Arizona republican., 1921-07-30

Al the oecisroIl ~nlsn kindly handed to Alger. And the fans were certainly well repaid for staying to the limit.
 Alger put up one of the greatest fights of his young life and surprised even his most ardent admirers by meeting Carter at every style of fight. But Alger looked wee bit surprised when the referee raised his hand in victory.
 Carter took the first, second and eighth rounds; Alger had big lead in the fourth and sixth, and the third, fifth, seventh, ninth and tenth sowed little to choose between the two men. On rounds won Carter was entitled to the decision, but AL gers showing entitled him to draw. At no stage of the fight did Alger show anything to warrant giving him the decision.
 Billy showed a wonderful change in form last night and handled him. self in manner that classes him among the main eventers. He had a nice defense and worked well in the clinches, but he was wild with both hands and missed as many blows as he landed He started fighting from the tap and the only time he slowed down was when they stood toe to toe and exchanged wallops.
 In the first round Carter shot his mitts into Billy's face with lightning like speed and forced Alger to elinch. In the clinch his hands were useless and the referee was forced to break them. Garter had nothing to lose in the first session. In round two Carter made Alger miss a half dozen good wallops to get in two rights and a left, Alger made four swings at Carter's head and missed every blow with Carter standing still. He tapped Carter couple of light ones, but not enough to get an even break in the round.
 In the third the wet canvas made both men slip and they were satisfied at infighting with Alger holding his own and the round went even.
 Tho fourth was Alger's best round. The Stafford Flash rushed from his corner confident he was Carter's master. Billy sent a volly of rights and lefts to Tommy's head and Car- ter tried getting under but walked right into hard blow on the ear. They exchanged blows at close range with Alger gaining big edge as Carter went into clinch. Billy had plenty to spare.
 The fifth slowed down a little and the fighters were content to do a little boxing with Garter outguess- ing Billy at long range. Billy used his weight and kept the round even with infighting.
 In the sixth Carter made Billy miss several hard right swings that went to the ropes. but he lost the round by walking into Alger's punches try fov- lro, 1ro- ,-op hi i'm on the chin with terrific right and Tommy went back into a clinch and came out fighting. Billy hit Carter two good ones before they went back into a clinch and rocked him with a right as the gong sounded. Billy took this one also.
 In the seventh Carter was cautious and Billy seemed tired. They botf took it easy. shooting over occasion- al punches that carried little weight The boys were in a clinch practically the entire round. This one showed no advantage to either man.
 Gong Saves Alger
 The fight almost ended in tn. eighth and the gong saved Billy. LII to this round Alger kept in close tt Carter and Tommy was unable tt get a good shot at his chin Tn,
 
 slipped around with little chance fo a kayo. Near the end of the rount Carter rushed Alger to the rope with fusillade of blows frdon botl hands Alger held his own for sec. ond or two and Carter connected witt a right to the jaw; Alger's knee wagsed and he protected himsel with a ciinch. They broke and Car ter renewed the offensive with Alge weakening and unable to use hi mitts. The gong was a welcom sound to Alger.
 The ninth and tenth were fast, de spite a pouring rain. Carter was un able to get a footing and Alger wa shooting wild. They were willing, bu could not make much headway. Car ter landed several light ones, but car ried no punch behind them. Alge missed as many as he landed, excer in the clinches, where they both ham nered body blows and failed to q any damage
 They were both lighting when tf final gong sounded and the Val crowd was satisfied it was one ~ the best scraps put up here in man days. but another Gardner spoiled tf evening by giving the bout to Alge The best he was entitled to was draw.
 There was no argument on Il fight, but if the rain had not intel fered and the fighters were able get a foothold it would have bet faster from the damage standpoil and 1t is doubtful if the fight wou have gone the limit They both lant ed enough blows to end the erdinal fight if the steam was not lacking
 Alger and Carter would make great bout for a return match al settle the argument started last nigf
 There's no denying Alger h. shown improvement and is tous youngster, but Carter is a clever k with a kayo punch and under ord nary conditions would make a bett showing. True, Alger will also sho up better without a rain handica so why not let em battle again?
 Spaw and Scotty Draw
 Mack Spaw almost went to sle in the eighth round of the sen final with Battling Scotty, but made a wonderful recovery and ba tied his way to a good draw befo the fight ended Tip was razzed his decision, but Mack earned part Of the verdict.