The evening world., 1894-10-16
SPORTING MISCELLANY.

Inc opening Oh me AtldntiC Atniehc
Club last night was entirely satisfac-
tory to patrons and Club officials alike.
The bouts were fairly contested and
decisions were awarded upon the merits
Of the contestants, everything con-
corning the entertainment being con-
Quoted in manner that did not call
for the least Interference. The Muir
sullivan bout lasted just long
enough for Murphy to prove the value
of cool tactics against more or less
graceful prancing about the ring and
stage pc ing, which his opponent in
dulged in. Sullivan's nose, very deli
cate organ. showed the effect of two
hard rights, and the lads were sent to
their corners in the fourth round
Jim Holmes and Billy Ernst gave an
exhibition of right hand swinging. with
the odds in favor OF Holmes. The lat
ter however. had small bone of his
forearm broken In the second round, but
kept up 80 good defense that Ernst
was not aware that he was disabled
until the fourth round, when Holmes
had to stop. AS It was. he was fighting
Ernst as the Bushwicker had seldom
been fought before. and would probably
have won but for the accident.
After this bout peculiar and mex
cusable episode occurred. Jim Gibbons
began an argument, backed by all of
Austin Gibbons's six assistants, who
brought a trunk and two pals Of Jun
mage to the ringside. Jim wanted Tom
O'Rourke to agree to a draw In case
Of police interference, and lost caste with
"a
the match should have been made pre-
vious to entering the ring. While they
wrangled, Critic, who had previously
been boosting of his own proWess in a
box near the ring, sneaked around and
climbed to the platform. He crawled
through the ropes and stood in the CEN
tire, drunk to maudlin degree and as
dirty, and unkempt as the veriest tramp.
He demanded that Announcer Dunn in
troduce him, and in the general amaze
ment and confusion no one thought of
dealing with the intruder as any other
person in the same condition should be
leered at Jack McAulifre, and gave ut
terance to challenge, presumably hurl-
ed at both Gibbons and Walcott. to tight
any man In America at 1873 pounds. He
said his money was ready. and ORourke
quickly offered to cover 1t for Walcott
After a little excitement. the Australian
was led to a box, where sat policeman
with ready club. and he hadn't word to
say until after the bout,
1t is likely, though, that the things
Critic saw while in that box will make
him think twice before again challeng-
ing recltlessly to include Walcott. Aus
tin Gibbons was at his best and had his
| old cleverness, but Walcott, nearly a
| foot shorter, simply tore him to rags, &C
to speak. He was under the Jersey
mans guard. slipping away from vicious
swings, and delivered the same punch
across the wind that has made Dixon
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few swings and upper cuts, the, only
effect OF which was to make the dusky
elusive wonder fight faster. Once Wal
colt was in trouble against the ropes
but while Gibbons was realizing his
chance he slipped under his arm like
an eel and took the centre. The last
have put Gibbons fairly out but for Eek.
| hardt's quick action in getting hin
where his handlers could bring hin
about. Jim Gibbons made show OF
offering to continue, but II was folly &c
send his man In again.
Jack Plimmer, who was matched fol
six rounds before the Seaside Athletic
Club against Jack Madden, next Mon
day night, has withdrawn. He cut hi
disabling him. Joseph Gates. VIII
claims to be the English bantam cham
pion. will take his place. Dolly Lyon
Is in good trim for his Is 90 with With Hoga,
Griffin bout will be the feature of tn
| show.
A hrst-class bill will be offered to low
ers Of scientific boxing by the Scottish
American Athletic Club on Tuesday
evening, Oct. q; at woods Hall, Jersey
| City. There will be three six and one
four-round bouts between some of tn,
best men in New York and Jersey city
and the officers Of the club have uset
their best judgment in matching mer
i ,lA y,.iIl ,Nt t,Ia oh at -
tin McCue, the winner OF the Columbia
tournament, having Joined the Scots
will defend their colors against Dicl
Connors. West Side Athletic Club. who
The last, century bicycle, run OF thu
season will be held by the South Brook
Ign Wheelmen, on Sunday, Oct. 49,
4S6 Ninth street, Brooklyn. to Oakdale
| l.. |. Entry blanks may be secured
| from r. L. Smith, at 1888 William street
this city, or at lSs Twelfth street
Brooklyn.
The Prospect Harriers have reorgan
| lied and had their first run on Sunday
on Thanksgiving Day they, will have 1
brisk cross-country run, followed by III
old-fashioned dinner.
An excellent programme has been ar
ranged by Secretary Murberg for IN,
stag of the Pastime Athletic Club, which
will be held at Maennerchor Hall to
morrow night. There will be scientific
boxing by wcil-known amateurs. Music
will be feature of the programme.
| Benny c. Williams, Chairman of tn.
Athletic Committee of the New Yorl
Athletic Club. is hustling at present 70
| first-class boxers for the first MONTH!
| tournament of the Club, which will taxi
! place In the gymnasium on Saturday
I evening, Oct. 81. MIR. Williams will hay