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The Huntington Advertiser
Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia
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Directors of Lexox Athletic Club in New York investigated the abrupt end of the Sharkey-Corbett boxing match on Tuesday. Corbett vouched for handler McVey's loyalty after he intervened in the ring. Inquiry concluded without fault, promising rematch. (Nov. 4)
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DIRECTORS OF LEXOX CLUB HOLD MEETING LAST NIGHT AT NEW YORK, NOV. 4. - An inquiry instituted by the directors of the Lexox Athletic Club, investigating the blame for the sudden termination of the Sharkey-Corbett contest of last Tuesday night, was held today. Both principals, their managers and handlers, and Referee Kelley were examined. No conclusion was shown. Corbett was the last to be questioned.
"I believe McVey is loyal," said Corbett. "He has been with me for years and would not throw me down. After I had returned to my dressing room on Tuesday night, McVey told my brother that he could not see a big fellow (meaning me) licked, and as he considered I was being beaten he jumped into the ring to save me. I believe in McVey and am positive that he was not actuated by any other motive in doing as he did last Tuesday night."
Corbett's statement was satisfactory to the inquisitors and the matter was dropped right there. Tom O'Rourke, on behalf of Sharkey, promised to give Corbett another chance at his man "Connie" McVey, who caused all the disturbance by jumping into the ring, was the only absentee.
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New York, Lexox Athletic Club
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November 4, Last Tuesday Night
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An inquiry by the Lexox Athletic Club directors examined the sudden termination of the Sharkey-Corbett boxing contest. Both principals, managers, handlers, and Referee Kelley were questioned. Corbett defended McVey's loyalty, explaining he jumped into the ring to protect him from beating. The statement satisfied the inquisitors, dropping the matter. O'Rourke promised Corbett another chance at McVey, the only absentee.