The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-03-05
FOUGHT HARD AND FIERCE.
GRIFFO AND LEEDS INDULGE IN 4
 MOST LITELY CONTEST.

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 Like Hail-Griffo, to All Appearances,
 Had the Best of the Battle, Outpointing
 His Opponent on Several Occasions and
 He Was Awarded the Contest.
 Seaside Athletic Club, Coney Island,
 March A typical audience assembled
 in the Cloud house tonight and witt
 messed three lively boxing bouts. The
 crowd numbered about 5000. A large
 contingent of Philadelphia, Troy, Bos-
 ton, Providence and Newark sports
 was present.
 The entertainment commenced with al six-round bout at 120 pounds between
 Danny Mcbride and Martie McCue.
 The second bout was between Tom Denny of Australia and Solly Smith of California. Denny has aspirations | to fight Dixon. The men met for ten rounds at 122 pounds. Smith had Mike Kelley of Rochester, Tom Cooney of Boston and Joe Cronin of New York be- 1 hind him, while Paddy German, Al Flood and Sam Fitzpatrick, all of Australia, did recuperative duty for Denny Tn the first round number of blows were struck, but they seemed to take little or no effect Both men showed themselves to be clever. Smiths ducking was much admired.
 Denny in the fourth round planted his left in the Californian's face. Smith landed good blow on Denny's jaw. Denny returned with his right on the jaw twice, the second one bringing Smith to his knees Denny was so cool and clever in the fifth round that he forced Smith into growing wild and rather reckless. There were but few solid blows landed Smith did consid- erable rushing, but was we'll met by the Australian. In the sixth round Smith made many attempts, but could not get in on the Australian, who was very elusive Denny gave proof that he was not a hard hitter
 Smith tried to force the fighting in the seventh round, but the Australian was almost too clever for him. Denny kept jabbing, clinching and getting away agin until he had Smith guessing In the eighth Solly could not reach the Australian, although he tried hard. Denny planted his right in SoIlys ribs, making him gasp.
 In the tenth round Smith landed onI the foreigners ear, but received a stiff left punch straight on the nose Denny avoided savage rush and the round ended with both men in clinch It was a; clever exhibition and the referee decided the bout a draw.
 The concluding bout was a twelve- round one at 1S3 pounds between young Griffo of Australia and Horace Leeds of Atlantic City. Leeds had Harry Law renee, Bob Anderson, Tom Henry and Charley Snee in his corner and Griffo had as seconds Paddy German, Mick Dunn and Ben Murphy
 In the first round Griffo showed great cleverness in stopping and getting away from Leeds blows. Leeds got in one good right handler on Griffo's mouth, which brought the blood, but the Aus tralian rained blows into Leeds body and face. Leeds landed several hard right hand body blows. Griffo landed some smart clips on the Jersey mans face in the second round. making him blink. Leeds could only reach Griffos ribs with his right. Leeds made the pace hot, but Griffo showed he was not afraid of fast start. In the third round the exchanges were numerous, and the blows fell like hail. Griffo gave as good as he received at long range, and had the best of it at short range. Honors were pretty evenly divided.
  rible punch in the ribs that made him vince. Griffo landed heavily with his left on the jaw and got terrible swing from Leeds which nearly took him ofe his feet.
 During the fifth round Griffo landed a dozen good artistic blows. Griffo had both of Leeds eyes 'bulged and his face and body a. scarlet hue. In the sixth round Griffo repeatedly walked around the Jerseyman's rushes and waited for him in the middle of the ring. He gave Leeds some sharp raps on the ear.
 Groffo looked as fresh as daisy when he responded for the seventh round He planted his left on Leedss and more than doubled Leeds in straight leads
 In the eighth round Griffo tapped Leeds on the nose three times. Leeds landed left on the body and got Grif- so's left on the mouth. drawing New Jersey blood. Leeds landed left on the stomach and the right on the ribs. and 5riffo hooked a smart one on Leeds ear.
 In the ninth Griffo chased his man LII over the stage. There was scarcely | mark on Grlffo, but Leeds showed the 3lL6CJ Ol IlI6 pulllolllllSlll llS IOSSlNCNs
 Leeds landed his right on the neck Us soon as the tenth round opened, md another immediately after on the 'ibs. Griffo repeatedly tapped Leeds.on he face, and startedsa stream of gore rom his eye. Leeds only landed on the body during this round.
 Tn the eleventh round Leeds tried to make a stiff rally and force the fight ng, but his vicious blows did not land, while Griffo's straight left jabs reach- d Leeds cheek and chin every time.
 Griffo outpointed Leeds by at least hree to one. In the twelfth round leeds rushed and Griffo met him with 10th hands in the face. The round end- d with each tapping the other. The eferee awarded the bout to Griffo, and here was hearty cheering for the win- Ter.