The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-02

WIN the figures OF two br6s IN the centre anu
mau borderl having been tied 10 the MIDDLE stake.
the coins Atlantis exchanged the usual grip and al Aa-
pas ten stood up for
Round There were plenty OF offers TO back
wilson at six TO four him. Ihe condition or Inc
men was eagerly scanned a. they went TO the
scra,ch bo.h looking ia capital trim, the Mouse, Il
anything. looking the smartest As they threw
themselves fltO position 1t was evident that eacn
had an intimate knowledge OF the art, and their
looks and manners betokened the greatest comb
dence. After little sparrng, IN which each up
peared to feel his opponents tactics, wilson opened
w, lne pan win straight leithander on ,he mug o.
men together, and some lively couMers passed on
the irontisp,ece. breakeway follow ed after which
Wilson got hts right well home on the lett optic.
when Goodwin dashed at his man, and smart rally
to the ropes ensued, the pair falling together;
ROUND 2.-The men scratched with aacrity, and
at got close quarters both being busy at the
Uranium and body and the round was finished by
both coming to grief together -
Mouse from a cut behind Dicks left ear. Goodwin
loon the Initiative, and at once dashed AZ MS oppo
jaw, when they fought with both hands merriiy until
they got down at the ropes.
ROUND THE Mouse, eager for business, tried MS
ie bur DICK neatly put II on one SIDE; trying again
ne reached the LEFT google, for which ne was coui-
tered on The mark, when they closed and afier a
severe struggle the fall was gained by DICK, VINO ieh
on his nan.
ROUND 5.-Goodwin led or nc the Uranium, but
was short. Acting on the advice OF his second he
dashed IN to ln-nghting, at which he seemed esi-
DENLY more at home and used his hands with more
eject IN that position than at long range. severe
Wilson'S corner
RorNp e.-They countered on the proboscs, the
dose being repeated on the mouth, when DICK got
his man BY the neck and screwed him down.
ROUND 5.-Dck on responding to time looked
anxious and seemed bothered as to which course 10
adopt WIN the Mouse, who was perfectly easy anu
seemed none the worst, While DICKS lelt listener
aad eye were damaged. Each tried for the figure
head. but was stopped, when Frank getting close
got DICKS head IN cnancery, and they struggled 10
the ropes, where the par fell through amidst great
CONFUSION. An appeal was made on GoouWIns part
%
RouNDs.-rwo To one on wilson. Goodwin was the
first 10 commence hostities BY visiting the mark
heavily. The Mouse tried to return the compliment
bub faled He tried again and reached tue jaw.
which brought The pair together, Goodwin eventually
ROUND o.-Both spared for wind till they got
within range when they tried TO reach the facial
region but failed. Good counters on the dial, when
the aVorite cutched his man by the neck with Ills
ieit wnen they struggled 10 the ropes ana Tell w
gotner.
ROUND 1o.-After little handwriting they coun-
tered on the worries very pretty, the throw being
gained hy Goodwin.
RoUsD Notwithstanding Dicks game efforts
10 deprive his antagonist OF the lead which he had
maintained all through the combat, 1t was evident
at this early stage Of the fight that the Mouse must
eventually Win, bar accident rs he showed not the
slightest symptom Of distress or punishment, while
Dicks left lamp was fast joining the early closing
movement As soon as they faced each other Dick.
acting on advice. bored in. and some merry half
arm exchanges ended in both beng down.
ROUNDS II TO l5.-No incident worthy Of record
occurred in these bouts, each lighting quickly and
desperately at close quarters, but ell Ia favor OF the
Brum.
ROUND 16.-Dck now gathered himself together,
and, watching his opportunity. visited the Mouses
frontspece with singing severity aud at the second
essay got wei On the marx with his right, but the
latter weapon was now much sweed and putty.
They now rushed to a close and both fell together.
ROUNDS IL TO 22.--Tle hopes OF GoOdwin's party
were raised with some degree OF hope about this
time, as Dick led or each round, and tried his Ut
most 10 stein the tide OF defeat which was slowly
but surely flowing In against him. His blows, how
Cyer appeared to lack steam, although he repeatedly
got well home on his opponent
ROUNDS % TO TO AND LAST.-The lighting through
out AL OF similar description to the above, the
Mouse continuing TO administer severe punishment
to his man. who gradually Tell weak and was unable
further continue the contest, after 1t had occupied
one hour and forty-ilye minutes, ana Wilson was
consequently declared the winner.
KEMAgKs-Thc above fight tells its own tale.
Goodwin fought quite up to the standard expected
by his friends and he deserves every credit Tor the
ipdomitabe gameness and perseverance he displayed
In coping with his more scientific opponent The
Mouse proved tartar, and fought IN sncn brilliant
and scientific sty that we may look In vain for his
rival lie displayed little or no signs Of punishment,
while his losers LETT eye was closed, his left ear
badly cut, and his right arm severely fractured.
There is one consolation for Goodwin, that he was
beaten honorably on his merits By "a really clever
man, which in no way detraciS FROM the losers
honor and fame.-Ed Belts LIE.