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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1898
Page
4
Sharkey wins after a rough 9 round clash in which Corbett battles back. Spectators estimated 9,000 attend with receipts over 45000 as McVey's intervention sparks controversy. Ring officials enforce rules as both fighters choose gloves and enter in formal ceremony.
James F Corbett and Tom Sharkey staged a twenty round heavyweight at Lenox Athletic Club in New York drawing bankers brokers lawyers and politicians. Betting ran high with Corbett priced at 100 to 30 and betting heavy throughout the city. Sharkey entered with his team and as ringside betting intensified the arena filled to capacity despite delays before the opening bell.
Thomas J Sharkey of Dundalk Ireland born 1873 rose from cabin boy to master at arms in the US Navy. He fought and beat several notable pugilists including Joe Choynski and Gus Ruhlin while later courting Jim Jeffries and Peter Maher as his career built toward a promised return match after a New York hotel meeting with Corbett.
Thomas Sharkey of Dundalk Ireland born November 26 1873 stands 5 feet 14 inches tall weighs 178 pounds in condition with a 45 inch chest expanding to 48 inches a 32 inch waist 22 inch thighs 1712 inch calves 9 inch ankles and an 18 inch neck. His record:
The event attracted delegations from major U S cities with crowds buying prime ringside seats at high prices. A packed Lexington Avenue club hosted two preliminary bouts featuring Jack Sullivan, Charley Schultz, Kid McCoy briefly entered in disguise, and the main action pitting Harris of Chicago against Roden of Jersey City.
James J. Corbett born San Francisco September 1 1866 stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs about 180 pounds in condition His measurements include chest 38 inches normal expand to 42 inches waist 33 inches thigh 22 inches calf 14 1 2 inches ankle 8 1 4 inches neck 17 inches wrist 6 1 2 inches reach 73 inches He fought in San Francisco Broadway Buffalo Carson City and other venues His planned Buffalo bout with Kid McCoy fell through due to Hawthorne Athletic Club issues Earlier bouts include Eiseman Daly Duncan McDonald Brennan Fennhana Costello Miller Smith in Salt Lake City and others.
Ordinary workers suffer backache from kidney failure and are urged to restore kidney function. Dean's Kidney Pills are marketed as strengthening weak kidneys and preventing back pain, with endorsements from Boston residents.
In a ring dispute the battle shifts through rounds with Sharkey holding edge in the fifth and Corbett's seconds triggering the forfeit in the ninth. Sharkey's body shots and jabs dominate early exchanges while Corbett fails to show marked cleverness as the bout unfolds.
The boxer notes his experience with gloves weighing two through five ounces and stresses protecting the first knuckle. He reports padding pulled over the knuckles and palm to reduce strain, claiming his new design may finally shield the vulnerable joint after early hooks.
Describes Sharkey’s invention of five ounce gloves for boxing to protect the thumb and knuckles. A thumb pad reduces injury when a swing lands on head or elbow, while knuckles are kept harder for potential cuts.
In round two Sharkey and Corbett traded light lefts and rights with neither gaining clear advantage. Jim pressed with his left jab toward Tom’s face as the sailor answered with a counter swing, keeping the action even.
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