THE RING.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 9144, 1 July 1895, Page 2

THE RING.

(Weekly Press and Beferee,) Fred Johnson, of London, and Charles Beadling, of Newcastle, raec in a twenty rounds tight at Bit 121b each for £200 at the People's Palace, Newcastle on April 29th, when Johnson won easily in four rounds. When the men faced each other Beadling appeared very anxious and he did not appear to possess the coolness which waa evident in bis opponent. After a short spell Beadling led off but he failed to do much damage. Some severe infighting was then witnessed and on the pair separating Johnson swung round his left and sent his opponent to the floor. Thia was the turning point o£ the fight, as although Beadling struggled on until the fourth round he was knocked out as above stated. E. Ware, of Mile End, and J. Farley of Birminghamj mot in a twenty-rounds | contest at the National Sporting Club on April'JJth, whs4 jdfSf i^ota^gise-atra- ,- take battle which lasted nineteen rounds Ware was declared the winner. Our New York exchangee of April 23rd state: At the Seaside Athletic Club last night "Alt" Hanlon, of England and "Shadow" Maber, of Australia, were schtduled to box six rounds at 10it 81b. Both men were in splendid physical condition. When they shaped up for the battle Maber'a superior reach and height were apparent. They feinted cleverly for a moment and Hanlon rushed in and landed lightly with the right on the ribs. The Australian met the Englishman's next rush Avith a stiff left jab on the mouth. Hanlon was as aggressive as ever despite the blow, and received a sharp left-hand swing on the jaw the next time he led. A sharp rally at close quarters closed the innings. Maber, satisfied that Mc had gauged his opponent's pugilistic ability, simply toyed with the Britisher in the second round. He feinted beautifully and then hit the Englishman when and where he pleased, while Hanlon failed to land an effective blow. The succeeding rounds were all in Maber's favour, and the referee declared him the winner. The decision was hissed, but for what reason was not apparent. Maber seemed to be " pulling," so as not to expose his real form, thia being his first fight Iα the States. Hanlon was so easy that Maber made up his.mind not to knock him out but simply outpoint him, and this he did successfully.

Charley Mitchell and Frank Slavin have finished their sparring tour through Britain, which was very successful. Mitchell is said to entertain a strong inclination for visiting South Africa, but has yet decided upon nothing definite. An American visit at the end of the year, is however, assured.

There is evidently going to l>B a general esodus of boxers from Australia to South Africa ehortly. Joe. Goddard, Herb. M'Kell, and Tim Hegarty have already given out their intention to make for the diamond fields, and others are thinking about following suit. Charley Mitchell, Frank Slavin, and Ted Pritchard, at latest dates were contemplating a trip to Johannesburg. Truly, (remarks a Sydney writer) "The Rand" bids fair to become a try sting place for the world's pugilists.

The National Sporting Club's offer of a purse having been accepted, Tom Williams and Lacliie Thomson were to have fought on the 10th inst.

Bob Fittzsimmons offered $100 to any man in the audience at Sb Jacobs' Third Avenue Theatre, New York, April 19th, who would stay with him three rounds. A well-built young fellow, who said his name was Alike Connors, accepted theinvitation to earn the money. Connors shaped pretty well for a while, and when he escaped some welldirected swings the crowd applauded vociferously. However, before a minute of the first round had elapsed, Bob brought his left flush upon Connor's mouth, and he fell to the floor, completely knocked out. He had to be carried off the stage, and it took the. united efforts of several of the attendant* of the theatre to bring him to.