The record-union., 1892-12-09
Special to the RrcoRD-UNIox.

Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
NEW YORK, Dec. S.-The battle be-
tween Joe Goddard of Australia and
| Peter Maher of Ireland was fought in
Coney Island Athletic Club tonight, in
the presence of 5000 men, for purse of
800 to the winner and 81 200 to the loser
1t was won by Goddard in the third
round, when he knocked his antagonist
completely out.
The fight was as fierce as it was short.
| With little preliminary sparring the
big fellows set to work in the first round
with the activity of feather-weights and
the tierceness Of wildcats. Both men
We're badly winded at the end of the
round, but it seemed that the Irishman
was no match in strength for his antago-
mist.
The scene at the end of the first round
when it appeared that Maher might pos
sibly win, was one of the most exciting
/ ever witnessed in the annals of pugilism
| For the short time it lasted it was one Of
the bloodiest and tiercest ever witnessed.
Goddard was covered with blood from
almost the first blow. He lacked science,
but he was much the stronger man, the
difference OF twelve pounds i'll weight
| being in his favor. and Gadly handicap
ping Maher.
The evening opened with ten-round
bout between Barney Mullins and Jerry
4 sullivan. 1t was a game fight from start
! to finish. Mullins was the cooler and
cleverer of the two, and MS straight lett
hand jabs resulted III the referee giving
him the decision at the close of the con-
test.
For the fight OF the evening Goddard
was the first to appear He was given a
| hearty reception, bat it was nothing as
compared with the ovation given Peter
Aaher. Maher wore green tights and
Goddard white. Maher was esuuired bv
Jack McVey of Philadelphia, Martin
Costello of Buffalo, and Tom Clark of
Coney Island. Joe McGrath of Dublin
acted as bottle-holder, and Jack Sheehan
as tine-keeper. Goddard was seconded
by Jim Gibbons of Patterson. Billy Mad
den and Alex Greggains. Morris Of
ticiated as time-keeper. John Z. Eek
hart acted as the clubs official referee,
and Bob stall held the official time.
Goddard came into the ring with an air
of confidence, walked over to M&her
when he appeared and shook him by the
hand cordially. y coin was tossed, and
when it was seen the Irish lad had won
the lucky corner great shout arose.
Everything being ready, time was called
and the contestants ,aced the scratch
ANOuht L. / ne men pared CAUTIOUSLY.
Goddard led and forced AIaher to his
knees, when he took advantage of the
necessary ten seconds. Maher drew the
first blood. The men fought like wild
cats. Maher landed right and left, and
was forced to the ropes by Goddard, who
was so tired he could hardly stand. Ma
her made great rally, but his blows ONLY
served to make Goddard angry, and he
hit right and left, landing at will. Maher
was wild, hoping against hope to land his
right, which he did four times. but God
dard only went at him more determined
and the fight looked to be q short one, for
Maher was Winded and could not hold
his own against his powerful opponent.
When time was called Maher staggered to
his corner and it was plainly all day with
him. No two ll0-pound men ever fought
a faster round.
AS the brawny gladiators returned to
their corners, covered with blood, the
spectators went into a perfect frenzy of
delight. The smell of fresh warm blood
permeated the air and seemed to rouse
the savage instincts to a pitch that was
indeed alarming.
The second round was a repetition OF
the first in heavy fighting. There was
not moment ofcessatiOn in the smuggling.
Science was forgotten, and each man
tried to finish the other as quickly as
possible. Goddard landed with left and
J right and then the men closed into hard
fighting, hitting with right and left, until
. Goddard landed right that sent Maher
to the floor. He was up in time and they
> again went at it hammer-and-tonps.
smashing each other with right and left
, until they both were so tired they could
, scarcely stand by the time the round was
completed. Neither showed the slight
est signs of science. 1t was purely a case
of brute strength, and the man that could
land the most blows was bound to win
DsNti /,
Third round-Both men came up look
ing dazed from the furious fighting of
the previous rounds, but both were de-
termined to end the contest as soon as
possible. Neither man showed the least
science, but rained blow after blow on
each other as fast and hard as possible.
Goddard looked the worst punished man
4 in appearance. His face was covered
with gore, which flowed in streams down
his breast. He went at Maher like a wild
beast, and fairly beat him down by brute
strength. The Irish lad stood up gamely
under the shower of blows, but was at
last laid low by a straight right on the
jaw and fell face down on the floor.
The excitement increased, the crowd
being fairly craZed with excitement. The
round lasted just fifty seconds.
WANTS TO MEET coRBETT.
NEW YORK. Dec. S.-After his fight
with Maher tonight Joe Goddard said
spiritedly: Il will make Jim Corbett
fight He has been calling me down long
enough, and l think l have demonstrated
by this time that L have right to aspire
! to the championship of the world.
} Corbett cannot be champion and play
!. actor at the same time. I shall post a
forfeit of 81 ,000-or, for that matter, one
of S5,000-and if he don't consent to fight
within year | shall let the forfeit go to
bind match with any man living. fought
Peter Jackson to standstill in eight
rounds, and l am sure have beaten
more and better men than Corbett has.
l admit Corbett is one of the cleverest
men L ever saw, but he cannot hit one
tenth as hard as the man 1 have Just
beaten. Corbett ignored my challenge,
but L don't sec how he can get out OF a
match.'
O,CONNFII, WHIPPED.