The evening world. Newspaper, August 16, 1911, Page 9

GRR Cae eae aN A eR THE EVENING WORLD, ~ we (WEDNESDAY, . AUGUST 16, FLOOEY Should Never Have Insulted basis 11d WELLL AS LONG AS I CAN'T. "Svdusore AAEN FROM THAT \eny Wie AB ANEL's PARTNER ONE WANTS “To HAVE, YET NO ONE WANTS ‘To Lose 7 Featherweight Champions Poor- , ly Paid in Days of Braintree | | Johnny Griffin, Who Defended His Title in Hard Fought Bat- tles During the Late Eighties. | Johnny Griffin. Covrright, i911, by The Prem Pubitshing Co, (The New York World.) FTPR the fight with Jack Kenny in June, 18%, Johnny Griffin laid off until October, spending his time at Braintree. During these s0- Journs at home Johnny worked on the farm and devoted his lelsure hours to study. He often took trips to Boston and could be found for hours at a stretch in some old book store poring over a lot of dusty volumes, Ia Uctoder, 1583, Griffin was matched Wh Frank Stecle, a 1:2-pound man of Beaten. Steele was a protege and pupil Of George Goddard, the negro heavy-| weight of Boston. This fight was held before ene of the Boston clubs and was to be @ ten-round The referee stepped the contest at the end of the seventh round and called it @ draw. Geta ghould with whem he had fought feasional battie—Young B: , wae & four-round bout with two-ounce mioves before the Pelican Club for a Perse of $200. Grifin turned the tables on Als opponent and beat him eastly. There were also big side dete on this te @ Boston men were still hunting for a man to defeat Griffin and made an- other trip over to New York for one. They secured one of New York's best— Tommy Danforth, then considered the: creck featherweight around these parts, Danforth had fought Tommy Barnes, Temmy Warren and a lot of other top- netchere. He was thought by the New York sports to be @ sure winner and avily, There was some je wolght question. Dan- the limit to be 188 pounds, it down as low as 1i6, used to give away ten Gedfin could pounds and re! Pounds weight It wae finally put at 1M pounds. The match was secured by the Athenian Club of Boston for Dec. 2, 108, which offered @ big purse and a side bet of 8200 a side. Two-ounce sieves were used, Griffin was backed by & Well-known horseman ef Boston, The fight was to go twenty rounds. Dantorth’s Poor Fight. ‘The fight was very much of @ dis- appointment, Danforth was apparently sqared to death of GriMintend put up the rest kind of a fight. The best pal was done in the second round. stood up to it for @ few sec: onds then, but two or three hard raps om the jaw took all the steam aut of him and apparently made him sick. In the third round Griffin knocked Tommy down four times, the Harlem boy boing saved by the bell aa he was leaning inst the ropes. In the fourth and final round Danforth made @ few Passes at Griffin, who landed a clean right hand punch on the jaw. Tommy fell forward on his face and could not ‘ret up for fifteen seconds, ‘Thie Aght boosted Griffin's fighting stock away up and he wes sought after by clubs and managers. He lesued a challenge to any featherweight in the world, eepecially Ike Weir, The gaunt- let was picked up by Frank Murphy, the clever little featherweight champion of England, and a match was arranged te take place at the Athenian Club for & puree of $500 and heavy side bets. FYfteen rounds was the limit and two- ounce gloves we: used. Murphy welghed 122 pounds and Griffin 121. ‘There Woe much interest aroused over this match and a big crowd witnessed the battle, The men were pretty evenly matched. ‘They fought fifteen hard rounds and beth were fresh at the end. The referee then ordered them to fight three more rounds and at the ond awarded the decision to Murphy on the ground that | he landed oftener and cleaner, Many of the spectators disagreed with thet official and thought Griffin should have received tho award, Jt should have heen a draw. ‘On April 9% Griffin boxed s thrae- Found, no-decision affair at Brockton with Jack Haviin, and @ month later was matohed to fight him before the Bay State Athietic Clu® of Boston for & purse end side bets, with two-ounce gioves. Griffin welghed 119 and Heylin T1-2 It was to be a twenty-four