The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-03-04
The Australian Knocked Out by the Den.
yer Boy in the Eighteenth Round.
Savage scrapping from the Opening Of the
mill" Until the Little Fellow Landed
Terrific Blow on the Big Ones Jaw.
Freqne CIinches, Fierce Jabbing and
Desperate Infighting at Times.
Sullivan's "Goodoo" Corner Occupied by the
Loser-Smiih Awarded the Fight and
the Ten Thousand Dollar Purse.
SMITH BEsTs GODDARD.

SMITH BEsTs GODDARD.
The Big Australian Knocked Out I'm ths
Eighteenth Round by the Denver Lad.
NEW ORLEANEs, March 3.-Joe Goddard,
the Barrier giant" and Ed Smith. the
Denver pugilist, met tonight in the arene
OF the Olympic Club for purse of $1,000.
the loser to take barely enough from the
purse to defray his training expenses. Tho
handsome clubhouse was ablaze with daz-
zling lights, crowded carriages filled the
streets surrounding the grounds. and the
reception committee was taxed to Its ut
most in the entertainment of the clubs
guests hours before the time for the fight.
Goddard. strong as q lion, reached tho
city, from his training quarters at Biloxi,
early in the morning. When he put in an
appearance at the club and was at once
ushered into the dressing room set apart
for him. he looked big and strong.
with not an ounce of superfiuoua
flesh on his body. showing that he
had trained faithfully and well.
His muscles were like bars of iron. ON
which the veins stood out like whipcordA
His legs were strong and sturdy. Smith
arrived in the city from Scranton yester-
day, where he had been training, and was
quartered in Smiths little lodging house.
in siGhu of the clubhouse. He remained
indoors most of the day, psrtaking of hght
nourishment Smith reached the club.
house shortly after o'clock, taking the
dressing room which had been occupied by
Billy Meyer. the "Streator cyclone" when
he fought his famous battle with Jimmy
Carroll. As the hour approached when the
bell would sound it's sonorous clang. sum-
moning the gledistors into the ring. Smith
showed signs of nervousness but HE back.
ers and handlers tried their best to Jolly"
him along and to prevent the possibility OF
his becoming stage frightened. Smith had
trained faithfully and looked fine enough
to put up great battle.
A PRELIMINARY BOUT.
At $3.50 O'clock the vast arena in which
many memorable fights have been fought
and where the thousands from all parts Of
the world had watched the eladiatorial
contests was comfortably well filled. It's
estimated that at least 300 spectators oc.
cuped the seats and private boxes. AS the
hands Of the clock pointed to the hour of Q.
Judge Gambola entered the ring. and in a
few brief words cautioned the spectators
against any boisterous conduct He then
introduced Prof. John Duffy. the referee.
Australian. and Ed Creamy would box six
ROUNDS as a preliminary to the main at
traction. This bit of side play was not for
q Knockout nor purse. but was arranged
to give the New Orleans sporting public
and the visiting eportsmen an idea
of the Australians ability as
fighter. Dawson showed himself to
be snifty. clever fighter, but no
more clever than his opponent. who
enjoys the title of amateur champion of the
Pacific coast. Dawson guarded well and
gave several exhibitions of his celebrated
kidney punch which the gallery gods ap-
plauded largely. farclal wind-up fol-
lowed and both men acted their parts SO
well that both received the decision, and
as soon as the ring was cleared the main
attrac tion was introduced.
Goddard. looking as feroclous as q bull,
was the first to appear be was accomI
panied by George Dawson. Billy Madden,
Jimmy Eckhar6t and Jim GivIns. The
big Australian smiled as be took his
"hoodoo" corner from which John l.. Sulli-
van was carried q defeated man. A mo-
ment later Smith appeared seconded by
Jack Fogarty. his brother Paddy smith
and Tom Allen. He SHE'D his castor into
the ring and laughed as be took his seat.
The great disparity in the size of the two
men drew the sympathy of the crowd to
Smith. No time was lost and at the sound
of the bell both men arose from their chairs
and advanced to the center of the ring.
Goddard had made objection TO the gloves.
and prevented him from closing his hands.
Several new sets were brought and flnally
q pair found that fitted him. Time was
called at 9:3S.
FIRST BLOOD FOR GODDARD.
First Round-The men came up slowly. God
dard led and Smith immediately clinched. Break
ing away, Smith tented with his left, then
jabbed Goddard with his right. Another clinch.
Goddard then led with his left. but Smith ducked
Led oy.A
Smiths neck, drawing blood from the ear. Smith
slipped down. taking the full time 10 arise. The
bell rang with Goddard the favorite.
Second Round-Smith opened with feint, but
smith landed a left handed swing on his
opponents neck and clinched 10 avoid a return.
Goddard struck him while clinched amid cries or
foul from the spectators. smith swung heavily
on GOddard's left ear, staggering him; a yicioua
exchange. beth reaching the neck. followed. The
honors divided.
Third Round-The men came up good az
new and commence operations With a light eX-
change. Smiths agility helped him greatly, ana
he saved himself many wicked ones by lively
GuckiDg Goddard reached smith on the neck
with his left, and then jabbed him hard on the
stomach. The Australian forced matters. Smith
landed on Joe's neck with his left. Another cry
OF foul, but the referee refused TO allow il.
Fourth Round-Goddard got in with the left
again, landing heavily on Smiths jaw. They
eiinched once more. Smith iabbed Goddard
twice. Goddard tried 10 crowd Smith. and q
furious scrimmage at short range followed.
Smith began 10 show signs OF tiring Goddard
landed two hard ones the Denver mans
head There was more furious iD-hghting and
both men were somewhat weak Smith landed
heavily on Goddard's jaw and staggered him.
Both were blowing at the close OF the round
Fifth Round-Goddard jabbed Smith in the
face Smith retaated on the chest, and re-
ceved another jab from J0e's ever ready left,
after which Joe missed a left swing. Smith got
I'm on him twice with the lert, and they came to-
gether for a lively exchange. The pace was be-
ginning TO tell on both men, though Goddard
seemed little the stronger Goddard hit smith
hard with his left and Smith replied with his
left Goddard's neck and the latter tottered
for instant Goddard had the best OF the
round.
Sixth Round-Goddard landed with straight
left on Smiths neck. They clincned. Goddard
was on the aggressive again, and hit Smith
twice. staggering him against the ropes. He
had the Denver champion groggy. The latter
recovered however, and Jabbed Joe wickedly.
Then there was another terrific short-arm battle,
and Smith hammered Goddard TO the ropes,
where both fell Terrible fighting followed.
Both men were unable 10 rise. and only strug-
the best OF IL.
GODDARD KNOCKED TO HIS KNEES.
Seventh Round - Goddard came mp weak.
They punched each other at short range TO save
themselves. Smith hit Joe three times with his
left. smith then Knocked Goddard to his knees.
He rose In time 10 save himself. but it was .
close call. Goddard landed hard with his left on
Smiths stomach then Smith cinched TO avoid
punishment The men then SPARED for breath.
smith swung his left. Landing with great force
-. - IT, = -. IN