The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-27
HARD FIGHTING.
Joe ChOynski Defeats Jack Davis
in Nine Rounds.
Exciting Sport at the Occidental Athletic
Club-Jimmy Murphy 0utgenerals Cali
fornia Dempsey.


round contest between the light.weights Jimmy
Murphy (brother Of the champion feather-weIghr
and California Dempsey. The latter appeared
10 be about ten pounds heavier than the Aus.
tralian.
Murphy had much the best OF the contest
showing superior science and quickness in hit
ting and getting away from punishment. Demp-
sey made several wild swings but always went
wide OF his mark. Each time Murphy rushed
his man Dempsey felt the force Of the Aus
tralian's gloves on his neck.
In the eighth round Murphy knocked his op-
ponent down by highlander on the neck.
Dempsey was quickly on his feet again, and
looked surprised. In the ninth round the fighting
was fast and furious. Murphy tried TO kn ock
Dempsey out, and IN a rush the latter butted
Murphy with his head in the face, drawing a
stream OF blood from the Australians nose,
which covered his face.
In the last round Murphy punished his op-
ponent badly about the face and Dempsey, al
though clearly overmaIched, fought plucklly,
but was outclassed In many particulars. The
referee awarded the mat ch to Murphy.
The Main Event.
1t was 500 O'clock when the master Of cere-
monies announced the event OF the evening, and
introduced the puglIsts to the members.
Joe ChOynski. 165 pounds, was seconded by
Eddie Greaney and Charles Tillson. Jack Davis,
40 pounds, had as his attendants Billy Shan.
non and Denny Kelliher. Frank Crockett was
mutually agreed upon as referee. The purse
was $500.
When the pugillsts stood up to face each other
their conditions were criticized by the large
gathering OF sporting men present.. ChOynski, as
usual, presented splendid breast and shoul-
ders; his legs, which are slim, do not compare
favorably with his upper extremities.
Davis astonished the spectators so far as his
muscular appearance Is concerned. He looked
every inch fighter. Choynski had 4 slight adj
vantage in height. 1t was 9:25 O'Clock when
the contest began.
THEY GO AT IT.
First round-Davis was first to rush, but awk-
wardly. Choynskt easily got away from danger.
aat hHe Unams ,,f man fashed again ana swung his
and in rush Choynski hit him ON the mouth,
and In retieating DAVIS tripped his opponent up.
Choynski fell, but was up in jfy. Another
rally was had, and Davis missed a wicked swing
at Joe's neck. Choynshi caught Davis again on
the Jaw, and down went Jack with Joe on top OF
him. The round ended with Choynski landing
two or three good left-handers on Davis neck
and mouth
BOTH LAND.
Second round-Choynski feuted with his left
and smashed Davis on the neck with the right.
The latter came back quickly at his opponent
and rushed Joe wildly to post, where Choynski
slipped and fell. Some cautious sparring fol-
lowed, when both men landed leit-handers and
clincned. Davis worked his shoulders and left
arm in peculiar way and then charged at
ChoynskL. Joe ducked and Davis went bang
against post. The finish OF the round was in
favor OF Choynski. who landed on his opponents
mouth. Davis however, did not seem to be an
noyeq by the blows he received.
PUGILIsTIC HURRICANE.
Third round-Ths was a regular hurricane
engagement DAVIS seemed TO have caught the
idea that his opponent was too much for him at
long range, aud the moment they faced each
other In the middle of the ring Davis rushed In
and smashed at Joe with his left. The blow was
stopped and Davis again rushed, In the hope OF
getting home right-hander on his opponents
Jugular. Choynsk had lively time dodgiug
and ducking away from his antagonist who
made repeated efforts, notwithstanding the pun
lshng he got on the mouth and nose, 10 land his
powerful right-hand swing.
When Davis had finished his rush, Joe moved
close up and surprised the Omaha boy by plant
Ing his left duke five times on his mouth finish
Ing up With right handler on the Jaw. The last
blow staggered JACK and he dropped against the
ropes.
"knoek him out, J Joel" shouted the boys who
were in ChoynskPs corner, and the Californian
Tried TO do as they suggested, but Davis unex-
pectedy swung his right and caught ChoynskI
In The neck The blow was heavy one and joe
staggered back.
