The New York Herald Newspaper, February 23, 1879, Page 10

10 NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, >» r 7 BOXING. Scientific Contest Between Mike Coburn and Dick Goodwin for $250. ea - STOPPED BY THE POLICE Fifty-Two Rounds, Cconpying (yo Ml ete ees pene Hardly ever has it been the good fortune of the admirers and patrons of le box of Manhattan Island to witness such a fine display of the art of self-de- fence as occurred on Friday night between Mike Coburn and Goodwin. These light weight aspirants for fistic honors were ready for the trial last Saturday w would have decided which best man bi tions raised by Police in McCullough. ilant officer not being way Friday e flair was brought on, but, after fifty-two rounds were contested, other policemen broke into the room and put an end to the Dick was th sport. For some mouths past a desire among a certain class of gentlemen who are tond of the exercise of poxing and the wish to see it by masters of the art, jed a number of them to contribute a purse of $250 or a cup of that value for a contest between two of the best boxers that could be found in this neighbor hood to contend for the prize, After looking about among the pugilisis two light weights of about the “same capacity were supposed to have been found in Michael Coburn (the brotHer of the tamous Joe) and Richard Goodwin, alias “Spring Dick” (a noted English pugilist). ‘hese men being willing to contend tor the prize a day was named for the nffair aud the men put in training. A hallorroom for the exhibition was more difficult to find than the men had been, and when one was found the affsir was not allowed to come off, owing to the interference of the authorities. The men were kept in readiness for the encounter, however, and the gentlemen having the affair in hand haying procured another out of the way place brought the affair off on Friday night. « wae Mn Dick Goodwin, “Spring Di worth, Derbyshire, in 1842, and is’ now thirty-seven y He is five feet three inches in his and weighs in fighting condition now was born in Works- 3 of stocking about 122 pounds. Dick has had eleven fights in his day, consisting of one with Martin Freacre, of Man- chester, for a purse, which he won. Also, in the same town, for a purse, with Johuny Dowd, whom he beat. He fought Paddy Welch, in Derbyshire, also for a purse, which Dick also won. He then fought Geyrge Barton, of Manchester, for £10 a side. This affair ended in a row, and the stakes were drawn. Dick next met and defeated Jack Dagnall, of Manchester, for a purse; then George Morton, of Manchester, for £5 a si After this affair Goodwin was matched against William Ingram, of London, for £25 aside. They fought at Barton Moss, in Lan- cashire, fi! four rounds, in fifty-five minutes, on M when Ingram cried “Enough !” Dick then beat Foster, of Manchester, in a room for a purse soon terward, On the 19th of Februar; 1867, Authur Chambers and Spring Dick entered the y 15, 1866, roped arena at Acton, near Warrenton, for £25 a side, and after fighting 105 rounds in two hours and twenty minutes the battle was declared a draw, both men being completely prostrated and neither being able to put the finishing touches on the other, After this battle Goodwin met Jack Shore, of Salford, for £20 a side, and, after fight- ing sixty-two minutes, Dick was declared the victor. Dick's last appearance in the prize ring was with Frank Willson, of Birmingham, for £50. In this en- counter Goodwin was beaten in one hour and forty- five minutes, Soon atter his last fight Spring Dick came to America, and, with the exception of a few at sparring exhibitions aud being wnfor. s the second of Wheden in New Jersey, has been quiet until the present occasion. Goodwin, by careful attention for the work before him, came to the scratch in first rate condition for a protracted con- test and with every confidence in his ability to “pull through” successfully. Mike Coburn was born in Ireland November 14, 1844. He ¢ to this city in 1849. He is five set five inches in height and weighed on this o 4 ibs, Mike's first fight was with a rowdy named Tammany, well kuown on the west side of town. They fought one hour and fitteen minutes, comibat was decided adraw. Mike was a m at the — time Tammany was grown man, is) Ibs. Mike's next encounter was Hen Duffy. It took place in a room in Forty-sixth street in 1865, 7 fight ended by Dufly’s friends calling in the police. Coburn 1 t Patae as in the ring for eon his brother Joe and Mike Patsey and Mike MeCool, in Kentucky. | tirst to lead, Baving found an opening in Mike's t six rounds, when the draw followed and the purse of $30 police interfered. A was divided Mike afterward Tim Collins for ‘This was in 1868, sloves on with between ther ed with ght weight champion belt of America, open to all light weight sparrers in — the country, which he won. Since that time Coburn has had several turn-ups with well known i ways made a favorable showing with . He was t 1 for the struggle Ned Mallahan, who also trained him Mike, as well as being a stler, and had a mate vark, "who weighed at ‘The first’ round lasted one minutes and the second two hours and twenty minutes, which were both won by {ike came to the scratch last night in ‘oudition for a pr tod struggle. for the beit by for the present encounter. sparrer, is also a very good hour and thirty were very € other very ing in the other's style of defence. Dick was the first to lead off, but he was short with inis left at the head. Coburn next tried his chance and planted his lott on Dick’s nose lightly, and soon afterward his leit reached the side of Dick's head. Then there was iderable sparring for an opening, when Dick aged to reach Coburn in the front of the faco, so soft that no impression was Dick then rushed to i rally onsued, beth mi using left and right at the 1. They soon broke away and sparred around the open space looking for a chance to plant a blow. It was evident that the tactics of Coburn were to be entirely on the Gefensive, ax he had by this time discovered that he had the longest reach and intended to wait for Dick to lead and then counter him in the tae. in on Coburn’s fue: 1 return ped in and, a! righ ments, Coburn driv od time and the mon were round lasted 10s, Rovxp 2.—The rapid send-off the men had in the previous round and the excitement attending the commencement brow the men to the scratch wing. Dick was first to lead, but Mike jumped sud the blow ace it was taken to their corners. iwin led but Coburn then tried his left at the b but Dick was out of reach. Then the latter t | his t at the belt and put in a good | on re and jumped back tm time to avoid | Coburn's lett at his head, After considerabie gain got in his left on tho line of the mped away from urn which was d. More sparring for uted his Jett heavily on 2ahard right hander on the rib a ed Dick's nose, but the dam Dick danced ar the blows u ap wud for an ¢ at the face » and y in the face. ft and right until Dick under. an of Dick's head & xpot unprotected here was no chunce t ver, by persevera and then agair protty hard or 6 was 80 fine w moments. He, how: got his left inom Mike's inouth lis right on the body, which was Dick, torcing the work, was short | *ful at the body, when Mike { right band on the k ninwed at the hew avily on Coburn’s aide ithe work, was short with his left at t ned one; but, following anded it on tho left t and rightyensn inen er th ches and were taken to their cor The round lasted two minutes | Dick was short with his left after con. ptiveung for an opening, but the next reached Mike's forehead, The latter ue on Dick's vietualling deparunent, 2 hare n the front of his face. siderable mw time his put in atic and afterward {| tuanaged at length to plant his left very hard on the wh Was short witha return atthe head, but svon , afterward planted his right on Mike's left ribs, 1 ting a right hander on the side of the head that ‘stap- geredhim, ‘They then closed and fought left aud right Until time Was called to stop by the r : Rounp 6.