The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-24
THE SPIDER AND THE Fly.
The Old Story Repeated by Weir. From
Belfast.

MrNSEAPoLIs, Mimi, Jan. 23.-The
fight at the Washington rink tonight be-
tween Ike Weir, the Belfast spider, and
Tommy Miller, the Omaha bantam, came
near turning out fzzle. The articles
called for the men TO weigh at ! o'clock,
and to weigh under 100 pounds. Weir
did so, and balanced tho scales at 1874;
Miller, at a later hour, weighed 1924.
Beiore the doors were opened, Weir
made kick and refused to fight unless he
received the 500 forfeit money which he
claimed was due him ON account Of
Miller's overweight After considerable
wrangling il was agreed TO leave the mat
ter 10 the Tribune, forfeit holder. The
fight was for twenty rounds, Marquis OF
Queensbury rules, two ounce gloves, the
winner 10 take rs per cent. and tho loser
% per cent. OF the gate receipts.
The men were both In good condition
and both were determined to win. They
are both Of the same build and have the
same style OF fighting. The pools pre-
yious 10 the fight stood seven TO four in
favor Of Weir.
Weir was seconded by John Donaldson
and Jere Murphy, OF Minneapolis, while
Ed. Rothery, Miller's hacker, and Prof.
IIawley, both Of Omaha, stood behind
Miller. The house was wcl-hlled, but the
bodily heat from the mass Of humanity
did not raise the temperature, which was
below the freezing point.
The entertainment began with what was
20 have been ten-round contest between
ID. w. Webb and Charlie Gleason for 500
side. Gleason, however, struck only
ono blow, and this landed on the jugular,
and Webb was knocked out In about D
seconds after time was called. II was the
quickest knockout on record.
Unlike most fights, Hank Selyo, the
referee. was chosen without any prclim-
mary row.
te3j O'Clock Weir and Miller shook
hands
Round Both fought shy and consid'
| cradle sparring was INDUCED In, when
Weir caught Miller on the chin with his
right Miller made several hard passes,
but was short. The round closed with
good fighting on both sides.
Round 2-Woir got In three hits, the
first on Miller's nose, which brought blood
First allowed for Weir.
Round 3-Wer caught Miller on the
cheek with his left, when they clinched
Weir got In this four times. The round
was q circus for Weir. lie kept the Grove
In roar by his funny antics.
Round 4-Weir landed one with his lci
on Millcr's nose, the latter followed will
his right on Weir's cheek, when boil
clinehed. Miller got In another on Woir'I
face and Weir followed with three terrific
body blows. They were fighting harC
when time was called.
Round 5-Millcr fought game, but wa'
groggy, aed WIS about used up at the en-,
Of the round. Tho round was most.
clinchcs
Round 6-Wcir came up fresh, Will
Miller was unable 10 guard Wcir's light
ming blows. Miller, 20 avoid punishment
dropped 10 his knees. Weir pounded hin
IA he pleased, and was not bit himself.
Round 7-Woirplaycd with Miller, who
he gave him terrific Highlander
knocking him against the ropes. lie agai
gave Miller an upper-cut, knocking hin
clean into the ropes and completely "out.
Miller was carried from the stage 10 hi
drcssing.room. The referee gave the bc'
OF satisfaction throughout, and Mile
fought gamely, but he was no match e
Weir.