round go, Havin was then considered 8 reat little fighter, The “all night in _the woods" fight with Ike Weelr alone established his reputation as a wonder- ful iittle Aehter, and he had never been | knocked out, Beat Havlin Easily. | But Haviin proved very much of a| Aisappointment, Griffin outclassed him fg everything. So fast wae the Brain- Fighters 1” Whi tree boy that Havin landed only three or four blows during the fight—little, Weak ones at that, In the second round Haviin's eye was cut; in the third he Was floored, but saved by the bell; ‘a the fourth le was knocked down aga‘r, and when the bell rang for the fifth ‘round ht onde threw up the sponge. Grimn lenged Ike Welr again, but was told to fight Tommy Warren first. So Johnny entered into negotiations with Warren and a mateh was made, Griffin travelling all the way out to San Francisco for the fight. The date was June 2%, 1889, and the place the California A, C. The purse was $1,500 and $500 forfelt wae posted for weight and appearance. Pounds. Warren made such a poor showing that the referee stopped the fight at the end of the fourth round and called it no contest. The men then agreed to meet again on July 11 before the same club to finish the fight. On the night In question Griffin appeared in the ring, but Warren failed to show and forfeited his appearance money to GriMn, The truth of the matter is that Warren did not train for this fight. He wanted GriMin to fake It, but the Ittle Braintree lad refused to do so. Rather than face him in the ring Warren ran away. While GriMn was in California he was matched with Australian Billy Murphy, who had just arrived in San Francisco, They fought befoi California A. C. on July 12, NG atory of the battle has alrei told in the erticies on Billy Murphy. Grimn Jost this ght through Mur- .| Phy’s treachery. In the third round the refere: break. Griffin did so and dropped his hands, Instead of doing likewise, Murphy whipped over the “Mary Ann" ike lightning and caught Johnny on the jaw. Griffin went down and out. Murphy should have been disqualified. He refused to meet Grif- fm for a return match, although all sorte of inducements were offered. This a Tough Battle, Johnny returned to Boston and spent the rest of the summer at Braintree. In October he returned to the ring and was matehed to fight Jack Williams on Oct. 25. But Williams was unable to t and hie piece was taken by Homer, en English feather- sobriquet from the fact that ‘ene leg wee shorter than it really ought to be.’ It was to be a finish fight. The purse wee $00, and two-ounce gloves wore used. Imagine the present-day fighters agreeing to @ finish fight for any such gam! The match took place before the Boelal Athtetic Club of Boston, Thia was one of the most terrific fights ever seen in New England, For forty-two rounds the men battled. Both were knocked down innumerable times. Grifin may have had a olight edvant- age, but It was very, very slight, Final- Third Ave., Cor, 122d St. (Open Evenings) HALF come in tocay. now is your chan Don’t wait. and values greate: The weight was 118) the The been ordered the fighters to instantly | Wallach Bros 1195 Broadway 246-248 W. 125th St. Just Below 29th St. Hart, Schaffner (@ Marx Summer Suits $50.00 Suits, $45.00 Suits, $40.00 Suits, $35.00 Suits, Suits $30 and less now $15 OU will find the best selections among the suits reduced to $15, ly the men were too exhausted to fight any longer and by mutual consent the affair was called a draw. “Hippy” Homer was gone scrapper. Geiffin did no more fighting untill the following March. On the 2th of that month he entered the ring with Frank Gtoele before tho Parnell Club of Boston, of which John Boyle O'Reilly was tho leading spirit. The purse was $500 and the gloves weighed two ounces. Btecle tipped the beam at 123 and Grif- fin at 120. Griffin nad all the better of the fight and received the decision at the end of the eight round. On May 9, 1890, GriMfin fought with ‘Austin Gibbons of Paterson,. N. a hall in Brocktoh for gate re Gibbons later fought with Ja N Aullffe for the lightweight champion- ship. Ho weighed 19 pounds tn this fight. The men battled four