The morning call., 1891-09-06
JAG SULLIVAN
OF AMERICA.
Champion John Receives a Cold
Reception at Sydney.
Choynski's Desperate Fight With Goddard.
Griffo Whipped Murphy on a Foul.
Muscular Athletes.

The Mariposa brought accounts of Sui
liYan's reception in Australia and the defeat
of Joe Choynski by the hurricane fighter,
Joe Goddard.
Speaking of the American champion
slogger a Sydney exchange says that the
only John l.. did not meet with an enthu-
siastic reception on his arrival, ana that as
an actor-slogger no failed ignominlously to
draw paying houses.
The news of Sullivan's conduct in the
land of his birth since he took to the
stage" preceded him, and the sport-loving
public of Sydney did not seem to care to
see him 60 through a stupid act, the prin-
cipal part of which is a four-round set-to
with friend.
A VERY FRIGID RECEPTION.
Sullivan had, according to report, very
frigid reception at the hands of the Austria
lians, and n sporting man who arrived
yesterday said TO a CALL representative
that if Sullivan had conducted himself at
all in a manner becoming gentleman on
the journey across the ocean he might have
had tire pleasure of seeing q crowded
theater when he gave his first performance.
The only people represented were low
characters, who paid % cents admission. The
seats in the select part Of the theater were
almost empty. and the other sex was con-
spicuous by its absence
Goddard, who defeated ChOynski twice,
issued challenge to fight the American, but
Sulllyan's agent came to his timely rescue
by stating IN answer to the def that the
great fighter was under contract, and under
no condition would he consent to match
until the expiration of ths contract
CHoYNsKI AND GODDARD.
The great battle between ChOynski and
Goddard is described at length IN the Sgd
ney Referee. While both entered the ring
in perfect condition, the Australian had the
advantage in weight by about thirteen
pounds. From the beginning OF the first
round Goddard bore IN on Ills opponent,
and il was a contest of give and take until
the round ended.
Choynski cut open the old cash under
Goddards eye, and the blood streamed
down his face and neck. The Australian
staggered Joe a couple of times with right
handlers on the jaw, and it was a round of
desperate fighting. During the better part
of the second round Lroddard recelyed an
awful drubhiGg and was knocked down
with right on The jaw.
He was painted red from head to foot,
but returned 10 the scratch and caught
ChOyHski, as the latter rushed at him, Oh
the neck, driving the American to the floor.
1t was then a ding-dong affair until the
finish.
OHO4NShl SEM DOWN.
Choynski had somewhat the best Of the
third round, and would have probably been
victorious had it not been for a couple of
weakening punches in the stomach and ribs.
Goddard was Of the two the worst disfig-
ured, but ChOvnski retired after the hurri-
cane engagement to his chair completely eX-
hausted.
During the minutes rest Goddard recH-
perated, and came to the center of the ring
full OF fight, although horribly disfgured
about the face. ChOynski was first 20 lead,
but the blow was cleyerly ducked. Then
desperate rally followed, after which
Choyuski became very weak, and his blows
lacked force.
Goddard kept piling in hot shot on the
Americans 5 body and face, uatil he finally
landed on the laiter's chin. sending
ChOynsH down. Joe arose, but was
knocked down three times before counted
out All those who witnessed the mill say
that it was the most stubborn and wicked
ever witnessed in any part of the colonies.
FOR THE TUG OF WAR
The Joint Committee OF the Caledonia and
Scottish III te cubs has chosen Alexander
Sharp captain Of the Scottish team Of tug
of-war- pullers Mr.. Sharp Is unquestiOn-
ably one of the best officers the Scottish
athletes could have selected, having
thorough knowledge of the game.
Captain r. 5. Falconer, who will attempt
to lead the Canadian team 10 victory, is a
man who has time and again led body Of
men successfully. Faulkner knows every
trick in the business that is worth know
ing, and at the previous Caledonia games
won she championship trophy offered by
the club to the captain who succeeded in
winning the majority of pulls.
The PresidiO team, which is composed of
heavyweight soldiers, will represent Amer
lea in the coming struggle. 1t practices
daily on the Preside campus. Dave Garvey
will ke.charge of an Irish team now be-
ing organized from among the employees OF
the breweries. Eight other teams have en-
tered.
LOST ON FOUL.
1t was reported here a few weeks ago that
Billy Murphy defeated Critic, but latest
advces from Australia are that Murphy
lost on a foul after fighting twenty-five
rounds. The contest took place on July
22d in the Sydney Amateur Gymnastie Club.
The Lincoln Gun Club will hold match
shoot to-day at Alameda Point, and on Sun
day the final shoot of the season will take
place.
On Wednesday the State sportsmen will
bf GIN the annual shoot at the Oakland track.
1t viii continue for four days.