The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-27
SLAVIN and M M'AULIFFE
BIG JOE WAS NOT IN IT
A Very Poor Showing Made BY the
Big Boy from California-The
Fight Lasts but Six
Minutes

LONDON, Sept. 26.-The much talked of
fight between Frank Slavin, the Australian
champion, and Joe McAuliffe, the Amer
lean heavy weight pugilist, took place at
the Ormonde club at 5 o'clock this
morning.
At $3.50 o'clock the men were awakened
by their trainers and thoroughly sponged
down and rubbed, and each received a
stimulant in the form of an egg flip. At
about o'clock the two principals entered
the ring, followed by their seconds.
On the call of time both men advanced
at once to the center OF the ring. After
short preliminary sparring Slavin led off
rather low with his right. This was re-
turned by one from McAuliife with his
left. which missed its mark. The Aus
tralian quickly followed il up with a
good one from his left and then his right
was busy. In the exchanges which fol-
lowed McAuliife had decidedly the better
of il. When they broke away McAuliile
landed powerful blow on his opponents
chest with his right, but Slavin promptly
retaliated, whereupon McAuliife came to
the ground.
The second round ended IN another
drop for McAuliffe, resulting in Slayin
being declared the winner.
After McAuliife came to the ground in
the first round there was tremendous
cheering in the Australians corner. Upon
McAuliife arising the two got together
and McAulilfe landed a terrible blow on
Slavin's face. The American went at the
face of his man and hit him two tre-
mendous blows, time not being called un-
| til McAuliffe left off with decided ad-
vantage.
In the second round McAuliife began
with his right on Slavin's face, then quick
ly got away TO escape determined rush
by Slavin. The Australian chased his
man around the ring. who now began to
cut sorry figure, and when they got close
enough Slavin was more strenuous in
dealing punishment with his right than
| McAuliife. After the men closed the
| American broke away, having the worst
of the deal. On resuming the fight Slavin
saw his chance. Awaiting himself
| of il very quickly he went i'm
to finish his already beaten man.
He soon knocked McAuliire down with a
clear blow, and after waiting for his re-
turn recommended most vigorously. II
was now all over with the Mission Boy. as
he only rose to receive terrific punish
ment, and going down again as soft as
possible. Finally his seconds. seeing
further perseverance would be worse than
useless, intimated that Slavin had most
effectually defeated McAuliife. The an
/ ha
widest enthusiasm. The fight was for
f1,0OO and the Police Gasette champion.
ship belt.
The fight lasted six and three quarter
minutes. McAuliffe's face showed marks
of severe punishment.
In order to bring the contest within the
limits of the law, sx.ounce instead OF
four-ounce gloves were used and the mum.
ber OF rounds reduced from 30 to Is rounds
The hour of the fight was kept secret in
order 10 avoid q mob crowdng the en-.
frances to the Ormonde club. the main
door of which was guarded with the great
est vigilance. Slavin, accompanied by
Lewis, his manager, and his trainer, ar
rived at the club at o'clock last evening
and went to bed. McAuliife, attended by
his trainer, Billy Madden, and his mana.
ger, Richard *. Fox. came later, and took
a shorter rest than his opponent.
At 1o'clock in the morning sporting ce
lebrities began TO assemble at the scene
of the fight. Among the noted were Lord
Marcus Beresford, Count Kinskick, Hon
NJ. Greville, Pony Moore, Charles Mitchell
and Charles Archer.
At o'clock the doors Of the gymnasium
were opened and the ring ropes speedily
surrounded. The fighters appeared al
4:40 o'clock and were loudly cheered
Both appeared in splendid condition
McAuliife was first TO enter the ring. Ht
had for his seconds Jack Burke and Bill,
Madden. Slavin was attended by Jen
Carney aud Mccarthy. When the ref
erees took their positions and time wa'