Evening journal., 1916-10-07
BOXING CONTESTS
At CAMP DEMINC
Delaware Militia PugiliStS
Put if Over Their
Arkansas Opponents
BOUTS WERE HOT
AND EXCITING

'pecial to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DENYING, n. NJ, Oct. The bi,
sht show staged in Deming las
ight proved a complete victory foi
nc Delaware pugilists, two OF the
after bunch sending their Arkansas
pponents down for the count and the
9ther two being awarded draws.
arge crowd packed the auditorium
nd the spectators we're repaid for
heir attention by the fast fighting
hat took place in the arena. The pro
noter, Private Charles Fuhr, and the
wo trainers. Corporal bill" Sickle
nd Sergeant Joseph Savage. won lots
y praise
Joe" Goldstein. the clever little
Eden A g. pug" opened the show
" putting Jack Keen to sleep IN
he third round Joe's style of fight
ng proved a puzzle 10 the Arkansas
vhirlwind and his clever covering-up
actics quickly tired Keen. who spent
most Of his energy battering al Joe's
Fell-protected Jaw
In the third round Goldstein opened
ip and rushed Keen to the ropes and
anded two hard swings 70 the Jaw and
stiff left to the nose Keen fell into
J clinch. but Joe shook him off and
which fattened the Arkansas razor
Jack.
The Delaware rooters went wild and
arried the Delaware peach from the
ing on their shoulders.
The second bout brought together
ohm Horbora, Of Company c. and
7uy Chamberlain, one OF Arkansas
pest bets. This was Johns first ap-
bearance in the ring and he surprised
veryone by out-fighting the more ex-
4erienced Chamberlain from the
tart
The Arkansas boy carried the hght
Horbora at the opening gong. but
vas met with volley of lefts and
lights which soon slowed him up.
ionors were divided in the first
ound. both boys landing some stiff
lunches. John fought cautiously in
he second round under instructions
rom Sickle and failed to follow up
many good openings. He had the bet
er Of this round, however. and was
old TO finish Chamberlain in the
bird. They fought toe to toe from
he gong. but the Company c boy was
90 strong, and rocked Chamberlain
With some terrific blows to the jaw.
The Arkansas man proved to be
anne. and got to his feet at the count
II nine on his first knockdown He
vas plainly in bad shape, and the
laret was flowing freely from a deep
mt under his right eve Horbora
waited for an opening. and clipped
lie opponent on the point Of the jaw,
ending him to the canvas for the
ull count. Both men we're given a
reat ovation on leaving the ring.
Andy" Cyr. Of Company A. Della
vare. and Johnny Williams. Of the
st Arkansas, hooked up in the third
out. Cyr carried the fight to Will
Jams during the entire four rounds
Mt the Arkansas kid evaded many
ard swings and proved himself
lever defensive fighter. Cyr was
andicapped by a recent attack or
illness. and after the first round by
prain in his right wrist. These two
oys fought cleverly throughout. ana
{ the end OF the fourth round both
rere on their feet and fighting tast.
he referees draw decision suited
he audience.
The semi-wipdup between Glen
eearney the little Irish battler of
ompany f. Delaware, and kid"
lelker, of Arkansas. was the fstic
'eat of the evening, and al the final
ell the house was in an uproar
Though outweighed by twenty
ounds. Kearney put up a wonderful
Exhibition and had his antagonist dizzy