The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-16

ltsm and forced his own methods by sheer weight Of
personality. Mendoza remained the model and the
guiding influence In the sport. Many 6stic enthusi-
asts will remember a time when rules, advice and
tactics for fighters as laid down by Mendoza were
still current and standard.
Mendoza's Physique.
Mendoza was not s~trikingly endowed physically
beyond an unusually broad, solid and manly chest,
with powerful arms. He was about five feet seven
incnes IN height, presenting a compact and graceful
figure. He was noticeably weak in the loins, but
possessed good wind and was seldom overmatched
when STRUGGLING Mt close quarters.
Colonel Hamilton and Sir Thomas Apreece having
taken up their position just below the ring, it was
agreed between the seconds that the umpires should
select a third to whom any difference Of opinion
might be referred. The two gentlemen accordingly
named MIR. Harvey Ashton to act In this capacity.
Betting grew brisk during the last few minutes Of
the interval, the odds being five to four in favor Of
Mendoza, and readily accepted. 1t was believed by
the supporters Of HUMPHREYS that, although the in
ferior Of bis antagonist in science, he could repeat
At a signal from the .umpires the two men left
their corners and advanced toward the centre of the
ring, while the throng fell silent to watch them.
Humphries wore an easy smile as he toed his side Of
the mark and extended his hand for the grip. Men
doza was calm and intent, fixing his enemy's eyes as
he approached. For an instant their hands met, the
next they had fallen warily on guard.
Humphries stood with his feet well apart and his
arms up and out. 1t was his custom to lead with the
right and stop with the left, and he depended upon
the weight Of his body rather than length Of swing
for furnishing blows. Mendoza's attitude was more
natural. II not SO impressive. His arms were held
closer to his body. with his left slightly advanced,
excelled.
1.-The Gentleman Boxer had decided his own plan
OF campaign In advance. from his knowledge of Dams
handshake than he began the set-to with great dash
and spirit, launching a tremendous right handler,
which Mendoza avoided by stepping aside. Mendoza
swift Jabs to the ribs, which drove HUMPHREYS back.
Humphries recovered himself, however, and they
rallied dercely, Humphries recovering his lost ground
and landing twice on Dams jaw. The Whitechapel
boy closed at this. and they wrestled desperately,
Mendoza clinging to his. adversary in the trip and
taking part Of the shock Of the fall. Both men were
up and to their corners nimbly, the crowd bowling
approval Of the equal division of honors.
HUMPHREYS left his seconds knee and sprang for
ward with undiminished vigor at the calling Of the
next round. He repeated his former manoeuvre with
even greater determination, forcing Dan back with a
ripping body blow that the latter only partly parted.
Hum1phries seemed set upon making Mendoza suffer
IN this round and slashed home twice with his right,
following up with a swing to the Jaw. Dan met the
attack manfully. covering himself neatly against the
shower OF blows and waiting his opening calmly. He
had been rushed back almost to the rails when
Humphries' first burst Of energy betrayed him into
lifting his guard. Mendoza ducked and rushed in,
planting a Earring 5b to the ribs and hooking another
behind the ear. HUMPHREYS, staggered by. the last
smash, ran In and closed, taking another clip to the
ear before he made his hold. He tried a cross but
took. which Dan avoided, and they fell together,
HUMPHREYS underneath.
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HUMPHREYS needed the attention Of his second dur.
ing the interval. plainly shaken by the decided check
he had received. Mendozas friends went wild over
his showing. having feared lest HUMPHREYS should
overwhelm him in the 6rst few exchanges. '"The
Gentleman Boxer" sat on his seconds knee, glaring at
bis enemy. while Jackson blew a fine spray into his
ears and refreshed him with swab cloths. Mendoza
was stu grave and composed. having apparently suf-
fered nothing beyond a cut under bis mouth.
When the half minute was called the men advanced
to the centre quickly, but 1t was Immediately apparent
that HUMPHREYS had decided to change his method,
having found the other too expensive. He led OF
with caution, reserving himself for Dams attack. and
the two spared for some minutes without damage.
This was exactly Mendoza's game. The crowd for
got to cheer and watched In breathless hush while
the boxers went through some Of the cleverest and
~prettiest manoeuvring that had ever been seen in
England. They circled slowly, Dan closing In oc.
casionally with a swift rattle Of blows and seemingly
invulnerable against the others return. He goaded
bis man continually. HUMPHREYS was no match for
him In such q test Of %dexterity, and twice, thrice and
again Dan jumped in with. one Of his straight smashes
to the jaw.
The last drove bis adversary's head up and back.
and HUMPHREYS, hopelessly outclassed In science, re-
sumed his rushing, with a cry Of anger. Mendoza, who
had been waiting for just this result. lodged a ter.
rife swing at his head and launched himself forward.
planting a full blow straight upon his opponents
mouth, with all his strength behind it. HUMPHREYS
was carried fairly of his feet and crashed to the
floor. landing on his shoulders. Ward and jackson
hurried forward and dragged him to his corner, while