Word: clinches
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Dates: during 1887-1887
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...however, to call time for the first round. Both men went to work in a business-like manner and his hard, not wasting their strength on blows that fell short. Curtis got in several swings on Ashe's jaw; his countering was also good. Ashe showed a disposition to clinch, and just as time was called he got in a hard, straight left-hander. The second round was harder, and both men were less careful not to get hit, preferring to counter rather than ward off the blows. Ashe struck Curtis many body blows, evidently trying to wind him. Towards...