The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-19
ROBIDEAU DEFEATED BY
 JOE SHUCRUE
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over the Coffee and rolls this morn ing many 8 boxing fan pinched him. self to see if he were really awake. He had seen two strange things at the Armory last night. He witnessed a boxing show in which there was no long wait before the main bout and he saw two boys in the ring who were willing to fight. Instead of clutching each other fondly and counting the house, these youngsters actually seemed to think they were in there to give the folks a little rumble for their money.
 In this brief speech of introduction we refer to Joe Shugrue, of Jersey City, N. J. and Sam Robideau, of Philadelphia, Pa..s They hacked away for 15 rounds before an assemb1age of 4,O00 enthusiasts. Shugrue outpointed Robideau and deserved the decision He gained the honors in ten sessions, broke even in three and was outfought in two.
 shugrue did not hurt Robideau to any extent. It is well known fact that Joe is not a remarkably hard hitter. But he begged away at RoDi- deau continually. He landed two blows to one for Robideau and in the 11th and 18th rounds appeared to have the Philadelphia boy going. This was only a temporary advantage, however,
 
 vigor and gave Shugrue a terrific lac ing in the last round.
 There was no doubt that Robideau proved a tough propositfop for Shu- grue. The Philadelphian showed that he, carried a punch but lacked the cIeverness and knowledge of ring strategy that Shugrue has. He missed frequently whereas Shugrue seldom if ever wasted a blow.
 Robideau started as if he would give lShugrue a beating. In the first round he went right after Joe but the Jer- sey City boy was apparently studying his opponent. As the bout progressed Shugrue demonstrated that he had mastered Robideau's style and the Jersey City boy improved with each round.
 He took little punishment from Rob ideau until the 18th stanza when the Phila de1phian exhibited 8 burst of speed that had Shugrue going This rally could not overcome shugrue g early lead When the bout was over Shugrue was bleeding slightly from a cut under the eye and Robideau's nose was damaged a trif1e. That was the extent of the slaughter. There was not knockdown in the bout. Robi- deau slipped to the floor once but was up in an instant. 15
 In the senai-final Red Allen of this city shaded Chick Brown Of New TIa- ven in ten round battle. Brown. who recently graduated from the ann ateur ranks, made fine impression. He totes around a. dangerous wa1lop but doesn't know much about the game yet Although he was jarred at tirnss by Browns clowss Allen showed greater boxing ability. He kept polk ing his left in Browns face and did better footWork
 Young Dundee of this city knocked out Frank Brindisi of New Haven in the opener. In the early part of the fight Brindisi had things his own way. but Dundee sent his opponent reeling with a punch to the jaw and Referee Fitzgerald finally had to stop the go.
 Dave Fitzgerald proved a capable referee and Slim Brennan, who did the announcing, let us know that he hasn't lost his Third avenue accent, even if he is dwelling in East Bridge port Tn the shadows of the Acorn A. C..
 The entire show was well conducted. It was over at il o'clock for which the management deserves a Christmas card of thanks.