The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-05
NEW CASTLE NEWS
Correspondence OF the REPUBLICAN,
NEW CASTLE. April s, 1897.

The athletic exhibition given on Satur-
day night in tho Opera House under the
auspices of the Athletic Club ended In
row in which several Of the spectators
took part. John Sleaver was referee
and John Sullivan time keeper. There
were 500 persons present and the best OF
order prevailed during the first bouts.
The first bout was between William
Harley of Chester and William Dorsey OF
Wilmington. 1t was give and take In the
first three rounds but tho fourth round
was regular slugger and the referee
cried draw. Charles Meredith OF chester
better known to the sporti ng fraternity as
SMYRNA faced Smooch. Walling OF this
city did all the fighting in the four rounds
and got the decision.
Some time ago at former exhibition
young Cannon and young Louth ot TINS
city met in four round GO. In the fourth
round Cannon sent his man to his Knees.
He stepped up close to wait for Louth to
get up to receive an advantage blow.
Iouths brother jumped through the
ropes and was jerked from the ring by the
referee Bad blood has been flowing since
then so on Saturday night "Coonle'
Louth and young Cannon met in three
round go. Louth had the best OF the 1rst
round but Cannon warmed in the second
and had Louth at his mercy. The third
was hammer and tongs round but had
only proceeded two minutes and eight
seconds when the time keeper called time.
The referee decided in favor OF Cannon
as the time keeper had cut the round off
short short to save Louth, his fayorite,
who was badly winded. Tho time keeper
passed the lie and tho referee retallated
with we'll directed blow landing Sullivan
In heap. In a momement the friends OF
both parties were through the bounds ana
o general fight ensued on the stage. Ihe
two police officers were powerless in the
matter and to make things worse some
one started to turn the lights out.
Young Cannon was In the dressing
room when one of Sullivan's friends gave
him stingiug blow, As soon as Cannon
recovered he sent both hands to the Eel.
lows mouth with the result that he VIII
be Obliged to buy a new SET OF teeth sav.
eral other bouts we're on the program but
the exhibition ended aud the streets were
full of fights and fighters nntil midnight
No more exhibitions will be allowed in
New Castle.
Officer Morgan In speaking Of the affair
said that young Jordan who was banged
about the bead and who lost some teeth
and considerable blood deserved all he re-
ceived. The youth jumped on the stage
and banged away at every one ana IN Ie'
turn was given his deserts
Owing to the lights being turned OUT
there was danger for time OF the Indian
clubs being used in the fracas.
Rev. Father Hraber Of the church OF the
church of the Holy InnoSSnts, Phlladel'
| phia, will conduct special services on tues
| day evening and Wednesday morning for
| the Hungarians and Poles,
The Methodist Church, was filled to Its
capacity last evening by the friends oil
| Rev. V. S. Collins to hear his farewell SER
mon. Mr.. Collins and family will leave
| for Georgetown tLis afternoon on the 3O0
| o'clock train and the new pastor Will ar
rive on the 6. 40 O'Clock train,
Principal Andrews Is accused BY Chris
| topher White with having kicked his son
Willie because he laughed at another
boys hat
Conductor James Phillips is indisposed
The Lenape's fire engine on Saturday
acted as a patent sprinkler,
Mayor Boyd will be asked to prohibit
all boxing exhibitions In New Castle IN
the future.
Mrs Sallie Wallace yesterday afternoon
while returning to her homo from visit
to her parents lost pouketbook con tain
ing small sum Of money.