Madisonville High School - Annual Yearbook (Madisonville, OH)

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.- . n c 'h u C . a 1 v n . n - . . . n CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE Arey and Bridge Clash in a Furious Mill for the Toothpick-Weight Title of M. H. S. AREY WINS . a u w HE swift, Whirlwind bout between Slugger Bridge and ttK. 0. Arey for the Toothpick-Weight Title of the school is one which will live long in the history of M. H. S. The fight was a thriller from the first tap 0f the bell to the Ten! which spelt defeat for Bridge. Bridge, of an enviable reputation as a boxer, put up a plucky scrap against defeat when the tide turned against him in the fifth round, while Arey, unheralded, unknown and without reputation, sprang a big surprise and, by a beauti- ful display of headwork, footwork, and boxing, fanned the prancing Bridge to sleep in the seventh. Arey's victory was a great surprise to everyone. Bridge was well trained, skillful and experienced, while, apparently, Arey possessed none of these essentials to a boxer. That is where the surprise came. Arey was well trained, was skillful, and undoubtedly had had great experience. Mr. Peoples refereed the bout and Hadden and Lyons were Arey,s men, while Toepke and French performed like duties for Bridge. The bout was scheduled to go ten rounds for a decision, the winner to take the title. Bridge entered the ring at 8.12, a 5 to 1 favorite. He wore a cardinal and tan sash, proclaiming his assertion that he was uChamp of the school. He was in the pink of condition, and a great ovation was given him by the fans. Arey entered at 8.14 and was also well received, especially by the Seniors. Areyis condition was a sur- prise to all. He appeared as hard as nails and ready for the combat. The ring was cleared and the gong tapped at 8.18. 40-? '2' FIGHT BY ROUNDS First Roundeoth men met in the center of the ring at the tap of the bell and a minute of light sparring followed, each man feeling out the strength of his opponent. Bridge soon took the aggressive. He dove below a straight left for his jaw and landed a series of stinging left and right hooks. Arey uppercutted viciously, causing Bridge to break his infighting. Bridge again bored, using both hands to advantage, and Arey gave back. Bridge rushed, but Arey stood up to him, and a herce toe-to-toe fight ensued. Bridge broke out of it and Arey rushed him swiftly. Another mix-up followed. Bridge again broke and stepped back. Arey closed in, driving home several hard hooks to the heart and stomach. ,Bridge clinched. 101

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The referee broke the clinch as the gong sounded. Arey's round by a shade. Second RouWThe betting shifted from 5 to 1 to 5 to 4 favor Bridge after the iirst round. The beginning of the second frame found Bridge again forcing. After several terrific mix-ups in the center of the ring, Bridge gradually forced Arey back, the latter clinching often. In a short, vicious rally, Arey can'ied Bridge to the ropes in a manner that brought the crowd to its feet. Bridge clinched. Bridge broke, flooring Arey with a stunner to the head. The crowd roared. Arey took the count of three and was up again. The round ended during a light exchange of blows. Bridgets round. Third Round-Arey came back like a Tartar in this round and drove Bridge all over the ring. Bridge refused to mix it, and only his splendid footwork saved him from a mauling. The fighters were all over the ring all the time, moving with such speed that the fans could hardly follow them. Arey cornered Bridge and Bridge clinched. Arey broke and crossed his right to the head. Bridge toppled over the ropes just as the bell rang. Areyls round. Fourth RoundeBridge rallied and the round was a series of vicious miX-ups. Bridge tried to come back, but Arey wouldn't let him. Both men fought hard and took severe punishment. The round was even. Fifth Round-Arey did all the forcing and Bridge was in distress. Arey rushed him to the ropes time after time and Bridge scrapped his way out. Bridge was going, but going hard. Near the end of the round, Arey scored another knockdown. Arey's round. Sixth RoundeBridge rallied and floored Arey With a blow to the heart. Arey got up quickly, but was evidently hard hit. Bridge tried forcing and Arey retreated. The round ended With a slow desultory bit of sparring. Round even with a shade for Bridge. Seventh Round-Arey rushed and floored Bridge on a sizzling right cross 150 the jaw. Bridge did not get up and was counted out. Arey won in seventh on a knockout. E. T. A., '16.