The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-07-09
MAHER STOPS GODDARD.
THE "BARRIER CHAMPION East
UNTIL THE EIGHTH ROUND.

hkeAy-Seuou Eute kenrne TO Sleep.
Until nature stopped further proceedings.
Joe Goddard, the Barrier Champion put up
q wonderfully game fight against Peter Maher
OF Ireland at the Lenox A. O, last night. Beaten
about the head and eyes until he could scarcely
see. and pounded on tho body until It was a
difficult matter to breathe. Goddard voluntarily
quit In the eighth round. five seconds before
time was UT. From the very FIRST Maher
fought him with good judgment and blows
that were backed with fearful momentum.
In the third round Goddard was knocked
down twice. yet he showed no desire to
stop. and came up ready for moro. Again In
the fifth round he was foored three times. and
In the seventh he was put 10y once more. In
mix-ups he did not equal Maher In hitting
power. although he closed Peters eye with a
series OF left-hand smashes. The fight was
fast and furious in every round except the
sixth. when both were anxious to recover the
use Of their bellows. For heavyweights they
provided one Of the most sensational encoun-
ters ever seen In the East. and the crowd went
home satisfied.
The early betting on the fight was 2 to 1 in
favor Of Goddard. chiefly because he had
whipped Maher In quick order on two previous
occasions. The Australian, when stripped In
his dressing room. appeared to be in splendid
shape, and said that he had no doubt about the
result Of this encounter with the Irishman.
The latter had q number OF supporters, how
ever. who believed that no could win II he kept
away from the Barrier Champion /" and fight
him at long range.
IF Maher isn't nailed at the start by God
dard." said the sports. 'he may worry along
until he has Goddard tired. Then he can COP
him."
1t was very hot inside the building when the
crowd began to gather. and the spectators soon
removed their. coats. vests and collars. at the
same time calling for fans. Cooling drinks Of
a temperance nature were gulped down with
rapidity and cigars were pulled until the air
was blue with smoke. The ring was surround
ed with the "regulars.' who paid as high as 81
for a seat, while the great "unwashed." ranged
high on the bleachers at each end Of the build
ing, were glad to get a chance to see the mill at
81 a head.
Otto Seiloff Of Detroit. q light-haired fighter
Of good build. faced Tim Kearns OF Boston, q
muscular youth. in the preliminary bout Of
twelve rounds at 1876 pounds. They we're full
Of business from the first tap Of the gong.
and before the first round ended there was
plenty Of hot fighting in view. In the
second round Kearns caught his man on
the jaw with a left, and tried to follow
with promiscuous rushing tactics. SeilofH was
as strong as q bull. however. and got back with
/ oOhiV 4 DOby plO"b. lo uISO lhlluCu q
riRht-hand smash on the Jaw and sent Kearns
to the floor. The Boston man got up weakly
and Seilof piled in with tremendous blows. all
Of which were aimed for the vital spots.
Kearns. though groggy, defended himself we'll
for half a minute. but he was finally knocked
down and out with a right on the chin. The
time OF the round was 2 minutes and 35 seconds.
This was indeed an appetizer for the crowd
who had come to see smuggling and knockdowns.
and there was an impatient clamor for the star
punchers to appear. There were 5000 persons
heavy. SO much money was poured in
on Maher That he soon became fayorite
den shift in the odds caused widespread com
Some said, that Msher had ID been nS backed 60
heavily by local sporting men and a big dele
Goddard. supporters had been financially put
On the defensive, while others claimed that
right ten minutes before he entered the ring.
Jim Jeflries. Tom sharkey. jim Corbett. Kid
s MbsG4E, 6 Snd other tHs bR} gSi h6%f 6 of mote ana Gam ne IN IN
them agreed that the fight was Considerable Of
an uncertainty. Little Dave Sullivan surprised
Sullivan. Peter Lowry, and Pete Burns, God
pstficS ei 4arrs c TsFS Rsity and mdff Frank Eco Eeod Alfk'
Sharkey was introduced before the men ap-
/ peafeu, ana was well received. he tOlu tne
the b E ES5bId,; Mccoy c3o preferred sS5 fdt,r There were were cries de,
into the ring. mid cheers. He said:
AL thank you for ,t this reception; want tsS
SSltks Mccoy tomorrow. II not III meet any;
Then Mccoy I Jumped .nnG into the ring and after
I" thank you heartily for this. I hope to meet
Gorbett. It's the height Of my am ition TO fight
Il tho heat nj than and I'll nnyaT atom until I'm
Billy Delaney, manager Of Jeffries. had It an,
got into the ring. There were cheers and Kisses
N Behalf q M, Fltzsimmops. I wish to say
cchhampionshiP. JET eff Gesh for the heayyEeiERfh1
$4,000 he offered."
sharkey get up and stated that EitSzSsiimmont
declarations OF the big fellows caused plenty OF
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int II t Sss ri 1920 no Sf f6ofed when as nag G9dd ds di wakes G1S
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come when compared to the cheers that Maher
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wore black trunks with a green silk sash;
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to meet Jeffries at the Lenox A. G. In two OF
three weeks. Jefries said he would take hin
on.
Maher and Goddard were matched to &C
twenty-five rounds at, catch weights. After
they had been formally introduced they were
called TO the centre Of the ring for instructions
from Referee Charles White, Maher looked
rather soft. although clean cut. After an argu'
ment. the principals agreed to break clear
when ordered to do 80. and also TO leave the
pivot blow out. They also contracted not t.
rough 1t on the ropes,
FIRST RouSD.-After shaking hands Goddard tool
the offensive with two light leads. Maher looked
nervous, and kept backing away until no was cor
nered. when they %clinched.. Goddard came clos,
and landed o right on Peters ear. He received al
upper cut in the stomach, and then with a RICH, Of
bounded up like p rubber ball. and quickly mixed 4
up. A series Of clinches followed, until Maher stag
gored Joe with . right-hand swing on the Jaw. God
dRrl came bach for more. and both were ~slugGing a
the bell
SECOND RouSp.-Light sparring was followed by
rush on Goddard's part. He hit Maher on the bod
with q right, at the same time bending Peters heat
back with a left. They exchanged some hot words
which were met with similar blows, u couple OF whicl