The sun., 1889-11-08
JACK ASHTON KNOCKED OUT.
GEORGE GODFREY, BOSToN's CoLORED
HEAVY WEIGHT, DID 1T


eoanrsv surprIssd Everybody BY his scien-
| tiae Rushes-Ashton was No Match Tor
hiss, ana Wsnt Down In the IAth Round.
BOSTON, Nov. 7.-George Godfrey, the
colored champion heavy weight OF America,
| needed only fourteen rounds In which to dis
pose Of Jack Ashton Of Providence. the man
who knocked out Joe Lannon, andSwho was
talked OF as the opponent Of Jake Kilrain be-
fore John l.. Sullivan was found to be in fight
| ing trim. This was done at the Parnell Club
tonight and John i. himself, as sober as u
| Judge and looking like his old self once more
| was disappointed spectator OF the exhibition.
Both men were in excellsnt condition, and a
| great scientific struggle was the result. Ash
| ton was the favorlte In the betting at odds OF
$500 to $500. and 800 to SIS. There were lots
| OF takers OF tho latter odds. and Providence
sports laid out big rolls of money. Boston
sporting men, too, backed the Providence lad
heavily. But Ashton was no match for God
frey.
The latter surprised everybody by his scien-
tinc rushes, and in the fourteenth round land
ed q clean right-h -hander on Ashton's jaw. send
ing him sprawling and Godfrey was declared
the winner. Jere Dunn Of New York was the
referee. Ashton was attended by Billy Mad
den and Steve McMaugh, and Godfrey had
Frank Steele and Frank Carroll as seconds.
Before the men faced each other Ashton
walked over to Godfrey and offered to bet $500
that he would win. Godfrey replied that he
had no money, but that he should strive just as
hard to win as If there was bet between them.
After Joe Lannon had challenged the winner
time was called. Ashton was the first
to lead, and his left reached Godfreys
wind, The latter cleverly countered with his
right. Ashton devoted himself to winding his
opponent. while Godfrey played for the Jaw
and neck. Godfrey got in two light left hano-
ers without return. Then he feinted with
his left and landed solid rlght-handed swing
on the cheek and ear Ashton was dazed by
the blow. and before he had recovered from
his eyes. This clean, scientific work by God
Trey was surprise to Ashtons friends.
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face. Ashton got In a few, more body blows in
this round and received. another, swinging
Ashton again forced matters in, the third,
landing three successive blows In the face and
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quick ones on Ashton's jaw before he could re-
cover bis guard: Some pretty scientific work
did the leading, and landed several times but
Ashton kept good guard and avoided many
In the fourth round Godfrey landed q clean
left-hander on the neck that caused Ashton to |
blow With fs one the 0V Wind and the oSeS
on the head. Honors we're about even at the |
Ashton lande three times on the stomach in
the fifth before Godfrey got in his work, but
when he did begin he was much more efec- |
toms guard and planted his right sQuarely on
the Jaw; Then they clinched. and Godfrey had
landing full In the face with his left Just as
time was called
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In the sixth Godfrey y landed six blows to two
for Ashton and in the seventh Godfrey again
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clean left-hander on the jaw Just as time was
In the eighth Godfrey had everything his
own way. BE got in fiye good blows. without
return and countered neatly when Ashton led
utes rest did him good. and ho opened the
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swing; Godfrey lost his balance and Ashton
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the latters eye. Ashton led for Godfrey's head.
tact with Godfley,,s right hand.
The tenth round was opened in a lively man
ner. but Godfreys blows rained down so vigor-
ouay that Ashton became bewildered. and did
nothing but clinch In order to avoid Godfrey's
scientific PUSHES He rallied little in tho
eleventh, but both men were tired and their
blows did little damage. Godfrey had the best
Of the exchanges.
:, The twelfth aud thirteenth rounds were repi-
titione OF the eleventh. Once Godfrey hit Ash
ION after time was called and Ashtons friends
claimed foul. but Jere Dunn was satisfied
allow the claim.
In the fourteenth round Ashton was knocked
down. He made superb rallies. but weakened
himself so much that he could not stand Up
when time vas called, and Godfrey was de-
,lnred the winner.
The result WAS q great surprise. Nobody
supposed that Godfrey could beat Ashton. and
'eW believed he would be allowed 10 win even
Z he did have the best of It. But Jere Dunn
vas bound that the best man should win, and
ne did. Lannon will at once begin training to
meet Godfrey.
BY the terms OF the match Godfrey receives
\ cup valued at $1,000 and Ashton a 500
rophy; rS At the CONCLUSION Of the contest God
Known heavy weight OF Boston,