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Jimmy Uritt.SPORTS AND ATHLETICSProbably 110 more interesting and no more odd a match has been recorded inthe annals of pugilism than that which was the other day contracted for by James Edward Britt and Battling Nelson of Chicago. Britt was victorious, at least he was awarded the decision by the referee, in the'previous fight be- 1 tween the pair, but there are many fight fans to-day who declare that the “native son” feature had much to do withthe referee’s opinion and thatNelson really had the best of the ; argument. Had the men been given an extra round it is declared that the boy the coast would have taken the count. Nelson regarded the decision ! as such a glaring breach of C-Cueens-berry etiquette that he has practically challenged the California lad. In his last defl Nelson offered to accept any terms which might be offered, simply for the privilege of getting one more chance at Britt. Now lie has thatchance and fight fans in and aboutChicago are predicting great things for Nelson. The men have signed articles to fight 25 rounds before the Colma Athletic club at Union Coursing park on September 9 for a purse of $20,000 or 65 per cent, of the grossreceipts and a $10,000 side bet. Thewinner is to take all. Both men are to weight 123 pounds on the morning of the contest. The agreement was arrived at after three hours of wrangling. Britt insisted upon a $20,000 purse or 65 per cent, of the receipts at his option, but refused to concede the same choice to Nelson, who is only to receive the percentage if he wins. As the club refused to guarantee the cash purse, Nelson’s manager guaranteed to make up any deficit between the gross receipts and the $20,000 purse. The referee will be chosen two weeks before the contest.Fight followers have elucidated on the luck which invariably have attended a “native son” who fights on the coast. The decisions are not what mighi be called rank, but whatever shadow of doubt exists, the native son gets the benefit thereof. It was predicted before Nelson’s bout with Britt that if he did not knock the westerner out he would ;ose his fight, that was the “dope.” And that was Nelson's fate. He failed to send his opponent to the mat for th? count and he lost. The Chicago lad has learned much since that bout last December and he goes into the ring on September 9 prepared to gain the verdict. Britt is more than ever determined to defeat his eastern rival and his intention also Is to put Nelson to sleep and thus conclusively prove that the referee was right in the bout last winter.
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Defiance Express
Defiance, Ohio, US
Fri, Sep 01, 1905
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