The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-23
GLADIATORS In THE RING.
Two Savage and Brutal Contests for
Supremacy in the Roped Arena.
Dempsey and Burke Fight in San Francisco,
aud McCaffrey and Golden Near New
York-fhe latter Fight to a Finish.

some that the Snlilvan-Ryan glove contest would
dwarf the interest felt in the Burke Dempsey
fight which took place tonight IF, however.
public interest in the two contests is to be meas
ured by the result, then the Burke Dempsey af-
fair has proved itself much more interesting
and important event than was the ''ereat
knock -out' of Ryan by Sullivan Jack Burke
and Jack Dempsey were both known to be good
men. and evenly matched. Dempsey had the
reputation of being the hardest hitter
the ring with the prestige OF being
the winner of thirty battles. Burke, on
the other haad, was believed to have gained
IN hitting power to have had the advantage
of more scientific training. and to be in better
fighting condition. Besides this, it was well
known that both men meant business, and, if
not stopped by the police, neither would
give way until forced to. Everything
consequently contributed to make the
match one of the most interesting and best con-
tested ever witnessed in this city. AS early as
430 this afternoon Larkin street, in front of the
Pavilion, was filed with people. each deter
mined to get a front place this time, if he
never did again. By o'clock the crowd
had 80 increased in number as must
have brought delight to the hearts of those des-
tined to share in the receipts, when the main
doors were thrown open it took the combined
efforts of a squad of police, and the door-keepers
to keep the crowd from rushing in without hand
ing out their money or tickets. For
few minutes it looked as if
the match inside would be preceded by
more dangerous one outside, but whsn the
crowd saw it would not be permitted to force
their way in. they good natured.y fell back, each
taking his turn. When all had taken their
sea IS it was estimated there were seven thou
sand in the house. while others still came stream
ing in. The attendance will probably reach
eight thousand The receipts are $40. 800 The
contest was ten rounds, Queensbury rules,
small gloves, the winner to take Is and the loser
% per cent. of the gate money. Burke scaled l64
pounds. and Jack Dempsey 1873 pounds.
At 1924 Jack Burke, the Irish lad, forced his
way through the crowd and jumped through the
ropes into the ring. He was greeted with loud
applause. Quickly following him came Jack
Dempsey. His appearance increased the APP
plause, which continued until both men were
seated. Capt Hiram Cook. of this city, was
chosen referee, but failed to appear. Cries for
Sullivan and Ryan were then heard on all sides.
Several persons were In turn asked to act as
referee but all refused, and the proceed
ings for a time BROUGHT to a stand
still for want of one. At this moment
loud crash heard at the Hayes street
side of the hall, followed by the breaking in OF
the large doors and the entrance of about q hun
dred men, who thus succeeded in witnessing the
contest free of charge. During the interval of
selecting referee Steve Taylor, of New
York, was announced as second for Burke,
and Denny Costigan, Of New York;
that they were ready to take any responsible
man in the house. Yells of <Paddy
Ryan" BILLY Jordan" seymour and
Charley Rodney quickly followed. These
either refused not acceptable.
Taylor then asked for silence, and said: 1--WE
willing to take Sullivan, square man to
everybody" but Sullivan also refused, and at
IL o'clock they were still waiting. AT three
minutes past H. Frank Crockett, of this city,
consented to act as referee. The struggle for
on objections to Crockett by Burke. The mat
ter was finally settled by Crockett being chosen
as tlmekeeper for Burke, and Jack Hoiligan for
Dempsey. AS soon as time was called. at ll;O8.
both men promptly responded. No sooner did
they come together than Dempsey let out
his left, and reached Burke in the small ribs
Both men then became wary. Burke then made
lead and reached. Dempsey got his left hand
in on Burke, who PROMPTLY responded with his
left on Dempsey;s cheek. Round fighting &C.
Cured, which resulted slightly in favor of
Burke. A clinch followed, and after some more
sparring. time for the first round was called.
Second Round-The men came to the scratch
promptly, sparring cautiously for an opening,
Dempsey leading with his left twice on Burkes
stomach The men crnched but broke away
Dempsey landing heavily with his right on
Bnrkes wind. Burke got in two rigi.t chambers
on Dempsey's mouth. Burke forced the fight
ing with a terrible left-hander on Dempseys
neck, and followed it with another on his ribs.
Third Round-Dempsey led with his left for
Burkee body and some rand exchanges fol-
lowed The round was closed by quick ex-
changes.
FOURTH Round-Dempsey led off with his left
on Burke's stomach, the latter scoring like
blow, Burke following it up with heavy right
handler on Dempsey's neck. and Dempsey led
with his left, reaching Bnrke's wind. Dempsey
was forced against the ropes. shipped but
Burkes highlander was too high He next
took Dempsey on the throat, and maintained an
aggressive course throughout the round. Demp-
sey being more careful and cautious.
Fifth Round-Opened with quick exchanges.
Dempsey aimed vicious left-hander at
8urkes stomach. but missed. Burke coun-
tered with effect twice, which caused Dempsey
only to give wicked smile. Dempsey struck
somewhat wildly in the latter part OF the round.
but quickly recovered himself, and the round
ended without advantage to either.
Sixth Round-Opened with Burke fresh,
Dempsey a trif1e worried and somewhat winded.
Burke landed another heavy highlander on
Dempseys head followed quickly by an upper
cut, with his left, Dempsey landing n
straight left handler on Bnrke's mouth and again
getting in a highlander on Burkes bellows.
Burke ended the round by getting in his right
heavily on Dempsey's jaw.
Seventh Round-Both men showed fatigue in
the first part of the round, and spared for
wind Dempsey hit Burke lightly on the body.
Burke then began a fierce fight, succeeding in
getting il two heavy body blows
Eighth Roundabout men in good order,
Dempsey leading short, was countered by Burke.
Dempsey again led ana was met by Burke with
heayy right han der on the throat. Burke from
this point forced the fighting.
Ninth Round-BuIke got in one on Denp-
sey's nose but honors seemed destined to be
even Dempsey cot back with a good swinging
blow of his left on Burke's face Toward the
end of the round, Burke took the offensive, with
advantage to himself The fighting then be
came heavy and close
Tenth Round Dempsey led short Burke
countered. Dempsey again led short, and was
caught with another right handler on the neck