The morning call., 1892-08-11

all parts of the house. the seconds of each
man jumped into the ring. aud amid the
tumult Referee Allen was seen ordering the
men 70 fight on. Il5 hOOtIng aud yelling
continued when the men faced each other.
Purcell rushed his man to the ropes, using
both hands. aud getting straight left right
on the point, down went poor MuiycThill
cold as a stone. The 10 seconds ran out,
though the counting could not be heard Tor
the row, and Muyerhiil was carried "a his
corner II a semi-unconscious state, Allen
giving the fight to Purcell.
President Harrison clambered into the
ring, and after obtaining comDa ratiye quiet,
was loudly applauded for stating that
PurcelPs swings ware foul. and that not
withstanding Aliens decision the board of
directors were supreme and would take the
matter into consideration and announce the
decision. Frank Allen was not given a
chance to explain his notion by the audience,
who would have none Of him.
When the noise had subsidized. in the few
minutes which elapsed before the event of
the evening, the betting was 10 10 on Burge.
with few takers. jim scaled 135 pounds
and LaYigne iS7, the limit being 1885, The
Australian. with his seconds, Joe Goddard.
Billy Murphy and jim Rowe. was the first
e show, and was warmly greeted. LayIgne
received a perfect ovation as he male his
appearance with Danny Needham, Tim
MeGrath and Spider Kelly. But when the
popular Danny Needham was formally IN
tr0duced lie was greeted with such a pro-
longed storm OF applause as made the raft
ers ring again.
The event of the evening proved to be
rather tame. Lavigne, who had the advan-
tage of BuTge in weight, reach and height,
made very good hight for few rounds,
bat after catching a couple of hot rib
r0aSters lie changed his way of battle and
resorted almost entirely 10 defensive tactics
ana foOtwoTk TO avoid further punishment
Burge, the Iron Man" whose face would
never win a prize sfor beauty, was the ag-
greSsor from start TO finish. His arms and
body looked like knots Of iron when active.
Although short in the reach he landed sew
erai stiff punches on his elongated
opponent He had peculiar way of escap-
ing smasheS on the left jaw by throwing up
his shoulder and presenting a side figure TO
his opponent His blows, which came
quick, were delivered in a stiff, chOppy way,
aud could be only effective at short range.
His pet blow was a Tight-crosS, which La
by not taking advantage OF what seemed TO
be many beautiful chances that Burge gave
him for straight lefts on the muzzle.
When Burge found that LayigBe would
not be caught he settled down to punching
with right and left, while Lavigue contented
himself lodging away from the Australian 5
swlDgs at his jaw and ribs.
Layigue had several good chances OF pun
ishiDg Burge with LETT Crooks, but he failed
to use the crook blow. His punches lost
test settled down TO a running match On the
part of Laylgne with Burge chasing him like
bnll-teTTieT around the ring.
The fact that Burge gave Dawson such
hard fights surprised those who Witnessed
the mill last night. The iron man is not
clever, but he is a most stubborn and agrees
siye pug, who everlastiBgiy keeps the game
going. Lsyigne resoTted to unfair tactics in
some of the rounds by giving the opponent
the shoulder. Burge, however. did not
claim any fouls but fought on.
Laygne was hooted several times for run
ming away instead Of standing up TO his
punishment and exchanging compliments.
lie certainly had all the advantages and
should have used them. If Burge had acted
like his opponent the contest would be 60
ing yet. Referee Sullivan was kept busy
getting out OF the way Of Layigne's strides.
A large majority of the spectators left for
home before the end CT the twenty-fourth
round.
When the pugs tGed the scratch La
ylgne lowered over his opponent. The
iron man lost no time in opening the game
de was first TO lead ana planted his left
llghtly on LayiEne's ribs. Lavigne after
some fiddliDg found Burgess nose. a few
short exchanges and the round ended.
Second round-Lavigne faced the game
with more confidence than In the first round.
lie opened by sending right swing on
Burgess body. The latter was forcing the
night and Kept Layigne lodging around the
ring. Burge, who had a stiff way of holding
himself, fell short in his deliveries several
times Lavigne outclassed him in boxing
end had the best OF the round all through.
No heavy blows were struck.
Third reund-After a couple OF exchanges
Burge missed Tight-hand swing at La
ylgne's jaw, and the latter caught the Aus
tralian a right on the chin which dazed
Burge. LavIgne, who had his man in a
pretty groggy state, missed four shots at
Burgess neck, and the latter recovered his
equilibrium In time TO save himself from a
probable knockout Layigle had the best
OF tie round
Fourth round-BuTge commenced fighting
right of, and put two good let's in Lavigne's
rlos, which mnde the American hold his
arms low. Both men landed frequently on
Dody and face, but toward the end of the
round Burge caught Lavigne right swing
on tile jaw which staggered him. 1t was
close call for Lavigne.
Fifth ronnd-1he iron bulldog gave bis
opponent no rest. Lavigne was seemingly
losing his strength and lodging away from
swings. some OF which landed on both sides
OF his jaw and must have caused n rafting
Of teeth. Lavigne looked like whipped
man when the gong sounded corners.
Sixth round-Burge was cutting out a
very hot pace and Lavigne suddenly stopped
hghting-probabiy by the advice of his sec
onds-and resorted to running tactics. oc-
casionally he dropped in a short stab on
Burgess face, which did not seem to bother
the iron man. There were few blows of
any force landed in this round.
In the seventh and eighth rounds Lavigne
Kept away from Burge. He certainly
proved 10 be the better sprinter In the
ninth round Layigne stood his ground for a
few seconds and landed three or four he aitby
Jabs on Burgess face. Burge was looking
"A m and