The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-15
DEMPSEY KNOCKED OUT.
he FOUGHT WILL, BUT FITz5IN-
MONS oUTCLASSES HIM.


great fight between Sullivan and Kilrain
has there been such gathering of sporting
men from ell parts of the United
States as throngs the corridors of the
hotels tonight, and makes gay the
many brilliant resorts of the Crescent City.
Everybody is talking fight, aud many of
them travelled 1900 miles to SEE Dempsey,
the Nonpareil, battle with Fitzsimmons,
the Antipodsan, for the purse of $4,000,
and the halo that accompanies it in the
shape Of the middIe-weight championship.
The great mill resulted in knockout for
Dempsey in the thirteenth round.
THE ARRANGEMENTS.
The arrangements for the fight could
hardly have been better. In the main
building Of the club the principals had a
room each, far from the crowding, curious
mass below and distant from each other.
Box-holders were admitted through
the club house and the gem
eral ticket>holders through the gate
on another street. There were half dozen
other gates, but they were kept locked and
guarded, being intended for the purpose Of
egress only. All along the paths and aisles
there were strong guards OF police, and a
steady procession was kept going.
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The amphitheater was built on lasting
plan, the high walls making it solid and
enduring and holding up a truss roof so
constructed that it can be removed in case
of warm and dry weather, or used as pro-
lection from cold and rain. The somewhat
chilly weather Of the past few days led to the
place being well rooted tonight Under a
square Of electric lights stood the ring. 1t
was exactly twenty-four feet square, on the
turf, and OF sand just loose enough to be
springy. The ropes and stakes were
padded, and it was altogether an ideal place
to fight.
BARBED WIRE ENCLOSURE.
-Four feet from the ring was another en-
closure with barbed wire instead of ropes.
Between the two rings were chairs for two
seconds. and a wire fence insured the
pugilistic parties from outside interference.
Besides the gentle hint of hands Off con-
veyed the sharp wire fence was
designated as humane measure, prevent
ing accident TO the principals from too close
contact with the crowd, aud making it i'm
possible for the mob to shut off air and help
from pugilist should he be hurt. Between
the ring and stands was asort of excavation
lu which the press stands were
placed. It was an excellent point
to see from, aud did not interfere with the
crowd behind. No wires were allowed into
the grounds, 30 that correspondents Jared
alike. The same impartiality was shown in
the divisional the seat, ,add club messengers
left the stands at stated intervals. and club
cabs carried all copy direct to the telegraph
office.
FITzsIMAoNs THE FIRST ON HAND.
Fitzsimmons was the first of the contest
ants to reach the club. He appeared in fine
condition. His skin was clear, his eyes
bright and his good nature surprising, con-
sldering the occasion and his long training.
Carroll and O'Connell, his trainers, kept Civ
ing him hard rub-downs at intervals. so as
to keep his weight from increasing, the big
fellow having very little to spare especially
under the conditions insisted upon by Demp-
sey that the wei9hing-in be at the ring
side In fighting clothes
DEMPsEY's ARRIVAL.
Dempsey arrived later and bore his usual,
OF late, serious look, with an occasional
knitting OF his brow, which showed that he
had made up his mind for desperate work.
He and FitSsimmons are the same age, 2S
Dempsey was trained down as fine
as race horse. His muscles
were long, plant, supple and well devel-
oped. His legs had all their wonted
strength and he moved around as easily,
gracefully and quickly as il no effort was
wasted in his going about He weighed
lat pounds the night before, aud he did
very little work during the day, 80 as to
pick up few pounds by night.
ovERsHADowEp BY FITzsIMMoNs.
Although Dempsey looked perfection, for
his inches, he was markedly overshadowed
by the ungainly, awkward looking giant
with swinging arms.
TIE SECONDS.
The men weighed in the presence of the
audience. Dempsey's seconds were Jack
MO Ar1tf Hrta Exxkh sd
the Ithaca Giant, while Jim Carroll and
Dock O'Connell looked after Nrzsimmons'
interest.
Time was called promptly at 9:25 O'Clock,
with Alexander Brewster, one Of the ablest
and most respected citizens of New Orleans,
as referee. The official time keeper was
Prof. John Duffy. The master of
ceremonies was ex>Mayor J. v.
Guillette. The men came into the ring
at S:55 o'clock, Fitzsimmons first,
and Dempsey few minutes later. Dempsey
offered to wager 81 900, which was accepted
by Maj. Frank Mclaughlin. director of the
California Athletic Club. but the Olympic
club officials refused to let the bet go, and 1t
was called or.
OPENING OF THE FIGHT
The men shook hands and advanced TO
the center, Bob, from appearances, out
chasing Jack. The men SPARED, Bob led
left and landed; Jack landed with hisright
Bob crowded him in The corner, clinched
and broke. Bob followed Jack all over the
ring; Bob landed heavy rigat. Jack was
onthe defensive and running away. Jack led
with his left and missed Jack led and
landed on the stomach. jack led and
missed; led again and oountered left. The
round ended with honors about evenly di-
vided.
THE SECOND ROUND.
ROUND 2-Bob came up cautiously and
crowded Jack. Bob led his right on Jacks
head, Bob landing his right and left on
Jacks head. Bob led and missed. Bob
crowded Jack into the corner and missed.
Jack led right hand body blow, followed
rapidly by exchange. The fighting was
even. Jaok ran away. Jack led and
missed. Bob landed his right and left on
the face, and Jack ducked away.
Bob landed his right on Jacks head.
Jack ran away; clinch and breakaway
followed. Jack landed on Bob's head.
Bob landed his left on Jacks nose. Jack
landed his right on Bob's head. Bob
crowded Jack. Jack led for the stomach
and missed, and ciinch and breakaway
followed. The round ended in Bob's favor
Jack got Bob's left on the nose.
THE THIRD ROUND.
ROUND 3--The men came up smiling
Jack ducked and ran away. Bob crowded
jack into the Corner. Sparring and
good nature marked the round. Bob
ran away from Jacks left. Jack
was knocked down with Bob's right. He