The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-21

Tho Thirteenth Round ola Holly Confested


Figh he Uniuchy one for the Australia
MAsPETH, T. J., Jan 2O.-One OF the
largest crowds that has been seen at the
Empire Athletic club since 1t was opened
was present Tonight AT the twenty-rOund
contest between Joe Choynski. of Califof-
mia. and Jim Hall. of Australia. In addi-
ton 10 the New York contingent Of lovers
Of the game. a number of sports from
Pittsburg, Philadelphia. and Baltimore
were present az Tbs ring-side
Hall carried the dollars Of the talent
But I'm the mind Of the sporting public
the Californian was regarded as the win
ner.
on form Chow ski looked TO have the
best Of the argument. and his hitting
powers were supposed 10 offset Halls
cleverness, while I'm the latter direction
the great Improvement said 10 have been
shown by the westerner enlisted many
supporters. Tim Hurst was referee. and
there We're very few vacant seats in the
spacious arena when the curtain-raiser. a
six-round go between Johnny German,
OF Long Island. and Jack Downey, or
Brooklyn. al 100 pounds. was put on. II
was a very lively bout OF the give-and-
take order, hut In the last round Downey
had the best Of matters generally, and
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.
The betting before they shook hands
was 100 10 N0 in favor OF the Californian,
but very little money changed hands.
They were announced TO box twenty
rounds at catch weights.
ChoynsN was the first 10 appear. He
was attended by Tom ORourke, Kid Nc
Coy and Casper Leon. Hall stepped in
Il. lfIf II flft lNT
San Fitzpatrick. Jack Fogarty, Of Phila-
delphia. Benny Murphy and Tim Scanlon,
of Pittsburg
The men at the start spared cautiously
and did not begin 10 fight in earnest until
the fifth round. Then Hall drew first
blood
Sixth round. Choynski fought despa-
rately sending Hail 10 the ropes and 10
his knees. Hail rallied, however, and
fought Choynski TO the ropes Honors
even.
Seventh round Both 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 hercely
throughout the round and Hall finished
the stronger There was no severe pun
ishment.
Ninth round: Hall had Choynski at his
mercy. having hoorea Joe twice with
heavy swings on The jaw. Joe, however
was game.
Tenth round: Cboynski showed wonder
fUl gameness lie was all but OUT az one
stage OF the round, but was on his feet
and fighting when the bell sounded.
Eleventh round Choynski rallied won
derfully and fought Han 10 his knees.
Hall was in this position when the gong
sounded.
Twelfth round-Joe kept playing for
the wind. and Hal appeared 10 weaken.
They exchanged 1efts on the face. ana
Choynsk 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 Han
dropped, the bell again intervening dur
ing the count-out.
Thirteenth rounG~Choynsh 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 a Highlander on the jaw hoored
him again. Tim. Hurst stood over nm
and slowly counted him out. Hall turned
over on the floor, and made no enort 10
rise. and the referee counted MIN out
and declared Choynski the v'nner. the
round lasted two minutes and three sec
ofI-