SPEARY WINS IN PRO DEBUT

Scores Technical Knockout Over Tony Hayes in 2nd Round of 6-Rounder

Always trying, Burke might have conquered a less formidable adversary.  But Jannazzo, waging a beautifully paced bout had enough to stay out front throughout an interesting presentation.

Billy Speary, 125, Nanticoke, thrice National A.A.U. champion, and winner of 183 amateur bouts, made his pro debut in style as Tony Hayes, 121, Trenton, succumbed after two minutes and 23 seconds of the second round of their scheduled six-rounder.

The loser was on the flat of his back, and down for the fourth time, when Referee Jack Walton picked him up to automatically signal the finish.  Hayes' first trip was in the opener for 8, and the rest, including a second seven intermission just before the finish.

SPEARY MAKES SHORT WORK OF OPENING PRO CAREER

Billy Speary wasn't fooling when he made his ring debut at the Scranton Armory last night.  He started from the first bell to show Tony Hayes of Trenton, that he had sufficient background to enter the pro ranks in a big way.

Scoring two knock-downs in the opening round, Speary was all over Hayes in the second and towards the end of the round, Referee Jack Walton helped Hayes up, from flat on his back after the fourth knock-down and signaled the fight was over.

In the main event, Izzy Jannazza took a close decision from Jackie Burke, who pleased the large gallery with his willingness to keep trying.  Three preliminaries put the fans on edge for the two big fights.
 

Speary Takes TKO In First Pro Battle

FORMER NANTICOKE AMATEUR DROPS TRENTON OPPONENT IN SECOND - STEVE GATCHA WINS

Billy Speary of Nanticoke, holder of more amateur titles than any other Simon Pure mitt slinger in history, won a two-round knockout in his first professional appearance last night at Scranton.

Speary kayoed Tony Hayes of Trenton in the second after sending him floorward three or four times before Referee Jack Walton interfered and awarded Speary the bout.  Speary's boxing skill showed him capable of handling much tougher opponents than the one selected for his pro-debut.

Steve Gotcha, 137, Wilkes-Barre, took a four-round decision from Lou Murphy, 135, of Scranton in the fight that thrilled the fans with Murphy's spirited finish.