The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1914-07-13
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MAY FIGHT AGAIN.

MAY FIGHT AGAIN.
SAN FRANCISCO. July 6-There
is the probability that George Chip
will consent to another match with
Billy Murray, whom he defeated last
week in the Daley City arena.
WELSH DEFEATS RITCHIE.
LONDON, July I'm the presence
champion lightweight of England,
won the worlds championship this
afternoon by defeating Willie Richie,
lightweight champion of America.
The contest lasted for the full 20
rounds, Welsh being given the de-
cision on points at the conclusion of
the fight.
The fight was one of the best eX-
hibitions of the manly art ever wit
messed in this country. Welsh's
boxing showed great generalship.
He played for the face throughout
the fight, while Ritchie's single aim
seemed to be to land knockout
Welsh was the favorite from the
sound of the gong, and when he was
awarded the decision at the end of
the fight, hundreds of his admirers
crowded about the ring and carried
the champion to his dressing ROOM
Neither of the fighters was much
hurt by the 90 rounds of punching
and Richie took his defeat good
naturedly. He smilingly left the
rings with his seconds, evidently we'll
satisfied with his days earnings. He
made $4,000 on the fight, as his
share of the purse, and, in addition
he gets $4,000 for moving picture
rights. He did not bet anything on
the fight
1t is believed certain tonight that
a return match will be arranged at
an early date, as both of the men
intimated that they will consider
such a proposal The next meeting,
If there is one, probably will take
place in the United States.
The Fight by Rounds.
Round 1.-The fight opened with a
sharp exchange of blows, in which
Richie appeared to have a slight
advantage, Welsh being on the de-
fensive.
Round 2-Ritchie cautious. Holds
on to Welsh in the clinches several
times.
Round 3-Ritchie opens with a
left swing. Welsh lands to the
body and Richie comes back with
left to the jaw.
Round 4-Welsh appears the
stronger of the two and forces the
fighting.
Round 5-Ritchie does the forcing,
keeping Welsh on the defensive
throughout the round.
Round 6-Welsh lands heavily ON
Ritchie's eye, and the American re-
taliates with blow to Welsh's left
eye, causing some damage. Welsh
appears to have less steam than the
American in this round.
Round NO damage done in this
round, both of the fighters sparring
at long range.
Round 8-Welsh forces things with
a fusillade of body blows and tries
for the head, the latter being blocked
cleverly by the American.
Round 9-Welsh still forcing the
fighting, to the great delight of the
crowd. Ritchie's blows fall short.
Welsh's round.
Round 10-Welsh lands many blows
and cleverly avoids the Americans
knockout swings.
Round 11-Ritchie comes back
strong, showing more ginger than
during any of the earlier rounds.
Honors about even.
Round 12-Welsh lands a left hook
to Ritchie's neck, besides several
To
Round 13-The American does all
the leading, winning the honors for
the round.
Round 14-Ritchie forces the fight
ing, but without serious damage.
Round 15-Both men hang on to
each other during the first half of
the round, and spar at long range
during the balance of the time, with
the honors even.
Round 16-Welsh gives splendid
of boxing, landing repeat
eddy on the Americans face. Richie
also gets in few good blows to
the face, but fails to land heavily.
The American plays for knockout.
Round l-Ritchie still trying for
a knockout, but Welsh is too quick
with his cover
Round 18-Ritchie bleeding from
the lips, with Welsh getting better
all the time Fast fighting through
out.
Round 19--Ritchie rallies, nettled
by the applause given Welsh. Hon.
ors even.
Round 20-Both started mixing
hard. Welsh lodges fierce left up
percut and comes back with sharp