The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-21

pounds. Barquist looked to have the best of the bout most of the way but Krom won on two falls to Bar quist's one. The first round was draw. In the second Krom won the fall in 29 seconds and Barquist came back in the next one and won the second fall In the fourth round Krom threw Barquist after one min ute and fifteen seconds of fast work.
 Dern and Day. both of Thane. went on for the next wrestling bout at | 130 pounds and Day won two falls, the first in fifteen seconds and the second in fourteen seconds. The bout was so fast that it was rather disappointment as neither man got much chance to show his skill. The Mandolin and Guitar Club then entertained the crowd with two splen- did selections.
 Boxing Bouts
 The boxing bouts were started by Parker and Frost of Thane. Neither man was in condition and were both all in at the end of the third round. Parker won on aggressiveness
 Smith and Monogal of Thane went into the ring at 120 pounds and Smith was given the decision. He seemed to have the best of the go all the way and was noticed to pull his punches in several instances, seem ingly able to care for his opponent at any stage of the battle.
 Martin, of Thane, and Hodgkins. of Perseverance, fought three fast rounds with Hodgkins the better man of the two. The fighting was fast, but Martin plainly showed his lack of condition at the end of the battle. Hodgkins carried the fight all the way to his opponent and seemingly landed at will with fast left hook.
 The next battle was between Clem- ems of Thane and Paulson of Tread we'll Both stalled for the first round. In the second they started fast but stalled during the latter part of the round. The third round was a repetition of the second and Glenn ems was given the decision.
 Two roommates, Reynolds at 165 pounds and Boiling at 175 pounds, l both of Thane, put up the next bat tie and by many it was considered the best of the evenings entertain ment Dolling had the weight and plainly showed his superior skill and experience. Reynolds was aggres sive but was outclassed as Boiling had a guard which he was unable to penetrate. Boiling had a wicked left hook which he seemingly landed at will and was awarded the decis- ion.
 The bout between Garn and Mar tini of Douglas, both at 40 pounds, E was fast in spots. Martini was quick as a flash and used a wicked left. f Garn was game and aggressive but in the last round lost his wind on wicked left to the solar plexus and | was outpointed, the decision being given to Martini.
 Kennedy and Sullivan. of the Alas . ka-Juneau put up the fastest and scrappiest fight of the entire show. Sullivan was outclassed and most of the time was hanging through the ropes, although once or twice he put his opponent in the same fix. Ken nedy carried the fighting to his op- ponent at all times and seemingly | was looking for more at all stages. | He was awarded the decision.
 Dermody and Sprague, both of Do, bn Ia ct bout and were both good Both men were scientific and fast and in the pink of condition. There was little to pick between the two men and when the decision was awarded to Dermody. many in the crowd thought that it should have been the other way. However, the losing man was so close a decision that it was a toss up between the two.
 Vaudeville Features
 Neeland on the greased Finn Horse was the best sticker and won the event while Torvinen was the best when the pole was dry Kearney and barter entertained with black faced sketch which kept the audience in a good mood and Stroud escaped from a straightjacket and handcuffs in a mystifying manner
 During the evening plenty to eat and drink was passed out by the committee. twelve of the young la dies of the city Sattired as Red Cross nurses acting as waitresses and were kept busy supplying the big crowd.