—Dick went to his man and led off twice at the head bat was short each time. Then a clinch followed, and although they peg fed away as well as they could, no damage was done. They fually | tumbled over the banches and wore then taken to their corners. Very short round. Rounv 7.—Tho men were consi the face when they came to the s: again for his oppouent to lead of nwuvring about for a few moments, triod 5 left at the head, but was short. Then Coburn let fly his right, taking Dick ov the lett side of the head, which nearly floored him, The little fellow, nothing daunted, was soon at Coburn again and landed a heavy lett-Lander on the left side of Coburn’s hexd, ‘The latter after a little sparring reached Dick's nose, and then they countered each other heavily on the tace, A rally followed left and right, aud then both men tumbled over the benches, ‘This rouud lasted but one minute. Rounp 3.—Sparring for an opening, when Coburn got in a light one ‘on Dick's nose. Dick returned the compliment, but got # right hander trom Mike on the side of his head. ‘Chey soon had a rally and again tumbled over the benches. The round lasted only 50 seconds. Mike waited after ma- .—There were no marks on either of the , both, however, being considerably flushed inthe face. Dick was first vo lead and landed Mike's chin. He repeated there, for which Mike ¢ him a rap on the lett side of the head, and then they ruxhed to close quarters and fouglit away lett and right until they tumbled over the beaches. ‘This round only lasted 30 seconds. Rocnp 10,—This was another short round, as after a pass ateach other they closed and fought at halt arm distance, Coburn driving Dick before him watil they tumbled over the benches and were taken to thei rners. Rowwp 11.-The men were both puffing when they faced each other at the scrate! Diek led off, but was short. He then tried again and was more suc- cessful, getting his left on Mike’s forehead, for which he received a strong right hander on the left side of his jaw. Considerable sparring eusued, Dick was short the next time he shot ont his left; he landed his second, but was short the third time, Coburn being on the detensive. Gathering himself well together Dick sent his right home with force on Coburn’s ieft ribs and received aright bander on the left side of his head, Coburn missed his next effort andthe men clinched, and then they stopped fighting and pleasantly stepped back from each other laughing. After a tedious delay in looking at cach other murmurs were heard about the room that the men did not intend to injure cach other; that this was not fighting. hey however got her after feinting and dodging tor some time delivered ‘at handers on the side of each other’s heads, ‘hen there was more feinting, dodging and sparring for wind, until Dick sent in his right on Coburn’s left ribs, when they went mito a rally until they tum:bled over the beuches, The round lasted four minutes and # halt. Rownp 12.—No blood had been spilled as yet. The pugilists were blowing like porpoises when they came to the scratch. Dick, a8 usual, was the first to Jead, as the other could not be induced to do it, and many in the room expressed some severe remarks on Coburn’s courage; but thisgwas wrong, as he had a perfect right to choose his own mode of warfare. Dick led at the head, but was short. ‘he second time he reached the side of Coburn’s head, and the latter returned with the right at the body, which reached its place of destination. Dick landed another left hander on the side of Mike's head and got a re- turn in the bread basket. ‘then they went at each other in @ rally at half arm work and kept it up until they were down on the benches and were tuken to their corners. This round lasted one minute aud fitty seconds. Hounp 13.—The men had now been at work twenty- cight minutes, and, notwithstanding all the hitting that had been done, the gloves were so soft that no blood was visible on either mau, although Dick’s face was considerably flushed and he hada tew lumps ‘on his brow and check, Coburn seemed unscathed, so masterly had he taken care of his face. After dancing about for some seconds Dick, finding that he had to lead or there would be no further fighting, es- sayed at the head and landed on the leit side of Mike’s face. ‘This led to much feinting and dodging, when Mike landed his right on the left side of Dick's head, the latter returning the compliment on the same line on Coburn’s nut. Dick worked around Coburn, making feints and ably flushed in | . | body, and Coburn got twice on his head in return. The men then vot to close quarters, but broke away again without a blow, They wore very good natured toward each other, After some fencing Diek planted his left on the body, bat in return he nap) a hard » on the forehead from Coburn that staggered | him, Dick rushed in, planted his right heavily on the ribs, but before he got away Coburn caught him the nose, which sent him on his back. First knock down claimed for Coburn, ‘Time of four minutes and thirty seconds, ).—Coburu’s body was very red, while vory lumpy and his features were getting out of shape, Coburn could not be induced to lead, notwithstanding all the arts used by Dick to make him do #0, The latter, secing an opening, landed a goed one on the belt with his lett, and soon afterward planted his right on the same spot. Then infighting ensued, left and right, all over the ring, until the boxers tumbled over the benches and time was called for the round to cease, It had lasted two minutes and thirty-iive seconds, Rownp 21,--Both men were blowing badly. Dick began by trying to draw Coburn oi his guard, but the latter was not to be haa. While Dick was mak- ing Godges, he received a rap on the side of his head from Coburn’s right. This led to sharp left and right hitting by both, and it was sto] by the men countering cach other in the face with their left hands, Then Goodwin was short with his left twice and Mike missed once, but then got in a stinger with his lett on the lett side of Dicks head, There was more sparring and dodging about until they both planted their right fists on the side of each other's 1, They fought on lett and right and exchanged blows before the referee called time, he having forgotten his business, The round lasted six minutes and fifty seconds, ‘ Round 42.—The men began very cautiously, Dick feinting to Bring out his adversary, When he let fly Coburn was with him and they countered in the face, ‘Then they sparred for some tiineand again countered twice on the side of the head, Then Dick walked around Coburn looking for an opening, and at last threw his right hand in heavily on Mike's left ribs, ‘Then they struck together, the blows landing on their chins, Again a lon, sparring and feint- | a heavy one ot 1879.