The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-30
Lew Tend|er Awarded
 Decision Over Jackson
Sensational Philly Mitt Wielder Forces Fighting Throughout Battle With Willie Jackson And Is Declared Winner Over New York Lightweight Allen Beats Marriage.

New Haven, April 3O-Lew Tender, the sensational Philadelphia light weight, removed another rival from his pathway toward a title match 1 with Benny Leonard when he decis- 1 ively outpointed Willie Jackson of New York in g. fifteen round bout un- der the direction of the Temple A. c. | in New Haven last night. The bout bordered on the sensa- | tional all the way, proving every bit as lively as advance reports would in i dicate. Referee David FitzGerald, who was subjected to much criticism for his decision in the recent Dundee 1 Jackson match, was the third man in the ring last night and awarded the bout to Tendler. He could not have done otherwise. Tender won the scrap by a substantial margin and was likewise accorded his just de- serts.
 It was a whale of a battle all the way The principals, two of the leading contenders for the light weight crown, which now adorns the head of Benny Leonard, came to New Haven to do or die. Both reported in tip-top shape and the manner ill which they stepped over the long dis tance could not help but strengthen that point. They were always ready to take a wallop or deliver one and seldom failed to take advantage of an opening. No knockdowns were scored but the blows which did fly through the air possessed enough steam to flatten the ordinary light weight.
 Perhaps the most striking feature of the affair was Tenders tendency to lay back in the opening rounds. It had been doped out that he would set a fast pace from the getaway and proceed to wear down his rival and be prepared for a grand killing. Instead, he fought cautiously for four or five rounds, always taking advant- sp age of opportunities as they present ed themselves, and at the same time feeling out his opponent like a vet eran. This enabled Jackson to pack up a slight lead on points which was short-lived. Then came a marked reversal of form on the part of Tend Ter. He hit up pace in the sixth that ran rampant until taps sounded. Whatever reserve strength he had held in tow was thrown right at Jack son and the latter had a terrible time trying to keep up with his younger adversary.
 Jackson, although on the losing end fought splendid battle. He made every one of his blows count and on frequent occasions sacrificed a blow to the stomach to make connections iou Ha foupht at o disadvantage, however, as Tender had height and reach in his favor which, of course, is no little item. Tenders awkward position. was also detrimental to Jackson's chances. The Phi11y- newsboy feinted with his right leg and arm extended and invariably chose to box at long range. Jackson didn't relish this sort of an attack as it was almost impossible for him to break through his guard. Jackson was in his glory when slugging away at close quarters and it was this method that won him many points early in the contest. As the fight progressed, however Jackson learned to his own satisfaction that Tender was no amateur when it came tC mixing it at close range. Tender hefty blows in the later stages of the battle were directed in the course ot lively exchanges and much to Jack sons regret.
 The sixth, eleventh and fifteenth rounds brought out the best fighting of the night. In these rounds tht fighters stood toe to toe and battleC as if their lives depended upon thu result. With only a few seconds tC go in the final round. they stood neal the ropes and slugged away with tht tenacity of two bulldogs. Jackson was the one to crack under the straii and it was evident that he didn't rel ish any such body punishment.
 Ringsiders saw visions of a knock out in the thirteenth. Tender, wh had been wearing Jackson down wit a terrible fusilade of body blows started a new offensive in this sessio- and had the New Yorker retreatine He smashed hard lefts to the stom ach which caused Jackson to fine and followed up his advantage wit an occasional left to the eye or jav An old cut over Jackson's left eye wa re-opened and the blood poured froI it profusely. Jackson stood tn DOm Wells IlOW6NSI, all showed much pep as the bell rang.
 Tender continued to use his le, to good advantage in the fourteent and fifteenth, outpointing Jackson b a wide margin. Jackson scene surprised when Referee Fitzgeral awarded the scrap to Tendler but til latter's decision was entirely justifs ble. Tender left the ring unmarke and as fresh as a daisy. The coo ness he displayed throughout tf fight, coupled with his extreme >cle' erness and hard hitting, left an eve lasting impression in the minds of u fans.
 Benny Leonard, worlds lightweigl champion, who is now civilian boxir instructor at Camp Upton, Yaphan New York, was an unexpected visit at the bouts. When the news first g around that Leonard was on hand, was given a rousing cheer. Ju prior to the star bout he crawlt through the ropes, attired in his arn uniform. and was introduced by A nouncer Hugh Rorty. big demo
 stration followed. Leonard thu
 made a speech in which he appeal' to the generosity of the fans in behs