Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-04

audience to fever heat. There was an
abundance of rapid work. Both men
forced matters and there was q rapid ex-
change of blows. Smith reached his
antagonist several times, trying upper
cutting. Mahoney showed to be very
clever and cunning and managed TO miss
the majority OF Smiths swings. Smith
had the best of the round and his stock
went up 80 per cent.
Fourth round--It was give and take
at the opening OF the round. Smith
tried hard to get in hot one, but Ma
honey managed to keep his head out of
the road. This was not very effective
round, both men being still cautious.
Fifth round-The best part OF the
round was occupied in sparring, neither
man being anxious to rush matters.
The lads were getting down to business,
when the time-keeper cut hostilities
short.
Sixth round-Both got home several
times. Smith was striking wild and
high, not being able to gauge the north
ern fighter. Mahoney got in an unin-
tended foul, and at once apologized.
Smith got hot and rushed after Ma
honey, and lively MASKING match was
in progI ess when the time was up.
Seventh round--Not a very exciting
one. Both men kept up the same
tactics. There were several rushes, and
both got in couple of left-hand iabs.
Eighth round-Smith once again be-
gan to free the pace. He made a
vicious swing, but Mahoney got in an
uppercut. There was hot rally oppo-
site the reporter just before the call OF
time.
Ninth round-Both men advanced to
the center. Mahoney appeared to be
very fresh and confident. Smith was
not showing up to such good advantage
as in the early part OF the fight. He
did not exhibit SO much ginger, and
appeared to be discouraged at his in
ability to land. Smith reached Ma
honey's ear, and got jabbed in the
mouth in return. Smith continued his
rushing tactics, and Mahoney met his
left. The blow lacked force, however,
and did not stagger the recipient.
HoNoRs EASY.
Tenth round-This was not very
exciting round, and nothing effective
was done, except that Smith began to
lead for Mahoney's wind.
the call OF time. Smith let out link
and rushed Mahoney all over, the latter
avoiding punishment by his ducking
and clinching. Smith got in several
upper cuts and rushed Danny to the
ropes. Great excitement follows a
few seconds later, when Mahoney goes
TO the floor on half hit and half shove.
Exciting rushes follow, Smith fighting
like little demon. He gets in good
straight jab before the end of the three
minutes. Smith had clearly the best of
The round and the crowd cheered and
,heered.
Twelfth round Both lads came up
very cautiously. Smith landed hard on
ribs and left big red marx.
continues to jab Smith as he
rushes in but apparently does not affect
Smith to any great extent. Mahoney
continues to duck his head in the nick
Of time and thus the battle continues,
looking as if it might take twenty more
rounds to wind up matters.
Thirteenth round-Smith begins to
gauge his opponent much better. Ma
honey jabbed Smith hard in this round,
and as it does not please Smith, the
San Franciscan gets little discouraged.
Nothing much was done in this round,
and both retired to their seats as # they
were good for some time to come. 1t
was even betting, if anything in favor
of Mahoney, as he had thus far avoided
and was getting more ag-
gressiye as the fight progressed.
AN EXCITING MINUTE.
Fourteenth round-Smith rushes time
and time again and landed three or four
times without return. Rapid infightiDg
Mahoney iabs Smith in the
and simultaneously Smith
lands heavily on Mahoney's ear.
Both fall back to the floor. Smith
jumps up spryly. Mahoney looks dazed,
and gets up with difficulty. Smith sails
in to make short work of his man, and
knocks him down. Mahoney gets up
and ducks and clinches when the Los
Angeles boy rushes in. Mahoney is
clearly groggy, and the excitement is
intense. The San Francisco boy is
game, and fights back in futile way.
He was sent down Just near the conclu-
sion of the round, and rested eight sec
onds before he got up. Smith rushes in
again as soon as Mahoney is up, but the
latter clinches and lodges. Time is
called, and the admirers Of Smith ex-
hibit the greatest enthusiasm. The
round was Waterloo for Mahoney. Up
to this period his stock was selling above
par value. 1t was now apparent that
nothing could stop Smith from winning.
Fifteenth rourd-Maboney had not
recovered from the smash on the neck
in the last round. Smith forced the
fight and soon got an opening. left
hand jab sent Mahoney sprawling to
the floor where he remained while the
time keeper counted out ten seconds.
A second of MahOney tried to help
Mahoney up while the seconds were be-
ing counted off, but Smith would not
have it. He rushed over and soon made
the second desist. The fight was char
acterized throughout by the greatest
skill, both men being very active on
their feet. The fight was according to
the Marquis of Queensberry rules, with
four ounce gloves. The purse contended
for was $400. Mahoney was beaten en-
tirely on his merits and there is no
doubt that the better man won. Ma
honey landed with his LETT quite fre-
quently but his blows lacked steam.
THE 4-YEAR-OLD CHAMPION.
Charley Durfes VIII Take Mckinney
East Next Season.