The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-04-19
FoRTY-Two ROUNDS.
George Dawson Defeats Billy Gal
CHER In q Hard Fought RaffIn

George Dawson Defeats Billy Gala
CHER In Hard-Fought Battle.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 1S.-Fully one
thousand people gathered at the Califor-
mia Athletic Club tonight to witness, in
the final fight between Billy Gallagher
and George Dawson, what lovers of tistic
sports had confidently looked forward to
as one of the greatest lightweight battles
of twelve months.
Gallagher, who is the Oakland ex-
amateur with long record of successful
contests, signaled his entrance into the
professional ranks by defeating Billy
Mahan in February last. Victories over
such men as Jim Burge and Billy Mahan
are Dawson's record, and, despite the lat
ter's defeat by Tom Williams, he still
holds the lightweight championship belt
of Australia.
To-night's fight was originally set for
March 10Th, but was postponed as Daw-
son injured his leg and also contracted an
attack of grip. That his admirers be-
lieved him III condition for hard battle
for the 81, go purse tonight was shown
by the betting. Shortly before the con-
test it opened with odds of ten to nine on
him. The men weighed in a little under
40 pounds at 3 p. VI. Gallagher was
somewhat the heavier. Ed Alexander
and Ed Greaney were in Dawson's cor
ner, and Martin Murphy and Aleck
Greggains seconded Gallagher. Hiram
Cook was referee.
Round 1.-The ball opened at 9:I2, with
Dawson trying for an opening. The men
exchanged let's on the cheek and got away
Gallagher swings his left a couple of
times, falling short. Dawson got in on
the wind and caught left on the cheek.
The round was slow.
lpg,f,,,1 al1arrlsa, IL
eddy. while Dawson kept feinting with
his left and breaking ground. lie tipped
TO one knee 10 avoid u swing. ana the
spectators Kissed. Gallagher led with
his left once or twice, but his distance
was not good. Dawson ran away from Il
couple of right-handers, but the oakland
boy caught him with his elbow as the
round CLOSED.
Round dawson landed right rib
rooster and evaded fierce left swing
Billy tapped him lightly OH The head with
his right, but the Australian was very
nimble and lodged the corners. lie got
i'm a left under Gallagher's jaw, and
again reached the chin with short lett.
Gallagher missed couple OF openings
and the spectators Kissed
Round 1.-The excitement was so in
tense that the beholGers were not prone
TO excuse any shortcomings in their
faVorites. Dawson scored 2 right swing
in tue fluS anu SiItti5nef, VINO FelralnGu
from rushing il, got several light let's on
fhe nose He reached Dawson's neck
with right swing as the Australian ran
away twice, but when he made swing at
close quarters it Went around Dawson,
doing no damage.
Round dawson several times reached
f,allapher's face with his left, but did lit
tIe danlage to the hard-headed Oaklander.
paIyson got IN right and left on CAL
1,.l,,,.,Sa iaw as the round closed
IRannd 6-tiallagher came up mad and
-onned Dawson on he chin, giving him a
,.ialff on tile head. The Australian was
~ re confident, and only laughed when
1ll LIS gave him two hard Tets on the
hin. and gave him right band jolt III
e I.i,;i,s Gallagher drew blood from his
. lile liu' fbey came together III clinch,