The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-01
M'AULIFFE BOXES
WITH OLD VIGOR
Champion Of Past Meets Leon
ard at X. of G. Show for
Service Men.

The pugilistic science OF the past,
typihed by Jack McAulffe, former light
weight champion. and modern boxing
skill as embodied In Benny Leonard,
present title holder Of the class, came
into conflict at Madison Square Garden
last night They boxed for 5000 sailors
and soldiers who were being entertained
by the Knights OF Columbus
McAuliffe, scant Of hair and breath,
and q bit slow of movement still had
the spirit of aggresslveness that marked
bis battles IN the ring when he defended
the title and retired taking tho honors
with him. He rushed at the 1.-the
lmbed. catlike Leonard and swung both
hands with n semblance of the vigor
that marked his prime.
Leonard. smiling, held back his
punches and tempering with gentleness
those that reached the face or body
OF his opponent yet managed to show
the superior science that he has exerted
against his opponents of the present. The
rounds were limited to two of one min
ute each.
show n Fine Affair.
The onlookers cheered the past and
present champions to the echo, and they
voted that the entertainment was one
OF the best they ever had witnessed.
In Leonard's corner was the white
haired. rotund Critic. who once met Nc
Auliffe In bout at 'Coney Island. Joe
HUMPHREYS, the announcer. declared
that Critic was probably the cleverest
lightweight in the history OF the ring.
Yes" said McAullffe. land / know It
to be fact" Jimmy Twyford, q
knights Of Columbus secretary, was
referee.
Jack Britton. weller cha mi ion. put up
spirited bout with ] m Montgomery of
Ireland. which was heartily appreciated
by the spectators Britton's clevernesS
was too much for the middleweight.
Billy Van, a southpaw OF New York.
nearly stopped Davy Powers Of Brook
Ign in the third round Powers was
staggering. but stayed the limit
Tommy Rowan Of Brooklyn and Cy-
clone Williams Of New York thumped
each other SO vigorously the soldiers
ard sailors cheered vociferously. Tex
O'Rourke was the third man in the
ring.
Next came Si,as Green, black as coal.
and Tommy Nelson of Port Chester.
This bout was one OF the cleverest of
the night. GREEN'S footwork being excel
lent. Bobby Doyle, rising fyweight Of
New York. who Is being pointed for the
American title. met Tartar in Barney
Flnnegan OF Long Island This bout wa 8
strictly on It's merits and lasted four
rounds Doyle tried for a knockout, but
the Long Islander, although receiving
some hard knocks, was on his feet and
fighting hard at the close.
Louis White, son OF Charlie White.
was the referee.
Fred Dyer. the English weller, and
Montgomery went four lively rounds
Harry Nelson scored the knockout"
over Kid Murphy In the third round. at
least Murphy was counted out by Ref
cree Harry Stout. In any event II was
a slam bang bout and pleased the spec
tatorA
Young Dillon and Young Driscoll
cuffed each other vigorously for four
rounds Young Muldoon and Sailor
Sandow put 50 much action into a ten
minute wrestling bout that some of the
sailors became excited and tried to
climb into the ring when Muldoon used
rough tactics. There was no fall Null
doom started dispute with Referee Joe
ihgins, scout of the Detroit baseball
clgb. and was Missed as he left the ring.
One of the best bouts of the night
was that between Joe Leonard of Brook
lyn and Fred Burrows, United States
Navy. 1t was slam bang contest,
Leonard having n shade the better of it.
After his bout Silas Green daZZled
the onlookers by appearing In complete
evening dress. II was announced that
Silas was en- route to ball. where he
yas IN Lead the cotIllion