Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-09-13
SHADES CANzONER|
IN SAVAGE BATTLE
Second Victory, Like First,
Comes on a 2-to.1 Vote
by Officials.
BY GAYLE TALBOT,
Associated Press Sports Writer.

NEW YORK, September 10
The big town, the toughest in the
world to convince, was ready to-
day to admit Barney Ross of Chi
cago to the ranks of the worlds
ring champions.
Out of one of the most savage.
gruelling fights ever seen in a
local ring, the Jewish battler from
the Middle West emerged with his
second victory over the veteran
Tony Canzoneri, from whom he
won the lightweight title less than
three months ago.
With 10000 bowling fans looking on
at the Polo Grounds last night, most
of them pulling fervently for Canzoneri
to turn the tables on the former ANA
teur champion and reclaim his crown.
Ross Withstood Tonys early rushes.
caught up with him midway of the fight
and beat him all over the ring before
it was over.
As in their first scrap at Chi
cago 1t was so close it required
the vote Of the referee to reach
decision. Arthur Donovan, who
was in there with them for the
t0rrid Is rounds, cast his ballot
for Ross af.er the judges had
split
Harold Barnes, one of the arbiters,
gave the Chicago boy nine rounds,
Canzoneri two and called four even.
The other judge, George Kelly, awarded
Canzoneri eight and Ross seven.
Donovan gave Ross eight rounds,
Canzoneri four and adjudged three even.
Ross Praises Rival.
"a TY money goes on Tony any
wi time he fights anybody else"
said Ross in the dressing room.
But I'll give him another fight any
time, anywhere either in his home
town or mine. 1 thought I was ahead
all the way, just as l cid in our first
fight"
Canzoneri, who had been SO confident
of regaining his title that he bet several
thousand dollars on himself, was the
most doUnhearted young man in New
York
Il thought ucS out in 'front.'"
he declared. Il telt strong oil the
uay, but totclTd the las:
couldn't seem 10 ct untrGckcd.
l thought I lcaS loar-ng"
The Big crowd vino paid a grcs7 II
s1l40G0 to watch the two great lite
fellows pour gloves into each o.her,
received the verdict with mixed emo
tons. Booes and cheers were almost
equally mingled.
Furnishes Canz0neris Body.
TONY'S flasher style evidently made
him appear like the winner to
the thousands CT patrons cIustere
in the outer stands, hut those close.
to the ringside could appreciate the
terrific body punishment dealt out b
Ross in the last sir or seven rounds.
Neither ever was in danger of :
knockout. despite the terrific pace the
set and the many furious exchange
Ross admitted he vas dizzy for mo-
n2ent bct, Ill the ninth end eleventh
rounds. when Tony caught him flush
On the jaw With lett hooks. but he re-
covered quickly. and from there oil
Graded the Italian boys left like poison.
Canzoneri clearly intended to
end the fight quickly with
knockout. He sailed into Ross in
the opening round with both
hands pumping away to the head.
But Barney met him with a two
listed attack that set him back on his
heels. Tony gave up the knockout idea
then and there. and the rest of the way
was content to Try to outlook his slightly
taller rival.
He did very vel! at it for time, ana
at the end of SIX rounds was far in
front. He locked at that stage like a
winner as he danced about and kept
Ross head bcbb.ng back with sharp
let's and rights.
Champion Gets Busy.
n UT when the seventh round opened
d Ross made his bid Evading