St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-29
sIDDONs AND VAN HEST
Battle FOrty-5ix Rounds to a
Draw.


Draw.
New ORLEANS, May 2S.-About 400
people witnessed the fight tonight be-
tween George Siddons. of Chicago, and
Johnnie Van Hecst before the Metro
politan club for purse of $1,000. Sid
dons was knocked out by Van Heest be-
fore this club some weeks ago on a
chance blow, as he claims. At 9:44 the
boxers entered the ring, and at $50
Prof. Duffy called time.
. The first round opened by Van Heest land
Ing on Siddohs eye with his left, followed by
an upper cut on Siddons chin. Tnen they
ehnched, but broke promptly. Van Heest
landed on Siddons' neck with a terrific right
handler. The round was entirely III Van
Heest's favor.
Round Two Van IIeest opened by landing
heavily OH Siddons' chest and again on his
ewes, and body blows were exchanged. Just
before the call of time Van Heest landed
mis- right and left OH Sddons' neck. SiddOns
showed skill, but Van Heest's strength was
telling.
Heest again rushed. landing on Siddons'
cheek hard, following it up with terrific
blows unuer the arm. At the close OF the
round Siddons landed on Van Heests jaw i'll
a clinch.
Round Four-Siddons' lodging ability
saved him III the opening of this round.
Van Heest finally landed on his chin. Sew
eral hot exchanges followed. This round
was a stqnd-off. The Chicago boys clever
ness offset Van Heest's superior strength.
Round Five-Van Heest opened by swing
ing his right on Siddons chest, staggered
him. repeating the dose immediately after,
and then uppercut Siddons twice on the ribs
the latter clinching both times to avoid pun
ishment. Both men tired
Round Sixth-Again Van Heest started
the battle by landing heavy body blows,
but Siddons began dodging AMI Van
Heest did not land any more until the close
of the round when he gave Siddons' nose
rapid blow. The Frisco boy looked tired
from doing all the lighting but Siddons
showed punishment.
Round Seyen-Van Heest continued rush
ing, landing hard on SiddCns stomach, fol-
lowed by several hard body blows. Siddons
was much distressed, but Van Heest was
growing tired also.
Round Eight-Siddons gave Johnnie a foot
race. but the latter landed desperately, and
SiddOns seemed to be ratified by the punish
ment he was receiving.
Round Nine-Van Heest landed two blows
on SiddOns' stomach.
Round Ten-ThiS round was a series OF
rushes on Van Heest's part and clinching by
Siddons which worried the Frisco boy not
little.
The eleventh round was almost entirely
consumed by sparring. SlddOns led cleverly
to bring his man OH and then lodged him.
Siddons had the best of this round.
Round Twelve-Sharp exchanges were
made on even terms. Siddons was beginning
to fight, while Van Heest's blows were losing
force.
Round Thirteen-Van Heest appeared
fresh and landed heavily on Siddons neck,
receiving q counter on the same spot. The
exchange was repeated later. The Frisco
bov landed on Sddon's stomach and was
countered by both right and left on the
neck.
The eighteenth and nineteenth rounds
were tame.
Round Twenty-Siddons almost knocked
Van Heest through the ropes, the latter get
ting weak.
Nothing was done up to the thirty first
round when Siddons again knocked Van
Heest down. Van Heest is rapidly losing
strength. Both men are playing waiting
game.
Up to the forty fourth round no fighting of
any importance was done. Both men fresh,
. Van Heest doing most of the fighting.
The forty-SXth round was lively, after
which the referee stated thai the president
of the club did not want to desecrate the
Sabbath and the fight would be called
draw. 1t was then about 11:l5 o'clock.