The New York herald., 1879-01-01
BOXING.

JIMMY EILIoITs BENEFIT AT GILAoRE's GAR
pEN-HIs sET-To WITH PADDY RYAN
Between six and eight hundred patrons of pugilism
mustered last nj ght at Gmore's Garden to witness
the sparrng announced to OF, but particularly
to see the beneficiary put up his hands, with
Paddy Ryan, that they might form some idea
OF his capabilities fighter and the chances he
will have with John Dwyer when he meets the latter
in the ''roped arena" in their coming fight.
The amusement not put on the stage"
in satisfactory manner, notwithstanding that
the majority of the sparring bouts by amateurs
capital displays of the art of sefdefence. The
opening piece was set-to between John Stack and
Robert Carmen and these young asprants for fame
belabored each other to their hearts content They
had three lively rounds and the affair closed with
about draw; If any. the advantage was in favor of
Stack
Patsey Sheppard and Mike Gillespie next entertained
the spectators with three rounds of sharp work. and
they retired amid applause Of satisfaction for what
they had done. Patsey sheppard takes benefit to-
night at Lyric Hail. anu he merely set-to last night
to keep his nani in. Then Billy Edwards and Arthur
Chambers appeared the PLATFORM and their beau
tfu. scientific movements for three rounds was the
delight Of the house. Considerable interest was
takei in this affair, as Arthur Chambers is gen.
orally supposed be the man that will be
named to fight John Clark on the 10th inst.
GOO miles from Philadelphia. Arthur looked
now BIly Edwards took some Liberties with him at
times Notwithstanding his endeavors to prevent the
same After this there was q long wait, and then
Gus Hill appeared and swung clubs for few min
utes, until young King twho is also in training
with Arthur Chambers for the fight with
Sasr than dna Arthur on s day the has to be-
named and Ed McClinchey appeared on the stage
and were introduced by the master of ceremonies,
Old Bill Tovey. Young McClinchey was very snowy,
and by his length of reach had somewhat the ad-
vantage of King. but he showed that he had 4
80 He Keeps his too
his face much exposed, as he will ind whenever
he meets opponent without the gloves. of his
own height and reach. The set-to between these
crowd, however, ana they retired satisfied
with themselves. Following them came O'Leary
and Drisco ana this dun affair could have been bet
ter dispensed with On their retiring old Mike
Smith and John Cash mounted the platform and had
Smith was knocked the ropes in tl<
first round. foored :. on the stage in the
with another knockdown blow from Cash The COM
batants then shook hands and retired. This rough
affair over Elliott and Ryan made their appearance
for the 'wind.up" dressed In fighting costume. with
the exception that they gossamer shirts.
Great manifested throughout the crowd.
and much speculation took place as to Elliotts ap-
man. He looks delicate and soft and when he goes
into regular training it was the general opinion
that he will waste considerably. This much
sparrng. When Elliott faced Ryan the
latter seemed much the solder at all points, and
when they faced each other for the fra Ryans atti
tude and movements were much the lcttor Elliott
opened the ball with slap OF the glove on Ryan's
face. and then he around the ring He
went up again and put in another light hop. and
away second time; but then 1t was Ryan 3
turn; he followed Elliott up and planted two right
handlers the left side of Eniotts heat Tho latter
put in his left on the body while dancing
about, and missed two at the face. Ryan
being out of reach Tho men then retired
to their corners. When time was called
by "Old Bill' the men moved up to the scratch
quickly and Elliott led of at the face and jumped
away before and danced around. with Ryan follow
ing The latter however, soon overlook Elliott and
forced the work. few rapid hits, left and
right, took place at short range. when blood
was seen flowing from deep cash over Elliotts LETT
eye Another rally, more blood and the Men retired
t. their corners rest for few minutes. during
which time Eliott's damaged eye was attended TO-.
but when time called he was stiil bleed
ing. The men had another merry round, in which
Ryan had much the better Of 1t by drawing claret
from EliotEs nose; and then they retired The i'm
preston that Elliott left with the spectators was
that if he is not better fighter than he is sparrer
it will be well for him to keep out Of the ring with
Dwyer.
James Kelly will have Q benefit at Harry Hills
during this afternoon. whom he will wind up with
a RATHER from Boston.