The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-04
IN EIGHTEEN ROUNDS.
Goddard Of Australia Defeated by
Smith Of Denver.
THE BATTLE WAS A FIERCE ONE.
The Result Was = Surprise to the sport
Ing Fraternity-Iiink Polo Worcester
and Pawtucket Both Won - Annual
Meeting OF Council Of Pigeon Flyers.

NEW ORLEANS, March 4. - The un-
expected happened last night when ed
Smith Of Denver defeated Joe Goddard,
the barrier champion Of Australia. in is
rounds before the Olympic club. God
dard had been considered q sure winner,
and the betting at t he ringside was 4 to
.n his favor. The men fought for $l0,-
600 purse, of which s2500 went to the loser.
The fight was one of the fiercest ever
fought Both men withstood fearful pun
ishment, but Smith was the quicker on
his feet and this gave him the victory. He
has never been regarded ~ better than
third rate fighter, but showed wonderful
improvement over any of his previous per-
formance In the ring
Both men were in grand condition.
Goddard weighed $50, and Smith tipped
the scales at 1855 pounds Duffy referred
the fight, and Goddard was seconded by
Billy Madden, James Gibbons and George
Dawson. Tom Allen of St. Louis, Bat
Masterson OF Denver and Jack Fogarty
were behind Smith The fight began at
935, and the rounds were as follows:
First round-Both men swung wild at the
opening. Smith jabbed Goddard with his
right and Joo drew first blood by landing on
Eds ear.
Second round Goddard landed with his left
again on Smiths and the latter got in
with the same hand on the Australians neck.
Heavy exchanges followed, with honors easy
Third round-Both men went at IL hammer
and tongs and Smith avoided many vicious
blows by ducking.
Fourth round-More slugging was engaged
In and each man swung repeatedly for knock
out blow and failed to land. Smith jabbed
Joe In the face several times and Goddard got
In a couple of wicked lefthanders In return.
Fifth round-Smith continued TO jab Joe
with his left. Goddard played for his antago-
nist's body. Both men were tired at the close.
Sixth round-Goddard forced the fighting
and had Smith groexy. The Denver man re-
covered and forced Joe to the ropes, where
both fell. Terrific fighting at the close.
Seventh round-Goddard came up weak.
They fought at short range and Smith
knocked Joe TO his knees and the Australian
was nearly out.
Eighth round-They came to the scratch
slowly. but Immediately resumed fast fight
tng. Goddard knocks Smith down with his
right.
Ninth round--Goddard has shade the best
of IL.
Tenth round-This round was in Smiths
favor.
Eleventh round-Both were badly Off for
wind. but Smith was the stronger and forced
the fighting.
Twelfth round-The men fought like
demons IL was give and take without cessa-
tion till the gong rang.
Thirteenth round-This round was of the
same order as the previous ones. IL was any
body's fght,and both men gave and took hard
punishment.
Fourteenth round-There was some terrific
innghting and Goddard forced Smith around
the ring and knocked him TO his knees, the
gong sounding Just in time to save him.
Fifteenth round-They were too weak to do
much damage. Goddard fell through the
force OF his own blows.
sixteenth round-Goddard began proceedings
by forcing Smith 10 the ropes, but the round
was tame 10 those preceding IL.
Seventeenth round-Smith assumed the ag-
gressive and landed his right on Goddard's neck
with great force. Joe caught Smith on the
head with his right, but his blows lacked steam.
The crowd was now cheering wildly for
Smith.
Eighteenth round. and last-Goddard was
weak when time was called and Smith rushed
the Australian, landing repeatedly with both
hands on the Australians face and body.
Goddard fought back gamely, but went down
and out when Smith caught him on the point
s6 the jaw with his right.