rounds to a draw. Johnnie took another layoff until Nov. 18, when he fought with Barney Hub- vard, a i22-pound Boston man, before the Ajax A. C. of Boston. As usual, two-ounce gloves were used. The purse was $700. Hubbard put up @ good bat- tle, but was knocked out in the tenth round. On April 2% Griffin at last met Welr ina fight at Nantasket Beach, This was stopped by the police at the end of the fourth round. The details of it have already been retated in the Weir articles, Memorial Tablet Given N. Y.A.C. in Haslin’s Honor A. C, and a large delegation of its mem- bers looking on, a memorial tablet pre- se: o2 by friends of James bh, Haslin was unvelled at the summer home of the club at Travers Island. Mr. Haslin has been a member of the club for over two yeurs ta president, nition of his faithful service the mem- bers made the present of the tablet to the club. The tablet, made of solid tronze and designed by George P, Brew- ster, stands two feet high and three feet In width. In the centre Is the bust of Mr Haslin in bag relief, with Inscrip- tions on e. 1 side. On the left side ts the following: “In memory of James 1. Governor of this club for fifteen «nd President, 109-1910." On the 19 the Inscription: “It was due to his efforts that this bouso War built,” Beneath these words Is the eal of the club, The tablet wa: by Bartow 5S. ¥ fact thet Mr. H. the club than a led to the club who recalled the ad done more for other man, (Open Evenings) PRICE F you know Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothing, most likely you'll If you don’t— ce to try it!— Only—the suits will go fast. now $25.00 now $22.50 now $20.00 now $17.50 r than ever before, With the oMfcers of the New York! twenty-five years, fifteen of which he| nerved on the Board of Governors andl In recog: | ct J LAUGHS OUTRIGHT Negro Slayer of Policeman Collins heard the Judge pronounce his to Deputy Sheriffs Sheridan and Spell- ay/ alli WHICH OF OUR US. pie SENATORS: ‘Ss THE “y man. At the bar a dozen attendants surrounded the negro while his coun- |sel made @ perfunctory on for a new trial Judge Mulqueen denied the motion When Clerk Edward R. Carroll asked the negro if he had anything to say Collins leaned forward, One of his counsel placed a restraining hand upon ‘is arm and Collings kept sil 5 You kill a bra an, a man who WHEN SENTENCED |doing his duty, Lyneh w. |the many magnificent police’ have tn this | ‘YOU, JAKE KLEIN, oMcers we On, Jake =| this, Klein, Just hike riche Hergen Line avenue n EN, Lynch Will Die at Sing Sing Sept. 18, ~ | sinter ts and your your fathe ei ze that a bo ambitions (han the furlated mob, allas “Bully,” the aca yaad lactone frult-peddier's wagon who shot sill ae mes Y Hid pei bal anything vou Michael Lynch in West Thirty-s | Judge Mulqueen then fixed the dare street on July 1, was to-day sentenced | ror the execution of collins, ‘The dep to die In the electric chair some time] uty sheriffs quickly manacled the ne- uring the week beginning Sept. 18 by |gro, udge Mulqueen in General Sessions, | lice and still sm! Headg measured be phe graphed © Headqua From Pol coming seriously doom with a smile upon his face, Aq|ters Collins was taken at ane ta the dont come heine scott ning of the season, that there is every fabric in he was led away to the death house in |death house In Sing Sing Prison, afraid you jumped into every good style model for men, young men and Jolt if hi out “ he made f bi e . : : Se pag et ee World to-day, to boys, you can readily appreciate what this oppor- The early morning aceno in the court| alae Aussi ' ASORS CERT ISS NOUNS SN TENSES =} tunity means to you. room was impressive, A half dosen |g Sante. aofa te be Bide: hla we You know hov al Over 2,50 25.00, 27.50. policemen, waiting to be called as Wit | critical time in my affairs. Cure me | {2 make @ liv S ° o— 9 ° 9 nesses in minor cases, occupied the|iy q week and I will add @ thousand 30.00 and 32.50 Suits benches, Collins, clad in @ new suit of blue cloth, was led into the room ook his head dubloualy, | ] yf 50 from the Bridge of Sighs handcuffed| “1 could do It." he said, “but. tr| nothin of e wouldn't be professtonal.’ and go back h 1911. we BE A GOOD BOY AND CO HOME. if you happen to read to No. 84) fal] YO BANE CALL SvENsoN YUN MORE NAME UND AY *] PICKLE-FACED Son 3 | SOAK You AGAIN | SWEDEN , | HIRED YoU ~ ‘TO BOK AAEL - NOT To ibe HIM | 7) THE ONE With \ (THE BIGGEST HEAD} You Boo8 ; 8 (OM 1 SAY - THAT \was Lam ! WAS AONE! / 4 Ge POPP tal ie } Foremost. Clothiers Since 1845 For purpose of final clearance, every Smith Gray & Co. Summer Suit has been reduced to a level which makes these the lowest prices at which fine clothes have ever i offered in New York. That we have on our counters today an as- sortment twice the size it should be at this season of the year, due to tailoring conditions, occasions these tremendous reductions—reduc- tiore which alone would make for speedy clear- ance; but when you take into consideration that here is set before you an array as complete as you would originaily expect to find in the begin- ie Your} | There are blue serges, English velours, clear and mill finished worsteds, foreign and domestic A STORE OF CHARACTER ’ A STORE OF S NEW IDEAS That we opened yesterday on the Broadway corner of Eighth strect, Main floor, was welcomed with open arms by the men of New York, because the merchandise was, and is, very exceptional, and because back of it all is the Wanamaker Guaranty, insuring absolute satisfaction or the purchase money returned. Many stores will say that they refund purchase money, but try them and see if they do it as freely as we do. The store is opened at a time when it is possible to procure from manufacturers, whom we know, trustworthy clothing at very small prices because it is the end of their season. And we shall not be able, of course, to offer at all times as low prices, compared with the value of the clothing, as we are offering now. The store must live day by day on its usefulness and must be judged by what it offers day by day. If ever a day comes when it is no longer useful to the public, this branch of our business will be closed. Our idea—that we shall strive hard to carry out—is to sell to men who must economize guaranteed clothing at the cost of the cheap trashy kind which is made either of part cotton or shoddy. The clothing in this store is all wool. Tomorrow we add to the fancy suits already in stock. 200 Fresh New All-Wool Suits Of the $15 and $20 Kind All to be sold in this new Store at $8.25 for the Two-Piece Suits $9.50 for the Three-Piece Suits They include worsteds, cheviots and cassimeres in the wanted patterns. Also more of these Excellent Soft Shirts, 50c 25c Men’s Pure Silk Socks, These silk socks have reinforced toes, heels and cuffs of mercerized cotton to make them wear better, but, of course, the silk is thin and will not stand hard wear, Two Stories Big With Economy Told in Very Few Words 2100 Women’s White Lingerie Waists Of Standard $1 Grade, at 55c and 65c¢ All new and fresh--just from the maker. High and low neck models, with long or short kimono sleeves. some of all-over embroidery. Trimmed with lace and emb roidery Sizes 32 to 44, 55c and 65c, They go ina day. Basement, Old Building. (OR WANAMAKER _ Formerly A. T. Stewart & Co,, Broadw: ay, Fourth Avenue, Bighth | to Tenth Street. The New Clothing Store For Men homespuns, crashes and flannels. There is every good style model, including the English soft roll, no padding and all the distinctively styled Smith Gray & Co. models for men, young men and boys. Over 1,700—22.50, 25.00 and 27.50 Suits 15.00 Included are blue serges, velours, worsteds, Saxony cassimeres, flannels, homespuns and crashes—in advanced designs and shades, many of which are exclusive—from lightest gray to darkest neat silk mixtures. There are English soft rolls, Norfolks, and all the exclusively de- signed Smith Gray & Co. models for men, young men and boys. .§ 20.00 Over 1,000—18.00. and 22.50 Su 12.50 The assortment comprises worsteds, cassi- meres, velours, crashes and homespuns, in all sizes and models; included also are blue Serges in young men’s sizes. Many of these suits are of far greater value than indicated, as every broken size, in prices up to 30.00, is included. 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