Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-09-17
OUT IN THE FIFTEENTH
Myer Succumbs to McAuI fe's
Heavy Blows.
The Fight Was Terrific From ths start,
but Myer was Never In h.-A
Dig crowd--othar sporting
Events.


NEW ORLEANS, Sept O. The great.
est Fl all pugiiistic carnivals was in.
augurated at tho Olympic club last
night under nuspicious circumstances,
barring the weather. 1t was drilling
rain last night NJ ) o'clock, but tho ar
dor of the sporting fraternity wss not
dampened in the least, and the crowd
as IL poured into the Olympic club was
n sight to behold. On tho outside
the crowd extended half a block away
and nearly all OF them faced tho rain
a~nNiously awaiting the news from the
inside The brilliantly lighted build
ings shone beautifully in the outside
darkness and or the inside there was a
blaze OF light and an animated scene
snch as was never before seen In the
Crescent city.
The betting was slightly in favor OF
McAuliffc. Ills condition was kept a
secret and none but a small circle
of friends saw the champion in
his room, which he did not leave dur
ing the evening until his friends came
to take him to the club.
1t was $50 when ex-Mayor Gillette
entered the ring and as master Of cere-
monies made a speech.
Immediately after. Professor John
Duffy, referee, entered the arena, fol-
lowed closely by Captain William Bar
rott, who was in charge OF the
contest. Myer and McAuliife weighed
in at s:45, the former at 1917 pounds.
and McAulife at 1874. Captain Bar.
rett weighed the gloves and found
them according TO law, full five ounces.
Sixty-hve hundred people were said To
DO present aud even that number
failed to Gil the mammoth arena
McAuliffe was the first TO enter the
ring, which lie did at 0:l5 Myer
came "A moment later. Both men re-
ceived great ovations.
Everything was in readiness for the
battle at 9.20 and the men sat In their
cycling each other. At 9:25 the
gong sounded for the first round.
The Battle.
First Round-rte men jumped lightly
to the center OF the ring. both looking con,
hdent of victory. MeAulife appeared
pale and Mycr rosy McAuliffe led for
Myers stomach, but fell short and slipped
10 the fioor. Myer landed light and
MAJ smiled. Both were cautious with
Ma the aggrcssor Honors were even
and the round was n pretty exhibition oil
ring science.
Second Round-McAuliffs landed a
heavy r~ighthander aud Myer clinched,
delivering n heavy right himself Ne
Aulife knocked Myer d wu with n heavy
right on the we. Just as the round ended
Myer was nearly fioo ed with a heavy
right aud left ON the face. McAuliffe
looked a ID TO | shot Mt this stage of the
~. e. l.. -. E-lNg-- - A..
rious battle.
Third Roundabout men were weak
from their tremendous cxertions. though
MeAulife seemed the stronger of the two
The latter laaded several left-haudet
stomach punches and Myer clinched after
receiving n right on the jaw II was Me
AuliGe's round and Myers sat in his cornei
for n minutes rest lie was plainly IA
distress.
Fou.th Roundabout men were hot for a
rapid exchange Of blows. Myer was
knocked down 10 his corner with n heavy
right OF the forehead The fighting wa
terrific, with Mac having the best OF IT,
Fifth RoHnd-fhc c was close might
ing with clinchiug aud the men were
pulled apar. at the call Of time
Sixth Kound-An even exchange q
blows
Seventh Round-McAuli fife landed ,h,
00NAA 80 IAAhNA oA az hbaI NlhiFh
n vicious right handler. but IL went int
the mir. Myer next stopped a heavy righr
with his head and clinched to avoid pun
ishment The westerner's chances wsr,
considered to be better now. Neither mar
was much hurt
Eighth Round-First blood was claimed
and allowed Mae
Ninth Round-MeAulifTc nearly kuockeC
Myer down with n right hand swing
Myer fell from exhaustion and refused 4
arise Myer fell ON the ropes and fel
from right and left handers on the head.
The wesierner looked beaten now anC
nearly fell from one of his misses
tenth Rousd-Myer landed n heav,
right handler which staggered Mac An
other landed ia his ribs. but Macs return
was fully equal to Myers compliments.
Eleventh Rouud-A sparring match
both men led and missed
Twelfth Round-The referee jumped q
the center OF the ring and smelt Myer',
gloves. though nothing unfair was at
tempted. and the men were permitted &
box Myer was fought to the ropes, though
the Williamsburger was fearful of "A right
hand cross counter. McAulife walkeC
j~auntily TO his corner. while the westerner
seemed slow No stimulauts were offere,
the Williamsburger, though Myer wa
rubbed and fed with n lemon.
Thirteenth Round-McAuliffe landed 9
left.handed facer and Myer clinched II
the rally both men landed blows on ,h,
head. Myee getting the best Of the ex
change
Fourteenth Round-Terriic blows wer,
landed. followed by n neat bit 81 boxing
McAuliffe attempted a feint with his lef
for the stomach. Myer would not bite
however, and the round ended with honori
easv
Fifteenth Round-The opening wa
| characterized by several awkward at
tempts on the pat of both men and tn
audience cheered when Myer was knocked
down with n heavy right McAulif'
knoc red him down again as he got up
This time he lay helpless on the ropes ua
Gil he was counted out
1t was n heavy right hand swing
that did the trick and McAuliffe wa
borne triumphantly on his seconds
shoulders TO his corner The Williams
burger was made tho recipient o
hearty applause, Notwithstanding tn,
fact that New Orleans Is known as
Myer city. The Wiliiamsburger's sec
onds opened champagne in his corne
and Myer was offered n glass OF win
by his conquerer, which he accepte,
and a hearty hand shake wound ur
the greatest battle recorded In TIN
lightweight class since the DAYS o
Billy Edwards. Barney Aaron an,
Sam Colyer.
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