The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-09
GODFREY cor THE FIGHT.
Sixteen Hard Rounds. in which CardiR Mac
Enough.

ing prOcllVltleS CongrePateu IN the rooms OF
the Gladstone Athletic Club tonight to see the
glove contest between Patsey Cardiff, the
Peoria giant. and George Godfrey tho Boston
colored heavy weight. The Gladstone Club
room Is admirably adapted for contests OF this
description, and is fitted up with a view to
economic space Tier upon tier OF seats
are arranged around tho ring. and
every seat was occupied. The room is
we'll lighted with powerful gas Jets.
An electric gong, similar to that used
in the California athletic clubs for glove con-
tests, indicates the commencement and con-
cusion OF the various rounds. Although tho
room was crowded to sufIocation scarce bot
was made prior TO the beginning OF hostilities
What little speculation was INDUCED in was In
favor OF Godfrey at odds OF 10 to 8. A largo
portrait OF the Hon. W. L. Gladstone, in
handsome gilt frame. adorns the entrance to
the dressing room, which makes 1t evident that
the club was named after the great Liberal
leader Of England and the popular advocate OF
homo rule for ireland. Among those who
came from Boston on the special train were
Jack McAuliTe Austin Gibbons, Jim McKeon,
Larry Kilian. hacker OF Jack McAulife In his
recent fight with Jimmy CARROLL HOWE Hodg-
kins, Leon Davis. President OF the Parnel
Athletic Club; Nelse limos, President of tho
Bay state Athletic Club; Dim Murphy. NJ. J.
Slattery, John McGeough, Jack Taylor John
L. sullivan, and Joe Lannon.
When sullivan entered tho room II seemed as
If perfect pandcmonium had broken loose. 30
great was the applause The champion bowed
stitlly in recognition and climbed to tho top OF
ono of the tiers OF seats. apparently anxious 10
avoid publicity. 1t was o'clock when NJ j.
Slattery, the master Of ceremonies. announced
that Billy Mahoney had been selected to ref
cree the fight. This had the effect of mollfy-
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Ing impatient at the delay. At 9:10 O'Clock
Godfrey made his appearance clad In blue
tights. He was closely followed by his sec
onds, Badly Jim Carroll and George Bush.
John l.. Sullivan was then introduced to the
crowd. which was again getting impatient.
The champion was induced 10 come upon the
speech he said
81 HR and H for KIND
snT ,ms w a, 'S1n a. an TsS man
The champion then sat down amid loud and
prolonged cheers. 1t was 800 o'clock when
latsey, Cardlil made his appearance in the
as seconds for Cardiff. Cardiff was clad in
crimson tights, and looked to be in the pink OF
on his arms and shoulders. The burly form Of
the negro showed signs OF hard training, and
his muscular development was perfect. God
frey TIPPED tho beam al 10 pounds. while Car
din weighed l76 pounds.
minute and hall aeP fno9 conG rae Rrc and
signal for hostilities to begin. Godfrey set the
ball rolling with straight left handler on tho
holy alter sparring for FULLY u minute Cardiff
then landed hot one on Godfrey's eye and
got singer on the temple for his pains. Sow
oil al heavy exchanges and clinch closed the
round.
SECOND RoUSD.-Cardiff made several rush
ton man who continued to get in a. a couple Of
straight-arm blows on the Peoria giants Jaw.
Cardiff landed heavily on his opponents nose.
nnIl=n
shoulders.
,THIED RoUNp- Both men fought wary and
eye was nearly closed, and Godfrey was bleed
ing from the nose aud mouth. Several clinches
aud one good blow ON Cardlfs Jaw ended the
round.
FOURTH RouND.- Cardiff started in with sew
eral terrific straight leads but the colored man
whole round. The CardiI men we're jubilaut.
FIRM EoSSGIAttsS e ttiii several tines
Godfrey forced Cardiff across the ring and
diff got homo on the colored mans mouth a
lew se9nds aS ahS THnd ended With
ging on the part Of Cardlff. 'V'''. -
SIXTH RouND.-Both men, SPARED for wind
during the early part of the round. Several
amusing cIinches were made. at which God
frey laughed loudly seine heavy exchanges
were made and the round ended. =,
cool as at the end OF the first round. Alter The
landed a swinging rGht.hander on the side Of Of
Cardiif,s Jaw This reused the Northwestern
eIal scorchers on the darkey's lace and body.
The round terminated with some good short |
arm work.
EIGHTH RouND.-CardiT opened the proceed
ings with blow on the darky's chin. which |
forced him to, his knees, The round ended |
NINTH RoUND.-CardiT's eye was entirely !
closed, but other than this he showed but |
slight signs OF punishment Godfrey WIS |
apparently as fresh as ever. Some sparrng. |
GlinchinG. aud rapid inlghtinG We're the
TENTH RoUND-Ths was tho fercest yet
fought. Both men rushed at each other and !
it was one series OF heavy exchanges OF give
and-take order.
EtEyENTH RouYP,-Godfrey planted n good
got one on tho mouth, which made Ills teeth |
rattle; clinch and some moro inhghting
closed the round.
TWELFTH E0UND.-Godfrey scored the first
knock down as starter In this round. Cardir |
lost his temper: and for a few scconls forced !
the fighting. The negro ralIi"l. and landed q
couple Of terrific ones on Cardlrs neck, which
sent en- the Latter 10 his corner groggS.
finish his man. but found that Cardiff was not |
as he got and The round ended with both men
FoUKiEENTH RoUHp.-Cardir tried to get in
a swinging ht-handcr bnt missed his mark
before he could recover himself. lie repaid
tho Garky with good lab on the nose. 10th
mon were sparrinG for wind when the gong
struck.
FIFTEENTH RoUSD.-Godfrey forced Cardiff
over TO the ropes and got in good one on his
damaged eve. CardiN counlered heavily Oh his
neck. Cardiff Ian ed good one on the Negroes
nose. when time was calOi.
SIXTEENTH ROUND.-Cardif was knocked
down. and although there did not appear 10
he any grcnt force to the blow, ho refused 10
get up, and the tight was awarded to Godfrey.
Immediately after the God frey Cardiff go the
master OF ceremonies stated that John lHlSey
q Providence would fight George Mickln OF
Taunton: Mass, to a finish with skin-tght
gloves. Falvey has u local record 81 upward Of
lwenty battles ia, his credit; and iS known as
he miniature John L.. Both men have met IN
he ring he ore, and Mickle was declared tho
winner on a foul.
The fight was TO have been brought Of on tho
urf at an early hour this morning. The mon /
and their friends wore nj the place appOln'e i,
mt SO many outsiders who re used 10 pay TO
'ee the .iun tho fight was postponed I'LL this
evening.
MickIe was The first to gprear, lie was at
ended by lin polan and jim Nelson. Jimmy
Murray and ilipgy ll9mrr looked after fai,
eferee. Fdivey weighed 1870 pounds. and
dickle tpnei mo beam at 1876 rounds. ,,
In the sixth round Fdlvcy rushed nj Nicklc.
md landed lightly on his neck. lie imme-