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in which Toms delivery was most elective,
ON was down. S.5s.s
Very slight exchanges, followed by a heavy
or, and Tom got 1t slightly on the nose and


er, in which Heenans whistler came in for
or, and Tom got i slightly on the nose and
10. Tom slow to time; Hcenan not in o hurry.
AT last, on facing one another, Heenan went into
a close, and throwing Tom fell on him.
20. Heenan followed Tom who was on the re-
treat, and after one or two lodges caught him on
the jaw heavily with his right. He tried again,
but Tom jumped back. Still he perseyered, and
heavy exchanges followed ut close quarters, and
both were in the end down at the ropes
I'll. Tom very slow, which Heenan seeing, dashed
at him, sung out the left ON the nose, and again
hoored the Champion.
~: Tom seemed none the worse for this foorer,
put II rather seemed to do him good, for he came
corner. Tom followed and tried to deliver, but
missed, ana the Benieia Boy dropped him with
a another straight one on the jaw: Heenan's left
hand was now much pulled, and did not seem to
leave such impressions as formerly.
%. The time was very badly kept on both Sides
and there were now complaints That the Benicia
Boy was allowed stool in the ring. An appeal
was made to the referee, who at once ordered its
removal, rs contrary to the laws. Heenan rushed
at Tom, who retreated. and got one on the back
Tom then turned round and missed his right. Thew
closed and Tom pegged away merrily on the nose
and left cheek, and in the end both down. Tom un-
der One hour and eleven minutes had now
elapsed.
sudden dart, but was stopped. An attempt with
the right Just landed on the side of Toms nut and
he fell Five to four on Heenan still offered.l
70. Tom, very weak, came up Slow DuL cneer1ula
He waited the attack, which was not long in coming,
and after getting little one on the side Of his head,
Tom popped his left very heavily ON the snout,
drawing more home-brewed. Heenan, wild, rushed
in and bored Tom down.
26. Tom, iresher came up gaily, and tried to
lead Oft with his left, but the Boy stopped him
prettily. Another effort landed on Heenan's good
eve Heenan in return planted RATHER on Toms
Jaw with his right, which staggered him, and was
all but knock down. Tom soon shook himself
together, whereupon the Boy let fly his left, but
Tom was well away. Following up, the Boy got
On Toms chest but not heavily Exchanges:
Heenan On the tater-trap, and Tom on the nose,
smasher each drawing the cork. Heavy counters
followed with the left, and they broke away. The
Boy came again, and got on Toms snorer heavily
with his left, once more staggering him. Twice
after this did Tom stop Heenan's right, and they
closed After some slight fibbing Tom fell, Hee-
nan hitting him when down. An appeal Of foul
was overruled, the blow being obviously acci-
dental.
n. The Boy came up determined and led off,
but Tom was away. A second attempt was equally
unsuccessful, and as Tom turned his back to dash
| away the Boy caught him on the neck, but not
heavily. Sharp exchanges followed, Tom on the
left cheek and nose, and the Boy on the mouth.
Heenan then went in and tried his left, but was
short, whereupon he retired to his corner, had q
wipe and wetted his whistle and then went to the
| middle OF the ring. Tom joined issue at once, and
some sloggng exchanges took place, each on the
nose, and Heenan now tried TO close, reaching
after Tom to catch him round the neck. Tom
bored him down at the ropes.
49, Both, much fatigusd, wanted all the time
they could get. After some sparring Heenan ran
at Tom, who darted away. The Boy rapidly pur-
sued, and they got together, and in the fibbing
Tom was busy on Heenan's good cheek, while he
caught it on the mouth. In the end Tom was down.
%. Tom still slow to time. The Boy at once
went to him, and got heavily on the top Of his nut
Tom countered with effect with his right on the
left cheek, and then popped his left on the probes
els. Heavy exchanges followed in Toms favor,
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the nozzle, opening a fresh bin. a break away,
followed by slight exchanges. led to harmless
close aud Tom slipped down.
