Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-09-08

the Williamsburger.
Eighth-rhis round was begun with a
hug, though Myer appeared to want to be
the aggressor, for he landed a heavy punch
his right. A great deal of cinching was
zone in this round. First blood was
claimed and allowed for McAuliffe the
ruby coming from Myers right eve He
was brave, however, and McAuliffe was
half knocked down. and half fell from a
clinch. The men were desperately angry
now and q fearful slugging match took
place; Both men were very weak and
Myers step was unsteady going to his
corner for his minutes rest
Ninth-Another hug opened the round
but the men broke away fairly. Great
GOODNESS characterized the contest McAu-
life was still the aggressor. McAuliffe
narrowly missed the right on the point of
the jaw, and nearly knocked Myer down
with rlght-hand swing. Myer fell from
exhaustion and refused to arise. Myer fell
on the ropes and fell from right and left
handlers on the head. The westerner
looked beaten now and nearly fell from
one OF his misses. He was yery tired as
he went to his corner. This round favored
McAuliffe, though Myers friends still
pinned their faith to his recuperative
powers.
Tenth-McAuliffe commenced his ar.
gressive work which told SO much in the
previous round, and Myer appeared to be
ratified. McAuliffe was not throwing any
chances away, however, and clinched to
avoid the right. Myer was waiting for his
famous right hand jolt, and got il in with
terrific force, though McAuliffe did not
fall. McAuliffe received heavy right on
the nose and Myer got double the compli-
ment. The latter was very weak and Nc
Auliffe was willing to rest himself. The
men ciinched and were in that position
when the round ended. This round was
i'll favor of McAuliffe.
Eleventh-Both men advanced to the
centre and McAulitfe missed left lead
Tor the stomach. Nice boxing occurred,
though Myer was the receiver-general in q
heaNy rally, but he clinched in time 10
save himself from the ground. McAuliffe
landed his left forearm on Billys chin and
forced the latter into his corner. Upon
breakInG away both missed liyht left leads
Myers legs seemed weak and McAulifTe
tried to coax him to lead III the hope Of
crossing him with the right as he came in.
Myer was too foxy, however, and would
not be guiled that way.
Twclttn-.lhe referee iumped to Tho
centre OF the ring and Sinet MYERS gloves,
Nothing unfair mad been attempted and
inc men were permitted tpcontinic. Myer
missed q left for tile head and nearly fell
ScttlhE back from ali aggressive move bv
his opponent. McAulilfe landed heavy
stomach punch. Myer WAS fought 10 the
ropes, though the Williamsburger was
fearful of right hand cruss-cnnrter. The
men mixed matters iii McAulifie,s corner
punching vigorously at each other, and
cliilGhcd twice without any apparent harm
to either.
Thirteenth McAulfie landed left.
handed facer and Myer cllnched: tile Tor.
mer walked around his opponent, eycing
MN closely, and Myer backed away. Ne.
aulilie attempted to land his right on the
near, put was stopped by Myers forearm.
fonrteenth-Mye responded TO Che call
Of tllne, looking much better McAuIifIe
lailueu heavy swing on the jaw, which
nearly turned Myer around. McAulilfe
forced Myer to the ropes, delivering blows
en- the head in the hreakaway. Mycr
pushed his left on his opponents nose,
lefrihc blows were landed, followed by
neat bit of boxing
Flfteentl!-The opening of this round
was characterized BY several awkward al
telnPts on :he part Of both men, and the
audience chcered when Myer was knocked
down with heavy right McAuliffe
Knocked him down again as he cot in,
TIPS time he lay helpless on the ropes IN
" ne was counted out. II was d heavy
Fi,Sht-hand swing that did the trick, and
Mcanlitte was borne triumphantlv on his
Inc Williamsburger was made the re-
ctplelt Of hearty applause, notwithstand.
Ing the faGt that New Orleans was known
as n Mycr city, MrAuliffe's seconds
opened champagne III his corner, while
MHer was offered glass of the wine by
ms cPnquernr, which was accepted, and a
hearty handShake wound NJ the greatest
battle recorded in the lightweight class
since the days Of Billy Edwards, Barney
Aaron and sam Colver
DIXON WHIPS SHELLY.
NEW ORLEANS, La, Sept Gin the
second Of the Olympic Clubs series Of
three nights tonight George Dixon. col
ored, defeated Jack Skelly, in the eighth
round At the close Of the contest
Sicily was weak and at the mercy Of
ms opponent. Dixon retains the title Of
Ietther weight champion Of the world.
Tomorrow night John L. sullivan and
James ! Csroet will tight for the heavy
weight championship.
DIXON has fought many winning mills
~ professional ranks, while his opnn.
nent lad equally as good record in lie
amateur contest Dixon had expeIi-
ence, clevcrncss and gamcness, and
ekelly. was known for skill and
logged determination TO do or die Tho
match was for the biggest sum ever con
tested for by bantam weights. The odds
on Dixon We're tempting aud they were
taken BY hundreds of bettors who risked
lew dollars at TO |. For a time
during tire day the odds were S TO 3. hut
later they went back to the original
hguTes Of 70 |, with Dixon a bro.
nounced fayorltc.
When the fighters signed the articIne