New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-30
JACKSON BEATEN
BY Lew TENDLER
Philly SouthpaW Miller Favored
by a Fitzgerald Decision

at the Arena last night by decisiveiy
outpotnting Willie jackson of New
York in the star number OF Is
rounds staged under the direction of
the Temple A. c. The bout bordered
en- the sensational all the way, prov
ing every bit as lively as advance
reports would Indicate. Referee
David Fitzgerald, who was subjected
to much criticism for his decision in
the recent Dundee jackson match
was the third man in the ring last
night and awarded the bout to Tend
Ter.
The principals, two of the lead
ing contenders for the lightweight
crown, which now adorns the head
Of Benny Leonard, came here to do
or die. Both reported in tip-top
shape and the manner in which they
stepped over the long distance 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 open
ing. No knockdowns were scored but
the blows which did fly through the
dir possessed enough steam to fatten
the ordinary lightweight.
jackson fought a splendid battle
LILY lllcItC CNcly OlG VI Ills DlOWS
count and on frequent occasions sac
rifced a blow to the stomach to
make connections with Tenders
jaw. He fought at a disadvantage,
however, as Tender had height and
reach in his favor which, of course,
is no little item. Tenders awkward
position was also detriment to
Jackson's chances. The Philly news
boy Tented 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
freak through his guard. Jackson
vas 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 to
mixing 1T at close range. Tenders
lefty blows in the later stages OF
the battle were directed in the course
Of lively exchanges and much to
Jackson's regret.
The sixth. eleventh and fifteenth
rounds brought out the best fighting
of the night. In these rounds the
fighters stood toe to toe and battled
as If their lives depended upon the
result. With only a few seconds to
&C in the final round, they stood near
the ropes and slugged away with the
tenacity of two bulldogs. Jackson
was the one to crack under the strain
and it was evident that he didn't
relish any such body punishment.
Ringsiders saw visions of knock
cut in the thirteenth. Tender, who
had been wearing Jackson down with
q terrible fusillade of body blows,
started a new offensive in this ses-
sion and had the New Yorker re-
treating. He smashed hard lefts to
the stomach which caused Jackson
to finch and followed up his advan-
tage with an occasional left to the
eye or jaw. An old cut over Jack
sons left eye was reopened and the
blood poured from it profusely. Jack
son stood the bombardment well,
however, and showed much pep as
the bell rang.
Tender continued to use his left
TO good advantage in the fourteenth
and fifteenth, outpointing Jackson by
& wide margin. Jackson seemed sur
prised when Referee Fitzgerald
q w al dCo IIS scrap W i Ct1dlCl. Slld-
Ter left the ring unmarked and as
fresh as a daisy. The GOODNESS he dis
played throughout the fight, coupled
with his extreme cleverness and hard
hitting, left an everlasting impression
i'll the minds Of the fans.
Benny Leonard, worlds lightweight
champion, who is now civilian boxing
Instructor at Camp Upton, Yaphank,
New York, was an unexpected visitor
at the bouts. When the news first
got around that Leonard was on
hand, he was given a rousing cheer.
Just prior to the star bout he
crawled through the ropes, attired in
his army uniform. He then made a
speech in which he appealed to the
generosity of the fans in behalf of
the Soldiers Smoke fund. He agreed
to present an autographed picture of
himself to the person who would bid
the highest. Eli Paluski, owner Of a
chain of Wooster bowling alleys,
made the highest bid. one Of $3.50.
Pictures of Willie Jackson and Benny
Vulgar. members of Doc Bag1ey's
stable were also auctioned. Paluski
was also the purchaser of these, bid
ding $55 for the Jackson picture and
$40 for that of Valgar
In the semi-final bout Red Ames
of Bridgeport easily outpointed
Tommy Morengo of Boston, in a ten
round smuggling bee. Allen might have
scored a knockout but for his failure
tC take advantage of opportunities. 1t
" as announced that Marengo had
suffered a broken hand in the second
round.
George Proto, the local feather
weight, outpointed Young Captain OF
Meriden in the six-round preliminary.