St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-13
THE SPORTS.
Donaldson Sayes His Fifty Dollars for
iSha,c Hasn't There.
THE SOFT GLOVE FIGHT.


Long before the time for opening the hall
had arrived, the sporting men OF the city be-
gan pouring into the Market hall last night
to witness the soft glove contest between
Prof. Donaldson and the Journals I'm
KNOWN until the auditorium was literally
packed. In this connection it becomes the
duty of the GLOBE to explain that the grape
vine telegraph system, for the first time
erred. The great unknown of the Journal
was not
GEORGE K SHAW,
but Prof. Duplesses of the Minneapolis gym
nasium. Yet he failed to get chance for
the $50 which Prof Donaldson had posted
with Joe Murch of the Nicollet house, as
forfeit in case he did not knock any man out
in the northwest in four rounds with soft
gloves, as will be seen below.
The exhibition opened with three rounds
between two local ARTISTS and it was SEEM
ingly an exhibition of awkward boxing.
Then followed a couple of II year-old pug
lists in three rounds, at the conclusion OF
which Prof. Donaldson stepped nimbly upon
the stage. The referee announced tight
between Prof. Donaldson, and Beecher, the
Dakota half-breed pugilist. Beecher came up
smiling, yet he appeared nervous. He is
powerful man who is especially constituted
to stand a deal of punishment
The first movement made sent
Beecher's glove fair into Donald
sons face, but it made no impression. Prof.
Donaldson then made a few points followed by
soCKDoLAGER
fJ;roo+ fro,o +I,a eI,OuIdar saDdino paaohar to
grass amid the shouts of the audience.
Beecher staggered to his feet, but made no
effort to hit the professor, who seemed bent
on knocking him out in one round. To pro-
tect himself, Beecher repeatedly fouled, and
holding his head BETWEEN his arms closed in
on Donaldson SO that the latter was unable
to deal heavy or telling blow, and was I'M
able to hit him in the face at all He rained
short blows into Beccher's ribs until time
was called. The second round was repe
tition Of the first, and the fight was given
Professor Donaldson ON a foul.
The audience shouted and howled for
Beecher to continue the contest, when Beech
er said he would, at future date, fight to
the end for $780,
Patsy Melony, a clever light weight, next
had a bout of two rounds with the professor,
followed by two rounds by Patsy and Mike
Campbell of Milwaukee. This was a close
contest, and Patsy's endurance held him out
handsomely.
No sooner had Prof. Donaldson stepped
from the stage into the dressing room, after
ending the match with Melony, than
PROF. DUPLEssIs
came forward and demanded his right at
a chance for the $50 which Beecher had
failed to win. Prof. Donaldson expressed
his surprise, and stated that he did not pro-
pose to fight more than one man in night.
The Jou,nel was quoted by, Prof. Duplessis, in
which it was said that Donaldson would fight
with Beecher and himself in one night.
Prof. Donaldson: 81 never authorized
the JournaI to make such ridiculous state
ment. | was willing to meet you, but
Beecher came to time first. Had YOU stepped
upon the stage before Beecher L should have
accommodated you. | made my statements
to the GLOBE. l would knock any man in
the northwest out in four rounds or forfeit
$50. The Journal tainted me, and | then
offered to meet any man the Journal would
name, and if / failed to knock him out in
four rounds I'd forfeit $50, and that sum
was posted with Joe Murch.
DuplesSis was not satisfied and went upon
the stage and made his little statement.
Prof. Donaldson followed and offered to post
from 5000 to $500 and fight Prof. Duplessis,
or any man in the northwest, and it is prob
able arrangements will be consummated.
Since the contest between Adon Butler, of
Minneapolis, John S. Barnes, of st. Paul, in
Graeco-Roman wrestling match in Market
hall, which resulted in draw, the sporting
people have been particularly anxious that
thee meet again to decide the cham pionship.
Mr.. Butler received the following note few
days since:
ST. PAUL, Mimi, April 9, 1884.
Adon Butler-Dear Sir: You may think it
strange that | have done nothing in regard
to our wrestling match, but if you had seen
the injury to my leg, you would realize that
will be some time before it will be well. To-
night is the first time l have had tights on in
three weeks, except at our exhibition last
Saturday night, and for that occasion 1 had
to have a plate for my leg as a protection,
and managed to work little at the expense
of considerable pain. If you wish to leave
the money as it is until my leg is all right I
am satisfied, or l am willing to draw it.
Trusting to hear from you soon, I am re-
spectfully yours, JOHN S. BARNES.
Mr.. Butler states that he is willing to give
all necessary time for the recovery of Mr..
Barnes, who replies:
GAS soon as | am able I will continue the
match, which | think will be in about ten
days. | am also willing to bet Mr.. Butler or
anyone else $50 on the side, apart from the
stakes now up, that will win the match''
Mr.. Butler expresses his willingness to ac-
cept the wager offered, and an interesting
match will result.
The Minneapolis Athletic Club gymnasium
have changed their membership fees to S. ON
entering, second payment of S. in two
months and third payment of IS in six
months from time of entering, which places
membership within the reach of every one.
The institution is thoroughly equipped, and
its success will help to enliven athletic sports
in the city, The best athletes known have
taken their first lessons in such institutions.
The Muldoon and Ismon roller rink in
South Minneapolis has been refitted with a
fine maple floor. 1t was opened last night.
and an interesting contest between local
experts was witnessed by quite a gathering.
The bicycle club held business meeting
in the parlors of the Nicollet house last
evening, which was pretty generally attended
by the members.
The State Oyut0ricaL Contest
The State Oritorical contest will occur in