The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-21
RED HOT FIGHTING IN THE RING.
CiO1NSkI KNOCKS OFT HALL IN
THIRTEEN ROUNDS.

Each Nan Goes at the other In Ham
ncr ana TOnEs styIe-ChOynSISi All
bet KnociSed Out in Two of the
Rounds and Only Game Rally
saves Him From Defeat.
AIaspeth L. l.. Jan. 3o.-One OF tho
largest crowds that has been seen at the
Empire Athletic Club since II was open
ed was present tonight at the twenty
round contest between Joe Choynsli OF
California and Jim Han OF Australia. In
addition 10 the New York contingent OF
lovers Of the game. a number OF sports
from Pittsburg, Philadelphia and Balti-
more were present al the rinrsidc
Hall carried the dollars Of the talent"
but, in the mind Of the sporting public
the Californian was regarded as the win
nor. on form Choynski seemed to have
the best of the argument. and his hitting
powers were supposed to offset Halls
cleverness. while in the latter direction
the great improvement said TO have been
shown by the westerner enlisted many
supporters.
Tim Hurst was the referee, and there
were very few vacant seats in the spa
cious arena when the curtain-raiser, q
six-round go between Johnny German OF
Long Island City and Jack Downey OF
brooklyn, at $50 pounds, was put on. II
was a very lively bout OF the give and
take order, but in the last round powncy
had the hest Of matters generally, and
he was awarded the decision.
The star event of the evening was the
next attraction, and the big fellows did
not take long I'm getting into the ring
slOo TO $50 in favor of the Californian
but very little money changed hands
They were announced to box 20 rounds al
catch weights.
ChoynsSi was the first to appear. He
was attended by Tom o ROurke. Kid Nc
Coy and Casper Leon.
Hall stepped in the ring Immediately
accompanied by sam Fitzpatrick, Jacr
Fogarty of Philadelphia. Benny Murphy
and Tim ScanlOn Of Pittsburg.
The men at the start spared cautiously
and did not begin TO fight in earnest unit
the fifth round. Then Hall drew frs
blood.
Sixth Round--Choynski fought desper
ately. sending Hail to the ropes and e
his knees. Hail rallied, however. anC
fought Choynski TO the ropes. Honor'
even.
wind at the end of the round and JOE
tried rushing tactics, but Hall kept GU
of the way.
Eighth Round-The men fought fiercel,
throughout the round and Hall finished
the stronger. There was no severe pun
ishment.
Ninth Round-Hall had Choynski at hi,
mercy, having fioored Joe twice witt
heavy swings on the jaw. Joe. however
was game.
Tenth Round-Choynski showed won
derful gameness. He was all but out a
one stage of the round, but was on his
feet and fighting when the bell sounded
Eleventh Round-Choynski rallied won
derfuly and fought Hall 10 his knees
Hall was in this position when the gonl
sounded.
Twelfth Round-Joe kept playing fo'
the wind and Hall appeared to weaken
They exchanged lefts on the face ant
Choynsk swung a terrible left on thu
wind. They fought hercely all around thu
ring, both dead tired. Choynsti swunl
his right on the jaw and Hall dropped
the bell again intervening during tn
count out
Thirteenth Round-Choynski rushed a
his man and FASTING the left in the wine
staggered the Australian. Then Choy
I nsk cut loose and sailing right and LEI
on the forehead. Hall got up only 4
get the same terrific punishment, and fin
ally a right handler on the jaw floored hin
again. Tim Hurst stood over him an,
slowly counted him out. Hall rolled owe
on the floor and made no effort to ris
and the referee counted him out and de
clared Choynski the winner. The roun,
lasted ] minute and 10 seconds.