The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-14

opponent with both fists on the neck and re-
ceiyed rib-roasters in return. He landed
lightly on the negrO's neck ana dodgeu
swing. There was much intervals between
exchanges. both showing signs OF WEAKNESS
Twentieth rOund-BOth came up httle re-
frcshed and some work at close quarters re-
suited. kirain smashed Godfrey on the head
and Godfrey placed one over the former
heart There was some lively work in a cor
ner and honors were even.
Twenty-first round-The men were at close
quarters. and towards the finish of the round
Godfrey was pushed down with Kilrain's left
on his face. When Godfrey arose there was
some vigorous fighting, Kilrain landing him
effectively,
Twenty-second round-Godfrey was weary
when he came up. but still his left was
dangerous. and Kilrain played cautiously;
Kilrain continued TO jab him in the neck and
chin.
Twcnty-third round-Kilran landed on
Godfroy's cheek. but in turn received heavy
left-hander on the neck. followed 10y two
rght-handers on the jaw that made nm
vince In the rally the negro was again ter
rblv slugged. Klrain raining left and right,
handlers on GOdfrevs face and neck. Stlll
although he tottered he made the fight IN re-
turn and the call Of time found him all right.
Twcntv-fOurth rOund-Twice kilran smash
ed Godfrey In the face. but the negro repllsed
three dangerous rushes. The fourth blow he
received in the neck. and 1t was staggerer.
kilraIn followed IL with two on the ear, nut
time again found Godfrey able protect him.
SELF.
THOUGH GROGGY HE LAUGHED.
Twcnty-ffth round-Krain started out
70 finish his man by giving him right;
handler in the and jaw. Godfrey laughed
even though groggy. and scored several
blows. Then kilrain hammered the negro IN
the mouth. chin. and eyes. but the punish
ment seemed 10 have little effect.
Twenty-sixth round Kilrain fought God,
frey 90 the ropes. hitting him on the head and
body Godfrey turned his back on him and
made no return. klrain still punched away;
throwing All his energy into his blowsand stlll
Godfrey took them All. The gong sounded
while .kilmin was still at work. Godfrey sat
in his corner with 70 smile ON his face evident
ly trying 70 let Klrain wear himself ont.
Twenty-seycnth round hiraln's exertion
told on him. and Godfrey scored two blows on
kiluin's jaw and one on the nose and one over
the heart
From the twentv-oiehth 20 the thirty-fourth
rounds inclusive the stubborn contest con
tinues without any change. 49,,
Thirty-h NTH round-Godfred staggered XII
rain twice with blows on the chest and cut
him under the left eye, drawing blood.
ALL Up WITH GODFREY.
Thirty-sixth round -Kirain threw Godfrey
to the floor. and amid cries Of foul. which the
referee ignored. hit Godfrey repeatedly on the
head. Godfrey arose and was Knocked down.
and on rising was punished all over the ring.
Godfrey again went to the floor, took his ten
seconds. and arose just as the gong struck.
Thrty-seyenth round-kilrain fought his
man 10 the ropes, raining blow after blow on
him. and 40 the end Of the round 1t looked as
if ID was all up with Godfrey.
Kilrain did all the fighting in the next five
rounds and was much exhausted at the end Of
the torty-~ecOnd
IN the forty-third round Kilrain did little
work, and appeared 20 be saving himself
In the fortv-fourth and last round kilrain
forced the fighting. following Godfrey all
around the ring. smashing him wickedly and
repeatedly and finally knocking him out.