The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-15
FI1zslMMoNs THE v2TOR.
The Australian Wonder Knocks Out the
HOnpariel in the Thirteenth Roand.

NonparieI in the Thirteenth Round.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 1.-THE gathering
to witness the Dempsey -Fiizsimmons fight
tonight was one Of the most notable in the
history Of the ring. Flzsimmons, the
"Australian wonder" was the first to enter
the ring about 9:15 l.. NJ, and Dempsey was
the second 20 strip. few moments after
wards. FiizsimmOns weighed before en-
tering ljOI pounds, ard Dempsey l41L
pounds. While waiting for the call
OF time both men, who were shiyeTing from
the cold, walked briskly up and down the
ring. No attempt was made 10 introduce
them 10 each other, although they had never
met, and finally Jack crossed, and. facing
FitzsimmOns. extended his hand. The
Australian shook hands cordially. At
This iuncturc Dempsey offered TO bet
$1,000 10 $500 with FitZsimmOns, a
san Francisco sport in one OF the
boxes handing out the money, but Cap
tain Barrett intcrIOsed, and declared that
second attempt Of the kind would land all
the participants in the station house. FL
nally, az $3.50. the gong sounded and th
men advanced 10 the middle Of The ring
and shaking hands. the fight began.
THE FIGRT BY ROUNDS.
First round-B0th men exchanged several
UbNA UlON iftIlf0Na = hAu|i-bfFNo Nfli
strong. but FitZsimmOns was active Qn his
feet. The round closed with no advantage
to either man.
second round-same as first. Advantage
with the Austral ian.
Third nd-FitZsimmOns sent Dempsey
TO grass with breast slow and followed
him all over the ring, punching him
severely.
Fourth round-General exchange Of
blows. Dempsey's wind seemed short.
The round closed with honOrs even.
Fifth ROund-Dempsey was sent to his
knees. lie received the worst Kind Of pun
shment in this round. but fitzsimmons
was in good form when it closed.
Sixth R0uud-lleayy exchange OF blows,
Dempsey avoiding punishment Toward
the end Of this round Dempsey clinchcd.
and right handler on the neck sent him 10
his knees. As he fell Fi;zsimmona escaped
second with his left, Dempsey got his arm
around FiiZsmmOns neck as he went down,
and there was cries Of foul.
BOTH FIGHT LIKE TIGERS.
Seventh round-Both men 'ouclt like
tisefs. Fitzsimmons struck Dempsey
while they were clinched, which was barely
allowed under the circumstances, but IT
sent Dempsey sailing between thu ropes.
Eighth rOund-FItzsimmOns me mp
got two heavy breast blows, and before be
could respond, titzsimmOns had repeated
with his right il the face, and the left
IN the stomach. FitZsmmOns pushed bin
away ana struck HIM left and righ; lvlf-
dozen times in succession, winding up
with two body blows. As the bell rang
Dempsey vas next door 20 helpless
Ninth r0und-Dempsey was sent to the
ropes.
Ieuth FitzsimmOns twice sent
Dempsey TO the earth.
Eleventh round-Dempsey WAS f0ored by
two terrific left handlers.
Twelfth rOuud-FltZsimmOns tr0tted 10
the centre with alacrity, and with a left
handler on the Jaw, be sent Dempsey on BIZ
back
THE NEW ZEALAND WONDER TIE VICTOR.
Thirteenth round-Dempsey staggered t.
the centre Of the ring and little vitality was
apparently left. lie clinched at the
drot attempt Of Fltzsimmons To-
strike, the Australian pushed him away.
let out with short arm, which barely
touched him, and he fr!l To the ground
Twice be cssaycd to rise, bat rolled over
md over like man in dying agonit-.
Fine was called, and falling 10 respond
he fight was awarded 10 The New 4 ialand
wonder. while The audience cueered
igaiu and again. From all appear /
,nccs FilZsimmJns could have done tht |
dght over again without leaving The rim
Dempsey was taken IN "a carri tge TO his /
1oarding-house. while FItz,immons pat ON
bis clothes and walked home win bis
second. The ight lasted fJrty-nine minute 5.