The Archive · 1938

Garcia Again Kayos Jackie Burke

American Knocked Out In Second Round

Ogden, July 25.

Ceferino Garcia of Manila, one of the hardest hitters in the world pound for pound, knocked out Jackie Burke, local flash, for the second time this year tonight, The Filipino welterweight crashed Burke to the canvas twice before finishing him off for good in the sec-and round of the bout which was planned for ten rounds.

Burke, in the previous fight, attempted to force the fight but by following such tactics he only ran into two deadly fists which did not spare him.

Garcia cut open immediately and counter-punched with such effectives that Burke's wild charges soon became timid approaches, When the filipino spurted and clouted his foe to face and midriff with stinging jabs and hooks, the American youth started to crumble.

The Filipino was in weighing 147 pounds, tipping the scales at Pre: fine shape, with Burke 148.—United balloon race, the rules for whic! a mystery at present. Climaxing these events are the usual invitation one length free style races and a water polo game,

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