Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-16
JUST Played with HIM.
RILEY HAD AN EASY MARK WITH MARTIN
LAST NIGHT.
His Opponent However, Proved Carney and Stood
Up Well-Fiileen Rounds Unrayelsd-NO
Blood Shed-A Light But Enthus-
ias.ic Attendance.

the PaStlme Athletic CluO OuL tne tO"u'
and some one hundred of the we'll
known sports gathered on the scene. 1t
was not expected shat the attendance
would be large last night as the interest
Just NOW is paramount in the coming
Ri!ey-Howley fight. Still, there was a
iair-sized gathering, and what they
lacked in numbers they made up In en-
thuSiasm.
Most OF the sports left town on the
$50 motor arriving on the scene shortly
after 10, and as there were more or less
preliminaIieS to arrange, the men did
not enter the ring until 1920. Quite q
number remained in the restaurant be-
low eating lunch before assembling
around the ring. The contestants were
Ed. Riley, who is becoming well known
10 WheelirglteS through his recent en-
counters, and James Martin, Of the
Capital City Athletic Club, OF Wash
ington, d. C. Martin has fig
ured at various times IN
notable amateur contests, but
he appeared last night for the first time
as a professional, and he sustained him-
self fairly well, or, az least, as well as
he could under the circumstances. The
fight was too one-sided to begin with.
Riley is a much heavier man, aud has
longer reach, and together with his Ell
fective guard and the momentum OF his
blows, Martin was powerless to act.
Martin. while quick and wiry, weighs
only about us pounds, and this against
135 pounds or more is difficult TO count.
Riley had the fight from the start, and
il was plain to be seen that had the con-
test been TO the core he could have ia
ished It 90 pleasure. As it was, how
ever. he kindly allowed Martin to stay
i'm the ring, and refrained from telling
blows In order TO have his opponent last
the whole fifteen rounds. Ii was con-
test for points, and as such it was in
every particular. Among the spectators
on the scene was Howey, who was
warmly greeted by the sports on all
sides. Jack Balm, Of Cincinnati, was
also present and anxious to get on
terms OF agreement with Riley or some
of the other fighters. President BENZ.
Cox, OF the Pastime Club, olficiated,
while Mike Warlin seconded Riley, and
Billy Fraley officiated in the same ca
pacity for Martin. Time was called,
the two men shook hands, and the Eight
was on.
First Round-Riley led, but missed
Then followed q series Of exchanges
that failed to count. Riley then dropped
on Martins left neck. Light blows
were exchanged and the round ended.
Second Round-Martin got singer
in the face as a starter, and Riley fol-
lowed this with IN uncomfortable blow
on Martins shoulder. Tho savage
swings by Martin spent their force in
air, and Riley bobbed up smiling with
out scar. A rapid exchange OF light
face taps followed, and the round closed.
In this round Martin displayed consid-
cradle science in lodging, and here also
was seen some rapid inter-locking.
Third Round-Riley made a vicious
lungc for Martins stomach, but Martin
neatly warded it off. Martin offered 4
heavy swing for the head, but missed.
Riley made for the face and got there,
and Martin in return bounced down
with vengeance on Rley's head. Mar
tin is quick on his feet, and Riley kept
him dying around the ring like a ga
zelle.
Fourth Round - Martin landed on
Riley's chin, and Riley then started
heavily for the chest, but missed. Only
light sparring followed.
Fifth Round-MartIn made for Riley's
ribs, but couldn't reach them, but a
second more and he landed a heavy one
on Riley's face, This was followed by
considerable applause. Some very pref
~ lodging by Riley was done in this
round.
Sixth Round-MGrtin started in to
force the fighting, and Riley got aheavy
blow on the face. Riley sort OF intimi-
dated his opponent in this round by a
see-saw movement OF his elbows, like
unto scarey music before the villain on
the stage escapes with his prey. Mar
tin got in another face blow, but Riley
scored a heavier one No blood had
yet been shed, although Martins left
shoulder was considerably REDEEMED
and scratched by the gloves, and his
left eye showed some signs Of wear.
Seventh Roundabout came up appa-
rently fresh, although Martin was lit
tie fatigued Martin forced the fight
ing all through this round, but received
more punishment. More light face
blows exchanged than any previous
rounds.
Eighth Round-Mere children's play;
a series of light toy taps.
Ninth Round-Nothing particular
was done here, except heavy body
blow gotten In by Riley. More light
taps.
Tenth Round-Here was lively fieht-
ing. Riley got in three telling blows
on Martins left ear, and in the fighting
that ensued Martin was continually
crowded TO the ropes. Martin failed to
give any responsive fighting.
Eleventh Round-Martin again at
tempted 10 force the fighting, and got
in the first blow. Riley ceverly warded
of heavy face attack. No damage
done.
Twelfth Round-Martin began to
weaken perceptibly in this round.
There was rapid Interchange OF blows
on arms and shoulders, and Riley caught
his opponent twice unawareS, and
raiued a series of blows upon his neck
and face, not heavy ones, though, i
vicious blow of Martin was handsomely
checked off,
Thirteenth Round-Close inhghting
with no particular damage, the round
winding up with a sort of easy push
blow on Martins probosis.
Fourteenth Round - Martin grew
much weaker, aud at the close so groggy
that Riley could have touched him most
anywhere had he been disposed. Martin
famed the air listlessly, doing no
harm.
Fifteenth Round-Martin was just
able to stand up long enough to fill in
the time. RileY kept him gong all over