Tie Omaha pugilist had recovered from his
dazed state by this time, and making savage
rush across the ring he caught ChoynskI an
upper cut as the latter attempted to duck away,
and down went the native son of the Golden
West in very daZed slate.
Davis stood over Choynski while the latter
struggled to his feet. Ii looked II the jig was
up with the San Franciscan when the gong
sounded the three minutes time, and CnoynskI
happily escaped defeat.
Al lhlS 1unctufe the excitement was intense.
STRICTLY BUSINESS.
Fourth round-This was another round full OF
excitement. Choynski had fully recovered his
senses, but began 10 realize that he had harder
game TO defeat than he expected when they first
shook hands in tile ring. he watched his OppO-
nents movements, and. as Davis settled himself
for another rush, Joe met him with straight
left on the nose. lie followed this up by planting
three left-banders on the some spot.
The recipient shook his head and again
charged, only to meet righthander on the Jaw
which would have brought an ordinary pugilist
TO the boards. The blow only staggered Davis
and as he Teeled backward Choynski dashed In
before and was caught with another swinging
blow on the jaw. The blow had not full head
OF steam on, but It was sutnclent TO bring Choyn-
ski to his knees.
When lie regained his pins Jim Corbett, who
had prominent seat in the gallery. shouted,
leftF'
Both men were pretty well dazed and fought
cautiously until nearing the finish OF the round >,
when Choynski smashed Davis wicked left on
the mouth, which brought the Omaha man TO his
Knees. When the latter got on his pins again he
referee, who was within striking distance.
Crockett dneked quite eleverly away from
swing which might have brought him TO the lum-
Der had it reached its mark.
Choynski was settling himself for another
''go" at his opponent when the gong sounded the
end OF the round.
MORE CAUTIOUS.
Fifth round-The fighters came up to the
scratch at the call OF time" pretty well
pumped, and neither man seemed anxious
to to, force D, matters ChoynskL had received
from his powerful antagonist and content
himself with his clever system of jabbing.
ably got out of harms way by lodging to either
side. Occasionally Joe would drop In his left
and send Davis head back his shoulders.
The latter must nave the neck and face OF a
Sampson, as the constant jabs only aroused his
desire TO rush. Cboynski had the best Of this
round by reason OF his cool fighting.
CHANGE OF TACTICS.
Sixth round-Choynski improved considerably
on his style OF lighting, and. instead of contest
Ing lhe average ground with his formidable op-
Davis each time the latter rushed. David did
not rush, either, as frequently as before, but re-
manned ON guard waiting an opportunity to cross
Choynski with the right when the latter jabbed
at him with his left Joe displayed better fac-
ties and jabbed Davis on the mouth. The Omaha
boy caught ChOynskf pretty stiff right on the
back OF the neck and then clnched as the round
closed.
BLOOD AND JUDGMENT
Seventh round-This round was very much In
Chovnskps favor He used better Judgment, and
allowed Davis to rush against the ropes without
making any attempt TO stop him. Whenever
the opportunity offered Joe sent out his left and
Davis seldom failed TO stop the glove with his
mouth. Several times the Omaha gladiator es-
sayed TO counter his opponent on the neck, and,
although his blows were well intended, they
always fell bit short. Davis astonished The
members by the way he took the left-hand jabs
without showing the effect of the punishment.
liz was oiCCuiuB iSCl1 dt luo uOso Mu6u tlluc
was called
NEARING AN END.
Eighth round-Davis came to the center OF the
ring showing signs OF grogginess while Choynski
by his movements betrayed weakness In the
legs which his hackers did not like TO see. Davis
was the first to lead with his left. The blow
landed lightly on Joe's breast. The latter re-
taliated by stabbing Davis In the stomach and
csc aping IN the nick OF time right-band swing
aimed at his jaw. DAVIS finally rushed IN the
hope OF getting under Joe's guard. but in so
doing he received smash on the nose
which sent him back several feet. Davis was
now feeling much like an infuriated
bull and again he charged, only to dash against
post. As he slowly moved toward the Cali
quick as fash he swung his right The mitten
caught Davis on the point of the chin aud he
dropped limp on the floor, his forehead striking
The redwood. The seconds were being counted
oil, and when the eighth second was shouted the
gong sounded The finish of the round and Davis
was saved for another round.
DEFEATED BUT GAME.
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