—QUADRUPLE SHEEI—W1TH SUPPLEMENT. the bost of spirits, and stated that the muscles of his | legs were a little stiff, otherwise he was all right, felt certain of accomplishing the diitleuit teat, “Lt I don’t do it,” said the aged pedestrian, “it will be the first time I have failed in anything I undertook.” He bad completed up to that time forty-nine miles. After resting about five minutes Mr. O'Donnell started again on his long tramp. At 9h. 45m, he expressed a desire to rest an went to his room. At that time he had accomplished sixty-two miles. His attendants then discovered that his feet were beginning to trouble him, and refused | to allow him to go on. the track again, although he Degged earuestiy to be permitted to do so. Mr. O'Donnell was taken to kindly looked after. COLSTON S BUCCESS, John Peter Colston, the big Swede, completed his task of walking 1,000 miles in 500 hous at two o’clock yesterday afternoon in the presence of about three hundred spectators, There was quite an ex- citement in Dunrkoop’s Hall yesterday and the peo- le came in by dozens trom all sections of loboken, anxious to see Colston betore he complewd his tak. The spectators were quite enthusiastic over the success of the Swede, and numbers of offers were made to back him in all kinds of feats, After completing his 1,0v0 miles he continued walking two miles an hour until cloven o'clock last night, when he retired to his room to get some rest. He will continue walking for nome days longer, as he wislies to Keep in ood train- ing until he can get 4 match with some pod lestrian to walk 1,000 miles. He believes that he can cover that distance quicker than any other walker in the country. BREWSTER HALL. There was @ packed house at Brewster Hall last evening. Miss Bartell was looking pretty well, und will do a good deal better on this trial, as she evi- dently has a better idea of the task sho has under- taken to accomplish, She was walking last night in ing, and the Upsatasorsbeonmns impatient, and loud remarks were made about the disinclination of Co- burn to lead off. At length they both let fly to- gether, swinging blows with their right hands, and the blows fell on tho left side of their heads, and after more sparring, time was called, the round hav- ing lasted eight minutes and forty seconds. Rounp 23,—Both men putug. After some feint- ing Dick led off at the body, but was countered hard in the face, He tried the same game again, but met with the same return. He then moved around and around the place for aa opening, but found none, for Mike was fortified at every point, Dick reached Mike's forehead and a clinch ensued, when the men stopped hitting and separated. ‘They then squared away again at cach other and’ Dick got on the body and Mike on the side ot Dick's head. More shifting and missing of blows. After a few moments Dick let fly, but Coburn was ready, and they each coun- tered on the other's mouth, Dick around his alversary, seeking an opportunity and occasionally getting one, but always a return as good as he sent, until after having their hands up three minutes and twenty secouds the referee called time and the men walked to their respective corners, Rounp 24.—The men had been at it for one hour and a half, and the ailair was growing so monotonons that many of the spectators began to move about andsome to talk of leaving and asked for permis- sion to do so, A few were let out of the room. ‘Lhe combatants were very cautious when they reached the scratch; but, after sparring a few momeats, they countered each other on He owe part of the face. Then they each missed several blows and then getting together, and Dick continuing to force the fizhting, they countered times in the face. More feinting and sparring for wind en- sued, when Dick opened the ball with a rally and, after fighting with left and right all over the space allotted for the affuir, they tumbled over the benches and were then taken to their corners. The round lasted 3m, 30s, Rounp 25.—There was such @ sameness about the contest now that the majority of the spectators were anxious to have it over, but, from the manner that Coburn acted, it was evident that the affair would last for hours, as he would not lead and Goodwin was beginning ‘to tire of trying to bring him out. The gloves that the men wore were 80 soft that very little injury could be done with them, and, as one gentleman remarked when he asked permission to retire, “This is going to be an all-night job, and never will be decided.”” This feeling was manifested from this time until the men had faced each other jumping away tor a fow moments, when an opening vecurred and he planted his lett on the body and his right on tho left side of Mike’s head. He then landed his lett lightly on Mike’s nose, and again on the side of his head, gettang away scot free. ‘Lhe little fellow kept busy, and as he rushed in Mike stopped him with a hit inthe face, for which Dick gave hum one in the mouth with his left and another one on the waist button. This riled Coburn, and he made a sharp dash at Dick’s head; but the latter nimbly danced away, laughing at his opponcnt. A little more sparring and Coburn ied at Dick’s head and janded on the forehead, when the latter sent home his right on Coburn’s body with all his force. He was counterea in the face for the tavor, however, but this did not stop him, Dick danced around his man, gotting one On Mike's forehead, another on the left side of the head and the third on his chin. The latter blow, however, seemed to rouse Mike, and he delivered a staggerer with his right on Dick’s lett ear. Dick seemed to like the fun, and soon came back to his man and got in twg more on Coburn’s face—one on the left cheek and the other on the nose. Then time was called to stop, the round hay- ing lasted five minutes and fifty seconds. Rowunp 14.—Dick’s nose was considerably swelled when be came up to the scratch, but there was no blvod visible on eitber of the amen, notwithstanding the mauy blows they had reecived. They were both gasping for breath, however, and did not seem in jauch of @ hurry to begin operations. Dick was the guard, and he reached his left cheek. They then ¢liuched, and very kindly hugged each’ other until told to break away and fight. Dick landed his lett hand on the front of Coburn’s face, missed a second attempt and uapped # hard one from Mike's left on the nose and a right bander on the left side of his head, Dick got home after a good deal of manwuvring on Mike's face, when they countered cach other full in the face with their lett hands, Dick then missed, but immediately lauded his lett on Mike's body. Dick then retreated, followed by Mike, the latter planting @ heavy right hander on Dick's head. Dick returned the compliment, but not so heavily. He, however, sent his lett in with some force on the belt, and got # left hander on the uosein return, Dick ater danc- ing about for some time landed his right on Coburn’s jaw, and then time to stop was called by the referee. ‘The round lasted three minutes and forty seconds. Kownp 15.