So Heenan's other eye was now quickly closing,
and he had evidently no time to lose. He was
strongest on his legs, but his punishment was far
more visible than Toms. He tried to lead of, but
Tom met him neatly on the nose, turning the
red port. The Boy rushed at Tom, and literally
ran over and fell on him.
81. After standing some time in his corner Hee-
nan was fetched out by Tom, who had now recov-
cred a little. a short spar was followed by anoth-
or retreat after which Tom went in and got little
nn ON the left cheek, but 1t lacked steam. More
sparring and Heenan again retired. Tom stood
and examined him with the eye OF connosseur I'M
til he came out, when good exchanges took place,
Tom getting heavily ON the mouth and Heenan on
the nose. A break away, more sparring for wind,
Heenan again to his corner. On Tom going at him
he slnng out his left heavily the nose and prone
once more fell the brave Champion.
49, Tom all alive, lodged, and caught the Boy
on the chin. He turned to retreat, and the Boy
nailed him on the body, but not heavily Heenan-
then tried repeatedly to draw Tom, but the latter
would not go into Heenans corner. The Boy,
therefore, had to 60 out, and some rapid hits and
stops followed, without any apparent damage;
each, however, got small tap on the mouth.
Heenan having taken another rest in his corner,
came out and got hot one on the left cheek for
his pains, which all but shut up the other eye.
This brought on exchanges, each on the mazzard,
and then Heenan reached TOMS nose. Heavy, de-
termined counter-deiveries on the nose ensued,
after which Heenan tioored Tom by a right hand
er on the cheek The betting was now even, Say
| ers for choice It was obvious that, strong as
Heenan was, unless he could make decided
change, he must in very few minutes be blind.
80. The Benicia Boy, feeling he had no time to
lose, rushed in, but only just reached Toms chest.
Both seemed tagged, and they stood few seconds
usual, was busy on the Boys mug, until he let him
| slip through his arms on to the ground.
34. The Boy again tried to force the fight, but
Tom got away. They then stood and spared until
Heenan let fly his left, which did not reach its des-
| tnation. He retired for counsel and then came at
Tom and tried his right at the body, but. without
| success Steady exchanges led to close and rapid
| mitigating, and both fell, Tom under. Heenan's
| eye all but closed up.
IS. The Benica Boys face was a spectacle to be-
| hold, while Tom was very weak. The Boy rushed
to close, and caught Tom round the neck, dragging
him to the ropes. AT this time the police, who had
been gradually making their way to the ring be-
gan violent struggle to get close and put stop
to hostilities. The Boy tried to hold Tom but the
| latter slipped through his arms and fell.
50. The Benicia Boy dashed violently in, and
| caught Tom on the snout, but the blow was without
| powder. Tom retreated from the vigorous on
| sIaught; Heenan followed, and got home on the
Jaw with his right, still with no effect. Tom now
| turned and ran Heenan after him, when, on turn
| ing round Tom mapped one on the nose. He, how
ever, landed another little pop on the good eye
/ Sharp exchanges at close quarters ended in the
downfall of Tom. Two hours had now elapsed.
81 and last. Tom was first up, and seemed the
| better man ; he made his left twice on Heenan's
eye and the latter at length caught him round the
neck at the ropes and there held him. Toms eff
forts to extricate himself were vain, but he ad-
ministered severe punishment to the Boys face.
The police at this time got closer there was a
rush to the ropes from all Sides and we, in COM
pany with others. including the referee, were COM
4 pletely shut out from the view. We are informed
that the round ended in both going to grass at the
expiration of tpo hours and sir mifutes We had
hoped that the men would now have been with
drawn, as the referee had been forced from his
post, and the police were close by. The battle, so
far as it may be called battle, was for the time
over and the men should at once have been taken
away. We are informed, however, that although
the referee sent orders for cessation Of hostli
ties, five more so.called rounds were fought, with
pretty equal advantage. The ring was half full
Il of people, however, and neither man had fair
chance. Much do we regret the unpleasant duty
that now is imposed upon us of finding fault WITH
the Benicia Boy for conduct which was not only