The New York herald., 1869-03-28
SPORTING.


Exciting wrestling Match Between Homer
Lane and Henry Grace for S1,OOO-Thc
Contest Undecided.
Last evening Homer Lane and Henry Grace-the
latter an Irish wrestler of note-conteaded In the
well known arena at No. 600 Broadway for the sum
Of $1,000. Being the first important occasion on
which Grace had come forward since MS arrival In
this country there appeared 10 be much interest
taken IN the manner in which he acquitted himself
The competitors were very evenly matched. and sell
dom has more interesting, scientific or wen con-
tested display OF the kind been given In this CITY,
The marvellous rapldty with which the various move
ments were executed and the vigilance exercised
by both, created both surprise and admiration the
proceedings were 10 have commenced with wrest.,
ling matcn between Michael O'Connor ana fatIlcA
Evans for $3.50 side, but the latter not appearing
owing TO an accident, II was postponed ihen lne
contestants OF the evening appeared, being loudly
cheered by their respective supporters; bo,l men
and vigorous looking Harry Hill oiiciated as um-
pre- for Homer Lane. while Lewis Cole performed
that ONCE on behalf OF Grace, the referee being James
Center rhe articles OF agreement made on the 18th
inst. forth that tile holds should De co'iar ana ell
bow two out OF three fair back falls to determine the
issue After the usual prelminaries having been
gone through the contestants graspeu eafh oter anu
commenced operations IN lively style. Consideraoe
caution was at first observed, each apparently en-
deavorng to tempt the other OF his guard.
Their eyolutioas were entirely devoid OF the
generally characterize such exhibitions. Grace tried
the toe lock repeatedly his opponent oeny very
anxious to get the grapevine lock, which he several
times almost succeeded IN obtaining. Lane now
began TO force matters but, Grace being exceedingly
wary, his vigorous efforts were carefully watched.
Nearly half an hour was consumed by very excel
lenl and exciting display, the audience at times
giving vent TO their feelings in loud applaues. AT
vine lock on Lane, and, after desperate tug. the
latter was thrown. The next innings was compara-
lively brief, although nevertheless well contested.
dOubticSs. Grace
10 force the wrestling: but Lane, who hoped about
as nlmbly as ballet dancer got The iatal crook
one fan TO decide, and the excitement be-
came immense. 1t was generally admitted that
good feeling watch marked the contest much en-
nanced the Interest in behoding 1t. The last was
brought into requisition with determination that
plainly evidenced the feelings Of the competitors.
Scores and scores OF times one OF them was almost
gone; but sudden jump or plunge would lust
save him. At length, by very rapid twist, Lane
fell Grace 6y bis side The an was properly dis DIS
thar il was not fair back fall. The wreStlers then
resumed operatlons; but Grace having sprained his
ankle 1t was agreed to postpone the contest. IL was
certainly most determined and well matched
event. and doubtless the next struggle VIII be
looked forward TO with interest. In the rst innings
Grace had the choice OF holds, which was something
In his favor. as It was also the case with Lane he
having his favorite grip IN the secoad innings
The Prize Ring.
The much talked OF encounter between Alien and
McCoole wiz scarcely eventuate satisfactory de-
termination Of their merits, considering that nothing
but pecuniary motives prompt the hackers. 1t is
apparent that prize fighting has now dwinded to
mere money speculation, and the sooner pugilists
and their supporters turn TO honest modes OF living
the better The several legislatures throughout the
States are beginning 10 adopt such measures as will
finally check pugilisiic encounters. Among others
bill has been passed in Michigan providing that any
person VINO shall hereafter be party 70 or engage
IN prze ngnt, or any other ngnt IN the nature OF
a
abet therein, shall, on conviction thereof, be pun
isned By imprisonment in the STATE Prison for term
by fine not exceeding $4,000, nor less than $780, or
by both such fine ana Imprisonment, at the dis
ceton OF the court. IL also promises severe punish
menl for trainers and all persons interested IN any
way In pugstic exhibitions
contempla ion. among them being the iollowing:-
March 3l-Pasy Davis and 5. Heron, IN Brooklyn,
for sloo April S-pan Cavanagh and Edward
browning, IN Connecticut, for $3.50 side. l1th-
Michael Foley and John Lockwood. for s2l0 side.
1sth-James Gordon ana Michael Evans, at Bridge
Hammond, nc Oneida n. u, for $500 siae. May
17-!diNe Burke and Harry stephens Tor $500 side.
billiards.
The approaching tournament to be held in This
city viii probably be the most interesting exhibition
that has taken place for years There are now eight
contestants, and as the prizes worth competing
FOR most scientific display may be anticipated. II
has been decided 10 make the games l. 500 points up.
u
three points and the push viii, oil course. be
barred. over thirty games viii probably be PLAYED
Nesmculen and hOnohan are TO play the next
match for the Illinois championship.
II has been proposed 10 Offer special prize to the
player VINO in the tournament shall make 1000 points
IN seven runs or whose best seven runs shall amount
A match between Roberts, the English champion.
ana Duiton was played at Windsor England on Nom
day evening March ). match oil up was ayed,
as above, between these two old opponents, Dufton
receiving the usual start Of 800 points. Tne contest
throughout Was interesting as the result Will
show, and the exhibition OF skill was highly appre-
ciated by The spectators. Roberts. in the match
at Crimsby won by IS points, Ais CHIEF breaks beng
los, s2, So, "a and 81. Dufton made 81 u and 81.
Shooting.
Payne, on behalf Of the marksmen o! Rhode Island
says he Is willing TO name any match from one TO
nve men from that state against a similar number
from Illinois, for from $1,000 to $4,000 side. In
answer 10 J. Travers. Payne challenges the best
man he can produce to shoot against him for $500
Tinker has excepted Taylor's proposition TO shoot
at Riverside Park, Boston, at loo birds eacn, for 500
ASIDE.
match between stevens and Conrad came or at
Hunters iolnt on Thursday afternoon. the con-
tesians slot OF ave single brds each, sixteen yards
rise and sixty yards H. Conrad was declared the
winner, who disposed OF ive birds ~ Stevens four.
Aquatic.
A challenge has been issued on behalf OF Theodore
T. Graidin, CT Jamestown y. y, TO row any man
from the dock In Mayvie 70 the dock in jamestown,
Chautauqua Lake, distance of twenty one miles,
for $1,000 or 5000
new boat club called the Island Boa. Clue. hes
been organized In East Boston. and the following
onicers elected:-President, Alexander Given; Vice
President, Archibald Nc9orley; Secretary, George
McAndless; Assistant Secretary, Alexander McPher-
SON. Treasurer. James Cochran; Assistant Treasurer,
James Stevenson.
The following among the contests announced
TO come Off:-April l-lienry Usgo0d and John Wet
m Qf fprE n -lf
J. Melchug aud Henry wald-on, at Harlem for 5000
side. 2sth--John Minor and John Fields, on the
Harlem river or at the E4slan Fields. for $40 side.
May IS. Waterbury, OF the Atlanta, and II. Spear,
three miles, at Elyslan Fields, for y dollar prize
1dth-lohn Collins aud Buck Hayes, three miles. for
$lCo, at Portchester 2Oih-Hudson Amateur Row
ing Association regatta Hoboken.
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