Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-01-14
IN SIX ROUNDS
Ed. RILEY POLISHES OFF BILLY SMITH, OF
PARKERSBURG.
A Lively Little Contest at Bishops Hall Last Night.
A Splendid Exhibition Of Pugilishc Scisnea.
Smith Plainly Ovsrmatched-Ihs
Kgh! BY Rounds


eleven o'clock, to witness scientlnc |
boxing contest between Ed. Riley, OF
Washington. D. c., and Billy Smith, Of
Parkersburg, who was recently van
auished at the hands o: Rowan at Sell
bert's Garden.
The fight was announced to take place
n eleven o'clock, but as the ticket
holders were little late in arriving
after the theatres, it was near
midnight before the conflict
was started. 1t took place
under the auspices Of the Pastime Ath-
letic Club, a recently organized club,
having for its object the furtherance
md promotion Of the manly art from a
Icientifc standpoint. Included among
hose who were present were many
prominent citizens. and also members OF
The various gymnasium clubs. 1t has
been a many day since puglilstlc
contest has taken place IN this city be-
lore the gaze Of more critical aLc--
snce.
Shortly before the contest began
Benz, j. Cox jumped into the 24-foOt
ring and announced that the fight
would be strictly for points, science TO
dominate the contest throughout also
that the fight would be one of - rounds,
Marquis Of Queensbury rules TO govern,
lhe rounds 10 be OF three minutes dura-
lion, and the rests one minute. The
contestants then went 70 the dressing
rooms, put on their tights, and at 1902
stepped into the ring. There was loud
applause, as the spectators had been
on the verge OF expectancy for some
time. Smiths second was John Gala
ner, and Riley's right hand man was
Frank ManiOn. They dropped
into their respective corners, and
upon time being called, both men ad-
Vanced TO the middle Of the ring, and
shook hands.
First Roundabout acted on tie ag-
gressive. Riley led of with heavy
one on Smiths nose; Smith tried 70 re-
taliate but the blow was blocked. Riley
received two light taps on the nose, and
Smith also caught Riley on the right
neck with considerable force.
A heavy right from Riley was cleverly
lodged by Smith. The men clinched
twice In this round. The round ended
with honOrs easy, although il was easy
10 be seen that all the compOsure and
confidence was on Riley's side.
Round SecOnd-Both spared for a
moment, when Riley swung his right
with terrible force, but Smith
lodged, and nothing was cut but
the air. Smith got in on Riley's nose,
but Riley landed in the same place with
little more force. This was soon fol-
lowed up by a still heavier one on
Smiths probOcis, and the round con-
eluded with a terrific under cut blow by
Riley which, however, failed to spend
It's foil force. There was considerable
elinching ia this round, and not little
close fighting. At the close il was plain
20 be seen that Smith Wss beginning to
Ihow the effects OF the contest.
Third rOund-Riley still fresh and
cool, started In fighting Sayagely, and
msovs a vicious upper cut which would
doubtless have finished Smith had IL
struck him, but it was fortunately
lodged, The men clinched, and then
followed a little "ih fighting" when
Riley sent savage knocker on
Smiths nose, followed by 8 juicy
planker IN Smiths left eye, which
was almost a sumner. Smith kept on
his feet, however, and by artful lodging
stayed with his opponent. He got in
several light taps on Riley's nose, but
they were only ticklerS At the close
Of the round 10 was clearly apparent TO
all that the men were Over-matched, and
that Smith stood little show with so
quick and scienced a man as Riley. AS
20 choir Smith
perforated a quantity of blood.
FoDrth Round-RLey again started
with savage swing with his right,
which Smith neatly lodged, but mo-
ment more Smith got a savage one on
the ncse. After little close fighting,
Riley landed with his left, aud Smith
sprawled out on his spinal column with
q dull thud. He was quickly helped
up, however, and the men went to their
corners.
Fifth Round-This was really the
fnisher for Smith, as 10 was here that
he received hard punishment. Riley
started out by planting one on Smiths
nose, quickly followed by another, and
then as a change on Smiths right ear.
Then Riley planted two more on Smiths
nose, and following this feat came
one of the cleverest acts Of
the contest, when Smith suddenly
whirled around 70 dodge a blow, and as
he came back into place had his right
all ready for planker on Riley. The
feat was loudly applauded. AT the end
Of the round Smith was considerably
weakened.
Sixth Round-Riley forced the fight
Ing, aud started the performance with
three successive blows on Smiths nose.
4 Riley then pressed him to the ropes,
and after a little Sparring time was
called, and the men sought their cor
ners. Smith seemed daZed for moment,
and wavered as be tried 20 reach his
corner. All strength seemed 20 leave
him, blood was flowing prOiuSely from
the nose, and he announced 10 his sec
ond 10 give up the fight, which was &C
cOrdingly done.
Riley was the winner OF the fight In
lust 2S minutes Riley was anxious for
another round, but the management of
the club very wisely would not allow it.
Riley seemed 70 be anxious for more
gore, and announced 20 the audience
that it there was anyone present who
desired to put on the gloves be would
be pledsed 70 meet him. No one felt
the courage to respond. Riley then
publicly announced a challenge 70 any
fighter Of his weight in the city. Ii is
understood q match is brewing between
Riley snd Rowan for 5000.
RILEY was clearly too much Of fight
er for smith. Riley could seem 10 hit
his opponent almost at will and any
where be wanted 20, while Smith scarce