The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-30
WINTERS DEFEATS THOMAS.
Science Rested Strength and sand III ihc
NMtIonnl,s Tcn.rolnlL ALIrnctIon.


Nationals Tcn-roinid Attraction.
The National Athletic Club of Brooklyn gave
another Of their successful private recep-
tons last night, tho large hall being packed
with spectators at 81 head. This very enter
rrisiug organization ia n sort Of miniature
California Athletic Club. and Is rapidly gaining
a reputation for giving good fights of n limited
number Of rounds. The treasury must bo in
eNccllent condition, for there have been largo
gatherings ct all the receptions" and tho
dingy club house is VERT able gold nine That
the officials are imbucd with liberal cntGrurso
Is shown 10y the fact that they have offered
Butler and McAulirc $3.50 prize for n ten
round 90 at their club house, quite an induce
ment ;or amateurs.
The attraction last night was ten round
light between Hugh Winters. Bridge A. G , ana
Dick Thomas. National A. c., with X-round
light and interesting exhibitions interspoIscd.
McDermott and Pickford the clubs mascots,
gave their usual clever exhibition. which was
followed 10y siN-round 60 between John Tar
rant and John Mclntoe. both of Brooklyn. 1t
was sangunarY affair. with Tarrant forcing
the flghtnG Mclntee had sort Of songand-
dance style. and was source OF great umuse-
ment. Both Johns fought ms If they Ind
ueep-s seated Rrudge against each other. and 1t
was pretty even thing. McGntecs shiity inc
tics told against him. however. the Judges
agreeing on lTrant at tie end oil the sixth
round.
Jack Sicily and Charles Burns. the two clev-
crest lighters III the club. gave an exhibition
balbo and Tom Dempsey followed with an in
teresting bout The latter is n brother OF tho
VI Iqlfoy and + Mu ii Df GEarfrs sand and
tIorrie Barnett Batty Weldon and Jim Sulli-
van ol3wsd in good exhibitions. That te-
clever, their set-to beng Of hcavy-htting
helly-and- Murphy order.
-, ! hon came the event Of tho night between
Winters and Thomas. Johnny Erkhardt was
referee. while Charles White and Sam sec OIL
liner See asd Jack b.hm
Haukup looked after Winter, Fred Arm
appeal not to, applaud with tho feet or
tongue" brought down the house. ,,., "a, "a,
eral tattooing on his brawny arms and chest.
he Is a boiler maker and looked rs strong as
younR Is ew %b9s ns
not show the strength gained in the shell. ITe
mas mad greater exnerience in tho ring than
cerned.
Thomas attempted roughing tactics at the call
OF time but Winters met him n this game SO
readily that the National man drew of. Win
tiers was the cieverer OF the two. and in tho
straight left and swinging right working sad
execution on Thomas's face. which was banged
Thomas's strength stood him in good stead. and
atter tho NTH round eyensd things somewhat.
ing his seconds advice to 20 ut Winters. who
wa. growing rather Shy. In the eighth and
PUSHES. and had little tho best OF the rallos.
although he received some awful punishment. |
while Winters was comparatiyey unmarked. |
Thomas fought desperately in the tenth |
round. and sent Winters from tho stage in one
savage rush. He could not Offset the Bridge |
mans clever work by his roughing tactics, |
however, the judges agreeing on Winters. q |
decision that was received with very little dis
appreciation