Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-31
SfURTiN9 NOTES.

A scheme is on foot for the establish.
ment in New Orleans OF an immense
amphitheatre, after the style of the
Madison Square Garden or the old Niblo's
dsrden, New York where every variety oi
sporting entertainment can be given, as
we'll as theatrical performances, balls,
picnics, political mass msetiugs, &c.
A glove fight took plsoe at Clarendon
Hall, New York, Monday night between
Jem Good, an English pugilist, and Charley
Norton of New York. Four rounds were
fought according TO the Marquis OF
oueensberry rules, IN which Norton had
decidedly the worst of it. The referee,
Pop" Whitaker, decided, however, that
the match WAS draw. The stakes we're
$50 side and the gate moLey.
Charley Mitchell writes from England
to Billy Madden that he has been luck y
at book making, and is now the posasssor
of $1,000, besides 81, 500 worth of dia.
monds. He says he ls champion there,
for neither AL Greenfield, Tug Wilson,
nor any other man in England will make
a match with him. He will start for this
country the latter part OF February, and
will be ready to make a match with any
man here, sullivan preferred, for aay
amount.
Mike Murphy, Philadelphia sparrer,
tried to earn $50 by staying four rounds,
Marquis of Queensbsrry rules, with
james Mitchell, at the iatter's benefit,
held at Arthur Chsmbers' "Champion' b
Rest" Tuesday might, but was knocked out
in 20 seconds, the quickest time on
record. just previous to the match
Arthur Chambers publicly presented
Mitchell with the 800 forfeit money
drawn from Jack keenan,. Immediately
aiterw'rd Keenan, appeared on the stage,
and within two minutes another match
betwe 81 Mitchell and keenan, was made
Tor $3.50 side, according to the original
articles OF agreement; anu TO take place
six weeks rom yesterday.
Dick Hollywood, trainer OF Joe Prem
tergast, in referring to a telegram which
stated that Sheriff, the Prussian, was
going east TO match Prendergsst, said
I'VE will post $500 forfeit within dss
or two, to hsht with gloves or knuckles
Tor 81 900 tU ~, $40. Prendergast has a
standing challenge to light any man in
the world, Sullivan preferred, and as
soon as Sullivan returns from San Fran.
cisco We shall give him first choice. / Was
second for Steve Taylor in his fight with
Sullivan, and | have attended every
match of Suiliv ans in New York.
have also seconded Prendergast, and
know the abilities OF the two men. We
will not post our money for bunoomb.
sullivan ia seven pounds heavier than
Prencergast, but the latter is ~ inches
taller. Prendergast ia not short winded
and measures equal with Sullivan
around the chest, while his shoulder
muscles are enormous. His endurance
ls wonderful. l have timed him when
he stood up with dumb bell in each IFS,
aud hit the sand bsgs, without stopping
Her an hour and halt"
AT Johnny Clarks, Philsdel phia, Monday
nigh, James Ryan and Jonn Masee fought
a glove contest, Marquis OF Queens berry
rules, for $l00 aud tne house receipts.
Throughout the contest Ryan had the
best OF 1t. In the fourth round both men
we're weak. Ryan did all the work. The
light WAS for tour rounds, but the Iefere t
ordered another round of four, instead oil
three minutes. This was repetition Of
the fourth round, anu the sixth round
WAS orde,ed but Magee refused TO tight
any longer, being about played out. The
hgnt was given tU Ryan Jn-t before
the match slr. CARR cAme On the stage,
aud SAID be would give Jalues Mitoh-ii
$40 to spar Jack keenan four Iounds, OF
would put up 500 Of his own money fl
keenan, anu Mitchell to tight for
Ito hulsh" with small gloves,
Arthur Chambers, who was in the
audienee, called out that he
would give $3.50 oi his money
fOr such a III setting. Chambers then ssl 4
that the original match between Mitchell
and Keenan, " nich was broken oil by
Chambers claiming and drawing iorfsll
Tor noncompliance with terms) should &c
on according TO the original articles Of
agreement if agreeable to Keenan,. Jack
heenan, who had also appeared on the
stage, said that he would fight any mar
in the world OF his weight, aud that he
would rather fight Chambers than auy.
body else. Chambers replied tnat,
although he had retired from the ring,
yet, just to accommodate Keeuan, he
woulo tight him a flush with gloves al
l30 pounds, for 81 500 slde. Keeuau
answered that he would ''isht him al
time Tor fun" aud Chambers retalials d
that Keenan, might consider his CCAam
| bers) challenge good at suy staae that nt
| (keeoan) couId raise.