Evening star., 1938-10-04
DECISION VICTOR
IN GREAT SCRAP
Amazing Veteran Thrills by
CycIonic Finish-Montana
T. K. O.s La Mothe,
BY BURTON HAWKINS.

SiCohy, AloIAA.SdICL 1cUCy oAIIUIl,
of the lightweight divi-
sion, today was stalking the shadow
of dusky Henry Armstrong, double
champion, with the distinct posi-
bility the mellowing veteran will clash
with the human hammer for the
crown at Los Angeles in
January.
Manager Jimmy Erwin already has
received overtures concerning the pro-
posed match with Armstrong, who
stripped Petey of his featherweight
title last fall, and the bout tentatively
is set to mature after Henry disposes
of a chunk of business with Ceferino
Garcia, welterweight challenger. in
December. Eddie Mead, Armstrong;
pilot, feels Sarron will offer more re-
than any other lightweight
contender.
The amazing Sarron, defying the
termites of time. convincingly demons
trated none of his cunning has evap-
grated with age last night at Griffith
Stadium by outpointing a hard-hit-
ting, courageous, Yucatan Kid in
blistering 15-rounder which ranks
with the finest fights ringworms here
have ever viewed.
Apparently at His Peak.
There is a sneaking suspicion, in
fact, that the soft-spoken, side-wheel-
ing Sarron is reaching his peak after
more than Is years OF campaigning.
That appears ridiculous, but, in sew
eral senses, so does Sarron. There Is
orthodox about the gnarled
gnome.
Sarron's age, zealously guarded
secret, should be against him. but
against the youthful, aggressive Yuca-
tan he appeared more formidable than
ever. The remarkable runt is stronger
As a lightweight, as evidenced by the
fact he swept four of the final five
rounds. He doesn't figure to travel
4 brisk, gTuelling Is rounds at his age,
out it was Petey who set the pace
down the stretch.
Further, there are indications that
operation to remove handful Of cal
cium deposits in his left elbow was
huge success. Petey has q nasty,
3inch scar as a reminder Of That
but, what is more important,
ne also has an employable left arm
Tor the first time in more than two
years.
Whipping Yucatan was no small
'eat, for it represented the first bit
If warfare for Petey in five months
He launched the local outdoor season
~ spanking Lou Gevinson with one
good arm and he closed 1t dramat-
cally before 5000 spectators by out
a rugged, solid puncher. In
1e final analysis, it was experience,
plus q renovated left arm, that re-
turned Petey the winner by q unan-
NOUS verdict.
Brings Crowd to Feet.
Petey has learned judges subcon-
,iously are Influenced by his typical
durries in the last minute of .
round. He Is content to relax, shed
blows and clown during the first two
minutes, but in the final so seconds
he is picture Of tornado fury. At
the end of the round Petey has the
crowd on its feet, cheering wildly and
that impression is hard to erase when
appraising the winner of round.
Still. there was no thievery in con-
nection with the unanimous decision.
for Petey unleashed enough stid
punches in those final hectic moments
Of each round to stagger and bewilder
Yucatan. Sarron merely was produce
ing his furries in instances where they
left indelible impressions.
Yucatan was something of a cyclone
himself and was stamped by many
sage observers as definite title timber.
He blasted Sarron back on his gloves
for no count in the third round,
pulled up on even terms at the end
Of the tenth and thirteenth rounds
and remained a threat until the final
bell.
But Sarron also was tossing a steady
stream Of leather. He staggered the
Kid in the second and ninth cantos,
twice hoored the game Maya Indian
IN the seventh round, and, in general,
conducted himself in acceptable FASH
ion.
No Indication Of Slipping.
In short, Sarron still remains a
threat. Like the Yankees there's no
telling when he'll fold, for the senile
Syrian looks better than ever.
Small Montana, battling his way to
, title engagement with Peter Kane
Of England, registered technical
knockout over an outclassed Aureline
LaMothe, Canadian champion, Referee
Ray Bowen rightfully stopping the
scrap after minutes 35 seconds OF
the eighth round.
Montana, hitting LaMothe at will,
spared the Canadian the embarrass-
ment of a knockout, deliberately fail
ing to follow up blows which staggered
his foe. LaMothe didn't meet the
floor, but it was only through Mon
tana's courtesy.
Johnny Hutchinson outpointed
Cyril Josephs in 10-round colored
bout, while Maynard
Daniels rallied to score a decision VIC
tory over Mickey Dugan of Cleveland
in a heavyweight fuss.
In an exhibition that nearly stole
the show, Jackie Thornton won a
decision over Emerson
Smith in a colored 60-pound bout,
while another scrap, involving Metro
politan Police Boys Club youngsters,
saw Aaron BasSin olltnOint George