St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-23
A BRACE OF BATTLES.
Jack Burke and Jack Dempsey Meet
in the Prize Ring at San
Francisco.
The Contest Witnessed by Over 1900
Persons. THE Fight is De-
clarei Draw.
Dominick McCafrey and Golden
Engage In a Set-To Near
New York.
The Latter Fr1ghtful1y Hammered
and Finally Knocked Com
p1etely Out.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 22.-It was sup
posed by some that the Sullivan-Ryan 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 the re-
suits, then the Burke-Dempsey affair has
proved itself a much more interesting and
important event than was the great
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
harder hitter while at the same time he
went into the ring with the prestige of be-
ing the winner of thirty battles. Burke,
on the other hand, was believed to have
gained in hitting power, to have
had the advantage of more scien-
titic 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. Every
thing. consequently, contributed to make
the match one of the most interesting and
best contested ever witnessed in the city.
AS early as 4:30 o'clock this afternoon Lar
kin street in front Of the Pavilion was
FILLED WITH PEOPLE.
each determined to get front place this
time if he never did again. By o'clock
the crowd had so increased in number that
the sight must have brought delight to the
hearts of those destined to share in the re-
ceipts When the main doors were thrown
open it took the combined efforts OF squad
of police and the d0orkeeperS to keep the
crowd from rushing in without handing
out their money or tickets. When
the crowd saw iG would not be permitted
to force their way in. they good
naturedly fell back each taking his turn.
When ali had taken their seats it was esti-
mated that there were 1000 in the house,
while hers still came streaming in. The
attendance will probably reach 5000. The
receipts are $40. 500. The contest was ten
rounds. Queensbury rules. small gloves, the
winner to take 75 and the loser 25 per cent.
of the gate money. Burke scaled 1854
pounds, and Dempsey 15S. At 1924
JACK BURKE. THE IRISH LAD,
forced his way through the crowd and into
the ring. He was greeted with loud ap-
plause. Quickly following him came
Jack Dempsey. His appearance increased
the applause, which continued until both
men were seated. Capt. Hiram Cook. of
this CITY, was chosen referee but failed to
appear. Cheers for Sullivan and Ryan
were then heard OH all sides. Several
persons were in turn asked to act as
referee but all refused. and the proceedings
were for time brought to standstill for
want of a referee. At this moment loud
crash was heard at the Hayes street side of
the hall, followed by the breaking in of the
large doors and the entrance OF about
hundred men, who thus succeeded in wit
Messing the contest free of charge. During
the interval of selecting a referee, Steve
Tavlor. of New York. was announced as
second for Burke, and Denny COstigan, of
New York, second for Dempsey. Steve
TAYLOR announced that they were ready to
take
ANY RESPONSIBLE MAN
in the house. Yeils OF Paddy Ryan"
s.BilIy Jordan" Seymour" and Charley
Rodney" quickly followed. These either
refused or were not acceptable. Taylor
then again asked for silence, and said:
"We're willing to take Sullivan, a square
man to everybody" But Sullivan also re-
fused. and at IL O'Clock they were still wait
ing. At three minutes past II o'clock Frank
Crockett, of this city, consented to act as
referee. The struggle for timekeeperS
begar, but was dropped on objections to
Crockett by Burke. The matter was finally
settled by Crockett being chosen as referee
for Burke, and Jack Holligan for Dempsey.
AS soon as time was called at
HOS both men promptly responded.
No sooner did they come to-
gether 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 III on Burke. who promptly re-
sponded with his left on Dempsey's cheek.
Round fighting occurred, which resulted
slightly in favor of Burke. A clnch fol-
lowed. 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 Burke's stomach The men cinched, but
broke away. Dempsey landing heavy right
handler on Burkes throat Burke got in two
right handlers on Dempsey's mouth.
BURKE FORCED THE FIGHTING
with a terrific left hander on Dempsey's
neck, and followed 1t with another on his
ribs.
Third Round-Dempsey led with his left for
Burkes body and some rapid exchanges fol-
lowed. The round was closed by quick eX-
changes.
Fourth Round-Dempsey led off with his
left on Burke'S stomach, Burke scoring like
blow and following 1t up with q
heavy right-hander on Dempsey's neck, and
Dempsey led with his LETT, reaching Burke S
wind. Dempsey was forced against the
roues and slipped but BurkeS right-hander
was too high. He next took Dempsey on the
throat and maintained an aggressive course
throughout the round, Dempsey being more
careful and cautious.
Fifth Round - Opened with quick ex-
change. Dempsey aimed
VICIOUS LEFr-HANDFR
at BurKe's stomach, but missed. Burke
countered 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 trifie worried and somewhat
wfnded. Burke landed another heavy right
handler on Dempsey's head: followed
quickly by an upper cut with
his left, Dempsey landing a straight
ting in a right handler on Burkes bellows.
Rurke en4ed the round by getting in his right
beavil ON Dempsey's jaw.
Seventh Roundabout men showed fatigue
in the first part of the round and SPARED for
wind Dempsey hit Burke lightly on the
bodv- Burke then began fierce fight, sue
ceeding in getting in two heavy body blows.
Eighth Round-Both men in good order.
Dempsey leading short was countered by
Burke. Dempsey again led, and WAS met by
Burke with u heavy right-hander on the
throat Burke from this point forced the
Ninth Round-Burke got in one on Demp-
sav's no q nut honors seemed destined to be
even. Dempsey got back with gUo4 swing
inc nlow OF his left on Burke's face. To-
wa.ds the end of the round Burke took the
offensive and with advantage to himself
M fiohtfnsr then became heavy and close.
Tenth Round-DempSey led short, Burke
coJntering Dempse' again led short and
was caught with another right handler on the
neok Some one called time and the men