St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-06-26
CARDIFF THE VICTOR.
The Long-Anticipatod Match Between
the Rival Heavy Weights Of
the Northwest.
More Than 5000 Men Witness the Con-
test--Soft Gloves, Queens
bury Rules
Cardiff FeIls Wilson Three Times and
Once Knocks Him Over
the Ropes.
A Brutal Prize Fight at Elmira, n.
Y.--John L. Knocked-Out
by Drink.

A Brutal Prize Fight at Elmira, n.
Y.--John L. Knocked-Out
by Drink.
Won by Cardiff.
In the Exposition rink last night were
seated a sweltering crowd of $500 lovers of
the manly art, coats off and palm leaf fans
in motion. to witness the eagerly awaited
Cardiff Wilson sparring contest. The doors
were opened at 7:30 and a stream of human
ity poured in until long after 9 o'clock.
There were the sports of st. Paul and Min
neapolis, aldermen, policemen, clerks, old
settlers and young bloods. and not
few of the masculine elite of society.
Conspicuous among the sporting fraternity
were Prof. John Donaldson, Pat Killen,
Patsy Mellen, Doc Tanner, Eddy Whit
comb, John Leonard and others of Mime
apolis, and Edwin P. Hilton, John S.
Barnes. Prof. Hadley, Frank Taylor and
other prominents of this city. An elevated
platform, raised about two feet above the
floor and twenty-four feet square, consti-
tuted the ring. Fighting space was inclosed
within fence of two loose ropes. Iced
lemonade was circulated freely, for the heat
was terrible.
tereSt, which was frequently manifested by
spasmodic pounding of canes on the floor.
A little after 9 o'clock Edwin Hilton
mounted the platform and announced that
the preliminarles would be opened by
three-round set-to between the McGoughn
brothers. When the little gladiators got
through, Louis Liverpool and Frank Tay-
ior, the kansas City Cyclone" were in
troduced. Louis acted good-natured
comedy and his bulky body Bonded backward
and forward with amusing grOtesqueness.
Taylor played with him gently, letting
Liverpool get in several hits. Pat Killen
and Patsy Mellen were then brought for
ward. Ed Hilton announcing that Killen
would fight the winner of the Cardif-Wil
son match. Killen exhibits great improve
ment, and did some clever scientific boxing.
Mellen was spirited, but worked harder
than necessary, frequently exposing him to
his antagonist. The three rounds were
well received by the audience. 1t was 10
o'clock when Hilton appeared with
them an enthusiastic welcome. In
introducing them, Ed Hilton said:
that John S. Barnes had man whom he
would match against the winner, either
Cardiff or Wilson.
who is he?" shouted somebody.
His name is not given" he responded,
''now, gentlemen, who do you want for
referee?"
Pat Conley's name went all up over the
house, but Cardiff stepped forward and
said: Gentlemen, Pat Conley refereed
the fight between Mr.. Wilson and myself
down the river, and gave me the fight as 1
deserved it. Butt would rather have some
other man, to show the people of st. Panl
that this fight shah not be won by
| the referee" He was applauded. The
name of William Trussel of Kansas City
was then proposed. and Cardiff again got
the attention of the house, saying: ''Gen-
tlemen, do not know Mr.. Trussell. He
may be fair man. All I want is fair
man to referee this fight" Trussell was
Leonard were announced as Wilson's sec
ends. and Prof. Donaldson for Cardiff.
The tlme-keepers were Hank Seeley for
Cardiff and John S. Barnes for Wilson.
The Marquis of Queensbury rules,
that governed the match, were then read.
Cardiff and Wilson were being vigorously
sponged off by their hackers while this was
going on. Both were stripped to the waist
and wore closely fitting tights below. Car
diff looked rather more than the ten pounds
the heavier that he is. He stripped at 1S5
pounds and his muscles seemed to BIZ in
good sparring condition. He has
been sparring of late under John
Donaldsons training. Wilson appeared
also to show up well after
his three weeks training at Bass lake. The
men were both fine specimens. The audi
ence cheered when time was called for the
first round, and the men shook hands, 1t
was not expected that there would be much
hippodroming, and such was the case, At
1919 the match began. Five-ounce gloves
were used, and they were put on carefully.
BY RoTNDS.
First Roundabout squared in the ring with
confidence. Cardiff tented and engineered
Wilson considerably, drawing him on to get
him at a disadvantage. He led with his left,
which Wilson guarded. Wilson attempted a
left round-hander, but Cardiff lodged. After
an exchange Wilson endeavored to force the
fight, Cardiff retreating amusingly. The
crowd sent up another whOop for Billy.
Cardiff let out with his left, which Wilsen
lodged, but was driven close to the rope
when time was called, the first round being
more of an exhibition of generalShip than
anything else.
Second Round-Wilson toed the mark with
determination in his eye, Cardiff coming up
with confidence. Cardiff forced Wilson over
to the rope, and with both hands pushed him
down upon it. He got on his feet in time.
The crowd cheered. Both put in most of
their time feinting and maneuvering for OPP
portunities. Several of Billys good inten-
tions went over Cardiffs head and did the
Jack Burke retreat act very spry. They were
just getting ready for blood when time was
called.
Third Roundabout men came up promptly,
the Minneapolitan coming up as il he antici-
pated an easy victory. The customary feint-
ing act was gone through, until Cardiff, doing
good generalship, pushed Billy over on the
ropes again. The dusky pugilist came to the
scratch with blood in his eye, and wasted his
efforts upon space, while Cardiff tried the
duck and clinch act. When they broke Will
son succeeded in getting in right and left,
for which the Minneapolitan punished him
in the mouth. Some exchanges were made.
Cardiff tried to force his antagonist, who
lodged and jumped back gracefully. Wilson,
as usual, took tap on the bosom, and then
put his right and left alongside Cardff's ears.
The men clinched, but broke away at the
word. Cardiff saw elegant opportunity and
got in pretty cheek-scraper with his
left glove, which was painted red.
They were about to go at it in earnest when
they were sent to their corners. Billy spit
out mouthful of red water. The seconds
famed and rubbed their principals with a
vengeance, and moistened their backs with
water.
Fourth Round-Cardifr got IN a terrific
Highlander, following up with soft, curved
blow with his left. Billy made for his antag-
OnistS body. He spurted terribly, receiving
solid blow on the cheek from Cardiff s
left. This was followed with more punish
ment, Wilson trying several times to tap
CardiG's nose. Cardiff used his right and
left freely. Wilson aimed a terrific right
handler at him. which Cardiff lodged A
clinch was the result, although Cardiff spread
his arms innocenty. The Minneapolitan
then started in with some good generalship,
and put in the first straight knock-down
Wilson came up spiritedly and got another
left-hander.
Fifth Round-It was now generally thought
that Wilson was whipped, but he came up in
good shape. After some playing around the
ring, Cardiff showed him down on the floor
again. Wilson made a good move, but Car-
diff with his usual tactics ducked and ran
away. Some square light hitting was done