Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21
CHOYNSKI VS. HALL.
A Large Crowd at The Empire Athletic
Club, Maspeth, l. l.
CALIFORNIAN
WINS.
THE.
Money OF the Talent ON the Austria
Han. Hut the Sporting Pu"iic
s..mcd 10 Know Bettcr-A Game
Fight.

MASPETH, l.. l., January D.-One Oh
the largest crowds that have been seen
al the Empire Athletic Club since IL was
onened WAS present tonight at the -
round contest between Joe ChoynsKi' oi
California. and Jim Hall, of Australia In
addition to the New York contingent Vi
lovers OF the game number Oh sports
from Pittsburg, Philadelphia, ana ba'.-
more were present at the ring-side.
Hall carried the dollars OF the taieh'
hut In the mind of the sportinS pup.o
the Californian was regarded as the WIN
.ner
ON form Choynsld looked to have the
hest of the argument, and MS hitt"s-
nowers were supposed to Offset han
cleverness. while in the latter diree''o'
the great Improvement said to nave oeei
shown by the Westerner enlisted many
supporters.
rim Hurst was referee, and there were
-, fa,v vacant seats in the spacious
arena when the curtain-raisef-a SIN
round 90 between Johnny German. OF
Long Island City, and Jack Do"hey' y,
Brooklyn. at 1870 pounds-was put o"'
was a very lively bout Of the sve-shu-
take order. but in the last ronna DOW
ney had the best Of matters Seheraiy'
and was awarded the decision.
The star event of the evening was tne
next attraction, and the brig fellows ala
NOT take long in getting into the ring
The betting before they shook hahus
was 100 to 50 in favor Of the Canlorhlan'
but very little money changed HANDS.
They were announced TO box twenty
rounds at catch weights.
choynski was the first to appear. he
was attended by Tom ORourke, hiu
Mccoy, and Casper Leon Hail stepped
into the ring Immediately afterward' ac-
companied by San Fitzpatrick, JACK TO
garty, Of Philadelphia; Benny Murphy
and Tim Scanlon, of Pittsburg.
The men at the start spared cautious
w. and did not begin to fight in earnest
until the fifth round. Then Hall drew
first blood.
Sixth round-Choynski fought despe-
rately, sending Hall to the ropes and to
his knees. Hall rallied, however, and
fought Choynski TO the ropes. Honors
even.
RUSHING TACTICS.
Seventh roundabout were sparring for
wind at the end OF the round, and Joe
tried rushing tactics, but Hall kept out
of the way.
Eighth round-The men fought fiercely
throughout the round and Hall fin
ished the stronger. There was no severe
punishment
Ninth round-Hall had Choynski at his
mercy, having fioored Joe twice with
heavy swings on the jaw. Joe, however,
was game.
Tenth round-Choynski showed wonder
full gameness. He was all but out at
one stage Of the round, but was on his
feet fighting when the bell sounded.
Eleventh round-Choynski rallied Won
derfully. and fought Hall to his knees.
Hall was i'm this position when the gong
sounded.
Twelfth round-Joe kept playing for
the wind. and Hall appeared TO weaken.
They exchanged lefts on the face, and
Choynski swung a terrible left on the
wind. They fought fiercely all around the
ring. both dead tired. Choynski swung
his right on the jaw. and Hall dropped.
the bell again intervening during the
count-out.
Thirteenth round-Choynsld rushed at
his man, and pasted the left in the wind,
staggering the Australian. Then Choyn-
ski cut loose, and sailed right and left
on the forehead. Hall got up only 10
get the same terrific punishment, and
finally Highlander on the jaw floored
him again. Tim Hurst stood over him
and slowly counted him out Hall rolled
over on the floor and made no effort TO
rise, and the referee counted him out
and declared Choynski the winner. The
round lasted 2 minutes and seconds