The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
BLACK vs.. WHITE.
Jackson Whips Jack McAuliffe.
A Hot Prize Fight in San Francisco
Last Night.
The Australian Negro Beats the
Big American Slugger.
He Knocks Him Out In the Twenty
Fourth Round.
Jackson Whips Jack McAulife
A Rafting Contest From First to Last
The. Hitting Very Hard The Austral-
ian Pounds His Opponent Unmer-
cifully-Complete Description.

IAN Francisco, Cal, Dec. 2s.-The con-
test between Joe McAulifie, tho champion
heavyweight OF the Pacific Coast, and
Jackson, the coIored champion from Aus
tralia, which occurred at the gymnasium
OF the California Athletic Club tonight,
had been the sole topic in sporting circles
here for weeks and il had created more
interest than any similar event ever held
on the Coast. This interest had been
aroused by number of circumstances.
McAuliiIe had a clear record OF victories,
and his recent battle with Mike Conley, in
which the Ithaca Giant" was defeatcdi in
less than five minutes, added greatly to
the admiration OF his friends, and gave the
sporting public an increased confidence in
his merit as a scientific pugilist. 1t was
generally conceded, however, that McAu.
life would fight his hardest battle tonight,
for Jackson had won an excellent reputation
since his arrival here some six months
ago, and ho had given the highest ovi-
dence OF his ability in his match with
Boston pugilist threw up the sponge in
the ninth round, when IL was plain that
Jackson was in every way his superior.
Another circumstance which intensified
the interest in this matter was the under.
standing that the winner would be open 10
! fight any man in the world, the California
Athletic Club having offered purse Of
| 5000 for such purpose. The betting
ttH.alNF .e.l
weeks past, and il is generally
believed that n very large amount OF money
was put up on the contest. McAuiile was
the iayorite ut odds running from two TO
one, $500 10 so, with larger odds prevail
ing. When the men stepped into the
ring tonight fully 1000 spectators were
present There was also scene Of excite
ment in the street in front oi the building.
| A great crowd had collected there aud
kept up a continual round OF cheering
throughout the fight. As the men stood
In the ring McAulile appeared TO have
the advantage, 30 far m weight and hight
were concerned. His weight was 22O
pounds, while Jackson was little Over
800 McAuliilc was six feet and three.
quarters inches In hight, aud Jackson six
feet and one.quartor jackson had
little advantage IN reach. Hiram
Cook, Of this city, was tho rctercc.
McAullne's seconds were Barney Farlic
aud Joe Bowers aud Ssm Fitzpatrick and
Tom Meadows perfOrIrtd the same office
| for Jackson. ID was after y o'clock when
the contestants accompanied by their see
onds, entered the ring Both were received
with enthusiasm, aud there was grca, con-
fusion before order was finally restored
When the gloves were produced but little
time WAS lost in prcliminarics Time was
called ut 02j O'Clock.
First R0unl-Thc men spared eau.
tiously at first, whom McAulihc led oil
with his right, aud caught Jackson lightly
on the ear. THIS was followed by an in
terchange Of sharp blows McAulinc
made several heavy lungcs. and got in one
good one oh Jackson's neck, which the
latter counicrcd, and the round closed.
Second Round-McAuliiIc led with his
left, but Tell short. Jackson returned with
his right, and caught McAulinc well In
the breast Some hot fighting aud several
clinchcs followed. Jackson next struck
McAuli1c on the ear aud caused the blood
TO ilow. The round was generally Ia Jack
sons favor.
Third Round There was somo very
heavy hitting by both nj the close range
In this round aud the Australian was
pounded morn severely. McAulinc
caught him on the side oi the head which
caused him 10 siagger acrdss the room.
Jackson struck out toniGcally but fell
short.
Fourth Round-Thc mcn spared eau.
tiou-ly for fall minute, when McAuliilo
led out savagcly, but Jackson escaped by
jumping aside Jssksln planted light
one on McAulitlc which the latter re-
turned.
Fifth Round-Iacksou opened the round
by getting la light blow on McAulinc's
forehead. lie followed this up quickly
aud forced McAuliilc against the rnpcs.
lie then forced the biz Californian around
the ring at a lively rate, but lid little dam.
age.
Sixth Round Jackson hal ~ Ear dis
played wonderful qucknc0, IN this round
ho struck McAuliilc several staggering
blows on the bead and forced him against
the ropes. llc also succeeded la jumping
back quick enough to avoid several power
iul blows whith Vcu aimed nd his lead.
seventh llou VI Tho men retained the
utmost gooi hum q and would smile every
time an advantage was gained by either.
in this round McAuliio got one swinging
blow ON Juckspu'H chin. which The latter
returned. Vuy little was done during the
| round.
Eighth Round - The previous light
round hal r. rs.od the men somewhat, and
they Op nd up the eighth round lively.
Jackson caught McAulinc Ia tho wind
twc1 and was apparently directing his
b'o6s a. that spot. jackson continued to
i0fcs his alycuary around the ring and
had by ar the best oi the round.
Ninth Round There wns no rpas0n 10
believe VI this point that the fight would
come b. o close very soon. No particular
damage had been done by either, though
Jackson had tho best oi the fight % iar.
lie continued 10 drive his right nj Nc.
Aullilc's head, bat the blows we're light.
Truih Round Jackson again forced
the Gshing. and pounded McAuliiIc scy.
cril tines In the face. Tho latter 70.
TUNED them, and caught Jackson on the
neck, which caused the colorod man 10
slip ~ the iloor
Eleventh Round Nc iuline's ewes were
beginning 10 pun up slightly and bis ear
was still bleeding. Jackson appeared
none the worse. lie continued 10 pound
McAulide in tho ribs. but tie latter did
not seem 10 b. much annoyed by H. Two
, | hard IluNa in tho face Wpno enrhunvnd