The morning call., 1891-05-28
BRUTAL SPORT.
Greggains Defeats Turner in
Four Rounds.
Inaugural Fistic Exhibition at the New oc-
cidental Athletic Club-Prelimi-
nary Contests.

The new Occidental Athletic Club gave
its first exhibition last evening at Mowry's
Hall. About 1900 members witnessed the
fstic contests, which were decidedly
spirited. The prelininaries consisted Of
four-round set-tos between Bill and Jack
Slavin and Joel and McGrath. The latter
was very lively and ELECTED much applause
The event of the evening" contest TO q
finish between Alexander Greggans and
George Turner, the colored middle-weight
OF Stoekton-was called at $3.50 o'clock
sharp, and, as the men entered the ring, it
was very apparent that Greggains had big
advantage over his opponent in reach and
height.
Very little time was lost in getting the
men to work. Greggains was seconded by
Jim Hall aud Martin Murphy. and his op-
ponent was cared for by Phil Armstrong
and Young Mcclure. Ed Homan was mu-
tually agreed upon as referee.
FIRST ROUND.
Some very pretty sparrng was done by
both men in the first round. Turner was
the first to lead, and landed his left duke
lightly on the breast Of Greggains, who did
not take advantage of an opening to swing
his right on the cOl0red mans Jaw which
was ungnarded. Turner got away very
cleVerly from several left leads at his front
ispiece, but as the round was drawing to
close Greggains swung his right just in time
to catch Turner on the jaw as the latter was
about to lead, and the blow staggered the
cOl0red boy, who was saved from further
punishment by the timely sounding of the
gong.
Both men retired to their corners smiling.
The old supporters Of Turner lost confidence
In their man, who did not by any means
show the dash and speed he was the pos
SCISSOR OF few years ago.
30 SECOND ROUND.
When the gong sounded time for the sec.
Ond round Greggans left his seat with the
apparent confidence OF an old general and
as the fighters toed the scratch some one in
the gallery offered to bet an even hundred
that the white man would win, but found no
takers. Turner tried his old shifty tactics
OF feinting and lodging, but Greggans was
not there to be caught with chat and before
Turner had fully realized that he had met
his match, Greggains swung his right and
the glove landed heavily OH the Stocktonian's
neck. Turner returned the compliment by
smashing Greggalns on the left ear, which
blow caused the claret to trckle down the
white mans neck This was followed by
rally and a cinch and in obedience to the
referees order both men broke away and
the round ended
THIRD ROUND.
The third round. was hot one. Greg.
gains, according TO the advice Of Hail. forced
matters, and dashng at his opponent the,
moment the latter lett the chair drove III
left and right at the cOlurrd lads face and
body. Turner was too active, however and
BY clever movement avoided both blows.
Some very clever boxing was then INDUCED
in, but each time Turner led it WAS appar-
ent that he was physically unable to admin
ister punishment. GreggainS finally landed
heavy right OF the black mans jaw, which
seemed to be always open for punishment,
and down went Turner on his face, the
blood besmearing the boards. After the
time-keepers had called six seconds he arose
only 10 be tloored a second time. OGce
again he made an effort to RISE and as he
was felled a third time the goag sounded,
thereby saving him from 4 conn etc knock
out.
FOURTH ROUND.
The fourth round was very exciting.
Turner arose from his chair daZrd and
Greggains rushed at him from across the
ring. A smash on the bloody mouth sent
Turner Keeling TO his chair, and as he was
clinging TO the ropes Greggains smashed at
him with right and left. There were cries
OF FOUL! and Captain Douglass entered
the ring, anticipating some disturbance.
There was no need of official assistance
however, as Turner was dead to tile
world" and after being down the allotted
ten seconds Referee HOman decided the
contest in favor Of Greggains, who in the
excitement OF the moment, came very near
committing foul.
The battle was short and decisive and, as
several members said they would much pre-
fer seeing 1t than a long-drawn-out seien-
tltic exhibition ending with mo contest"