The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-21
CHoYNsKr KNOCK our HALE.
a Savage Twenty Round Bon, Ends in
the Cnlifarniun's Favor.

Maspeth, L. L.. Jan. 20.-One of the
largest crowds that has been seen at
the Empire Athletic Club since it was
opened was present tonight at the
twenty round contest between Joe
Choynski, of California and Jim Hall
OF Australia. In addition to the New
YORK contingent of lovers OF The game. u
number of sports from pittsburg, Phila-
delphia and Baltimore were present at
the rlnBSide Hall carried the dollars
Oh the talent. But in the mind of the
sporting ipublic the Californian was
regarded as the winner. Tim Hurst was
referee ard there were very few vacant
seats In the spacious arena, when the
curtain raiser. six round go between
johnny German, of Long Island City.
and Jack Downey, OF Brooklyn, at l3O
pounds, was put on. IT was very
lively bout Of the give and take order.
but IN the last ropnl I.ownry had the
best 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 in getting into the ring.
The betting before they shook hands
was 500 TO $50 In favor of the Califor-
nian, but very little money changed
hands. They were announced 10 hoX
twenty rounds at catch weights Choy-
nsk was the first 10 appear He was
attended by Tom O'Rouke. Kid Mccoy
and CASHIER Leon. Hall stepped. in the
ring Immediately. accompanied by Sam
Fitzpatrick. Jack Fogarty, of Phila-
deiphia; Benny Murphy and Tim Scan
Ion. of Pittsburg.
The men at the start SPARED eau
tionsly and did not begin to fight in
earnest until the fifth round Then Hall
drew first blood
sixth ronnd-Chcynslii fought despe-
rately. sending Hall to the ropes and to
his knees. Hall rallied, however, and
fought Choynslli to the ropes. Honors
even
Seventh round-Both were sparring
foa' wind at the end OF the round and
Joe tried rushing tactics. but Hall kept
out of the way.
Eighth round-'rhc men fought fierce
~ throughout the round and Hall fin
i'shcd the stronger. There was no Sc
We're punishment.
Ninth round-lIall has Choynski at
his mercy. having floorcd Joe twice Will
heavy swings. Joe. however, is game.
Tenth round-Choynski showing Won
derful gamcncss. He was all but out
at one stage of the round. but was on
his feet and fighting when the bell
sounded
Eleventh round-Choynski rallied
wonderfully and fought Hall TO his
knees. Hall was in this position when
the gong sounded
twelfth round-Joe kept playing for
wind, and Hall appeared to weaken.
They exchanged lefts on the face and
Choynski swung Il terrible left on the
wind. They fought ierccly all round
the ring. both dead tired. Choynski
swung his right on the law and Han
dropped, the bell again intervening dur
ing the count out.
thirteenth round-Choynski rushed
at his man. and pasting the left in the
wind staggered the Australian. Then
Choynski cut loose and sailing right
N 1,. f,r n
only 10 get the same terrific punish
ment, and finally right handler on tho
Jaw iloored 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 one min
ute and thirteen seconds