little chanc
of a contest between Hoao and Nc
o Gurn. Bauersocks and Fink wer
S matched to put up few rounds as
e preliminary and it might be wort
h while to make this event the event o