Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-03

Williams and Weston, two colored
light.weights, fought six rounds before
the Warren Club, Thursday night, II
which the latter was knocked out by
terrific left-hander which Williams dealt
him on the right jaw The fight wal
lively from start to finish, and both mes
were pretty severely punished. Weston
| broke his right wrist whom he was felled
by Williams Knockout blow.
The general impression at the Begin
ming Of the contest was that Westof
would be the winner, as he seemed II
have things pretty much his own way
up to the sixth round, when his oppo
nent rallied with fierce vigor and sturdJ
blows, and finished him with a we'll
directed drive, The fight by rounds wal
| as follows:
First round-Williams led of lively
but soon Weston proved the aggressoH
and by quick drive sent Williams ID
the floor. Just as the latter arose thu
| gong sounded.
Second round-Both men fought
lively, cllnched and fell. No damage,
Third round-Weston started in fol
gore. He was met by Williams, whe
| planted well-directed blow in hii
stomach. Weston responded with hill
left and sent Williams to tho floor
Fighting then became lively and Weston
scored six knock-downs.
Fourth round-Both men came up
and spared cautiously; clinched and
fell The fighting then became lively,
and when the round closed both MED
were pretty well used up.
Fifth round-Weston was the aggreg.
scr, he having apparently winded his OPP
ponent The latter revived, however, and
the round ended with give and take. Z
Sixth round-Williams came up fresh
and started in lively. Weston also goi
in some telling work, until Williama
landed on the right jaw with powerful
left-hand swing and sent Weston to thu
floor, where he supported himself in d
sitting posture, leaning on the ropes,
dazed, until 10 seconds had elapsed,
when the battle was given TO Williams.
The winner was so elated over hin
victory that he livened up and did d.
genuine hoe-down inside the rinxh
Weston blames his defeat on his broker,
arm.
Williams now claims the colored
lightweight championship Of Whining
ton and stands ready to defend the title!
THE PRELIMINARY EVENTS.
There were several other events beford
the club that night, the participants ID
which were Wolff and Burke, Brow1|
and A. Corcoran, Springer and Dough-
erty, NJ. Corcoran and Brewer, Jordan
and Taggart, Mcmahon and Gibason,
Mcconnell and Andrews. The las(
named bout was the most interesting
and was won by Mcconnell. It was !
three-round "go" and was awarded Vi
Mcconnell on Its merits. Both mer
were rather vicious and gave evidencs
of hostile feelings. Frank Bolen refereed
this match, while Horace Mcdaniel Of.
ficiated in the others.
The athletic events were interspersed
with music. About 400 people were in
attendance.
The "smoker" Thursday was the last
one until the third Thursday in August,
when free exhibition will be given be.
fore the club.
, ATHLETIC NOTES.
Horace Mcdaniel is an excellent
referee. He is thoroughly conversanj
with the rules and keeps his head cleaI
constantly.
McMahon is clever boxer, and with
a contestant evenly matched can da
some neat work.
Wolff is an adept at wrestlinga as well
: as a good 'un" at the manly art.
Clerk Jordan of the Warren Club is A
: sort of "Pooh Bah" lie can fit him
. self to the occasion in almost any ca
: pacity. He is an excellent ticket seller,
good talker, and when it becomei
necessary he can put on the gloves and
bring blood without the semblance d
a an effort. He is very popular with thu
members, as is also his friends and com,
panion, David Kenneally. The two
9 would make a good pair Of comedians.
CYCLING.
II is quite likely now that the Wheel
Club races will not be given until the
fall, and in anticipation the various
I riders about town will spend the inter-
! vening season in training.
j. Lee Hanly has some idea of becom,
, ing a professional and riding for cash.
: He has about come to the conclusion,
! however, that it would cost more "a
Z keep in trim than be could win in the