Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-24
MEETING OF THE SLUGGERS.
The Burke Dempsey Fight-Ten Rounds
Fought and q Draw
Declared.


THE BURKE DEMPSEY FIGHT.
Ten Rounds Fought, and = Draw De-
| clared.
Il SAN FRANCISCO, November 22.-lt was
supposed that the Sullivan-Ryan glove con-
test would dwarf the interest felt in the
Burke-Dempsey fight, which took place to-
night. If, however, public interest in
the two contests is to be measured by
results, then the Burke Dempsey affair has
proved itself much more interesting and
important event than was the great knock
out.
Jack Burke and Jack Dempsey were both
known to be good men and evenly matched.
Dempsey had the reputation OF being hard
hitter, while at the same time he went into
the ring with the prestige OF being the win
ner of thirty battles; and Burke, on the
other hand, was believed to have largely
gained
IN HITTING POWER,
to have had the advantage of more scien-
tiic training, and being in better fighting
condition. Besides this it was we'll known
that both men meant business, and that
if not stopped by the police, neither would
give way until forced to. Everything, con-
sequently, contributed to make the match
one OF the most interesting and best con
tested ever witnessed in this city. As early
as 4:3O this afternoon Larkin street, il
front OF the Pavilion was filled with peo.
pie, each determined to
GET FRONT PLACE THIS TIME.
By Z o'clock the crowd had so increased
in numbers as must have brought delight
to the hearts of those destined to share the
receipts. When the doors were thrown
open it took the combined efforts OF a
squad of police and door-keepers to keep
| the crowd from rushing in without hand
ing out money or tickets. For a few min
utes it looked as if the match inside would
be preceded by a more dangerous one out
side, but when the crowd saw it would not
be permitted to force their way they good
naturedly fell back, each taking his turn.
When all had taken seats it was estimated
| there were
1000 IN THE HOUSE,
while others still came streaming in. The
attendance will probably reach 5000. The
receipts are $1O,5OO. The contest was ten
rounds, Queensbury rules. small gloves,
winner to take Is, and the loser 25 per
| cent. of the gate money. Burke scaled l64
POUNDS, and Dempsey 15S.
"Parson' Davies, manager for Burke,
| took too much trouble to effect good ar
rangements for a punctual start, which was
timed for 10 O'Clock, bu5 1920 arrived
without any sign OF the stars. The audi.
ence, which had hoped for better things,
manifested its impatience by
| STAMPING, WHISTLES AND CAT CALLS.
At 1924 Burke forced his way through
the crowd, and jumped through the ropes
into the ring. He was greeted with loud
applause. Quickly following him came
Dempsey. His appearance increased the
applause, which continued until both were
seated.
Capt. Cook, OF this city, was chosen ref
cree. but he failed to appear. Cries for
Sullivan and Ryan were then heard on all
sides. Several persons were in turn asked
to act. but all refused. and the proceedings
were for time brought to q standstill.
At this moment loud crash was heard at
! the Hayes street side OF the hall near Polk
street, followed by the
| BREAKING IN OF THE LARGE DOORS
and the entrance of about 100 men, who
thus witnessed the contest free of charge.
During the interval of selecting referee,
Steve TAYLOR, of New York, was announcer
as second for Burke and Denny Costigan,
of New York, second for Dempsey. Steve
Taylor announced they were ready to take
any responsible man in the house. Yells
of s'Paddy Ryan," "Billy Jordan" ''Sey-
mour" and ''Charlie Roonie" quickly fol-
lowed' These either refused or were not
acceptable. Taylor then again asked for
silence and said: eve are willing to take
SULLIVAN A SQUARE MAN
to everybody but Sullivan also refused.
At 11:03 Frank Crockett, of this city, con-
sented to act as referee. A struggle for
timekeepers began, but was dropped on
account of objections to Crockett by
Burke. The matter was finally settled by
Crockett being chosen for Burke and Holii-
gan for Dempsey. As soon as
| TIME WAS CALLED
lat 11:OS both men promptly responded.
No sooner did they come together than
in the ribs. Both men became wary
Burke then made lead and reached
Dempsey. and the latter got his left in on
Burke who promptly responded with his
left on Uempsey's cheek. a round OF fight
ing occurred which resulted eighty in ia.
yor of Burke. clinch followed, and aftel
some more sparring time was called.
SECOND ROUND.
The men came to the scratch promptly
sparring cautiously for an opening. Demp
sey leading twice on Burke's stomach, tn
men clnched but broke, Dempsey landing {
heavy right-hander on Burke g wind. Burk
got in two on Dempsey's mouth, Burk
t forcing the fight with terrific left-hande
on Dempsey's neck, and following with an
other on his ribs.
THIRD ROUND.
Dempsey led with his left for Burke
body, and some rapid exchanges followed
The round was marked by quick exchanges
FOURTH ROUND.
Dempsey led off with his left on Burke
u stomach, scoring like blow, Burke follow
8 ing it up with heavy Highlander o
l Dempsey's neck. Dempsey next led o
a with his left, reaching Burke's wind. DemI
). sew was forced against the ropes. an
: slipped, but Burke's right-hander was to
= high. He next took Dempsey on the throa
and kept the aggressive throughout tt
e round. Dempsey was more careful.
" THE FIFTH ROUND
= opened with quick exchanges. Dempse
n aimed a vicious left-hander at Burke
l. stomach, but missed. Burke countere
with effect twice, which cause
y Dempsey only to give wicked smile Son
in fighting and more exchanges ended tt
L. round. Dempsey struck somewhat wild
vt in the latter part Of the round, but quick
q. recovered, and the round ended withol
n. advantage to either.
0, THE SIXTH ROUND
70 opened with Burke fresh and Dempsey
a. tritie worried and somewhat winded. Burr
NJ landed another heavy right on Dempsey
N head, following it closely by an upper CT
N with his left, Dempsey landi lg a straigl
"a }eft.hander on Burke's mouth, and aga
a getting in highlander on Burke 8 below
he Burke ended the round by getting his rig
m in heavily on Dempsey s jaw.
SEVENTH ROUND.
I'd Both men were fatigued. The first pa
~ OF the round was sparring for wind. Dem
MS sey hit Burke light body blow. Bur
'e. then began fierce fighting and succeeded
On getting in two heavy body blows.
EIGHTH ROUND.
Both men were in good order. Dempse
leading short, was countered by Burl
as Dempsey again led and was met by Bur
a. with heavy right-haEder on the thros
al Burke from this point forced the fightl1
,r NINTH ROUND.
IN Burke got in one on Dempsey nose, b
in honors were even. Dempsey got back wi
H. a good swinging blow OF his left on Bnrk
b. face. Toward the end OF the round Eur
bt +ooL tho offensive and with advantage.