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Show WOLGAST TOO GLASSY FOR LEW POWELL Wins in Whirlwind Fight, Beating Beat-ing His Opponent All the Way. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29. Ad Wol-gast Wol-gast of Milwaukee was given the decision tonight over Lew Powell at tho end of twonly rounds of fast and, at times, bloody fighting Wolgnst had tho better of the contest from start to unlsh, and tho whirlwind rushes and aggressive Infighting In-fighting proved a combination that the local fighter was unablo to meet. Powell was the favorite at odds of 10 to 8, and he' was backed for thousands. 11 now ls conceded by all that Wolgast, after his showing against tho Callforulan, Is tho legitimate opponent of Champion Nelson. Tho light tonight was remarkable for tho terrific clip the lighters maintained and the disinclination at any time to break ground or shirk punishment. Wolgast opened tho battle as if he In tended to make a runaway light of it. He fairly dazzled Powell with his spoed, and his aggressive fighting at close ranee was a revelation. Time and ngaln ho drove right and loft into Powell, nnd tho latter went to his corner in a semi-groggy condition. WolgHst again took tho lead and hold It to tho end, ;J1 tho time punishing Powell Pow-ell severely about tho face and bringing fresh blood In almost every round. Old ring followers said after the fight that not since the days of George (Kid) La-vlgnn La-vlgnn has a lighter created tho Impression left by Wolgast. His speed and endurance endur-ance and nggresslvo qualities wero marvelous. mar-velous. Powell's punches had little, If any, effect on him. |