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by all who saw the blow land, but it
was absolutely unintentional and did
not really constitute a foul, as
claimed by Shirley, but disallowed
by the referee. There was decided
difference of opinion among the
spectators on the question of wheth-
er or not Shirley was actually fouled
and 1t Is said that Comiskey admitted
after the fight that the blow in
Question was a glancing one and too
ilow. but entirely accidental. At any
rate the referee is to be commended
for his action. as the offense was not
sufficiently fragrant to warrant him
in disappointing the crowd and
bringing the match to an end.
Fans Went Wild
AS the fight progressed the crowd
became wild with excitement and
the fighters surely rave them a good
run for their money. Both men were
smeared with blood, but from the
time Shirley received the doubtful
punch he slowed up ~perceptibly while
his opponent seemed to get stronger
and faster. but he lacked the steam
to K. o. Shirley, who held on and
protected himself well in the desper-
ate infighting. AS the end of the
~12-round journey neared it became
apparent that neither man had the
necessary kick to put the other put
and that the bout was sure to go to
a decision.
I Taken altogether 1t was one of the
nrptt}QSt p1nva rnnfnCfc ounr ctnnoI
in this city. The fact that Shirley
was defeated will not injure his
chances of future matches where the
facts are known, and 1t may be now
that Manley will gather courage
from the outcome of this rumpus and
come out of his hole and meet Shir-
ley, whom he has been lodging for
many months. Comiskey has gained
added laurels by his excellent show
ing and it is a safe bet that local
boxing fans would pack the house to
see a return engagement between the
two who put up such a cr~editable ex-
hibition Friday night.
| The Pr~eliminarics
AS Is usually the case the pork-and-
bean preliminaries furnished more
real fun and amusement than the
main vent. AS an added attraction.
while the crowd was gathering and
before anything started, a buttinski,
named Jimmie, who said he be-
'longed in Los Angeles. climbed into
the ring and proceeded to take
charge Of the evenings entertain
ment. He vas finally pried loose
and placed on a shelf. but not until
after he had invited himself to sing.
He at once accepted his own invita-
ton and then inflicted one OF the
most doleful pieces of alleged vocal
harmony v e heard by the oldest in
habitant.
Tom Parks then took hold as ref
cree and called to the center OF the
ring a big blond. nicknamed THE
Terror" Of something o. other, and
said to hail from Rock Springs. The
l"Terror" was matched against Kid"
Allen. "of New York. much small
5er scrapper. with dark curly hair.
for "a moment pandemonium did
reign, SURE enough. He. writhed In
supposed agony on the canvas and
died several deaths before being lift
ed into a chair. but he came to life
and to his feet with startling sud
denness when he saw that the scrap
was, to be awarded to his Terrifying
antagonist and. decided to go on for
another round. He was hopelessly
~eutclassed and his seconds soon
tossed.a towel into the ring and the
Kid was permitted to go back to
New York where they don't act so
rough.
Next came Greek George and Kid
Brown, the former we'll known local
ly from frequent appearances in the
ring and the latter an unknown
quantity. George was fast and quick
on. his feet. at first, while Brown
showed up rather tall and ungainly.
Brown took somewhat the worst OF
it in the forepart of the mix-up. and
tried to create the impression that
his middle name was duck" which
was about all he did for a time.
The boy got better in the third and
slowed Mr.. Greek up considerably
with some stiff face and body
punches. with the result that the
boxing match became a wild foot
race. There was no decision rem
dered at the close Of the limit OF
four rounds.
There was no real need for a ref
cree in the short clash between BIZ
Mccarthy, Of Fort Worth and Tony
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ter Of form. The boys met in the
center and were instructed, several
ringside bets being made in the
meantime, and two Judges chosen to
decide them. These two were not 81
|dee-dum necessary either ~ It
turned out. The Fort Worth gent
had . Volstead PERCENTAGE, one half
|of one per cent. that's all. The first
round ended . few split seconds after
1t begun. There was q free-arm
movement on the part of Diana, .
swish Of the glove. the sound Of an
impact and It was all over. Nc
Carthy anne to IN due time with q
lovely lump the size Of . golf ball
over his right lamp.