—There was bellows to mend now by both men, After sparring about for an opening Dick put in a light left hander on Mike's beit and then, trying again, Coburn jumped back and the blow did not reach the place intended, After moving about again for some seconds to draw Coburn off his guard, Dick lec fly at the belt, which he reached, but in exchange got right hander on the side of his head. Then there was a long time spent in jooking at each other and feiuting, but Coburn could not be indaced to lead, Dick walked around him ani got im two hglit left handers in his face, and Jumped away with- out a returu, Soon afterward ‘they got to close quarters, and rapid left and right luting took piace untit they clinched. When they broke away blo: was seen flowing freely from #cut on Goodw right eyebrow, which flowed down ail over his cheek, chin and neck. First blood claimed tor Coburn, ‘They sparred a little after this, and Dick delivered a stout right hander on Coburn’s leit ear, when time was called for the round to stop. It had lasted three minutes and forty secouds. Rownp 16.—The men were in no hurry to com- mence operations. Coburn still adhered to the defensive policy. After much time wasted in dodging about Dick led of and reached Coburu’s head, but he was countered in the nose. Then there was more sparring aud feinting, Dick getting in a light blow on Coburn s forehead, and the latter a right’ kander on Dick’s left ear, They then faced each other without | striking a blow for several seconds, and theu Iughed aloud. All this seemed to make the spectators believe that the pugilisis were not inelined to hurt each other much, and there were considerable yaurmurs of ‘discontent. — After a time Dick managed to get in his iett_on Cobw head, and received one in returnfon his nose. For burn received a strong rap in the ribs from right hand. There was again more walking around and skipping about by Dick to draw Coburn to lead, but he would not oblige the company. ‘This kind of warfare continued with counters from Coburn whenever Dick led off until the lattes slipped and came near falling, when the referee called ume to stop the round, It had lasted five minutes. Rocxy 17,—Both men looked fatigued when they came to the scrateh at the call of time. Dick worked und Coburn, looking for an opening and making many efforts, but was short in his reach in each Oo- 11 being very hard to get at. Dick, however, body, and then they clinched, but did ‘not imake an effort to ateike cach and parted without a blow being passed between them. They then sparred about until Coburn landed his left on Dick's to: wad, ‘Che latter mised a return, being short in the reach. But he gathered himself together secon | otterward and delivered his left with force on the belt. Coburn returned on the nose, aud then they countered exch other fall in the face twice. More sparring and dodging ensued and more time wasted, until Dick aguin led, when, by being short in his reach, Coburn gave him his right along- {the head, but one of the same kind was | juickly returned by Dick. ‘The latter ard got | in a light tap with his left on Coburn’s chin, vor | which he received a rattler in the mouth from € burn’s left. Dick rushed in, but Coburn jumped away aud avoided a well intended body blow, and, coming quickly back, delivered a hard one with bis right on Dick's lett car, The latter inised and Co- burn planted his righton the body and then the refe lied time, tue round having lasted four mine twenty seconds, The men had now been fighting fifty- «tl Coburn was ked, while Dick's | ting quite lumpy, besides hav: wound over his eye. The men looked at evh other two ates before a blow was strack, Dick #parrii and dancing around Coburn for an opening, the latter being determined not to lead without his op- ponent was entirely off his guard, ot at it, and, after rapid fighting at right and left, Dick fel! over the benches. In the hitting during this round Dick lad the best of it. | ‘The round lasted three minutes and fifteen seconds. wd each other by landing a good whack with his leit on Cobutn'’s ear, ick kept at him and got in three ont of five attempts and escaped being hit, vn the men countered full i the face and staggered back, Some time then elapsed | a Wefore they got to work » Dick put in two blows on Coburn's brow and @ harder one on the bett without @ return. | hours. ‘Then Vick put in two doze on the | for over three hours, and in the meantime the spec- tators were going away by ones and twos until not halt the number that were in at the beginning re- mained, THE POLICE APPEAR. The contest had reached its fitty-second round and the combatants had belabored each other for three hours and forty-six minutes when the doors of the room in which the sparring was inp: were burst open and in rushed twenty six-foot-two police- men, flourishing two-foot-six of locust over the heads of all who came in their way. A ensued, aud a general scampering took place, the boxers running into any gts place they could find, while others sat quietly taking in the scene and waiting its dénow- ment, After capturing every man in the room the ofticers picked their prisoners and marched off with them to the Filty-first street station, except a few politicians who were able to induce the officers to let them go in one way or the other, as all that were captured were not tuken to the station house. Sergeant Webb was on the bench in place of ee Mount, and the former gave evidence of his willingness to be an autocrat tor au hour at least, He committed every one that was brought before him, reporters and all, and would not give the latter gentlemen a chance to communicate with their respective offices, “Take 'em down!” were his imperative orders, and they were locked up in cells during the night and until half-past seven the tollowing i when je were paraded through the streets to the Fifty-seventh Street Court House by policemen and there kept in durance until after nine o'clock, when Justice Morgan appeared and dis- charged all the persons who were arrested and whom Sergeant Webb had committed the night before, When Coburn and Goodwin appeared betore the Justice in the morning their faces showed very few bruises; in fact, Coburn did not seem to have a blemish on him. ON THE TRAMP. JOHN BARRY STARTS TO WALK 1,510 HALF MILES IN THE SAME NUMBER OF QUARTER HoukSs. After being closed for several weeks the Grand Duke’s Theatre in Water street was reopened last evening for the commencement of a pedestrian feat by John Barry, a young man residing iu the Fourth ward. He has undertaken the task of covering 1,510 half miles in the same number of quarter hours. A track of sawdust and straw has been laid on the second floor of the building, which is an ancient structure and has connected with it a somewhat crooked history. The stage and fixtures of the Grand Duke's still remain on the first floor. By a dimly lighted stairway the second floor is reached. The room is illuminated by five or six small lamps and the temperature is extremely low, although two stoves are kept red hot. The benches and uphol- stered seats that constituted the orchestra circle, bal- cony and gallery in the eng house below have been arranged around the track to accommodate the spec- tators. Although the admission fee was hut ten cents the room was not filled. The spectators were principally Barry's associates and relatives. At seveil o'clock the scorer, who was seated behind a sinall stand, rang a bell, which was the for tho pedestrian to appear. The “origi Grand Duke's Band,” composed of an accordion, bones and @ tambourine, simultaneously struck ap “Grand- father's Clock,” and John ‘ry, the hero of the hour, began his task, He isa ruddy looking young fellow, wbout five feet four inches tall, juare shouldered and full chested. He is well built, aud walks with an elastic step. He spun round the track at a rapid rate, making his fret half mile in 7m, 288. die wears 4 