The Pugilists of Front Street

For some time past, the sporting public of Seattle has been promised a treat in the shape of a pugilistic and scientific exhibition at the Seattle Theater, several local pugilists having been named as participants in a series of events. Placards advertised together a good crowd, and when eight o'clock arrived, the auditorium contained from three to four hundred persons. A 30-foot ring had been arranged on the stage. James W. Smith of the Bijou Theater acted as master of ceremonies. The first event was a display of scientific boxing between 'Billy' Hall and 'Tommy' Clancy, two well-known amateur pugilists of this city. The match was for $100 aside, with Hall agreeing to knock Clancy out in six rounds. The men were both in good condition and wore the regulation costume, both being arrayed in white trunks. Hall was a trifle the more scientific, keeping a tattoo on Clancy's ribs throughout the six rounds. In the sixth round, Hall was aggressive, but Clancy landed one blow on Hall's face which brought blood freely. As time was called, Referee Hern announced that as Hall had failed to knock Clancy out as agreed, the fight had been won by the latter. This announcement was greeted with considerable applause, and the audience slowly dispersed.