Won by Jackie Fields in Riotous Assembly at Chicago Chicago, Mar, 26.
Tu a fight marred by a riot on the part of the spectators, Jackie Fields obtained a decision over Jao'.
Thompson here to-night taking, the K. National Association's recognition for the welterweight title, The battle was fast and furious throughout, Fields taking six rounds, with two to Thompson and two even.
The rioting occurred during the eighth round when the crowd, apparently more because of general excitement than anything' else, clambered into the ring and rushed the exits, Men and women trampled tone another as. the excitement spread, Seats were overturned ant there was general confusion until the police, using clubs freely, restored order.
Fields forced the fighting in the carly rounds, showing superiority in in-fighting. Ife shot repeated hard rights {o Thompson's jaw and lefts to the stomach. From the fifth round onward both fighters slugged toe-to-toe, each trying for a knock out. Fields had the better of the hard exchange of blows and the battle ended with Thompson groggy but still fighting hard in mid-ring. United Press,
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