Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-01-15
THE MEN IN THE RING

10th PuSiltsts Loudly Cheered When
 They Appeared With Their Seconds.
 At one minute past o'clock Fitz. simmons appeared in the hall. He was accompanied by Carroll, O'Connell and Robertson. The first two were his sec- onds and the last his bottle holder. Fitzsimmons, throwing off his overcoat, tipped the beam at 150 1-2 pounds, when he disclosed to view the heavily muscled shoulders and arms that have made him famous.
 Dempsey appeared ten seconds after Fitzsimmons, and shared the applause with him. He was accompanied by Gus Tuthill, Jack McAuliffe and Connolly. Jack was dressed in gray trowsers and purple undershirt. When he weighed his fighting costume was seen to be black tights supported by a red belt and white shoes. Dempsey weighed exactly 150 pounds. He appeared in perfect trim and had an air of quiet confidence that greatly cheered and encouraged his admirers and packers.
 They Sha ke Hands.
 After entering the ring the two men regarded each other carefully for some minutes, and then began to walk around, each in his corner. Finally Fitzsimmons went over to Dempsey's corner, and ex- tended his hand, which was warmly clasped, amid the cheers of the specta- tors.
 A delay of several minutes occurred, while the police were carefully examin- ing the fve-ounce gloves.
 FitZsimmons won the choice of gloves, as he he previously had won the choice for corners.
 The gloves having been adjusted, the men advanced to the centre of the ring and shook hands. Referee Brewster then entered d the ring.
 The Battle.
 First round-Both men exchanged several body blows. Dempsey's under blows strong. Fitzsimmons active on feet. No advantage to either man.
 Second round-Same as first Both men exchanged body and face blows. Dempsey more wary. Advantage with the Australian. ,...4<
 Third round-Fitz sent Dempsey to grass with breast blow. He followed him over the ring, punching him se- verely. Dempsey groggy, and fell to evade punishment.
 The fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth rounds were a repitition of the third.
 Eleventh round-A great many people thought it was as good as over and left the building. Fitz came out and asked DcIupSCy GO 4u1O OdCk TcIuScu ptbA- simmons did not like to hit him. He kept on, but when he had a chance to finish him let up a moment. He did a graceful act. A moment later he met poor Jack on the ear and he staggered forward and fell face downward. Again he crawled to his feet, Fitz gave him time to get on his feet and then hit him right and left. He fell in his corner and Fitzsimmons thought he had the fight TTo k,I l. Dempsey got to his feet and the gong sounded. N Twelfth round-Fitzsimmons trotted to the centre with alacrity. He was smiling, as full of wind as in the sixth round, and made no effort to work hard and allowed himself to receive! a few childish body blows. Then, with 8 left handler in the jaw, sent Dempsey on his back He slowly rose, and went down Dempsey Knocked Out. Thirteenth and last round-Dempsey started to spar with his man, but was | tooA tired to stop the jabs aimed al him. Fitz's long right landed or Dempsey's left ear. Jack staggered around the ring and fell in heap. He soon arose and made heroic rally. Il was intellectual, however, for a, light left hand jab on the chin knocked hin | spinning again. Jack was on his feet again before eight seconds had elapsed. Fitzsimmons, standing over him, ready to deliver @ finishing punch said: "Quit, Jack. I don't want tC hurt you any more" 'I'm as good as 6 dozen whipped men yet" was the reply, but Dempsey was beaten. There re | mained, however, a faint hope. "NoN look out" cried Fitz, and he swung his right, landing carefully, and the blow caught Dempsey just below the left ear, | and he fell to the floor insensible. Carroll twined his arms around Fit z'i neck and kissed him, while the latter remarked: swell, Jimmy, we won't starve this winter" A hundred men counted the seconds and when ten was reached Jack was stil on his back.
 tsFitzsimmons wins r' shouted thu referee.
 Then wild cheer went up for the winner. Jack was carried to his corner by McAuliffe, aud when his senses re turned half a minute later, he wept liks child. Big, burly men, whose tear buckets had not bean brought into play for years were seam to wipe nugUiQlouI