Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-01-15
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Nsw osIzAxs. Jan 14-The great in-
ssrnstionAl dghs Of the niddls- weight
ehsmpsopahip Of the world between
Fritzaimmens. Of New Zealand. and
Jack Dempsey, the champion middle
weight pugihss OF America. and which
has attracted the attention OF pngilists
IN every quarter Of tas globe, for weeks
past. took place hsfs tonight under the
auspices OF the Olympic Club.
Dempsey. Who 10 better known - the
"Sonpsreil." !" Wa trained 1t GaIvesson
under the directions OF Nike Coniey
and Tom MAher, while his opponent
has been putting in his time 1t Bay ST.
Louis. Mlss.. with Jimmie Carroll ~
trainer. No expense nae been spared
by the olympic Club to make the battle
the best managed affair Of the kind
ever known in the annals Of pugillsm.
The purse IS the largest ever fought
for IN any country, and the event 10 the
greatest that has ever taken place be-
tween middle weights.
In the matter OF height and reach
Dempsey was at disadvantage ~ Fitz-
simmons, Who stands six feet one, u =
raw-bored slugger, ss strong as an OK,
and with . tremendous reach. It was
expected that Dempsey's nlmbleness
and skill would make him more than q
match for his antagonist, but the ex-
p<ctation MAS not realized. Dempsey
was ~ the Australians mercy almost
from the first.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. .14.--Fitzsimmons
entered the ring at 3 d. M, and was
followed quickly by Dempsey. Alex.
Brewster was chosen referee. An i'm
menss and enthusiastic crowd was pres
ent. The gathering was the most nota-
ble in the history of the ring for the
past two decades. One hundred dollars
was the price Of . box, and ten dollars
for . pine plank. Even at these prices
the amphitheater, which 10 $50 feet in
length by 40 In width, might have
been filed had il been half as large
again. Sporting people from all sec
tions of the country were present. Only
the presence Of John l.. Sullivan was
needed TO complete the representative
character of the assemblage. Four
score of officers were present to pre-
serve order, but their presence was not
needed, however, IS the gathering was
remarkably orderly. At 9 o'clock
Msnsgcr Guillott stepped over the
ropes and procuring silence he told the
great audience that they were TO see .
fair and square fight and that they
would have to preserve order. If the
police were unable to preserve order
he said that the members OF the club
were to do SO. With this admonition
he introduced Capt. Brewster as referee.
The latter had barely crossed tho ropes
when Fltsimmons stepped upon the
platform. He was accompanied by his
seconds, Doc. O'Connell and Jimmy
Connolly, with Jimmy Robinson as
bottle holder. His appearance was not
calculated 70 create q very favorable
impression He walked knock-kneed
with cat-like movement.
Fitzslmmons weighed in at 1901 and
Dempsey at l473. Dempsey offered
$1,000 to $500 with Fitzslmmons, a
san Francisco sport III one one of the
boxes handed out the money, but
Capt. Barrett interposed, and declared
that . second attempt of the kind
would land all the participants in the
station house.
NEw ORLEANS, Jan. 14.-Dempsey
was knocked out in the thirteenth
round. In the first round both men
exchanged several body blows. pemp-
sey's under blows were very strong, and
FItzsimmons was active on his feet.
The round closed with no advantage to
either man.
The second round was about the
same as the first; both exchanged body
ana face blows, and Dempsey was
more wary. The advantage was with
the Australian.
Round Three-FitzNmmons sent Jack
10 grass with a breast blow and fol-
lowed him all over the ring, punching
him severely. Dempsey is groggy, and
evsdIng punishment as much as pos
slble.
Fourth Round-A general exchange
OF blows; Dempsey's wind ls short; the
round closes with honors even.
Fifth Round-Dempsey was sent to
his knees and he received the worst
kfnd of punishment; FItzsimmons is in
good form.
Sixth Round--A heavy exchange OF
blows; Dempsey avoiding punishment,
10 was Fitzsimmons' best round.
ctNtutH HoIUQ-bOt1 men IOuENL
like tigers; Fitzsimmons struck Demp-
sey while they were ciInched; the crowd
cred foul. but 1t was not allowed.
Eighth Round--Same as the last.
Ninth Round was sent to
the ropes.
Tenth Round - Fltzsimmons sent
Dempsey 70 earth twice.
In the last three rounds Dempsey
tired bravely 10 face the terrific blows
that the long armed Australian ralned
upon him right and left, but it was of
no use. lie was a whipped man, and
in the thirteenth round ne went to the
foor and failed to rise at the call of
time.
The fight Vas awarded 10 Fitzsim-
mons amid tremendous cheering and
enthusiasm. The California con-
hngent went Wild over the winner.
Fitzammons, the Australian wonder,
tonight bears the title Of middle-weight
champion of the world. and when he
left the rooms of the Olympic Club TO
meet his wife who Was awaiting nj m
"a his apartments on koyal-st., =
certified check FOR t11, 900 was pre-
santed 70 him. Tomorrow his hackers
vii recelve another check for f50oo
additional, making total of SIC. 900 for
his nights work. Dempsey has re-
eeIved hls coup. He did hls best but
he vas not in il with the Australian.
IL wae the best fight of its class that the
world has ever seen.
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