The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
my Lowe Given Decision Over kayO Brown In Admore Battle
Lowe Given Decision
Over Knockout Brown
New Ardmore Club Draws Capacity House at Opening Show
Verdict in Main Bout Should Have
Been Draw
BY WILLIAM PEET.

Knockout Brown, OF New York, failed
to create a lasting impression on the
fight fans of the District yesterday
when he swapped punches with Tommy
Lowe for fifteen rounds at the Ardmore
Club and lost the decision, according to
the referee on points.
Mr. Brown, whose first name is Valen-
tine, came down here with a big repu-
tation. His famous knockout punch was
never delivered. although to his credit
it must be said that he gave a good fast
exhibition.
Referee Pat O'ConnOr's decision in
favor of Lowe was based on the fact
that in the fifth and eleventh rounds
Brown was knocked off lis feet, taking
the count of nine after his first tum-
BILE. also that Lowe had the better CT
the tenth chapter, and that with the eX-
ception of the twelfth, all the other
rounds were even.
A draw would have been the proper
verdict for the reason that Brown did
nine-tenths of tbe leading, was never in
distress and never refused TO mix things
up.
Veteran Never in Danger.
Foxy Tommy Lowe with his long prize
ring experience was perfectly able to
take care of himself. Browns wicked
left swings were always blocked and
Lowe had a short right uppercut ready
to counter every time the New Yorker
rushed
In declaring that a draw should have
been given. the writer does not wish to
detract one iota from loves fine work.
He was carefully prepared for the battle,
never looked in better physical condi-
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run for their money. as he always does.
This is the reason why Lowe is popular
in Washington.
The first thrill of the scrap was in the
fifth round, when a right swing caught
Brown on the side of the head and sent
him reeling through the ropes. In order
to collect his scattered senses, the New
Yorker purposely took the count OF nine,
but came back strong and finished the
round in good shape. In the eleventh
round a left jolt by Lowe toppled Brown
over. but he was up like flash, the blow
doing no damage and showing nothing
except the veterans fine Workmanship,
for Lowe has always been a good judge
of distance.
Brown Goes Down.
In the tenth round Lowe started to
bleed at the mouth. the result of Brown 5
infighting and numerous messages by the
heel of the glove.
The exhibition as whole was well
worth the price, and Lowe need never
fear of trouble at the hands of Valentine
Brown, for the local boy still retains the
cleverness to sidestep "haymakers,' and
if he only possessed a good stiff waIIop
himself. would be out meeting the best
men in the country.
The DrplimiDaries uero iDtaroStipC. opa
was funny, the second. a tragedy, and
the third a hugCing match.
Bernard Drops Nelson.
Battling Bernard, who was supposed to
have met Dummy Decker, of Baltimore.
found an easy mark in Jack Nelson, Of
New Haven, the man substituted for
Decker. Just why the substitution was
made nobody seems to know. for the
,lub management made no announcement
before the mill. Nelson quit cold in the
second round.
Buddy Ray and Terry Jones, the last
named from the Washington Barracks,
the entertainment for the semi
wind up OF eight rousds. Referee O'COn-
nor was kept so busy breaking the glad
ators. who kept continually holding on
hat the rounds dragged along slowly,
and a sigh Of relief was heard when
ne illidl Dtll Nldll6tu INtLtIGc ~ COllIlOT
'endered a good verdict in awarding
TOnes the decision.
Here the Tragedy.
There was tragedy written all over Kid
Whites face when he danced into the
ing TO exchange wallOps with Burt
ireen. Both boys are colored.
Green WHIPPED over a couple of swings
n the second round. One OF them landed
nd down went White. Referee Nick Alt
'ock started to count; got as far as
three" when he cried, Get up and
light, you're not hurt"
Deed. boss. ah's not going to get up
ou can count all you wants to. All know |
vhen abs had enuff.''
Whites seconds dragged him out Of the |
ing without ceremony.
1t is estimated that a crowd of ! ,20C |
ans enjoyed the sport. The new club |
ouse. although not entirely completed |
ras nicely arranged in the matter of |
eats. There was no disorder Of any ]
ort, and the electric car service was
Xcellent