Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
BY "HECk."


Superior skill and years of ring
experience proved last night to be
no great help to Richie Mitchell Of
Milwaukee when he stepped for 10
rounds with Solly Burns of San
Francisco at the Illinois theatre be-
fore the AIl-Star Athletic club.
SoIly started out with rush in
the opening round. hitting Mitchell
al Will In the second round
Mitchell made a strong comeback
and returned blow for blow that he
had suffered at the hands Of Burns
in the initial round. Alternatingly
through the entire bout both boys
won points Burns found it hard
after the first round. however, to
land any of the punches that he had
succeeded in placing in the first
few minutes Of battle.
Mitchell met one OF the toughest
boys in his division Of weight.
Burns proved last night that he
could stand punishment equally as
well as Mitchell and came out of
the fight like a veteran. Mitchell
and Burns Put on one of the best
exhibitions Of boxing that has been
presented TO the tTi-city ring low
erS for some time Both gave
pleasing show. Mitchell. however.
proved TO be the more aggressive
Of the two. keeping Burns on the
lob at all times. He led the battle
in every round but the first. Burns
had a clever way Of covering his
head and only twice did Mitchell
succeed in breaking through the
protection.
Rose a Disappointment.
Stockyards Johnny Rose proved 10
be a great disappointment to the
patrons at the show. Press notices
in metropolitan dailies have boost
ed the little pug and likewise have
several promoters. He fell far
short Of his record last night ID
TO the fourth round Rose made
good attempt at holding Knockout
German to a draw. He showed
little cIeveruess both with gloves
and feet. In the fifth round Cor
man rocked Rose with both rights
and lefts. Rose became grOggy-
German landed rapid fire blows to
Roses head but lost his own head.
He realized that he had the Mil
waukee lad coming his way and in
his attempt 10 end the bout he
swung wild throughout the round.
IN the sixth Rose came back for
time but German planted few
straight punches and Rose again
became groggy and stumbled from
corner to corner. Roses manager
u in Ha r7u in q
middle of the sixth round to save
his boy from further punishment
Lively Curtain Raiser.
Benny VogeI of Milwaukee ano
Frankie Jumatti of Chicago fought
an interesting curtain raiser
Frankie commenced his usual wor-
rying dancing tactics and let fly
in the first round. He hit VOgel
with ease IN the first five rounds
but VOgel returned blow for blow
In the first part OF the sixth round
Jumatti thought the bout was his
and likewise did the crowd There
were cheers and cries for a knock
out but Vogel proved that he was
far from ready for the farewell
touch. He opened up a machine
gun IRE on JuIBdLIl ana blows new
fast and warm for the balance of
the round. Both boys worked well
and showed their willingness in
putting on 4 good entertainment.
Peanuts Schieberl. manager Of
the All-Star club. deserves credit
for the show ne presented last
night Each tout was satisfactory.
The AlI-Star club has been exhib-
iting some Of the tip-top boxers
during its career il this city and
has proved TO be one of the best
ID this vicinity.