Evening journal., 1891-01-15

attempt was made to introduce them "a
each other, and finally Dempsey crossed a
lew feet TO the west, faced his antagonist.
and extended his hand. The Australian
took the hand, which he shook cordially.
AZ this junoture Dempsey offered to bet
$1,000 to $500 with Fitzsimmons. Finally
at $3.50 the gong sounded and both men ad-
vanced TO the middle of the ring and shook
hands
The Fight by Rounds.
Round Both men spared continuously for an
opening. fitz led with right, giving Dempsey
a resounding whack ia left law Dampsey re.
spondcd with right, reaching Fitx's face lightly
With heavy right and left handlers Fitz drove
ksHnpsey 70 ropes when the latter cnched After
breaking away, Dempsey caught his opponent
IuAy IN the mouth, following il up by hard
blow Dempsey returned with a heavy body blow
and time was called. Dempsey made an ineffect-
ual attempt at an upper cut as the gong sounded
honnu Both men went at each other without
prehminaries. Fitz got 10 the first blow on Demp-
sey : neck getting in return a blow on the rfght
shoulder. Dempsey ran 70 avoid a vicious left
handler Ftz followed, and letting out with right
ana ieft, gave telling blows on Dempseys head
and breast. The latter began 10 show weakness
m wind and was flushed and worried For the
nrst time he realized that he had met foeman
worthy Of his steel Fitz followed him to his
own corner and hammered him again and again.
dempsey, 70 spare further punishment cliuched
repeatedly. Out IN the center once more, Demp-
sey sent out a severe left handed upper cut aud
dempsey avoided a right handler just as time was
called
Dempsey Knocked Down.
Round 3-Dempsey was vishly weakened. and
although his supporters shouted words OF en-
coufagement the demonstration produced little
ez1ect for moment. when, however, Fitz at
tempted vicious right hander which missed
" mark, Dempsey warmed up with the ferocity
OF tiger, and several heavy blows were OK.
changed The Australian, however drove his
opponent 70 his own corner and with heavy
breast blow sent him sprawling on tho ground
Dempsey jumped up quickly, but was evidently
groggy, and until time was called his adversary
nightly punched him around the ring
Round 4-Dempsey led, giving heavy face blows.
He clinched TO avoid a return. on separating
Dempsey gave Fitz left handed upper cut There
was a sharp Interchange Of blows ia the center of
the ring. Fitz got in heavy right handler on
DemIsey's ribs followed up by a left IN the jaw
Dempsey countered on the stomach, and fitz
simply laughed, and sent him half spinning with
right handler Ia the face.
Round 5-The Australian showed his advantage
In reach. Dempsey essayed a terrific iunge with
a left handed upper cut, but the Australian missed
Il by an inch, aud returning let out with his right
on Dempsey's juguar, sending him 10 his knees.
He scrambled 10 his feet only 20 receive right
and left on his breast It was apparent that Denp-
sey WAS a defeated man.
Round 6-Plucking mp courage and determine
ton Dempsey made a vigorous effort and tried 70
force the lighting. There was a rapid interchange
OF blows. Fltz led with his left and gave oiNs on
the jaw that brought out a chorus Of Obs"
Dempsey was badly winded. right handler on
the neck brought him 10 his knees As he fell
tltz essayed a second with his left Dempsey got
his arms around Fitzs neck as he went down aud
there were cries Of foul
Round T-kltz landed heavy blows on Dempsey's
right ribs, nearly sending him 10 grass. Dempsey
got IA an upper cut, which Fitz returned and sent
his man % the ropes Dempsey administered
severe stomach blow, which barely escapes going
on the belt Ftz, with a smile, sailed 10 visiously
and knocked his opponent right and left around
the ring Dempsey managed 70 clinch Both men
were close 70 the ropes when Fitz, with a right
rib blow which was barely allowable under the
circumstan noes, sent Dempsey sailing between the
ropes. His seconds rushed 10 his assistance but
jumping away, he went al it hammer and tonga
His face was bleeding and the perspration poured
from his back In a stream. while Fitz was Der.
fecty dry
Round s-Fitz came up fresh as a spring violet.
Dempsey was weak on his legs and decidedly
groggy. Fitz struck him left and right a half
body blows Dempsey was next door 70 helpless.
Nature OutcIassed Him.
Round e-Fitz let out with his long arms, swing.
ing right and left. Men with money on the Non.
pareil, seeing that the game was up began to
edge toward the door. Dempsey repeatedly
clinched 70 avoid punishment but at every break
away got heavy blows. While forcing him at,ainst
the ropes titz got him in the left rib, whereat
there were renewed cries OF foul
Round lO-Fltz crowded. Dempsey and landed l
right body blow He then landed a terrible riybt
and Dempsey clinched and pulled Fitz around the |
ring. Fitz hit him left on the nose and Dempsey
ran away, Dempsey feinted, and Fitz landed a
far Ia FinFHf an4s rfff ffrl
sent Dempsey down. Fitz punched Dempsey IN
the stomach, and the gong saved Dempsey who |
was down three times and was nearly knocked |
out. Dempsey fought hard, but nature outclassed /
him
Round ii-Fitz landed two terrific lefts ana
hoored Dempsey. Fitz knocked him down again
let hun gain wind and landed terrific right and |
left. This was Fitz's round The towel was
thrown from Jacks corner in token OF defeat
but IL did not 60. II was 70 fool Fitz Jack ,gaa
down. aud as MeAuliiYe did not expect the gong
he threw up the towel, but when the gong sound
ed he said the throw up" did not 70. Jacx
would try again.
Fitz Picked Him Up.
Round is-Fitz trotted to the center win
alacrity. He was smiling, as full of wind AZ h
the sixth round and made no effort 70 work hara
With a left handler in the jaw he sent Dempsev
on his back. He slowly arose and went down |
again from left handed touch in the ribs Rising
nH- Il
vcrsary into the center Of the ring. but want |
down again in the effort Fitz picked hin NM
like q child smoothed his hand over his head Ana
held him IN his arms for a second Then he ,yept
over 70 his corner and sat on the roues |
Dempsey tried to get at him, but his seconds
pulled him back as the gong sounded
Round l3-Demsey staggered to the center az
lhe ring Little vitality was apparently left. He
clinched at the first attempt Of FItz 10 strike
The Australian pushed him away let out with a
short arm which barely touched him. and he fall
y the ground. Twice he essayed 10 rise blt
oiled over and over like a man In dying agonias
Fine was called, and failing to respond, the fvbt
sas awarded the New Zealand wonder. From
VI appearances Fitz could have done the agbt
'ver again without leaving the ring
A Good Nights Work for Fitz.
Fitzsimmons now bears the title OF mid
lie weight champion OF the world. and
when he left the rooms Of the Olympic
lub TO meet his wife, who was awaiting
i'm in his apartment on Royal street. a
ertifed check for 81, 600 was presented TO
i'm. Today his hackers received another
heck for 5000 additional, making a total
f $4,000 for his nights work. Dempsey
as received his COUP lie did his best, but
e was not in it with the Australian. IL
ias the best fight Of its class aud OF the
reight that the world has ever seen.