The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-22
Games Elsewhere.
TILE AMUSEMENT REVIEW.

GRAND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ATHLETIC ExHIBI
TIoN.
The athletic exhibition given by the Duncan
Ross combination, at the Grand last night at
tracted a very large audience, and gave general
satisfaction. The announced attraction was a
wrestling match between Ross, who has won the
championship of America, and Matsada
Sorakich the Japanese athlete who has made
such a reputation since he has been in this com
try. 1t was arranged that there should be five
bouts-two atch-ascatch-can, two Japanese,
and the decisive bout to be tossed for When
the men showed up on the stage a striking dis
parity in their sizes was noticeable, Ross being
considerably the larger and heavier of the two.
The Jap, however, was much quicker than
his opponent, but not so successful. The first
bout was won by Ross in sixteen minutes
after vigorous struggle and the contest,
japanese style, which followed was easily won
by the foreigner in two seconds At this style
of wrestling, Ross OF no other white man has
even chance with Sorakichi The third and
fourth were won by Ross and the Jap respect
lively and the Seotchman won the choice for the
last round, and chose, of course, the catch-as-
catch-can 1t was no hippodrome affair by any
means, and the struggle for supremacy lasted
thirty nine minutes The Jap lost his temper
several times and resOrted to Quitting with his
head, but he resisted viciously the efforts
of Ross to throw him. At one time he struck
Ross with his head on the mouth, breaking off
tooth. The latter went at the Celestial hammer
and tongs, and finally succeeded in getting him
down and winning the match. Both men we're
much exhausted James Kelly acted as referee
and Charles LANCE 1.-THE boxerl and Tim HanlOn
as judges.
Tonight there will be another exhibition at
will box with Kelly, of this city, who aspires to
be fighter. and Charles LANCE the champion of
Ohio, Charles Williams and others BY an ar
rangement made last night, Ross and Sorakichi
will try conclusions with the gloves
ENGLIsHs OPERA HoUsE-fTHE DIME SHOW. :"
An excellent speciality show is that given at
English's this week. and at a very low price of
admission. The opening was last night and the
attendance was good. The features are Bal
brega, the magician Giovanni's trained canaries,
the fancy skaters, w. J. Mills, a talented ven
triloquist and change artist; Mason and Ralston,
comieal black face performers, and Ned Smiths
excellently trained dogs which do any number
of amusing things. Balbrega's cabinet act was
an unusually good thing. Two performances
will be given daily at 2:30 and o'clock p M
and the general admission is only 10 cents
THE zoo THEATER.
There was the usual large Monday night at
tendance at the Zoo last night and the bill was
evidently pleasing one, for there was much
laughter and applause. Among the specialties
were those of Smith and Byrne, excellent mu-
seians; Tillie Knauer sweet-voiced vocalist;
Mullen and Mills in a genteel sketch, introduc-
ing songs and dances; Ullie, clever vocalist and
dancer Lew Tatum, Frank Campbell and others
The company will remain throughout the week,
giving performances nightly and matnees to-
day. Thursday and Saturday.
AT THE Kinks,
Tomorrow evening at the Park rink there
will be lance tournament, a bicycle and
speed contest. Miss Drucie Gilmore will give a
clog dance skates There will be lawn tennis
and burlesque polo played. Prizes will be
given.
The challenge of Mr.. Stout at the Wigwam
rink last week to skate a fouP-mile race, has
been accepted by Richard Brown and George
Shyer, and it will take place there on Thursday
evening of this week.
The Wigwam will have fancy dress carnival
and other interesting features tonight.
SOrakichi AmericaniZed.