The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
PERRY KNOCKED OUT FOR FIRST TIME IN CAREER
Joe Burch of TOrringt0n Scores Sensational K.O.
 Cllichetti Stars

Whatever was needed to bring boxing out of the fog of uncers tainty as to the possibilities of It's regular presentation in Waterbury. since a disastrous and sudden end ing last summer, the sensational knockout of Ken Perry by Joe Burch of Torrington and the mas terful manner in which little Andy Chichetti handled the rough, tough Spiro Morris of Bridgeport was just what the doctor ordered Tn addition to that, close to 1000 fans saw a splendid card of ac- tion last night in Buckingham hall arranged by George Mulligan and Charley Pilkington, who plan to come to the front again with an- other boxing show on or about January 18th.
 Sudden Ending
 But to get back to last nights fights. Perry, a fine looking mid dleweight, has been winning so steadily for more than a year, pro- motors were baffled in finding op- ponents who would even "give him a fight" and for that reason, we'll known by now, there were un- told numbers of smart alecs who figured Battling Burch of Torring- ton was just another one of the canvas kissing tribe that Perry has seen go down before his heavy blows time after time. And, to be fair, it looked like a bad night for Burch right after the start of the second round, during which Perry gave him quite going over. He has beaten Burch two or three times, but, like . ball game, a fight is never over until the last punch is thrown. And, Burch had the punch last night. In fact, three of his punches put Perry so completely out of com mission that 1t took quite a little while to bring him to.
 Kept Trying
 Burch, a wild-swinging fighter built like a heavyweight. never stopped looping his right paw and his determination brought rich re- suits in the third round when Perry was well on the way Co e win and seemed to be boxing his way to a certain decision, as Burch drove in a rib-crushed that was followed by a shot to the jaw dropping Perry to the floor.
 He took nine count and got up, wondering what had happened and trying to grab the onrushing Burch, who almost lost his K. O. as he wasted plenty of time before throwing his haymaker. However. Perry was hurt so badly that he never did recover and hardly saw the f1nisher, g right hand cross that caught him flush on the jaw and dropped him on his head. He vase counted out, as Burch jump ed around in glee, realizing what he had accomplished after a bad beating in the previous round. It was a clean K. O. and Burch is en- titled to full credit for the feat, though nothing but carelessness and lack of steady ring work was what brought Perry the strange sensation of being counted out. Burch sealed 167. Perry, 161. Little Andy Chichetti boxed and punched his way to a win over Spiro Morris of Bridgeport in . rough, mauling scrap, using a snappy straight right poke to the Morris mush every time the Greek grappler would try to push him around as Referee Jim Calvin had his hands full trying to make the fight look presentable. Once Chic hetti got the range, he nailed Nor ris steadily and tied him up so well in the clinches that it looked sim pie, which is something to talk about, for Morrs is a rough cus- toner for any boxer, regardless or CiZa Affnvs a lrfner h. ~r- a.- to the body, Chichetti came on strongly while Morris forgot his punching trying to put on his fa- nous "act" as a bad man." Chic hetti is a sure bet to show on the next amateur card in Waterbury.
 Ruggie Reynolds of the Boys club also looked nifty in outpoinf- ing Spud Murphy of New Haven the bell beating him to a possible K. O. in the third round. Other results:
 Kid Krueter 14s, New Haven. outpointed Danny Dandia, 146. Waterbury.
 Joe Palooka, 147, New Haven. outpointed Bud Reed, IA, East Hampton.
 AlPpy SIeVeS, 1SZ, TerryVille. outpointed Eddie McGraw, 131, East Hampton.
 James Calvin of this city ref creed the bouts; John BrickeI was the timer, and John G. Freney in troduced the fighters.
 It was announced that the cI,b has planned another amateur show to be staged shortly after the New Year.