The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04
THREE BOXING BOUTS.
THE INDEPENDENT ATHLETIC
CLUE ENTERTAIyS.
Splendid Exhibitions OF Club Swinging,
singing and Other Forms Of Amuse-
ment- FIourishing CIub.

The Independent Athletic Club. with
headquarters and club-rooms on Leigh
street, between Twenty-sixth and Twen-
ty-seventh. gave reception and enter
tainment TO their friends last night at
their club-room.
About two hundred invitations were
sent out, and as many responses were
made The gymnasium. where the enter
enough to accommodate the crowd, but
even at that the visitors enjoyed them-
selves immensely.
The entertainment opened with club
swinging by Mr.. James Jones, me piSsI-
dent Of the club. and Mr. Harry Butler,
the secretary. Both these gentlemen
gave splendid exhibitions and executed a
number OF clever evolutOns.
BOXING BOUTS.
The main features OF the evening, how
ever, and those which attracted the
large attendance, were the three boxing
bouts that had been announced between
members OF the club.
The first bout was three-minute
three-round affair for light weights. The
opponents were Messrs. j. ). Childrey
and II. S. Benedict. and while very little
science figured in the match, the points
were evenly shared. and the third round
closed with both men smiling and none
the worse for wear although they were
slightly winded
Messrs. S. A. Madrey and l.. Fowler
faced each other in the second bout for
four two-minute rounds. These gentle
men were quick upon their feet, and
number OF fierce blows were cast TO the
winds. Much applause greeted this per-
Torrance. which ended without blood
spill and with no friendships crushed.
The main bout OF the evening was be-
tween Messrs William Farley and James
New. feather weights, who went IN Tor
five three-minute rounds. Farley had the
best of II on points. but New would have
made better showing had he played on
the aggressive. He was tmid from the
start although at times he displayed
scientific aptitude. Farley put up a good
fight. and he may be heard from some
day in the circle in which Fitz. and Jim
move.
FLOURIsHING CLUB.
Between the bouts the Athletic club
quartettes sang several songs, ana AT the
conclusion Of the enterta inment an
nouncement was made that the Richmond
Athletic Club. a new organization. would
give a benefit entertainment At Corcoran
Hall on the Olaf instant.
The Independent Athletic Club Is COM
known young men. and is a popular in
stitution. The club-room Is ntted up
with rings. bars. trapeze. clubs and
punching bag. and it's doors arc open
every night to friends.
The officers for the present year are:
President. James Jones; Vice-President.
William Farley: Secretary and Treasurer,
II. Butler: Assistant Secretary. &. Allen;
Chairman. r. Bagley; Sergeant-at-Arms'
Ed. Allen.
The objects Of the club are physical
development and social intercourse. NO
strong drinks are allowed on the prem
Uses. nor are disorderly or questionable
characters permitted TO enter TIE door,
New Orleans Races.
NEW ORLEANS Feb. 3.-Four favor
ties landed first money to-day. Tommy
Burns riding two Of them. The wealth
er was clear and cool and the track
fast. Summary:
First rdce-six furlongs-Mohegan Is to
u first, Wilson g., 90 to / and TO ID
second. Wallula H.. Is to y third. Time.
116 IL.
Second race-seven and half furlongs
Flop @ 10 - first. Saratoga Is TO ] and
; to p second. Peter Archer g to u
third. Time. 1875 IL.
Third race-six and a half furlongs-
What Next g TO - first jolly Son, Is TO
and 2 TO u second, lila % to u third.
Time, l:22 II.
Fourth race-mile and seventy yards
Sister Stella G 20 100 first, Spring Time
GO to / and to u second, Tranby q to
u third. Time. 1:4S.
Fifth mile-Vannessa e to u first.
Adam Johnson go 10 and 10 y second.
Jack Of Hearts a TO u third. Time,
1874.
Sixth ce-mile-Brother Fred (even)
first Bob Clampett Is to 1 and 10 p
second. John Sullivan % to u third.
Time. 1:H IL.