Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-08-25
WON IN FOUR ROUNDS.


Jim Hall, the Australian, knocks Out
Ted Pritchard, English Champion.
LONDON, Aug. 20.-The battle be-
tween Jim Hall, the Australian pugllst.
and Ted Pritchard, the English cham
pion, took place at Brighton last eve
ming, and was won by Hall in the fourth
round. The fight was scheduled to
take place August %, but it was decld-
ed by the hackers of each, pugl-
list to BRING 1t OF last night so
as to avoid any trouble with the
authorities. Pritchard was looked upon
as sure winner and HALLS easy vic
tory over him was a genuine surprise.
The betting was 100 to so III the En-
glishman's favor and 1t was readily
taken up bv number of Americans,
who had the inside track on Halls abil
tiles as fighter. The men fought at
1872 pounds. 1t was the wish OF the
hackers of the men that the fight
should take place in private. Both
men were in excellent condl-
ton, although Pritchard appeared
trifle the heavier.
Pritchard was seconded by Jack Bal
dock and Sam Blackjack, while Charles
Mitchell and Charlie Rowell acted in
similar capacity for Hall.
Both men when stripped showed up
in good condition. From the moment
the first blow was struck the battle was
waged fast and furious. Hall was
much taller than his antagonist
and ne soon showed that he was
quite as clever with his hands
as Pritchard. With his extra long
reach he had decided advantage.
Oh II hor To
Halls guard, but every time he at
tempted it he was met by the Austral-
ian's left. In the second round Pritch-
ard seemed to fare better. In this round
he delivered heavy blow with his
right, which, striking Hall squarely,
sent him to grass. Hall lay he'll pless for
some time. When he rallied he was APP
parently IS fresh as ever and when the
lighting was resumed he boxed as fast
as his opponent until the end
OF the round. The third round was
much in favor of Hall, who seemed to
demoralize Pritchard with his heavy
blows in the face. In the fourth
round Hall followed up his advantage
and landed two severe blows on fritch-
ard, one on his chin and one on the
side of his head which sent Pritc hard to
the ground. When time was called
Prtchard was unable to respond and
Hall was declared the winner
The result of this battle will be the
means of creating renewed interest in q
match between Hall and Fitzsimmons.
Hall tried every means possible to ar
range match with his lanky country
man before going to England, but
"Fitz" saw defeat staring him in the face
and he craWled out of q fight by in
sistng that Hail should fight at
1876 pounds, we'll knowing that even
should Hail get down to that weight it
would so weaken him tina he would be
unable to do any effective work. Now
that Hall has disposed Of Pritchard,
there is only one course open to Eitz-
simmons, he must either fight Hall for
tire from that class. Hall is one of the
few pugiists in this country who con-
duct themselves as gentlemen.
1t was "Parson" Davies thar
arranged the match for Hall with
Pritchard and the "Parson" will
certainly not rest until he has made
Fitzsimmons put up his money for q
contest or quit the business. Hall is
only % years old, stands feet inches
high and weighs l63 pounds when in
condition. Prtchard is % years of age,
is 5 feet II! inches tall and generally
fights at 1916 pounds. Here are the
records of the men:
JIM HALL TED PRITCHARD
Beat George White, 7 Beat Jack Hayes s
rounds rounds.
Beat Jack Slavin, Beat "Oley' Burns, 2
rounds. rounds.
Beat Jim Nolan, Beat -Alf Mitchell,
rounds rounds
Beat Jack Maloy, Beat Jack Burke, the
rounds "Irsh Lad, rounds.
Beat Peter Bolan, II Beat Jem Smith, ex-
rounds. champion of England
Beat Herbert God rounds.
dard, / rounds.
Beat "Put" Ryan,
rounds.
Beat Herbert God
dard, second fight,
rounds
Beat"Dummy' Mace.
rounds.
Beat "Starlight,'
rounds
Beat Dan Creedon,
rounQS
Draw with Jim Fo-
garty, Is rounds.
Beaten by owen Sui