New Britain herald., 1927-03-23

Erwin Bige. Nebraska's flashing lightweight was shaded by Alex Hart Of Philadelphia, in the 10 round feature attraction which marked the return of professional boxing to New Britain, at the r. NJ. T. A. X B. so- ciety hall last night, but Bige's ag- gressiveness and clean-cut fighting won for him the admiration of the fans and labeled him easily the more popular of the principals.
 There was some disapproval of Referee McAuliffe's decision. This was probably traceable to Bige's standing with the crowd. rather than 10 careful analysis of the course of the bout in it's 10 rounds, 4 consensus Of opinion along the ring side awarded Hart five of the 10. gave Bige three and entered two as even. By coincidence Bige took both the first and the last. His margin in the closing round was undisputed and his rally would have been far more impressive had not the veteran Hart fought wildly and luckily to hand his Omaha opponent two plump on the chin.
 Bige looked to have greater weight advantage than the four pounds reading of Announcer Art Pilz's chart showed. The Omaha lad weighted 143la with Hart coming into the ring at l39l2, Bige went 10 work at the start with q heavy attack to Harts body with the Phil adelphian making little effort to re- turn. In the second Hart landed solidly 10 the body and head and an instant before Timer Gerald P. Crcan banged the gong he sent one to Bige's chin that spun him half way around. The third round was nip and tuck for the most part with Hart again having the advantage. In the fourth Bige made the poorest show ing of the evening. Several times it appeared as though he was be- wildered. but Hart lacked the neccs- sary wallop 10 put him to the floor. The fifth witnessed a rally that won the Nebraska boy a draw. In the sixth Hart fought at long range to carry off the honors and he repeat ed in the seventh. When the bell sounded the opening of the eighth Bige dashed from his corner and rained blows on Hart's face and body for a full minute before the Philadelphia chap gave return. His early lead gave Bige an undis- ,,}o oI reyi, Tn L Jf tack in the ninth but was entitled only to a draw. The tenth was fast and furious with Bige a wide lead- er. It appeared that Bige was i,n- proving as the bout wore on with Hart less accurate in his thrusts and less able 10 defend. It was gener- ally agreed that Bigc would have a far better chance in q 15 round go with Hart than in 70 rounds, this reasoning being grounded on his strong finish.
 Semi-Final a Draw
 Minty Rose. Ircland's entry in the ll5 pound division trimmed the vet eran Charlie Ray of Philadelphia by superior ring gencralship and a su- parb defense. but he received only draw. The lauehahle feature of the result was Rays indignation when the referee did not raise his hand 10 indicate him the winner. As is the case whenever two midgets of the ring engage in display Of the manly art their abbreviated reach is decep- tive and q majority of the fans clung to the belief that the boys were not trying. and the result was frequent booes and calls for action Ray was able to land scarcely half a dozen clean blows in the fight. He found Roses gloves or arms serving q perfect defense. Neither fighter appeared to have a semblance of kick
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