St. Paul daily globe., 1889-01-04
MURPHY Is A MARVEL.
The Clever English Bantam
Knocks Out the Pride Of
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The Clever English Bantam
Knocks Out the Pride Of
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan. 4.-The
ng-talkedof meeting between Frank
Murphy, who claims the feather-weight
championship of the world, who now
has forfeit of $500 deposited as an
earnest of his willingness to defend the
title, and Jimmy Hogan, of this city,
who is regarded as the cleyerest of
local bantams, came off at Stockton
Range tonight, under the auspices of
the West Jersey Athletic association,
and Murphy was declared the winner.
James Watson, of the Press, had been
previously agreed upon as the ref
cree. and Arthur Chambers and
Ed Cole, of the Call, were selected as
the well-known light weight, and Ed
Bradford seconded Murphy, and Jim
Ryan and Lon Eber performed the same
service for Hagsn. As the men squared
it was apparent that Murphy was
heavier and that he was ''fit," while
Hagan looked trifie drawn.
First ROund-Hagau made the pace at driv
ing Murphy to the ropes, without, however,
doing any serious damage. On regaining the
middle OF the ring Murphy caught Hagan on
the face, and the latter retaliated on the
Britishers wind. While the men were spar
ring for an opening time was called.
Round TwO-Murphy open in business
like way on Hagan, driving him TO the ropes
and landing lightly on his face. The Quaker
went at Murphy hammer and tongs, rapping
him with slight left-hander on the nose
and getting first blood. This evidently
ratified Murphy, who fought rather shy until
Chambers sent the men to their corners.
Third Round-Hagan again took the inltia-
tive finding Murphy's bellows several times
and making the latter grunt. The English
man, countered on Hagan's jaw. Hagan
caught Murphy under the eye, swelling that
useful organ and driving him to the ropes,
Before Hagan could follow up his advantage
time was called.
Fourth Round-This round was rather hot,
and all in Hagan's favor. Murphy planted
his left in Hagan's stomach and James re-
sponded on Franks neck. 1t was give and
take with the local man. doing the most exc
cutlon. Murphy was fired against the wall
just as time was called.
Fifth Roundup to this point the exercises
had been in favor of Hagan, but Murphy
soon evened things After considerable fid-
ding he got in stingero on Hagans nose and
drew the claret. Considerable Short-arm
lighting ensued, but the Engishman had the
advantage, his blows seeming to have the
most steam behind them.
Hagan, who, after feeling the weight of Muir
phys left, rushed his opponent, landing in
discriminatory on his head and body. con-
Guiding with a straight left-hander on the
jaw, which made his supporters jubilant.
Round Seven-Both men got down to
business at the stalt, and that part was in
favor of Hagan, but the fast pace was be-
ginning to show on him, while Murphy was
comparatively fresh. The latter then began
to force matters and sent his man flying to-
ward the ropes by solid shot in the neck
just as time was called.
Round Eight-Murphy paid his attention
to Hagan's stomach and landed heavily sew
eral times. Hagan began to show signs Of
distress. and he looked as though he was
about done for. but Murphy for some reason
or other did not follow him up
Ninth Roundabout men fought shy and,
1t was not until the last half that they came
together. when Murphy again made play
with excellent effect upon Hagans body.
Last Round-Murphy Immediately as
sumed the aggressive. hitting Hagan
on the face and chrsing him to the
ropes. Hagan rallied and short-arm
fighting, with Murphy doing the most telling
work when time was called. The referee
awarded the fight to Murphy, but the spec
tators seemed to be divided in their opinions.