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December 10, 1901
Waterbury Democrat
Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
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In Newcastle on Dec 10, American pugilist Charles McKeever dominated Briton Jack Palmer in a 15-round boxing match for £150 purse and £100 side bet, but continual fouling and crowd interference led to a free fight and no contest declaration. McKeever suspected a plot similar to one against Kid Broad.
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MKEEVER STRIKES A SNAG.
Newcastle, Dec 10.-The fight between Charles McKeever, the American pugilist, and Jack Palmer, at the local club last night, ended in a free fight. The men were matched to fight fifteen rounds for a purse of £150 and a side bet of £100. McKeever scaled 148 pounds. Palmer weighed 165 pounds. McKeever showed his superiority before the fight had progressed half a minute. He landed on the Briton at will, the latter being clearly outclassed. Palmer fouled the American continually, the referee giving no attention to the protests of McKeever's seconds. The American was buffeting Palmer all around the ring in the second round, when the crowd broke into the ring and a general fight ensued. The referee during the row announced the fight no contest. This so incensed the crowd fighting in the ring that they turned their attention to the referee, but the latter escaped through a door in the middle of the building and disappeared. It is the impression that McKeever was the victim of just such a plot as Kid Broad escaped when he came here to fight Jack Roberts.
Newcastle, Dec 10.-The fight between Charles McKeever, the American pugilist, and Jack Palmer, at the local club last night, ended in a free fight. The men were matched to fight fifteen rounds for a purse of £150 and a side bet of £100. McKeever scaled 148 pounds. Palmer weighed 165 pounds. McKeever showed his superiority before the fight had progressed half a minute. He landed on the Briton at will, the latter being clearly outclassed. Palmer fouled the American continually, the referee giving no attention to the protests of McKeever's seconds. The American was buffeting Palmer all around the ring in the second round, when the crowd broke into the ring and a general fight ensued. The referee during the row announced the fight no contest. This so incensed the crowd fighting in the ring that they turned their attention to the referee, but the latter escaped through a door in the middle of the building and disappeared. It is the impression that McKeever was the victim of just such a plot as Kid Broad escaped when he came here to fight Jack Roberts.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Boxing Match
Free Fight
Fouling
Crowd Interference
No Contest
Newcastle Pugilism
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles Mckeever
Jack Palmer
Kid Broad
Jack Roberts
Where did it happen?
Newcastle
Story Details
Key Persons
Charles Mckeever
Jack Palmer
Kid Broad
Jack Roberts
Location
Newcastle
Event Date
Dec 10
Story Details
Boxing match between McKeever and Palmer ends in free fight after fouling and crowd invasion; referee declares no contest and escapes amid chaos; suspected plot against McKeever.