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

6,-rhe Olympic Clubs high-priced pugi-
Hstic carnival was inaugurated last night
with the lightweight championship under
circumstances that were auspcous in all
respects save that nf the weather. Bit the
weather did not dampen the ardor of the
sports or hurt the attendance Of the crowd.
The light was good one, Jack McAuliffe
whipping Billy Myer in 10 rounds.
THE GIRLS TURNED DOWN.
There was an event that happened at the
door Just before the fight began that was
not on the cards. Thomas H. Harris of
louisville presented himself with two
slinlS- built young persons, handed M his
tickets and started for the arena. Some
thing IN the appearance of the trio at
tracted attention and Captain Barrett
officers followed them. 1t turned out that
only one of the party was of the male per
suaSion. The other two We're girls and
gave themselves away, of course they did
moi, get in, on the contrary they were put
under arrest and taken outside. Mr.. Harris
was told he could see the fight alone, and
bis companions retired crcstfallen to don
their own clothes.
PRELIMINARY ARRANGEMENTS.
Ex-Mayor Guillot entered the ring at 10
minutes to 8, and, as master of ceremonies,
made speech, admonshing the assem-
hlage to remain perfectly quiet. and de-
clarlng that the first man who interfcrred
with the arrangements of the club OF the
comfort of his neiglbnr would be uncerc.
monionsly put ont. He was cheerctl tpthc
echo by the great crowd.
Immediately after this speech Professor
John Duffy who acted as referee, entered
the arena. followed closely by Captain
William Barrett, who was, as USUAL, in
charge of the contest
Myer and McAuliffe were weighed in nj
quarter to nine, the former at 1874
pounds. McAuliffe at 1871
captain Barrett arranged the scales upon
winch the gloves were weighed. and find
ing them according to law. full five ounces,
nodded his consent to the press representa-
tlves that the gloves would do. The gloves
were OF pea green color, laced with red
wooden tape. They were thrown in the
..entre OF the ring by the captain to wait
fhe picking up by the seconds of the men.
sixty-tive hundred people were said to be
present.
Professor Duffy announced that Jim
Colyille of Boston would act al time.
keeper for McAuliffe, while George Il.
Clark of Chicago did like service for NIvcr
Ruoe NJ. Frank acted as official time
Keeper.
Jack McAuliffe was the first 10 enter the
ring which he did at 9l5. Myer came a
moment later. Both men received treat
ovations. knowledge Of the fact that q
ptugilisticc grudge Of long standing was
about to be settled awakened tremendous
applause. The men were called h The
centre Of the ring by Referee DUFFY, who
together with Captain Barrett Instructed
the men as to how they should abide by
The Queensberry rules and the Olympic
Club rules as to breaking away.
Joe ghoynski and Professor Robertson
were McAnliffe's seconds, while Jim Mel.
son held the bottle. Ed MvGr, hlf Ken
NEEDY and John Eckert seconded Myer.
While Ali. Kennedy held the bottle.
AZ 9;2o everything was in readiness for
the battle to begin. Both men sat in their
corners, cycling each other closely Tia
men were ordered to shake hands nj q, q
and the gong for the first round was
THE FIGHT by ROUNDS.
The men jumped to the centre of the
ing. McAuliffe looking pale and Mver
osy.. Mac led for the stomach. slipped
md fell. On regaining his feet Myer
.anded night left and Jack smiled. Both
men were extremely cautious, though Nc.
Aullfte was the aggressor The latter
stepped IN and delivered neat left handler
on the nose and got away without return
Myer was forced 10 4 stake, but danced ont
OF harm way, came up again and took
part IN cllnch IN he middle Of the ring,
Every move by the men was hearth.
cheered, Myer missing u left. hand lnaj
Iell IN on his opponent aud was clinrhe1
III was pretty round, and the men we're
it,
Second round-NcAulffe landed heavy
right hander and Myer clinched, delivering
heavy highlander himself There Wa
warm work in the centre of The rinp.
with Myer on the defence McAuIiffe
felnted with the left, landed his right md
Hss cross-countercd the men cincbed MIA
apon breaking away Mycr landed right.
handed Kidney punch McAUliffe ncNt
annn1 n hn g., 80 M
hyer down with heavy right on eve. and
lpon getting up the men clinched though
dyer was groggy from the heavy ril,bt ~,
she cheek. Just as the round ended Myer
was nearly tioored with a heavy right and
left on the face. McAuliffe looked A 10 il
fighting q fast and furious battle.
Ihlrd--AlcAulifte landed his right and
Myer ,clinched around the hips, Myer re
ceived heavy left hand swing on the
head and came near falling. McAnliffe
next landed heavy left on Myers nose
and IN clinch Myer hit his opponent sev.
sral times. Both men were now weak
from their tremendous cxertions, thonrh
McAulitfe seemed the stronger Of thctwo,
The latter landed severat lpft-hantlsd
&omach punches and Mysr clihchci after
Selying right on the Jaw Myer was
yssm,nsly very weak, though bis wonder
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nSht on nc head, but ncyef touched llir
floor. Bnh mon wcre eager L. li,,l,r. iIyli.
both landed light blows oil hr,3 IJ
stomach MrAuliIlc slipped 10 tia t,rolnti
and was lccdantlly hit ny Mycr NJ
A,Iliffc missed q vicious lef-hanrl sWtt,,iIi
me stomach, though he narrowly escaped
right and left for h- head 4 nt0niui, littor
Mycr was knocked down near Nj. cnrner
Win a heavy righ, nr, the forehead ana
iiaggeKed from 4 left swing The li.ttt,r,
50 far Was something terrific. NIl,irf5
like It had ever before been secu III thr
Olympic ring.
Fifth MetaIifTc landed heavy left
stomach punch and NIyrr nearly rrll. I'M,
men mixed matters and McAulfffG riiuchal
about the body. The latter landed i rem.
hand stomach punch and escaped Mvrr.x
Ieturn. Myer barely gpt ont If thc'Nav
from,a left lea,: for the stomach and ia i.
clinch both mon landed rights aud LET'S,
and McAuIifle, running in, landed h heavy
right on tho face. The men had 10 be
parted at the end of the round.
SfKth-McAuliffc boxed Myer toward
the !aRer's corner, but missed 4 left lead
for the stomach, McAulitrc LANDED !,
heavy left on the face, but received the
same compliment in rcturn. Rom, mn
were extremely cautious in Gouutnrin.
They landed stomach blows and exchanged
blows for the head. McAniac missed a
left lead, but caught Myer coming il MIN
bis right, after missing left lead fnr thn
stomach and iucking.
'eventh--McAu Handed lis usual left
punch m the nose, though hc missrl IN
szmt hand for thr stomach later ifycr
simed q 7ieipns right-hamd blow. Mt il