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pair it.
DEMPSEY REDEEMs HIMSELF.
The Nonpareil Puts Mccarthy to Sleep in
Twenty-eight Rounds.
SAN FRANCISCO, February 1Sth.-The at
traction at the California Athletic Club this
evening was the much talked of Dempsey
Mccarthy contest, its prominence having
eclipsed all events in the pugllistic line
since the defeat of the "Nonpareil" by La
Blanche. Both are champions in their
class, and q great battle was looked for.
D,mpsey naturally felt sore since his de-
feat, and was expected to make desperate
fight to retain his title. Since signing with
Mccarthy he has trained constantly, and
claimed to be in good form, weighing 1473
pounds.
Mccarthy, the sturdy Australian, like
wise realized his contract, and By vigorous
training managed to get under the limit
He was very strong and weighed 1513
pounds, though be could have fought bet
ter at nearer 100. Mccarthy came here with
a reputation as a great fighter, but in the
recent battle of his with Denny Keleher
whom he defeated, he failed to make a
great impression; and when the match was
made with Dempsey many thought he
would not be in it.
The betting was $l00 to $50 in favor of
Dempsey. The purse was for 81 800. Of
which $500 went to the loser.
Dempsey's seconds were Jack McAuliffe
and Denny Kelleher. Jimmy Carroll, the
light weight, and Paddy German were be-
hind Mccarthy. Hiram Cook was referee.
President Fulda announced that the
gloves which were to be used were FIVE.
ounce gloves, but they had been tampered
with and were not satisfactory to the Chief
of Police. Some delay was caused, but
finally satisfactory gloves were produced
and the bell sounded the call of time at $50.
Round both men came nimbly to the
scratch, Mccarthy at once becoming the
aggressor, following Dempsey into his cor
ner in his awkward, crouching style.
Dempsey did not appear bothered any. He
would duck or lead harmlessly. He
reached McCarthy's body and face slightly
without a return.
Round 2-McCarthy again pressed mat
ters, trying to upper-cut on Jacks leads.
The latter, however, was well with him,
and got his right home on the Australians
jaw in his old-time style, swinging half
way around. Time and time again did
Mccarthy try to scare him by feintiDg, but
without success.
Round 3-McCarthy again came on, but
was met with right handler on the mouth,
turning him around. Mccarthy kept on
coming, however, until time was called.
Round 4-McCarthy seemed anxious to
work Jack into the corners, and kept him
moving lively, Dempsey's quick foot
movements and cleverness in ducking cav
ing him from many we'll meant blows
The round ended without damage to either
Round 5-McCarthy, somewhat redeemed
and wearing his peculiar smile, made an
awful lunge at Jacks head, but it passed
over his shoulders. A moment later Jack
again landed his right on the Australians
jaw. He cid not finch, however, and
moment later got in hot upper-cut On
Jacks mouth. Just before the call of time
Mccarthy got in another hot one on Demp-
sey's wind.
Round 6 Mccarthy would lead with his
left in the hope of getting his right home,
but without success He seemed inclined
to let Dempsey force matters, which he did.
getting both hands on Macs wind and head
repeatedly.
Round Finding Dempsey bit quick
in leading, Mccarthy again started to force
the fight, but with little gain. Up to this
time he managed TO get in but few blows,
but showed no signs of the punching he
was taking.
Round S-McCarthy was at it again, and
managed to swing his right on Jacks ear
in way that made the latter bit careful.
Dempsey repaid him moment later with
q straight left in the mouth. Mccarthy
forced Jack into his corner and tried the
famous La Blanche blow, which passed
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Round 9-McCarthy. though getting pun
ished three times to Jacks one, did not
seem any the worse for it, and appesred
strong enough to stand it for hours. Just
before the call Of time be again tried to
swing. landing full on Dempsey's mouth as
time was called
R 10 This was about even, with no
countsring blows on either side. At this
point it was toss-up for choice.
Round 11-This found the Australian
forcing matters. Dempsey would land on
his wind and face again and again, and his
burly opponent would not be denied, and
kept at it as usual.
Round 12-It seemed to be a question
whether Dempsey's constant jabbing or
McCsrthy's wonderful vitality would con-
quer. Mccarthy seemed to rely solely or
the pivot blow as a means of putting
Dempsey out, but the latter appeared
ever on the alert.
Round 13 was fought in the same man.
ner as the others were, Mccarthy taking his
medicine smilingly.
Round 14-McCarthy made vicious
swipe at Dempsey, slightly losing his bal
ance. Jack, like shot, swung in his right
on his neck, which was decidedly the best
blow Of the fight. Mac got tired of lead
ing for Dempsey's face, and finally turned
bis attention to the body, where he would
reach occasionally in good shape.
Round 15-The men had now been light
ing an hour. Mccarthy seemed anxious to
terminate matters. He would rush Demp-
sey sayagely, but the latter woIld either
counter or duck and clinch. Mccarthy
again tried the pivot, but Dempsey was
again on guard, and rapid in-ighting was
the order.
Round 16-This was the round of the
fight so far and Dempsey fairly smothered
Mccarthy. mashing him with right and
left. Mccarthy went 10 his corner some-
what ratified.
Round 17-Dempsev evidently thought
it time to do some hard punching, and got
home with both hands McCarthy's right
eye was now blackened and his face was
TO show the effect of the punish
ment. He was yet strong, however, and
kept on the aggressive
Round 1S- Mccarthy got in a good
smash on Dempsey's nose, bringing the first
blood of the fight. The round otherwise
was about even, though Dempsey did not
appear to have any too much wind.
Round 19-Was fought mostly at long
range, neither being anxious TO force things.
The twentieth was another even round.
1t looked like long fight.
Round 2i-McCarthy got his left over
shoulder and caught him hot
one full on the jaw Jack followed him
into his corner moment later, and got in
3 good upper cut on the mouth and his
left on the wind
Round 22-Jack kept banging away over
and under Macs heart. making il a point