baseball suit, a jaunty cap and carries s small whip. To the reporter he sail that he was pertoctly confident of the accomplish- nt of his task. le has been training for the feat for the past weck, and his fastest half mile was made yesterday afternoon in less than four minutes. At twelve o'clock he had twenty half miles to his eredit and said Le could do without sleep fur two days. VAN NESS AND BELDEN. ‘The waikers had a gala day yesterdey at the Fifth Regiment Armory, as the place was crowded day and evening. Belden is looking very well and received a visit during the morning from O'Leary, who ex- pressed himself astonished at finding him in such excellent condition after his tedious tramp. Van Ness making his half miles in half hours with as much ease as the day he commenced and will have no trouble in completing his portion of the task. Goodwin, Noonan and Connor were walking during the afternoon and evening, and at seven P. M. James Cobb started on a twenty-four hour walk, to finisi this evening at the same hour, During the evening Belden, Van Ness and Connor were each the recipiontsg of a handsome medal. Goodwin is to walk fifty miles on this track on Tues- day, Thursday and Sa! At eleven P.M. last night Belden had completed 1,952, and Van Ness was m his 1,204 quarter mile. On Friday afternoon Connor walked wiles in sh. 6m, 4%, the best per- formance ever made in this country. ‘Bolden finishes his task this evening. AN OLD MAN'S WALK, Bartholomew O'Donnell, a laborer, eighty years of ‘age, Who has gained considerable notoriety in Brooklyn by winning prizes of various kinds for reel dancing, athletic feats and pedestrianism, began on Friday | night last, in Coakley Hall, Pacitic street, in the above to walk seventy-ive miles in twenty-four ‘The ged pedestrian started off at an easy and steady pace at half-past ten o'clock, and up to Sh. 15m. A. M, hea completed 16m. 7 laps, He then rested for eight minutes. His first mile after the rest was accomplished in idm, 78. He lett the track again at seven A, M. for a few minutes and partook ot soi reshments. From that time unui four P. M. he kept moving very ' only stopping occasionally for a cup above hour he retired to his room i was bathed with alcohol by @ personal friend who took a keen interest in the old man's welfa A Hrrany reporter found the aged pedestrian stretehed UuUn 4 mattress at that time. He seamed to be in city, & free and easy gait, without exhibiting any signs of being sore or lame, Everybody 18 de- lighted with the plucky manner in’ which Miss Edwards is sticking to her work. On Thursday last she looked rather pale and delicate, but last night she had quite a color, and appeared as if her work was beginning to agree with her. Miss Bartell's friends are quite confident now that she will walk 3,000 quarter miles without break, At mid? night she had finished 986 quarter miles, and Miss Euwards had 500 to her record. MOZART GAKDEN, The attendance at Mozart Garden is increasing every evening, and last night there were about four hundred spectators present, Miss Jennie Sinclair was looking bright and fresh, and walked around at an average of 5m. 30s, to the quarter. She is feeling very well and ta:ks confidently about performing her 3,000 quarters, Her feet are in excellent condition, and at twelve P, M. last night she had accomplished 1,168 quarter miles, She will be presented witha handsome testimonial on Monday evening. CLARENDON HALL, Miss Maggie E. Smith commenced to walk 3,000 quarters in 3,000 quarter hours in Clarendon Hall, ‘Thirteenth strect, near Fourth avenue, on Thursday evening last. She was feeling quite well yesterday and at eight P. M. had finished 200 quarters, THE NEWARK TOURNAMENT. [BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.) Newark, Feb. 22, 1879. The pedestrian tournament, lasting the entire week at the Rink here, wound up to-night with the forty- eight hours’ walk. ‘The winners were:— 3 First prize—rrank Preuss, champion belt of New jersey. Second prize—William Paulin, gold medal. Third prize—William Brown, silver pitcher. Fourth prize—Matthew Fox, gold basket. ¥itth prize—Frank Brower. Prizes were also awarded for the five-mile walk, twenty-four-hours’ walk and fifty-mile boys’ and graceful walk. The fat man’s walk will be contested again on Wednesday, owing to a dispute. Throughout the week large crowds witnessed the tournament nightly. It was a decided success, * THE OLD MEN'S WALK, [BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.] New Haven, Corn., Feb. 22, 1879. The walk between Thomas Carey, of the New York Coiton Exchange, and Joseph Y, Marsh, of this city, terminated to-night at a quarter of an hour before the appointed time, Marsh withdrawing. Carey hud walked 211 miles and a fraction, to 209 miles and a correspond- ing fraction for Marsh. After the walk Marsh said that he was convinced that he had been beaten, and Curey made a specch expressing satisfaction with the maunor in which he had been treated. The walk began on Wednesday of present weck at eleven o’clock and terminated at forty-five minutes past ten to-night. Carey is a reat grandfather and is sixty-four years old and Marsh sixty-three. th had trained for the walk. It is understood that they will walk again in New York. MISS LILLIE HOFFMAN'S SUCCESSFUL WALK, [BY TELEGRAPH TO TuE HERALD.) Puovipence, RK. I., Feb. 22, 1879, Miss Lillie Hoffman, of Harlem, , successfully finished her walk of 500 quarter miles in 500 quarter hours, at Music Hall, at twenty-five minutes past ten to-night. The plucky girl is only seventeen years old, and this was her first public attempt at pedes- trianism, She began the walk on Monday at halt- past five P. M., and has continued in splendid style all through the week, showing very little fatigue any day and finishing the feat to-night without apparent serious discomfort or great exhaustion, Day and night for a week Miss Hoffman has responded promptly to the bell which called her to the track every quarter of an hour, and has even been eager to walk every part of her task fairly and squarely and without shirking any portion of the undertaking. She hus slept very litile, and for the past twenty-cour hours not at all; but to-night it was the common remark that she looked early as fresh as she did early in the week. Sue is of good height, pleasant, intelligent features, rather — spare form, and doubtless is blessed with great endurance. ‘The walk was a success in every way, and the young girl is worthy of great praise, The last tour quar- tors were made in 4:17—4:14—8:57—4:04. The av- bom eg tiune of the quarter mules tor the week being 8:45, Previous to entering upon her 497th quarter mile Miss iotfman ascended the platform aud made a neat speech to the large audience of ladies and gen- tlemen present, thanking the people of the city for their kind patronage, und stating that she was by uo means worn out by the severo strain upon her powers during the weck. Afterward she said this Was her first speech im public. ‘The last quarter was walked amid tuinultuous applause, which was continued all of the time Miss Hoffman was on the track, Ailer completing her task she iaade an extra lap around the track and then retired to her apart- ment, where proper attention was paid her, Atter a brief time she was taken to Thayer's Motel and retired from public view. It is her iutention to repeat the walk soon in Boston, DUTCHER'S ONE HUNDRED HOURS WALK. Prrssvieep, Mass., Feb, 