Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-30
SULLIVAN WINS0NAF0UL.
THE CROWD OF THE OPINION
THAT McCAFFREY WON.

OlNClNNATI, Aug. @.-Ih9 sullivan
McCatrey fight was decided at the end Of
the sixth round in favor Of Sullivan on ac-
count of foul by McCafTrey allowed by
the referee. The fight was fierce one. Nc
Caffrey was knocked down several times,
and once he laid down and was apparent
ly afraid to get up. He was unable to do
any mischief to sullivan. The vicious in
clinatiOns of both men were clearly
shown, and it was apparent that each de-
sired to do all the harm he could. The
fight was at first declared draw, but the
referee amended his decision as above.
McCaHrey did not come to the city, as re-
ported last night, to give bond, but hid to
avoid arrest.
The match did not attract so great
a number of people as had been eX-
pected. At O'Clock, when 1t was
thought the match would begin, there
were not more than 5000 people at
Chester Park. The men were not ILL
behaved, nor did they manifest timpatience
at the delay IN opening the exhibition.
From 1880 until O'Clock the time was
spent in a number OF short boxing con-
tests that served to keep the attention OF
the crowd, and to even awaken enthusi-
asm when one man was knocked sense
ess on the ropes.
M'CAFFREY THE MOST POPULAR.
McCahrey seemed to be the most popu-
lar OF the two principal pugilists, judging
from the demonstrations when they pre-
sented themselves. William Tate, of
Toledo, was chosen referee, and the fight
began at 5:2l O'Clock. McCatfrey was
several times Knocked down. and at other
times slipped down to avoid punishment,
but he clung to Sullivan when they came
to close quarters in desperate clinches
and thus escaped severe punishment.
SULLIVAN wINDED.
At the end of the sixth round McCaffrey
+. seemed to be in the best condition. He
had gained fresh wind while Sullivan
showed signs Of distress. Instantly there
was shout all over the vast crowd, /,
which by this time seemed to have swelled
to 1000 in honor Of McCaffrey, whom they
all supposed had won the match. He had
stood up against Sullivan through six
rounds, and seemed able and willing to
90 on to a finish. He was overwhelmed
with congratulations while Sullivan was
left to be cared for by his stage attend
ants only.
CHANGING THE ASPECT.
As the crowd understood the terms it
was draw and thus virtual victory for
the young Pittsburg boxer, but after some
I
started for the train and while the re-
mainder were in loud discussion OF the
merits Of the match, MuldoOn made an
announcement which only a few heard,
that the referee had decided TO give the
match to Sullivan on the ground that he
had made greater number Of points.
This announcement was wholly inaudible
at the press seats and various versions
Oft were circulated, among others that
1t was given because OF a foul.
WILD OVER M'CAFFREY.
Sullivan left the platform with no de-
monstratlOns I'm his honor, but McCat-
frey's friends were jubianr, notwith-
standing the referees adverse decision,
aud they lifted him to their shoulders and
bore him, amid the cheers of the specta-
tors, TO his carriage. The decision was
decidedly unpopular, probably owing to
the doubtful understanding Of the terms.
1t was generally supposed that Sullivan
was to knock McCatfrey out in six rounds
or less in order TO win, and McCaffrey
himself stated after the match was over
that he thoughtHsO.
M'CAFFREY EAGER TO SETTLE IT.
He even wanted to 90 on to finish, but
that was impossible, as Sullivan had
left the platform. Being asked II there
was any ground for the claim of foul in
that he had kicked Sullivan, be replied
that there was none whatever. On the
contrary, he said that at one time when
Sullivan was getting up from their fall
aud had his back 70 him one of SullIVan's
friends cried ''look out john" but he told
them not to be concerned, as he did not
want TO take any undue advantage.
M'CAFFREY FEELS THAT HE WON.
McCafirey himself feels that he is yirtu-
ally winner. He fought at 1876 pounds
and Sullivan at POS. He stood uD through
six rounds and was willing TO continue.
There were not wanting persons who de-
cried the exhibition as poor one. Sulli-
van did not deliver one full blow. Nc
Catirey probably aggregated as many hits
as Sullivan, but his lighter weight made
him appear weak In comparison with his
antagonist. There is no question that
popular vote would have been decidedly
in his favor.
SIDE FIGHTS.
While the spectators we're generally
well behaved there were several fights,
and one that caused "A general stampede,
but without serious results. One OF these
contests took place at the edge OF the
platform just after the fight was over. IL
was between McCafrey's brother and
Arthur Cham bers, but as the rush Of men
to the spot broke the platform edge down
the contest was bloOdless.
CONDITIONS or THE MATCH.
The conditions OF the contest we're pre-
pared by O'Brien, McCatfrey's friend, and
sent here TO the manager Of tho Chester
Park Athletic Club. They were that Nc
Catfrey agreed 10 meet sullivan here In a
glove contest Of SIX rounds or 10 a finish,
scientific 10 be points considered, the win
ner to take the gate receipts, less the share
allowed IN the manager. When the agree
ment reached Sullivan he disapprOyed Of
the clause about scientific points, and an
agreement was closed upon the conditions
thus amended. When the referee took
his place to-day he mad not ask for the
agreement, nor did any one produce IL.
THE REFREE's STATEMENT.
The official merely stated that 70 was
for u HiK-rOund glove contest for tne cham
piODship OF the world. When the six
rounds we're ended Muldoon, master Of
ceremonies. cali0d on the referee for his
decision. The referee said-Dl lt In tono
70 be heard only by those nearest him on
tho platfOrm-''I decide that all through
tho contest sullivan has had the best off.
Besides that, on one or two occasions
when McCnlrey went down ho struck
Sullivan on the log.n MuldO0n thon made
a public announcement that the referee
gave bis decision IN favor 0f sullivan. ie
did not repeat the reasons for the deci-
sion.
10 CLAIM on A rOuL.
There was no claim Of foul on hehnifof