The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-04
AN EASY WIN FOR ERNE.
BUFEALO FIGHTER DECIsITELY OFT
POINTS THE CHAMPION.

LaviGno Unable to Cope with Hi, Rival
Almost from the Start-Contest Nearly
Ends in the seventh, the BELL saving the
Kid from Imminent Knockout.
HAWTHORNE A, C.. CHEEKTowAGA. n Y. July
a.-Frank Ernc OF Buffalo whipped George La
viRne. the lightweight champion, in decisive
fashion to night in their twenty-round bout.
before the Hawthorne Athletic Club While
Lavgne STAYED the limit. IL was merely
n proof OF his endurance. Erne outpoint-
ed him, and all but put him out in
the seventh. the gong barely saving the Kid.
In beating Lavgne on the head Erne broke the
bones OF his loft hand in this round. which is
given as a reason for his not being able to I'm
ish his task, Erne left the ring without mark.
and the only fault found with his showing is
that he seemed to have a chance to nut the
champion out and did not. He outpoin ted him.
however. three to one. and was not In dis
tress for n minute
When Erne and Iavigne got into the ring
the weather conditions were perfect for an
open-ar boxing contest. A warm day was fol-
lowed by n splendid evening. and the big
arena was fairly well filed Shcrifrs officers
were in attendance. but with no such instruc
tons to stop the fight as they had when Erne
and Laylgne stripped in the same ring last
summer.
The arran yements were good that the
boxers were In sight at all times from the re-
motest corners. The arena haZed with cleo
trio lights Both men had weighed In at noon
under 1873 pounds and were early in their
| dressing rooms 1t created some COM
ment when Jim Corbett came in and took a
seat in the 81 bleachers. He was accompanied
by George Considne. Little Tim sullivan and
Brooklyn Jimmy Carroll Kid Lavignc would
not allow his brother in his corner on account
IA IN Erfa han ha nd lrtr,
the ring and ended the fight with Mysterious
| Billy Smith.
| JavIRne was fnvorite in the betting at 10 to
| 90 Kid Mcfarland was present to challenge
| the winner. and kilograms werc received from
Joe Cans and George McFaddon making the
| same offer. Honest John Kelly OF New York
was referee.
| Shortly after o'clock Corbett descended
| from the blearhcrs and made theatrical tour
around the arena. lifting his hat to tho applause
| and finally settling down in seat beside the
| ring. Mayor Diehl OF Buffalo was recognized
rs he strolled in atn:}O o clock. and he received
royal cheer. The Buffalo PoceC commission
| ers also were present.
| Grasshoppers, beetles and hugs covered the
ring canvas and the floor mad to he swept
twice before the men came in ut 300 O'Clock.
Erne was first. jim Kennedy Of New York.
| Frank Simpler. Sam Connors and George
Sacr were in his corner Lnygne appeared u
u moment later with Jimmy Robertson
and Billy st. Mary Of Saginaw az esqulres.
Erne looked supple and smooth as satin His
bigger and stronger than ever before Iayigne
showed superior build in the uppcr part OF tho
wastcoat. was introduced. and then CorGett
was presented and said he would hn ready to
or if w"Ht c 81 sho"s nn"ds Win fse
left the ring. George Consldin" stripped oil
his elaborate garments and coached in La
finsT K0uNr.-Lavigne led with the LEFT
Erne blocked md broke ground He came IN
clinchci Lay gne reached the lett side with Il
hsht and LGS 'T Smds ms sHt to hs
swing on Erne : nose Erne replied with a let
70 b3iy Ernc forced Lnygnc t. a corner
T.e h4 TG his Eh All Ene
ear as the bell rang Not telling blow was
SECOND RouSD.-Thcy exchanged ligh,
rights TO the body. The Kid punched Erne
hard in the ribs in the citnch. l.aygnc was
mastery; Laylrns tried a, iett swiqg, whici
was, blocked, but he LANDED straight left or
ns aS landed Ens s shssos s him on " SssE the rim:
reached Erne's ear with a loft swing. and Ernr
conntered hard on ribs 1t was Lavigne's
his Sornsr ana baT.tGd him on the hyad T
, and Erne clinched. Erne ducked u hard Jeff
am, ran his right to I;ayignc,s Jaw. The KID
on the Jaw. Ernc ducked away from three
swings and met the champions PUSHES viii
o1Gea s 6s ronnI
FOURTH RouNp-The Kid led ineffectunlly
with the right and u lead with the left also fei
short. Lavigne put his lett IT, the stomach
Erno drew away and drove. a lett swing to tho
ribs. rspeatng it a second later Erne KEEP
with tie 'cft and receiSel a SHARP re.
land Erne, Tho c6ampio was Splitting blood
FIFTH RouNn.-Lavigne, caught Ern" be-
'hG frne n
quarters lie then went straight to the Kid,
nose with his right aud the CHAMPION wa
smrarcd with blood. As the bell rang Lavignt
tried right swing. but Erne was half way t
,SIxTm RouNp-,Erne ducked away from {
right and thumpcd the champion in the ribs
sidestepped and shot in left TO the ribs Ernl
did not miss chance for work at close guar
ters. l.aytgre reached the neck With Sit anc
Erne placed three blows to the Kids one. anG
even money was offered on him.
but got the worst OF the work In close quarters
Erne was lightn!ng fast apH blocked supern,y
latter stepped away and tried an uppcrcut
which caught the lad nose and sent the blood
snTar a Tnf o w' Ms Ga G rTh fs
champion WAS staggering ana Frnr beat hn
nercll essly until they reached c!lnch. When
the retsree separated them Emo renewed the
work and the Kid was again groggy. Iavigne
did not seem to have Il chance when the gong
came to his rescue.
EIGHru RouND.-Lavigne came up stronger
and fought away from the Buffalo boy until he
got bacN on earth again, 1t was tame round
and Erne was criticised for no, forcing it.
! Ninth ROCND-LUvgne b shoe was torn and
he wos fighting with his foot hall out of II. lie
seemed content To take the defensive. lii-
leads all tell short Erne showed his swings
away lightly and they clinched frequently
En,r was fighting coolly and deliberately, but
| his hackers feared he would let the Kid re.
cover. Ernc landed AS he pleased. but tho Kil
stood it well
Tenth RouND -Lavigne was disposed tc
prolouG the r!inch"s.. Ern" stood W to th'
lighting. Iavignc'S face was badly battered
nnd he was bleeding urofusely Erne labheC
to the nose and mouth and caught laylgn'
with left Jolt to the Kidneys. Irn" was with
out a mark The Kid reached the neck with
light left and Erne Jahbed straight to th'
mouth ErneS superiority was more NANTES
In this round than in the ninth.
ELEVENTH ROrND.-lavigno kept runninI
into these left IabS. which were damaging hi
face His swings generally fell short Ernt
punched him in the ribs aud Iavigne RAJ
away. The champion was growing tired .
rushes which were blocked 80 cieverly. odd