The San Francisco call., 1898-05-13
OPENED UP WITH BOXING BOUTS Inauguration of a New California Athletic
 Club. Gore and Grit and HOwlS or Appreciation Aid in the
 Success. Hayes, Carroll ana O'Meara Given Decisions-Mulligan Gets a
 Draw.

Hayes is der winner" the referee salo. and howls of glee greeted the Just oe- cision. :,
 It was at the California Athletic ana Swimming Clubs f1stic entertainment that MT. Hayes was crowned victor over a stocky-built young lad named MsyeIs after he had laid him low with stiH ie1t on the point There were other ngnts' but Hayes victory aroused the most en- thuSiaSm.
 The Californias celebrated their open ing with four siX-round contests, anu iVo representatives from every portion or the city travelled to the clubrooms at 1loo badly ventilated arena with cigarette smoke and lusty shouts. The gathering was an orderly one and was there to see gore, and 1t was not disappointed
 Master of Ceremonies Johnson intro duced Meyer and Hayes as the first con- testants in the first bout, and 1t proved "Corker" while 1t lasted. Meyer opened up fast, and in the first half Of the round had Hayes dizzy. The latter gained little time by long-distance sparring, ana then, seeing good opening, sprans III with a straight left, which he used to ad- vantage, completely turning the tables. In the second round Meyer tried to even things by fast work, but the deadly left was again put in operation. ana ne was knocked to the floor. He arose, and pluckily hammered his man, but was hammered in turn. Exhaustion got the better of the two, and they stayed on to mend bellows" Hayes started the pail rolling with a left swing on Meyers jaw, and, following up his advantage, got the decision by knocking his man to the canvas.
 Dahl and Carroll furnished entertain ment in the next bout. The boys were willing and for six rounds spilled eacn others gore, made wild swings. cnncned, had each other groggy in turn and in 1act put up gritty exhibition. Carroll was awarded the decision. having done the most leading. More howls.
 McGinniss was a chopping olocK TOT O'Meara, and at the end of the fifth round the latter was awarded the declSlon; Mo although having one eye closed and suffering other contusions, dlsgusteo- ly kicked at the untimely interruption. O'Meara proved a stiff puncher and Mc- Ginniss a gritty recipient. OMeara was justly declared the winner.
 The last bout of the evening 1urnlSneu food for reflection and some warm hght- ing. Charley Rochette was slated to meet Kid" Carson, but the latter did not were unkind enough to say that he had cold feet, but his substitute was a worthy one. He was red-headed and his name was Mulligan, Besides possessing red hair, MT. Mulligan had a shifty left and right which Rochette found to his sorrow be- fore many rounds. Rochette looked big ger and was more experienced, but the lad from the Mission showed grit and punching powers. He not only stayed with Rochette the whole distance, but gained a draw after six rounds of hard pummeling. The decision gave universal satisfaction. Rochette gained no friends during the bout as he reSorted to foul tactics in his anger.
 Other friendly bouts were furnished by Schuler and Perry, Sullivan and O'Con- nor, Schroeder and O'Brien, Toy and An derson. and Flynn and Little. MT. Kelly sang and Professor Richard Walsh played a few musical instruments.
 The club has lately been organized, with the following officers:
 President, L. G. Pullen; vice-president, H. D. Hill; manager, R. G. Price; treas urer, A. I. OBrien; financial secretary, Hart; captain, R. B. Cornell: assistant captain, O. c. Schulte
 Board of directors-R. G. Price, R. B. Cornell, A. Chase, A. English, A. |. burn.
 Instructors-Charles Rochette, H. F. Finn, R. B. Cornell; timekeeper, H. II.