The Washington times., 1894-06-12
BATBElN LOST THE FIGHT
After Fifteen Well-fought Rounds thu
Washington Boy Quit.
CLAIMED HE KEPT HIS WORD
Articles Of Agreement Provided for Fifteen or
More Rounds, but Bateman Was Not Will
ing to Continue and tho Verdict Was
Given to Johnny Glynn, Of Wilmington.

| About 300 sports attended the Glynn-Bate-
man fight, under the auspices of the Eureka
club, at Stubeners road house last night
The pace was fast from the start. and 1t was
the best glove contest ever witnessed in this
vicinity. few more fights of the same cal
1ber would do a great deal toward renewing
interest in the sport in Washington.
"Tony" Stannard, whose protege Glynn is
| announced before the battle that his pupil
had come here to win, and win he did, as
Bateman. at the end of the fifteenth round,
concluded he had enough, and the verdict
was given to the Wilmington lad. Bateman
claimed he had signed articles calling for
fifteen rounds, but, as matter of fact, they
called for fifteen or more.
Although Bateman's friends were in the
majority the announcement of the referee in
declaring Glynn the winner was popular
one The Washington lad was not in it after
the third round, Glynn having everything his
| own way, landing when and where he
pleased.
Both lads were in the pink Of condition,
and they fought for all they were worth.
Giynn, with Tony Stannard and Ed Me-
Connell in mis- corner. was the first 10 put in
an appearance. followed moment later by
Bateman, who had as his seconds Edmonds
and Carter.
Jack Bolan, after some argument, was
chosen referee, while Billy Slocum, the
bookmaker. and Hite Peckham, the boxer,
acted as timekeepers.
Jake kilrain was expected to attend the
fight but telegram was received from him
saving it was impossible for him to do so.
Following is the battle by rounds:
Io,.
TO rush things, and the scriinmage resulted in a
knockdown for Glynn, followed a minute later
by knockdown for Bateman. Glynn got in two
stif body blows, Bateinan countering on face
HOnoIs easy.
ROUND 2-Bateman landed with vicious
SWING on the meek, getting II RIB roaster in re-
turn Bateman followed this up with one on
the ribs, flynn countering on the neck The
honors We're easy at the close of the round
ROUND 3-Glynn led several times and fell
short Bateinan landed heavily on face, and
1lynn got in one on his opponents neck as the
gong sounded
ROUND Both spared for wind Bateman
landed ON neck. and Glynn co1ntered the same
place, following il up with one on the ribs and
then heavily on neck II was the Washington
boys round.
ROUND 5-No fighting in this round, as it was
RousD 6-very tame fighting. Only few
light blows delivered.
ROUND 7-Glynn landed several stiff ones on
the neck and face. Bateman landed lightly on
the body.
ROUND S-Glynn put three stiff ones on the
neck and drove Bateman to the ropes and caught
him mapping, landing hard on neck
RoUsD s-Glynn worked for a knock out and
put three corkers on Bateman's neck
ROUND lO-sparring for wind
ROUND li-Bateman got in a hard punch on
the ribs, Glynn retaliating with a soaker on the
Jaw. which made Bateman vince.
ROUND l2-Glynn broke through and landed
lightly. Bateman returning the compliment
Bateman looked weak
RoUND i3-Glynn had all the best Of the round
landing several stiff punches Bateman count
cred on the body, but the Washington boy was
forced TO the ropes
ROUND 1i-Bateman showed renewed energy
landing hard on Glynn's body
ROUND l5-Hard fighting by both. Bateman
landing good blow on Glynns neck. At the
call of time for the sixteenth round Bateman
refused 10 continue, and the verdict was given
Glynn- Time of fight-l hour and minute