The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-10
ATHLETICS AT GlLMoRE'S GARDEN.
FIFTEEN HUNDRED PEOPLE COME TO SEE
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billy EDWARDS AND MIKE poSAvAN SPAR.
Gnmore's Gardeu-tho circus portion OF h-was 1lied
last night BY persons anxious TO SEQ tho athletic
sports announced to take place The great attraction,
however, and the ono that brought the crowd TO-
their merits lighters with tho mi.tens. Il no
TO attempt disguise the affair under other names
Billy Edwards had met Ike Donavan at the Argyle
rooms, in SIKH avenue, the occasion OF the JOINT
bonent Tor 200 Goss and Mike Dopavan, and II was
said by many who witnessed the seto between these
talented pugilists that Edwards mad the best Of H.
The ''sportsr around town who were not present on
tho occasion OF tho contest determined TO have
these men come together again so that they could
Judge Tor themselves which was the besI boxer An
athletic tournament was gotten up for Gilmore's
Garden, and last night was set as The tmc
tor tho test OF superiority. Tho trial camc
or aud the spectators wcro lett more
in doubt than ever as to which OF these two men
would get tho prcnum as tho best boxer, rs AFTER
closely watching them Tor threc rounds OF as scien
tiic sparring as was ever Witnessed, which was at
times aunoyngly interfered with by the "master OF
ceremonies" VINO had more idca oil his business
than the greatest novice that could have been
selected, the men parted without any advantage.
forc the had boxed TWO minutes on the nrst
round; tho second, when the men closed Tor warm
work, no haloaod '.Breakl time!" ana TINS round
had not lasted over minute and hall, and on tho
ihira round, when tho men were showing their best
points. he again called "Time - much 10 ths disgust
OF every man In TIE house
THE THE RING
II would be well for who are selected Tor mas
Of ceremonies or referees on such occasions 10
undcrstan d tho rules that govern This business IL the
has TO be under the Marquis Of Qucenscurg's
rules, which govern such affairs III Engand then the
hoxnr
OF ihree minutes duration, except IN case
OF knock down. which ends the round
the fourth round to last Jour minutes, and tho
man having the best Of tho rounds IS de-
clarcd the victor. There is no such word used
as sbreak any OF these encounters, as wrestling
rs strictly prohibited and the man VINO backheels or
opponent is at cnce decided guilty
Of foul ana contest gwen aga s MN . MSa
TINS country, whether the affair IS Tor
endurance till or tho other is ho,s du CON-
BAT, on the Marquis principle Tnore should be NO
such word in the vocabulary OF tho ring as 'break,
and all hearted creatures that DO not ko 10
sec mans head III chanccry few minutes have
no business viii amusements OF this kind
The setto between Edwards ana Donavan last
night was spoiled by the ''masicr OF ceremonies"
Thirteen athletic events OF vurious kinds kept the
crowd their anxious seats until after ton O'clock
when the evcnt OF tue evening came or
EDWARDS AND DoSAyAN.
ROUND 1.-When the men appeared in tho circus
ring their lighting they both looked cheerful and
full OF confidence. Thcy moved round, ieohns each
and would DO hao oy Buys left aud
right tho latter moved up In his usual STYLE
Donavan tho nrst to lead of with his icit at inc
head, and was prcttily stopped Hc tried again and
got his left in Edwards forehead and stopped
a return. Donavan spared the defensive
ana EDWARDS followed. Donavan landed his lett
tho BODY and quickly away. Hc kept on the
move and kept Edwards busy stopping his numerous
attempts 10 get on, first at the hcnd and then
the body. fhey lodged about moment or two
ana then clnched. Donavan kept mp his rapid move
mepts, followed by Edwards around tho nng and
there we're somo OF finest offensive and defensive
mahduvres that have been Witnessed tor some time
between these experts ana wnsa, gus. u me VERY
man in the house except the one who INA ~ was angry
ROUND 2-Coming up again smiling Donavan was
quick III landing his lett on Edwards stomach, and
then tine hitting ana stopping took place. They
uuckcd their heads at times the only iault IN all
thcir line work. rhis nonsensical custom should De
irow ned down by every IL Is only clap-trap
Introduced Tor tho first time IN this country
by Jem Mace lew years ago. None OF
such risks with his head. After dodging once
or twice Donavan took liberties with Edwards
stomach and the latter with the top OF Donavan's
head They made dash with right and left, but In
moment they were too close TO use their hands ana
Edwards lifted Donavan from the ground Then
thcre was some hue rapid stopping; then Don
avan got LETT handler on the chin, aud then they
struck together aud councred protty ia the front OF
the incc. They both missed well meant blows attor
this and then Edwards landed on the chin and Dona-
van a scundcr with hts right on the left side Of
Edwards head. Then there was somo lodging, ana
about ,he time the men were coming together again
sstimc' called.
RoUyD 3 AND LAsr.-Ed~ ards was FIRST to load of,
but was prestiiy stopped by Donavnn. They thou
countered full in the face. Edwards went Tor Dona-
vans belly and the latter planted on the forehead.
Edwards forced tho pace aud Donavan was on the
defensive and retreatng They countcrcd each other
twice the iace aud hcn went into rally left and
right at the head evory pcrson In rho build.
iog Wild with the fno boxing tho 'Mastor OF
Ceremonies" again called ''time" and declared the
affair over
more unsatisfactory formulation OF an exciting
affair OF tho kind never happened anywhere before
and We hope never Will again.
ON evening Of The 27th inst, John J. Dryer, OF
Brooklyn, who is matched to light Patrick Ryan, OF
Troy, Tor the championship, will DO rendered benefit
at Mozart Garden IN that CITY, The proceeds Will DO
devoted paying, In part Inc bcDeciarys training
expenses. me programme will inciudc boxing BY
professionals ana amateurs, wrestling aud club-swng-
ing.