22, 1879, c. L. Dutcher, who began on Tuesday night to walk 100 hours without sleep or rest, finished his task to-night. He was allowed to leave the track but thirty minutes daily. TWENTY-SIX HOUR MATCH, [oY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.) Baur Feb, 22, 1879. ‘The twenty-six hour walking match for $200 a side, which was commenced at eight o'clock last night at the Maryland Institute, ended at ten o'clock to-night, J. BR. Mackey, of New York, was the winner, finishing his 112th mile at two minutes past ten, defeating W, M. C. Wadman, of Chicago, who made 9S miles, Both men worked hard ana Wadman was completely broken down, Mackey being comparatively fresh, though he staggered from the track this atternoon. Out of the 26 hours Wadman was off the track dl. ism, and Mackey, 2h. 60m, There wus ouly a fair at- tendance of xpectators, TWENTY MILE FOOT RACE. NORMAN TAYLOR RUNS THE DISTANCE IN AN HOUR AND A HALY— DANIEL J. ROSS BADLY BEATEN. A twenty mile running race took place last night between Norman Taylor, the champion runner, who on New Year's Day defeated A. B. Sprague at Gil- more’s Garden, aud Daniel J, Ross, the Cana dian ath at Sulzer’s Harlem River Park Garden, 126th street and Second avenue, A track made of Joam and sawdust was laid around the en- closure, and it was stated that twelve times around it constituted a mile, less seventy feet. The measure- ment hat been made during the afternoon with a tape line; but no one present seemed disposed to ac- cept the responsibility of it, The race was for the gate money. ‘The men were called to the judges stand shortly before nine o'clock, and the start was made at precisely nine. The contrast between the two men was very marked, Taylor is swell on in years, while Ross appears to be little more than « bo ‘The former dressed in white and in walking carried his lott arm doubled up and bis hand in front of bis leit breast, His right ara hung by his side and followed the motion of his body as he walked. He carried a ight riding whip. Ross wore piush-colored tights, vlue trunks and Wakinu shoes, He ron with both ars doubled we home of @ friend, and | na | up and his hands well up and in front of his breasts. On the start Taylor waited for his op) nent to whe the lead, which he id with a light, springing gait. Taylor followed him closely, and on the completion of the first twelve laps, which was made in 4m. 158. by Ross, was but two seconds behind him, The men retained their relative positions up to the end of the second mile, two miles being made in Sm. 308, but on the opening of the third mile Koss left the track to take of his shoes. During his absence jor made three laps, and on his return m but two rounds and retired to his room again sutfering from Pains inthe stomach and etiff joints. He was sub- anitted to a vigorous slapping and rubbing down, and when he returned to his work Taylor had inereased his lead to one mile and @ half, At Sh. 29m, 50s, Taylor had covered seven miles, and five seconds later Ross had completed his fith mile. Atter adding another half mile to his score Ross left the track and remained away long enough to al- low his cngeneet to put another mile be- hind him. ylor accomplished his tenth mile at Uh, 42m. 25s., and it was the fastest mile of the race, being made in 3m, 35s. At 9h. 43m, 258. Ross finished bis seventh mile. Taylor continued his run without a break, and beyond Ross’ frequent absence from the track there was nothing to note to the end, THE FINISH. ‘The twenty miles, counting twelve laps to the mile, were completed at 10h, 26m, 40s., but nine laps more were covered to make up the full distance, and they were finished in 1h, 29m. 40s. from the start. When Taylor retired Ross had made fourteen miles in th, 26m. 258, Taylor made his finishing mile in 4m. 30s, The winner was loudly cheered on Joaving the track, and was to all appearances as f as when he started. Ross was not in good condition, and utter the tirst two miles it was apparent that he was in great distress. CHASING BLUE PAPER. THE WESTCHESTER HARES AND HOUNDS RUN- NING UPON THE SNOW—THRBATENED WITH SHOOTING—NARROW ESCAPE FROM BULLS. The Westchester Hares and Hounds met yesterday morning at Macomb's Dam Bridge, at the upper end of Eighth avenue. They were present in good force, but only twelve were prepared to run, as follows:— Hares—W. J. Duffy and T. B. Bates; Master of the hunt, W. J. K. Kendrick; whippers in, A. Bartlett Van Riper and B. Fielding. Hounds—W. 8. Vos- burgh, George W. Hillwig, George Dolde, H. H. Smythe, W. O, Merrill A. D. Morgan and Frank Lord. They were ail clothed in the uniform of the club and were in high spirits and eager for the signal of start- ing. Mine host applauded them with the gusto of youth ‘and so did his sisters and his cousins and his aunts.” START OF THE HARES. ‘The hares set out ata tearing pace at thirty-four minutes after ten, being allowed a handicap of ten minutes. They were both excellent runsers, and it was anticipated that they would make one of the best tours on the records of the club. At forty-four minutes after ten the word ‘Gol’? was pronounced in @ low but distinct tone, and straightway the hounds bounded away like a flaming arrow across the snow-covered road. Suddenly their hoarse-sound- ing horns awoke the echoes in the rugged crevices and grottoes of Washington Heights. They had struck the scent of the hares, and were baying with the savage joy of “bloodhounds on the scent.” Small bits of blue paper, about the size of a lady’s bangle, were strewn along the snow. ‘At some points they had been thrown over a fence; but it was noted that the footprints did not precede them thither, and the hounds were not to be easily deceived. Again, the bits of paper were so few and far between that they could only be seen by straining the eyes, and this while going at a swift pace was quite a painful effort. Tue route lay through Carmansville to Fort Washington, thence toward Riverdale and across the Spuyten ‘Duyvil, near Kingsbridge; then along the Harlem River to Macomb’s Dam Bridge, and so homeward, It was, however, much involved by doubling and turning, the hares taking frequent advantage of unexpected corners and uninviting woods to vex und dismay their pursuers. For some distance the latter pionges. along the bank of the Hudson above Inwood, while the hares were halooing at them from the other side of the Spuyten Duyvil. INCIDENTS OF THE CHASE, After crossing Kingsbridge the hares sped by the little white Dutch Reformed Church at Fordham, down along the aqueduct, through Whitmore's, Har- rison’s and Ogden’s farms and under the High Bridge along Sedgwick uvenue. The hounds in the mean- time, although the hares had been often within view, were puzzled to follow the trail. Three of them, separating from the pack, dashed off through Charles O'Conor’s grounds. This was a “short cut” and not allowable by the rifles of the game, but in their ex- citement they did not heed the warnings of the pace- maker, who shouted atter them lustily. Some of the others waited a few moments in a feed store tor the laggards to come up, and then having got breath, started out again. Carmansville an idiotic Dutch- man seemed strangely affected by the spectacie which they Paposian and seizing # gun swore that he would shoot them. By this time a swarm of ouths aud urchins gathered at their jeels and now warmly took the part of the hounds, The German havi been loudly defied the