1. That Wolgast knocked Rivers out cleanly with a blow in the stomach. This was the referee's version - and that's the one they paid off on.
2. That both men were simultaneously knocked out and that the referee, with his back to the prostrate champion, counted Rivers out while Wolgast was unconscious.
3. That Referee Jack Welsh lost his head, and after counting four, declared Wolgast the winner.

���� Both sides were claiming foul when the decision was made. The decision of Referee Welsh is condemmed in most quarters."

July 5, 1912
Chicago Tribune