The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-03-02

Rynn's Trainer Meets the Californian, Nut
IL Outtln ssed.


| able to meet Needham In their ring on
account OF his sickness. they set about finding
substitute who would take his place. 1t was
at ilrst thought that the original fight ought
TO take place. but ut later day, when Ryan
had FULLY recovered. There was but small
promise. however, as the doctor insisted that
Ryan would not be well within two weeks and
he would require probably two weeks more OF
training to put himself In condition. Needham
Rrowled ut this. although the club offered to
pay his expenses in the mean time. Inc cluD
mad sold 5000 tickets. taking In over slo.oOo.
and did not like the idea OF being knocked
out Of this.
Various propositions to arrange another
match were suggested Billy Myer was APP
preached. but he refused to entertain the idea
Tor second. declarins that he was entirely out
OF training. and 1t would be folly for him to
the ring. A match was finally patched
up with Jack Burke. who has been training
ryan Burke Is the champion light weight OF
lexas and has enjoyed an unbroken record OF
twcnty-four victories. He Is y years old and
weighs 1877 pounds. He has been tho boxing
instructor Of the Young Mems Gymnastic Club
OF this city, He was to have been in Ryan's
corner and was greatly disappointed when
Ryan was taken sick.
As soon us the President OF the club men
toned the subject. Burke agreed to take the
place Of Ryan. and Mike Conley. the Ithaca
Giant who acted for Needham. accepted the
proposition. and articles were signed at once.
No light probably ever came of so soon after
tho signing Of articles as this one. for the
match was arranged this morning and fixed
lor v o'clock In tho evening. Tho fact that
Burke was training Ryan caused him to do q
G ere dSn OF work himself and while ne could
NY DC caiicd IN thorough training. no was In
stand. $500 to winner and $500 to loser :,
@ sse bs eG
thr33nfh thG streets. and the announcement
ham fight would be good for Burke and Need
ham. Anumbor Of ticket holders kicked for u
return OF their money. but the club DECIDED
There was virtually no betting done. as no.
body could he found to take the Burke end. rs
weight would make no showing against tho
Caliornian.
Al the advertised hour about 1000 persons
made apologies for last nights dIsappoint-
Prof. John Dufry was chosen referee. At 6::}5
o'clock SccdlMm entered the ring. accompa-
" mis- H TSmmy MaRsps bo
and Charley Porter. ,Needham weighed IA!
ae tipped w the Scales tes at 81 Doand nnd
look cd somewhat pale, Mike Kelly WAS p,alo
timekcepur for the club, Johnny Van Heest
for Neeiham and Jomes Bnrkel for Rurko
Time was called at j: IS o'clock ''' "'A0'
FIRST RovNp.-Needham was first to lead.
countered in the same place Necdham led
again several times for the, stomach. but
in two hard blows on the stomach and neck
SECOND Observation-Disclosures again took the
soSt ssd o h5 9Th bOT sss
landed several clean body blows AMI Burke
Geet in another hard one on Nssdham's ecE.
Eurke's stomach. Jack countercd in the
same place. Neeiham followed ZIP and landed
ha Ga Blow as s snk
heavy exchange of blows followed Needham
getting shade the adyantaG"., Needham was
FOURTH RouSp.N Needham agninopcncd on
Burke's stomach. Burke counterrd on Dnnny's
ner and got in two hard swinging blows. This
was Burke's round.
Flr TI k ko1 opened again With
breaking away Burke assumed the aggressive
and worked Needham all around the ring and
face and neck. Burke had much tho better OF |
tnc round.
,I ny FL, cnmtth M MS pouy
iIHnors we're about even 'A VII '"e '''i'''
SEVENTH ROUND.-Needham made n wild
and landed. Burke countered we'll in tho |
neck After a little sparring Seedham planted
u clean blow on Jack face, and before the |
round closed followed it up with a hard body |
blow.
EIGHTH RouSD-NeeIham did all tho fight |
ing in this round He changed his tactics and |
hit Burke "A number Of clean blows in tho fmcc
and mouth. Burke seemed somewhat worried |
and LaZcd
NINTH EouND-Needham led again. but fell |
short Burke countered well on the neck, 4
-ally followed. both exchanging heavy body |
blows. Needham got in a hard blow in his |
avoritc place. tho stomach but received a |
Inrd upper cut before getting away. Needham
hen rushed his man. anu hit Burke a hard |
ick in the eye. Jack tried to clinch hut Need
inn pushed him or and Burke fell to tho
ground and almost brought Necdham with
lin. When Burke got nm N, was very rrorrv
md Necdham went in to finish him, lln
,ounded Burke all over the ring The latter
ried to save himself from punishment by
but Nc"iham fought him OH
Danny hit him Il hard left handler in the neck.
burke recled around and as h. did Needhum,
with heavy right hand swinging blow, hit
lin in tho back Of the neck Which put Burko
,ut. Burke sank to tho ground. falling on his
'ack. lie Just succeeded in getting on his feet
liter tima was called.
Neither man was severely punished Burke
howed thr worst effects having a damaged
ye and some body bruises He fought pluck.
ly. but was outclasscd.
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