San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-01-04
THE BUTLER-sMITH FIGHT.
smith Failed TO Knock Steve Out
in Ten Rounds.

in Ten Rounds.
The fight between Steve Butler and
Ed Smith, at Laredo, on the fret inst.
WAS the most interesting one that has
taken place in this state for some
time.
The fight lasted ten rounds, in
which time Smith was to lay his man
out which he failed to do, having TAX
en- larger bite than he could swal-
low.
The Laredo sports treated the boys
in the best manner possible.
The fight could not come of, as was
expected. in the bull ring at New
Laredo, Mex, as the recorder would
not allow permit to be issued.
On returning to the Texas side both
parties commenced TO look for a suit
able spot for the battle grounds. One
was at last found Oil the Mexican
hank of the river, just across from
North Laredo, on sand bar.
The fighters lett the Wilson hotel
at two-thirty and repaired 10 the
grounds and were accompanied by a
large number of citizens, who wished
to witness the mill. All were in
hacks'or carriages.
Arriving OH the grounds the coin
was pitched for corners Sam Graves.
who seconded Smith won the toss
and chose the corner with the sun to
his mans back while Butler took the
opposite one fl cling the sun, which
put him at = considerable disadvan-
tage.
At 1886 p. m. time was called and
round first was commenced. The
men behind Smith were Sam Graves,
second, A P. Johnson, time keeper
and Jack Hildebrant, bottle holder.
Buffers men were Henry Langwell,
second, Chas. Howlaid, time keeper,
and Joe Battle, bottle holder. The
referee was Henry Fisher, of Laredo.
Round one: The men stepped up
and spared cautiously at first But.
Ter led with his left over Smiths
heart and sent him TO the ground,
Smith rose quickly and landed q
heavy swing on Buffers nose, getting
first blood. This round was about
even in honors.
Round two: Butler played cautious
~ and at last landed on Smiths nose.
The latter countered heavily, after
which short arm blows were given
until time was called.
Round three: Mostly spent n short
arm work. Butler playing on Smiths
nose and wind. Smith got In q swing
On Buffers neck which sent him to
his hands and knees scoring second
knock down for smith. Butler rose
and rushed but time was then called.
Round four, light sparriDg marked
this round with one or two swings.
Butler commenc ed to rush the fight
but was stopped by his second. The
round ended easy.
Round five: Butler rushed from the
start, and led with his left following
it up with his right. Smiths lett
glove was torn in the third round and
the padding was coming out He used
his left on Buffers eye which
WAS followed by shower of blows
from Butler, who got In a clean
swing for the ribs sending his man
to the ground. Smith rose just as
Tins was called.
Round Six: Close fighting marked
this round. Smith was getting in
good work when Butler clisched and
they were rarted nv the referee, as
titbo was puEIug Ufl6 Ifsb
part of the round Butler was sent to
his hands and knees, giving Smith
another knock down.
Round seven: Fuller rus bod he
fight and played heavily on Smiths
nose. Cries of 'wouldn't that start
your injector" ETC., were heard from
the crowd. Smith was hard to bleed
hut red was seen by the end of the
fight Butler claimed this round.
Round eight. Both men came to-
gethar cautiously. Smith looked de-
spondent and acted on the defensive.
Butler ratified on his nose and ribs
and also some heavy roasters. Smith
countered on Buffers neck. The
round ended with light sparring.
Round nine. Butler played for
Smiths nose which had become the
most prominent feature of his face 1t
was red and doomed up like the head
light of an engine. or the paste dia-
mond of tin can sport
Butler reached Smiths chin sending
his head back and driving him to the
ropes. This round was Buffers.
Round ten and last. Both men
came In fresh. Smith had got bis
second wind and commenced to use it.
Butler rushed from the start. Smith
acted on the defence. Steve sent q
straight arm blow for the face
with his left. Ed lodged and re-
ceived q back swing in the neck
from Buffers right which floor
ed him. He rose in time aud fought
hard, but time WAS called and the
money went to Butler.
Smith looked the worse after the
fight, but Saturday he was almost
fresh. Butler was sore saturday. Not
having had the same course of train
ing which Smith got, he was in poor
Butler says the gspg will
leave him aIOna after this