chase was resumed. A half dozen of the Car- maneville boys ran with them the rest of the way. Women rushed to the windows and stood fn the doorways of the houxes and some of the runners threw kisses as they passed, which were smilingly acknowledged. On the north si of the Harlem River the country through which they were led was very rough, and the ground was in many places clad in a dangerous armor of ice, The hill uorth of High Bridge was so slippery that both hares and hounds had ty sit down upon the snow and so slide to the bottom or else remain at the top. The hares left the following note here tor their pursuers :— Duan Houxps—We ure going to Judge Smith's. [hope you are all well? psi ee Wed. boul) ‘THE FINISH. Ina field near the Harlem River the pack created the greatest excitement among a herd of bullocks, The brilliant red jackets angered them exceedingly and they set out in pursuit of the pursuers. Tho pace of the hounds was considerably accelerated un- tilthey had leaped the newrest fence. Down along the river road they sped and two of them passed the hares afew rods from home. These were Ficlding and Vosburgh, the former arriving at the hotel at 1h. 9m. Vosburgh staggered in at 1h. 134m. andthe hares at 1h. dm. Kendrick was close on Vosburgh's heels. Thon followed Van Riper and Hillwig close together, Dolde and Smythe a few seconds later, next Morgan, and last Lord. Although the pace had boen slow, they were pretty well t: , and some of them assorted that the distance run was twenty miles. A more moderate estimate, however, placed it at fifteen iniles. About an hour afterward dinner was served to a sot of craving palates and it was demolished with a ihe which rivailed that of their late transit up hill and down dale, THE AMERICAN ATHLETIC CLUB'S RUN ACROSS COUNTRY. ‘The runners of the American Athletic Club met at High Bridge precisely at two o'clock, the hares, Messrs. S. W. Hoag, Jr., and H.G. Badgley, were told to go, and ten minutes later the hounds responded to the master of the hunt, W, Maver, Jr.'s, call ““For- ward!” striking into a long, easy lope and disappear- ing from the view of the spectators amid tho fast fall- ing snowflakes. The “whippers-in” wore W. H. Capes and L. , Goodwin, and the pack was com of the following named gentlemen:—s. N. er F Gath, M. Bishop, T. H. Noonen, H. Curtis, J. W. Smith, J. McClellan, W. O. Wilkinson, E. Van ‘Tam- bacht, W. D. Bourne, @. G. Boiden and F. W. Millett. ‘The hares selected the most difficult course they could find, and led the hounds a chase through briers aud marshes, up hill and down dale, ak picces: ot blue paper all along the route, it going southeast’ for half a mile, then doubling through thick woods skirting Fleetwood Park, aud, after traversing, on & rough estimate, thirteen to fifteen miles, arrived at the starting point ai twenty-six minutes to five o'clock, having been on the rowl two hours and thirty-four minutes, Tho hounds followed in a body until within a mile of home, when the word was given by the “pace maker” to “go a8 you please,” and # spirited struggle for the honor of being first in after the hares ensued, result- ing in a win, by ew yarda, for 8. N. Hoag.’ Maver yas second anda short distance in front of Noonen, ‘The rest of the pack straggled in at intervala during the next fifteen minutes, The time of the first man was cxuctly the sume as that of the #, a8 he reached the hotel juet ten minutes after they did. After changing their costumes the — run: ners and a pumber of their Indy frionds sunt down to @ bounteous repast and dis- played wonderful appetites while they relate their adventures “over Ky h and seaur, Mr. Maver being called on for a speech responded with @ few appropriate sentences, enlogizing the bye and praising the members for their disregard of the inclement weather upop the occasion of their first ‘cross country run. Music and dancing fol- lowed, and after a merry evening the assombled ath- lotos took the train for New York, after giving three cheers, supplemented with the war cry of the club-- “A-me-t-i- Tiger!" RIFLE TOURNAMENT. ‘The Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun tonrna- ment, for the short range championship of 1879 and three team modais, which will bo awarded to the teams making the first, second and third best scores. Uther prizes will be offered also, to take place at Con- lin's shooting gallery, Open to teams from any or- ganized rifle club, Conditions—Teams—Fach team shall consist of ten .. ‘the teams participating must be composed of members of the various clubs which they represent. Rifles—Limited to ten pounds in w mini- mum pull of trigger, three pounds; 22-100 calibre. Teams may furnish their own ri and am- nition, or use those at the gallery, as they may desire, Number of shots—Ten by each com- petitor, Sighting shots—Two shota will be allowed each competitor, Position—Of-hand. — Targets— Qoisyards targots, according to the regulations of the N. Ki. A., reduced in proportion to. the range at the yallery. Practice—No practice allowed on ¢! oi the mah, otrance dollars to at the office of the Forest and Stream and Rod and Gun, No, 111 Pulton street, New York. Tho match to be governed by the rules of the N, B. A. relating t+ teams, The captains of the several toams entered before nine o'clock on the evening of February 22 will meet at Conlin'’s gallery at that hour and fix upon the ar- rangements for carrying out the match, choose ref- erees and decide in What ovder the respective teams shall shoot, The assembled captuins slall decide Upon the date of Opening the matches and the date at which the entries shall close. Tho referees shall slact an umpire, whose decision in all cases shall bo aia), The captains of the teams entered according to the ve call at Coulins’ gallery last evening, and Dr, Dudley, of Brooklyn, was elocted chairman, with Mr. Donaldson, of New York, as secretary. The teams represented for the match were from'the following clubs; Seppenfeldt, Empire, New York Rifle Club (two teams), South Brooklyn, Newark Amateur Club, Catholic Institute Amateur’ Club, of Newark; the Zottler Club of New York (two teams), More are ex- pectog. It was voted that cach club should select a memMer hot shooting on the team to serve as a referee, and they showld select an umpire pot . . oerniiee of Sishe. club, Also that the Forest Stream should give ten monogram gold badges instoud of ono large badge us usual, se that each winner should owa his trophy.’ The captains of the several teams are select the subsog ent prizes | in the order of morit in whic! hey are won after th foam has boon declared. ote entries are to Cloue of e 6th of March, and the maich will ope: day, the 10th, nese alee COLUMBIA RIFLE ASSOCIATION. THE FIRST OF THR SKRIES OF THE ALL COM: ERS’ MATCHES AT BENNING’S STATION RANGE, (BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.] Wasuixeron, Feb, 22, 1879, The Columbia Rifle Association shot a series of all comers’ matches to~lay over the range at Benning’s Station, The first of the series was a contest at the 200 and 300 yards targets, which resulted in a tie of 49 between Mr. James B, Burnside and Mr. J. M. T. Partello, the former making 23 and 26, and the latter 28 and 21 at the two targets respectively. The medal was awarded to Mr. Burnside, as his score was tie greater ut the further target. Mr. Partello easily won the medal for the shootit at the 500 and 600 yard targets, his score being 34 33, a total of 67 out of a possible 70. The record at the long range jets, as far made, was as followais ee o J.M.'T. Partello........ Colonel J. 0, P Burnside... J.P. Lauritzen, Dr. Scott: Complet as pied the shooting here and prevented the firing at the 1,000 yards range, which will be taken up next week. ‘The day was gloomy and cloudy, and during the firing at long range hail and snow fell, At the close of this last contest Mr. Partello was six points ahead of his nearest competitor for the long range prize, PIGEON AND GLASS BALL SHOOTING. CLOSING OF THE INTERNATIONAL SHOOTING TOUB- NAMENT a SYRACUSE-—AWARD OF PRIZES, [BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.] SyacusE, Feb, 22, 1879, The international shooting tournament, which has been carried on in this city for three days, closed this afternoon. The first contest of the morning was for the third and fourth prizes in the purse of the preceding day, which wus interfered with by dark- ness, Riddell, of Erie, and Hooker, of Rochester, divided the third prize. George Smith, of Syracuse, took the tourth prize in the glass ball shooting. ‘Thon followed E. J. Hudson, of Syracuse, who broke 19 out of 20 and took first money. Abe Kleinman, of Chicago, broke 17, taking second prize; Hakell, of Boston, and Attiss divided third ce , and Kerstetter, of Edinburg, Pa., took fourth, The prize for the poorest score was taken by James Halloway, of Syracuse, who broke but one ball. There were seventeen entries for the $1,000 pro rata purse. Owing to the lateness of the hour at which this contest commenced it was decided to shoot at ten single rises instead of five double and fifteen single. The New York State rules were also adopted tor this contest. Kleinman, Jr., of Chicago; Hooker, of Rochester, and Hudson, of Syracuse, tied on three birds each. The ties were shot off. Hooker and Kleinman, Jr., tieing on tho last and dividing first money, the second prize was divided by Nichols, of Syracuse, and the senior Kleinman, of Chicago; the third, fourth and firth prizes ‘were won respectively by Kerstetter, of Edin- uurg; Stagg, of Chicago, and S. A. Dayton. ASSAULT AT ARMS. SPARRING, WRESTLING AND FENCING BY AMA- ‘TEURS—INTERESTIN® FINAL BOUTS—STUBBORN GLOVE CONTESTS. The second annual assault at arms for the amateur championships, under the auspices of the New York Athletic Club, was brought to a conclusion last evening at Booth’s Theatre in presence of a large audience. The final bout with foils between Lows Greenwald and Charles Koch, of the New York ‘Turn Verein, was won by the latter, the score stand- ing five points to one point. The buttons of tho foils were chalked before each round, and the come petitors wore a black body cover, that clean thrusts could be distinguished from glances. The final bout of the heavy weight sparrrs brought James Pilkington, one of the Broadway squad of policemen, and Joseph Denning, of Green- point A. C., together. Denning’s position at once made him many friends, and in the three rounds allowed under rules he demonstrated his superiority in _ style, hitting, stopping and feinting. The rivals did the best they kuew how, each being anxious to secre the prize and to be called the amateur champion of the heavy weights. Considerable applause fol- lowed every clever hit, and when the men retired they were cheered. Professor William Clark, the referee of ing, decided very justly in favor of Denning, but Pilkington felt that it was erroneous, "The light weight sparrers were next introduced. W. F. Banham, Harlem A. C., and R. Bowne, Jr., Eliza beth A. C., met. The first round was fairly contested and the men quit on even terms. In the second round Bowne an to show what he could do with the gioves, and his work was loudly applauded. The third round was quite severe. Both were determined to force the fighting, and the giving and taking showed the lads to be in earnest. Bowne was 4 the winner. His leads, straight hits, counters and cross counters, for ® ei = eighteen, were remarkable, Thomas Powell r., New York, and John Knox, Scottish-American Athletic Club, then met, and, after five rounds of rather indifferent work, Powell won, Plerty of time having boen given the men to rest, Powell and Bowne put up their hands for the final bout. It requ four rounds to sottle the dispute. Neither was idle daring the time. Bowne fought like a terrier and never lost his head, Blood showed early, Powell punished Bowne in the stomach somewhat, but the latter seat in so ye | warm ones about Powell's face it knocked him abroad. Bowne'’s right . hand swollen from a hurt received on Friday, and therefore he could not use it as he liked. Powell felt decidedly erOeEr in the middle of the fourth round, but he rallied finely, and hai it not been for Bowne's science and pluck he could not have carried off the honors. There was much excitement throughout the house during the bout. Bowne’s victory was very pular. He is a comparative novice, having taken ba tow lessons of Professor Ottignon. “Oh, ain't he a darling!’ cxclaimed a geutloman, as Bownelett the Charles Koch and Charics Fettig contested with the single sticks, the latter winning. Fettig also won the ual bout quite easily, Greenwald being his opponent. ‘ho collar and elbow wrestlers, Richard Hayde, New York, and George McNichol, Manhattan A C., came together for the final bout of this event. It was the bost two in three falls, with sufficient breath- ing time allowed, Hayde placed McNichol on his back in 10m, 36s. by @ fall duo to a viclous twitch aud wring. Hayde also won the second fall in 4m, S5s., giving his opponent @ burster by a clean back eel, MeNichol, who is an all-round athlete, is young at this sport, bat will make a stubbora wrestler in time. In the brosdeword, easly, final bout, Charles Koch beat Charles Fettig easily. James Quigley was given the first prize in Grwco- Roman wi ig, as James Pilkington declined to meet him, ‘The feather weights wero L. A. Berte, Harlem A, ., and B, C. Williams, Now York A.C. Each weighed under 115 pounds, and they are nearly the same size. It was tho great event of the night. Both was much ‘inposed, fo go. in determinedly, and Neto iP Borte’s fancy and airy movements with “hia tunds) wore dispensed” with whoo Williams hit him tn one-two-three order full on the > judge of oting, ae Beuny's fit wont clean "s fae the third time, “there win't any in his nose.” It di =f that quickly. Berto now became cautious an ‘attended closely to work, as he made up his mind round was mit ns’ favor, The secon was more evenly contested, but one or two that Berte wished he was woll out of the affair. Both sat down with bloody noses. The third round was give and take, smash aud smash, all through the three minutes. Berte was finally fought to a time was called, Williams was declared the winnet amid cheers. He showed lis superiority in hitting, o stage with blood flowing from their noses, “That's the best glove fight that has taken place in enthusiasm. The prizes were presented the winnera on the stage. Billy Mdwards wad John Cash wound ‘owe, “It that don’t draw the blood,” exclaimed « thio draw the bloo there was a | job on his hands. The first little things showed some of the spoctators terrific. Tho little fellows meant mischief. 1t waa standetill, and could hardly be? his legs when untering and cross countering. Both men left the twenty yours,” exclaimed the veteran referee, with a the entertainment with # Ane oxbibition of box