The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-19
PUGILisM.
RattIias Events in the London metropolitan
District-TOm G0iler and Nat Bowler AZ
Catch Weights.


Catch Weights.
from Bells Life In London, July IL
This match has been for some time in con;empla-
ton, and from the talent displayed by both with the
gloves and in various encounters a good mill was
expected. As usual, when there is sensation
made, and the arrangements left to competent par
ties, the affair was brought of most satisfactorily
ana orderly aud the time and place of departure
were both convenient and handy Of reach. The men
being very likely TO appear again In the ring we APP
pend short account OF their height, weight, &c.
lhomas Golfer, who is twenty years of age IN the
current month, ghed on Monday 81. 81 lbs.
anu stands IT, y in. He has performed once pre-
vionsly in the rng-viz., with Maccarty whom he
a,va.ea about couple OF months back lie trained
u. mnets'ohe WIN Ned DOnnelly and was perfectly
III Tor his task. Nat Bowler is. like his opponent
twenty years OF age this month, stands It. IN
ana weighed st. ID. He has fought draw with
Hodgson, but has not been in the ring since. lie
trained at Highgate with youth rejoicing in the
euphonious cognonlen of Jb0 ana was also ft and
well.
journey by rail and then by boat having been
successfully carried out Puggy lost no time in pitch
ing the ring and Collier at 2:S r. NJ threw his car
into the ring, having Bob Travers and his trainer
Ned Donnelly, for his seconds Four minutes after,
wards Bowler put IN an appearance, attended by
Jack Hicks and Ben Pttam. Bowler who had won
the toss for corners placed his back to the sum- and
the referee having been chosen they stood up al
2:27 for
ROUND 1.-when in attitude It was evident that
Collier had the length OF reach both in leg and arm
but the attitude OF both nearly all that could be
expected from such bantams. The sparring and
Otner Snlty tactics usually III FORCE
weight division were not exhibited on the present
occasion, as on working within distance they rushed
to close quarters, both no doubt having received
orders to force the fighting, and AFTER rapid ex-
changes with both hands, Collier visiting the mouth
heavily turning on the tap first blood claimed and
lightly. A fine rally followed, which was finished by
Bowler being fought down. Time, minute.
and got together at once, Collier investing on the
tater trap and receiving on the forehead. merry
bout OF half-arm hitting followed both being busy at
fhA hnH md no n
sheer strength, screwed his man down. Time, min
utes.
Bowler missing landing well intended rght.hander
on the jaw. They then closed, and Bowler having
the best OF the hold, screwed Collier down AT the
ropes.
ROUND 4.-Goller went to work with both hands,
getting home ON the beak, drawing more ruby, and
Bowler went down staggering. Time, ga minutes.
ROUND 5.-Goer, on whom 3 to was Oiiered,
ratified away with both hands, being all over Bowler,
VINO, however, stood It most gamey, and fought OLE
the defensive until Collier forced his way to close,
and after heavy exchanges in Golfers favor Bowler
| got down. Time, minutes
| ROUND G.-Goer, who had now taken decided
lead, invested twice on the nose without return,
and concluded the round by landing cross counter
with the right on the beak, knocking Bowler on his
| pins. The second event claimed and allowed for
| Collier. Time, 10 minutes
ROUNDS TO 10.-An in favor OF Collier, although
Bowler did all that nature and gameness could, until
the tenth round, whan Collier was fought down IN
BOWERS corner, much to the delight OF Bril- row ana
Somers Town. Time, l6 minutes.
| ROUNDS H. 12.-Tnese rounds were fought with
great determination, tney anu
| arm hitting took place to The ropes, where sharp
struggle ensued in both bouts until they fell In the
last Of these rounds TO the establishment of the Col
lerite5, Bowler had the best OF the hitting Time II
| minutes.
| ROUND 13-Goller, who no doubt had been resting,
| again took lead, he getting all over Bowler IN work
| manlike STYLE and concluded the round 10y lighting
| him down.
| ROUND I4.-BOwler, who was up first, landed the
right on the body, and after some tedious sparrng
again visited the ribs heavily This riler Collier, who
dashed In with both hands at the head drawing more
claret and eventually fought Bowler down. Iime'
/ q minutes
! RoUNbs 15 1e-Bowler was now very weak and
fought with both hands at the body, but with no ef
| feet and was fought down. Time, 32 minutes.
steadily but surely increasing his lead, notwith-
standing Bowler, very groggy, did all he knew to
| turn the tables, and got well home on Golfers fore
head above the left eyebrow, INJECTING TWO deep
| cuts, and drawing cOpous supply OF the ruby.
Time AZ minutes.
ROUNDS 70 to SLIT would be tedious TO go further
into detail respecting the rounds Collier had the
| battle at his command, and Bowler, after the
25th round fell very weak but would not give IN,
| struggling to the 31st round, when Mickey
| Cannon threw up the sponge, and Collier was de-
clared the winner after lighting exactly one hour.
| No remarks on the above are necessary "a both
out-fought from Hrst TO last he never being able TO
take lead In the slightest degree although he tried
| his utmost. The winner will be heard OF at some
future time but IL being the determination OF his
hackers to give him rest no notice VIII be taken or
! any challenge at present. collection was made Tor
the game little loser, which we hope VIII he increased
| At his announced benefit