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Show Joey Retains Title After Close Battle WASHINGTON. Sept 29 tftt lory Archibald still Is the featherweight feather-weight boxing champion, but the howl of protest which started when he was awarded a decision over Marry Jeffra of Baltimore continued unabated today. Capital right fans greeted the 3 to 1 verdict last night with boos and catcalls. They hurled newspaper news-paper at the ring and then hooted the officials. Referee Benny Leonard voted for Archibald at the end of the IS-round bout, as did Judge Frank Schuyler. Judge O. (J. Singer cast his ballot for the challenger. The fight was close ail the way, and neither man was floored. |