Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-11
FIVE RouNps And A DRAW.

FIVE ROUNDS AND a DRAW.
The Austin Goode Match Declared a
Draw on the Fifth Roundabout Men
Tuekered and short of Wind but
Plucky to the Finish.
The glove contest arranged last week
between s-Jem" Goode, the English
sparrer. and Albert Austin, Of this city,
was decided al the Theatre last night.
The match was for $500. and was ar
ranged 70 be boxed under the Marquis Of
Oueensberry rules-dFe rounds OF three
minutes each. with Two minutes rest,
with the regulation gloves. An
audience Of about four hundred
neoDle from the citizens and sporting fra
teruitv witnessed the contest. which was
preceded By an exhibition programme Of
su0rts. Shortly after 5 O'Clock the eve
ming WIS opened with q sparrlng eXhi-
biti0u Of three rounds with gloves be-
tween Frank Grady and "Suple jim"
which resulted in "Jim's" retirement
without hOnors.
Charles Reigel gave an exhibition Of
Indian club swinging with four-pOund
clubs. which was heartily applauded.
The third feature was a match with
gloves between Chicago Kelly and
"Slasher'' Kelly. Chicago" came 10
the scratch weighing about $50 pounds,
and was met BY ..Slasher'' in a red shirt
and with a smiling vlsage, backed by
about 40 pounds avOrdupOis. The con-
test was short. but decided. Chicago"
sent ''Slasher' flying about the
STAGE ike football, and in
the second round nearly punched
him through the scenery. The audience
manifested its delight with shouts Of SEQ
il. Slasher." until ssSlasher'' went. and
the sluggers were finally separated and
sent into the wings.
James NewcOmb attempted the feat Of
lifting with one hand a 80 pound bar Of
IRON loaded with weights, and partially
succeeded. The bar was too much for his
strength. and after several attempts he
gave up the Job, lifting only the first bar
and weight, weighing about 220 pounds.
Collins versus Davis, Indian-hug fash
ion. was the next amusement, and a red
shirted "cOOn" stepped 10 the front and
shook hands with a shiny-visaged Gama-
craw and planted a kiss on his brow. The
match was a wrestle. best two IN three
I falls. and was unanimously won by Col
/ Inns.
4 sparring exhibition between New
comb. the heavy weight-lifter, and Robert
/ Glass, was the last Of the speclaltles be-
/ fore the professional match.
After some delay it was announced that
| Capt. A. F. Churchill had been chosen
/ 10 act as referee.
/ Goode was the first TO put in an appear
ance. He wore a white shirt and tights
/ and white canvas shoes. He is 30 years
/ Of age. stands feet : inches high, and
/ weighs 156 pounds. \ minute later Aus
/ tin appeared on the opposite side Of the
| stage. dressed in a blue suit with red
stockings aud leather slippers. Austin,
| though some taller than GOode,
| is Of lighter build and weighs
not over 40 pounds. lie is
/ a well built man, but seemed slight in
/ comparison with GOOde, whose square,
/ broad shoulders and heavy breast Mt him
| well as a formidable antagonist. Both
men are well shaped, and AUstin's atti-
| tude was particularly well chosen for
| offensive or defensive operations.
After putting on the gloves, time was
| called for the first round, and the
sparrers crossed the stage and
! shook hands. After few seconds
/ spent in sparring GoOde aimed a
| left-hander at Austin's nose, which,
| though it did not reach the mark, fell
| short upon his cheek and counted for the
| first blow. Austin watched his chance
| and sent home a shot which left Its mark
on the Englishman's nose. This brought
| on lively exchanges at close quarters,
| both combining their attention to the head
| and rushing each other over the stage.
| The round ended in a draw.
Both men came up smiling for the sec
| ond round. GOOde boxed IN mastery.
| manner. lie repeatedly sent home hard
| shots on Austin's mouth, nose and body,
| without any return of consequence. Austin
| rallied and did his best TO gain the vantage
| ground. and sent some stingers back with
| telling effect.
In the third round Goode led off with a
| Highlander plump on Austin's jaw
! They then INDUCED in rapid exchanges
and the audience began to get excited as
to the result, when Austin tripped and
| tell heavily. He quickly recovered with
| out any injury, and rushing at ms an.
/ tagonist sent him over the stage and beat
| a lively tattoo on his ribs and neck. II
was evident that he was gaining ground.
! When time was called for the fourth
/ round both men were painting and blow
! ing. but came to the scratch at the ref
| eree's call. GOOde began to think he had
/ got a hard nut 10 crack, and laid out some
/ lively work Both men spared for wind.
until Austin, thinking he was sure
Of his man, popped into him with
| his right, raining blows on ms
/ head and neck until he was
/ forced to dodge. Gonde was game, and
/ after a rush got in "a blow in return and
sent out his right and left in quick sue
| cessiOn with telling effect.
/ In the fifth and last round both men
/ tOed the scratch, but spared a moment
/ for wind. The heavy hitting was begin
ming to tell on them and both were blow
| ing like a bellows.
After some sharp work Austin doomed
| up heavily, and it was quite evident that
1 GOode was overmatched. The last two
minutes were occupied with hard blows
/ from both men sent home with telling
/ effect, and when time was called the
referee was in doubt which man held the
| field. After a few minutes hesitation
/ he asked the contestants if they were
ready for the decision and to an atirma-
tive reply declared the match draw
The audience cheered, but some did not
seem satisfied and cries Of AUSTIN
| ssAustin," Give it to Austin!" were
| heard. The men came out and announced
that they were satisfied, and the audience
| dispersed.