Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-17
Clear the Way for His Marriage to Lyla

llc RlluSO Ceilcluiiy W iiliii' pnCdoui-
ing Rod quickly. he tented with his
left hand toward Rods stomach. then
launched o flashing powerful blow
for the youths Jaw.
Rod saw the blow coming and
stepped back just enough to make it
miss. AS uatZo came in. Rod clenched
and held on fast. as his strength and
senses returned. The multitude Of
voices which filed the arena with
deafening noise yelled Historically for
a knockout-for blood. LatZo glanced
appealingIy at the referee who
stepped ii between the two men.
parting them
When Latzo dashed again at Rod,
however. he found not fighter on
the verg, Of knockout. but an elu-
sive, swiftly moving foe, who, al
though he did not counter with
blows. evaded them with uncanny
ability.
RODS COME BACK
AS it became apparent that Rod
had mad what seemed to be an al
most miraculous recovery from what
appeared to be a certain knockout.
the crowf, settled down to watching
the contest, with only occasional
shouts frorr those who were disap-
pointed that the proceedings had not
ended when Rod was on the callvas.
Once when they clenched in Rods
corner. the youth looked down to see
Kelly's face strained and pale while
tears frankly rolled down Kings
cheeks. although at the moment he
was smiling. He seemed to be cry
ing and laughing all at the same
time. AS his glance met Rods he
made motion of applause with his
plump hands. and nodded encourag-
ingly.
When The bell sounded and the
| fighters Sprang apart to return to
| their corners, Kings voice, hoarse
with emotion, came to Rod.
you're doing fine. Cowboy. Don't
let little thing like a knockdown
faze you! You can beat that guy!
Why. when you got up he couldn't
even lay glove on YOU. But stay
away from him till you feel all right"
Rod nodded that he understood.
Kelly was working over him franti-
cally. First he had douSed the youth
with cold water, wiped his tongue
with a wet sponge. and now he was
busy massaging his thighs and legs.
"Feel OK?" he asked anXiouSly.
yeah" Rod growled. as he drew
deep lungfulls of the smoky air into
The bell for the second round
changed. Rod slipped off his stool
swiftly and met his opponent in the
middle Of the ring. Feinting rapidly.
he landed two solid punches to Lat
EOS body. then danced out Of range.
ADVICE FROM KELLY
The crowd roared its approval
Latzo lunged in angrily. ripping
vicious uppercut at Rods chin. Rod
stepped back just enough to cause
the blow to whistle harmlessly by.
then stopper. in with a left hook to
his adversary'S stomach. which caused
him to finch.
Latzo. however. was not easily
hurt. He did not give an inch when
Rod landed but started shooting
body punches as fast as he could
swing his arms. Again Rod danced
away.
Throughout the round Latzo
plunged doggedly after his oppo-
nent. taking as a reward many hard,
clean smashes to the body. When
the gong changed again, signalling
the end of the second round, the
crowd loudly shouted its approval Of
the furious milling.
"You can take that guy now"
Kelly whispered as he tilted water
bottle for Rod to rinse his mouth.
TRY his Jaw with that right cross
of yours like you did mel"
Rod nodded "I've been laying off
his jaw Just so I could get over that
one punch" he painted.
King stood at the side of the ring
stroking one of Rods legs. The tears
were gone from his face now, and
there was smile of happiness in
his eyes. He squeezed Rods leg af-
fectionately
"I knew YOU could lick this guy.
Roddy." he shouted. II knew it"
But Latzo was not licked vet by far.
He came charging out of his corner
with both fists swinging. Rod met
him in tn center of the ring. and
to the vociferouS delight OF the
crowd. snapped punch for punch
with him. When they broke away
there was q puzzled look in Latzo's
eyes. He began boxing cautiously.
It was evident that Rod had hurt
him more than he had hurt Rod.
LATZO KAYOED
Rod lie | with snake-like right
to the face then flashed resound-