East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-04-03

II Bobby Evans of Portland was
the real, legitimate champion light
weight of the northwest before he en-
tered the fight in the Oregon theater
last evening, then there is new
champion today and his name is
Billy Farrell of Seattle. At the con
clusion Of fifteen rounds of fast mill
ing, Referee Lawrence Duff raised
the mitt of the Seattle boy, thus an
nouncing him the victor.
Evans was so 10th to part with his
title and accept the short end of the
receipts that he smote the referee uR
on the cheek with his padded mitt
and, in this fracas had no better for
tune than he had with Farrell for
Duff, who once represented M. A. A.
c. on the mat. by crook of his arm
and twist of his knee sent the en-
maddened battler sprawling on his
face, Everyone thereupon rushed to
the ring and there was some lively
scene until Chief Kearney and a few
assistants succeeded in restoring or
der.
Thus it may be seen that there was
no lack of excitement when the bout
ended and 1t may be truthfully said
that there were moments of excite
ment throughout the course of the
fight. 1t was a mighty good fight,
as fights go, and 1t must be said
that the majority verdict of the wit
nesses coincided with that Of the
referee.
Farrell Is Clever.
Farrell is not only one of the clev
crest men ever seen in fighting togs
here but he is also the coolest under
fire. With wicked kick ready at
every opening combined with a de-
fense almost impregnable, he makes
a dangerous foe and one from whom
Evans had more respect as the bat.
tie progressed.
The two men fought very differ
ent battle last evening. Evans, who
has a great deal of eieverness, plenty
of speed and footwork but who is
woefully lacking in a damaging
punch, started for his man in the
first round as If to bewllder him. In
and out around and around he
danced, darting, lodging and peck
ing and occasionally rushing Farrell
20 the ropes. Farrell wore a look of |
litter unconcern, coolly permitting |
Evans to spend as much energy as
lie wished in these futile tactics, cas-
ly blocking the harder blows and
occasionally shooting in a kick or
wo Of his own by way of warning.
By the time the sixth round arrlv-
d, Evans noticeably changed his
Methods. His smiling confidence in
lis own dazzling powers were shaken
" growing respect for the steam,
tamina and the science of his oppo- !.
ent. 1t was in this round that Far
ell shot In three rockers in success
ion and from then on he had the
dge. True, in several succeeding
ounds there was not much to choose
etween them from a standpoint of
amage done but ii was apparent
hat Evans was no longer forcing the
ace. He had been made a bit grog-
y by stopping some of Farrelrs right
anders and he became more wary
n the twelfth the Seattle boy
'rought the crowd to its feet by
the Portlander about the
ing with rights and lefts. Evans
fas shaky but he covered up and
aved himself from the full intent OF
he others blows.
Evans Willing to Mix.
The last round came up with both
oys working at their hardest. Ev-
ms, probably conscious that the tide
'as going against him, seemed will
1g to mix and Farrell was anxious I
. deliver a sleep producer. Before
he end came Farrell was slammlng ,
ights and lefts at his man who was
lternately hanging on and covering
p. Then came the grand finale with
ne awarding of the decision.
Farrell was seconded during the
out by Jockey Bennett and Buddy
teyens while Carpenter and Abey
ordon were in the corner with Ev-
ms. I
Abey Gordon and Jockey Bennett }
oxed three rounds as the first pre- !
and the fans had a chance
} see and admire the work of the I
lidget newsboy. Another good four
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