Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-28

caPnclty VI tne rinK ID Dut o,UuU people,
there was a terrible crush. Near the
end OF the fight, when Hyams was stag
gering around the ring, trying to evade
McAulitfe's blows, the railing of the gall
lery broke, throwing about twenty-five
people down to the floor below. Nearly
all of them received injuries, and one Of
them is seriously injured. Bouts be-
tween several boxers and wrestlers pre-
coded the event OF the evening, which
did not begin until 11:20.
Hyanls weighed 139 pounds, having
the advantage of McAuliffe by four
pounds, and standing ~ inches higher.
Dave Holland was referee. Jack Demp-
sey and Johnny Eckhardt held the
watches. Bob Smith and Alt Powers
looked after Hyams, Billy Madden and
Bot Drew being behind the American.
Stx-ounce gloves were used.
First round-McAuliffe led for Hyams,
neck, repeating it twice before Hyams
recovered himself. The latter gotin sew
eral light blows, but got In r and
before he could escape got two blows in
the face. Light sparring ended the
round.
Second round-McAulife led again for
Hyams' face, and hit him two or three
times fnsrapid succession Hyafns took
his turn and slapped the American boy
three times o the head before he could
recover from his astonishment. Mack got
riled, and with q terrific ft-hander on
Hyams' faceknocked him down squarely.
The lighting mt this point was heavy,
the exchange OF blows being rapid and
about evenly divided. McAuliffe land
ed on Hyams' chest before the round
closed.
The third round started with light ex-
changes. Hyams ducked with some
success at first, but McAulife measured
him in a little while, and got in good
blows when his opponents face came
I'D. Fnrions lighting ensned before slime
was called. McAulife's blows being
strong, and straight from the shoulder,
while Hymns efforts did not seem to do
any harm.
champions upper cuts and terrific left
handlers began to tell, and Hyams began
to show signs of distress.
Fifth round-McAuliffe s.cainei first
blood by a straight left-hsAder on the
Englishman's nose. Heavy work was
done by both men.
In the sixth round the repeated duck
Ing INDUCED in by Hyams gave McAu-
iiffe several opportunities to put in tell
ing blows, and, when the round ended,
the former WAS bleeding protusely, and
began to become groggy.
McAulitfe in the seventh started In
with. two or three blows which Hyams
feebiy returned.
The eighth round started In lively.
McAulifYe trying to knock his man out.
He knocked him down with q terrific
left-handed blow full In the face and re-
peated the dose not less than SIX times,
flooring Kyams with strong blows every
tirne he could manage to get on his feet.
The scene at this time was one OF wild
excitement, everybody yelling and be-
side themselves with excitement. Capt.
Short here stepped upon the Stage before
time was called asAssefrrs the fight.
He was prevailed upon, however, to let
the fight proceed.
The ninth round started with Hyams
very unsteady and groggy. He could
not avoid McAnliffe's strong blows, and
after two or three knockdowns he was
felled with an upper cut that laid him
OUT on the floor uncolacions.
The fight wa awarded to McAuliffe,
who, showed little signs OF punishment.
Hyams made q game and plucky fight,
but he was clearly over-matched.
Hyams is q 1.-THE and active young fell
low % years cid, and has fought many
battles In this old country, notable one
with lem Carney, which lasted nearly
three hours.