El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-24

~ HAT Vic Hanson is far from be-
ing a dangerous CONTENDER for
Il the middleweight title of the
world is the opinion of fight fans who
stamped their feet and rooted for 20
clnds Sunday afternoon - t.ie Juarez
aren't, when Jack Herrick and Hanson
fought draw for the championship Of
the southwest.
It might have been the vision Of
Stanley Ketchel recognized king of
the middleweight in the past. or the
spirit sof the jungle beast from which
Jack Herrick gained his nickname,
that instilled courage into the Ike
itial bell 10 hold his claim to the south
western title and established himself
as a contender for the worlds cham
pionship belt.
Fought Great Fight
Anyhow Jack Herrick, according to
himself and Brother Joe" fought the
greatest battle Of his career, true to
predictions, successfully defending
himself against the attack CT an enemy
who had defeated him twice before.
Because of those two former victories
lot of money changed hands. Hanson
ruled a heavy favOrite by ringside
speculation, to win
Vic Hanson, accompanied by his
manager, Fred Winsor, left sunday al
ternoOn for Denver, where he is billed
TO meet Il Q. Brown on Thanksgiving
day, IN 10 round bout.
InfightinE Saves Hanson.
Hanson's success in obtaining a
draw with the nOrtherner was due TO
MS infighting prOclivities. pulling the
Shamrock" a blow which many say
should be barred from the civilized
boxing ring, won draw for the west
erners but not until he had received
bum ear, which from all indications
VIII develop into a cauliflOwer- The
one-two, one Of the most famous blows
IN the annals of the prize ring con-
tributed nObly to the work OF Jack
Herric1. who battered the side Of his
adversary's face with his jab and
swing.
@The KetcheI Shift
sHThe Ketchel shift" which was said
to be the chief asset OF Hanson, was
not worked to perfection and cOnse-
quently missed its mark many times
The blows Of Hanson altogether ap-
reared to lack steam The right up
percut, offspring OF the shift, how
ever, found its mark several times in
the Tigers" stomach and chest. It is
the opinion Of many that II Hanson
meets George TX o. Brown at Denver,
the Greek viii murder the WesterneT,
who showed LITTLE more class in boxing
ability and fOOtWOTk than a Quayman-
Both Men Bleed.
Short snappy hooks and uppedcuts
IN the clinches had Herrick's lips
bleeding as early as the fifth round
but well placed let's started the
sherry from HansOn's right ear in the
early sessions also. Hanson was out
boxed during the fight, Herrick relying
on the one-tWO at distance and mis-
slambang work in the clinches during
the first part OF the bout. After Han
son proved his superiority in piniOnlng
arms in the clinches. Herrici1 showed
himself to be eversatile by jabbing the
Westerner at distance, varying this
with petty fOOtWOrk and heavy upper
cuts TO the chin at intervals.
What Happened TO the Gloves.
In the fifth, when Hanson was in
his chair, the attention Of the referee
was called by the bowling Of fans TO
one Of HansOn's glOved hands, which
Bart Gordon was rubbing. It ap-
peared that Gordon was rubbing the
surface from the side of the glove In
order that the impact might have
singing effect Some opioned that he
was using rOsin- There are none VINO
would wilfUlly accuse Gordon. but an
investigation of the gloves should be
made.
A second after the first bell. the
principals Jumped into a clinch in the
center Of the ring There was a lot Of
clinching during the entire contest
Official and expert opinion give Her
rick five rounds. Hanson six, and nine
as draws The advantage obtained in
several by Herrick was sufficient to
award draw decision, however.
Officials Make No Money.
Credit was given to the sportsman