The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-08
GIBBONS DEFEATS DAILY
TIE FORMER WINS IN THE THIR-
TY-FIRsT ROUND.
Charlie Mitchell Wins $500 on n Two to
One Bet Made After tho Second
Round-Ths Winners Purse.


erson, and Mike Daley. of Bangor, Me.
AZ early as o'clock in the evening
the crowd began to congTegate. and from
that time on. until they were ready to
enter the ring. they kept coming in by
street-car loads and train loads.
Among the spectators were some OF the
most prominent sporting men OF the
United States. who had come in from
different sections OF the country 10 see
the great battle between Bob Fitzsim-
mons and Jim Hail. who battle tomorrow
evening for a $4,000 purse.
The prices for the fight tonight were
fixed at popular prices, and met with the
views OF the general public, and an i'm
msnse crowd Of admirers OF the fistic
art. therefore. filed the house. Gibbons
was the favorite in the betting. although
DAILY had many strong supporters.
The arena in which the men fought
was built especially for that purpose,
and was so constructed that 5000 people
could fse comfortably seated. without
a single person having a poor view OF
the ring Both Gibbons and DAILY were
under tho stipulated weight when they
weighed in at o'clock in the afternoon,
and were in prime condition. Gibbons
claimed that he never felt better In his
life. although In the eyes OF many ex
pertenced men he looked n trifie over
drawn. He was looked after by his two
brothers. Jim and George. and George
Mcdonald. OF England, who trained John
i. Sullivan for his fight with Charlie
Mitchell.
DAILY. who was put in prime condition
by Professor James Robinson, looked
rugged and in good shape to stand a
hard fight. He is a stocky- built man. but
handicapped in both height and reach
by Gibbons
Prior TO the big fight here was pre-
liminary bout Of four rounds between
Dolly Smith. Of California, and owen
for $500 n side. While il was only
friendly bout in order TO introduce Smith.
who was matched to fight George Dixon
for $500 n side. While it was only a
friendly affair. neither OF the boys were
DESTROYS of making a poor showing before
the assemblage, so they made matters
as interesting as they knew how. Harvey
IS by no means n novice. as he is the
featherweight champion OF the South.
Still he does not aspire so high as TO
look for a fight with George Dixon
They had four very lively rounds OF
from a minute to two minutes duration.
but while Smith had the best Of the
fighting. he did not strike anybody with
they fight, If Smith does not do any bet
ter work than he did on this occasion,
he will stand but little chance with the
colored boy, who is his superior in height,
weight and science.
The crowd was by no means pleased
with Smith. and they showed IL by the
way they applauded Harvey, even though
he did get the worst Of IT,
Austin Gibbons and his seconds entered
fha rim nh mi inn 1E hgf Va
In addition TO the men named before,
George Dawson, of Australia. was also
one OF Gibbons seconds. Behind Mike
DAILY were Captain Bill DAILY, his hacker,
Joe Choynski, Alexander Greggains. Pro-
fessor Robinson, with Il. j. Merriman,
as bottle-holder.
Dan Murphy, of Boston. held time for
DAILY. and S. r. Jacobs. of the Union
Athletic Club. Hoboken. held the watch
for the Jersey lad.
Round 1.-The boys commenced work
sharp at $3.50. Both men were fun OF
fight DAILY the first thing rushed right
at Gibbons and planted stim right
handler I'm his wind. Gibbons, contrary to
expectations. stayed right In frot of his
man and received many st1 blows with
both right and left. and only hit back
when he got a good opening On one Of
Daly's misses Gibbons upper-cut him and
put him on his knees.
Round 2-Daly was not quite so full or
fight this round, and he allowed Gibbons
To become the aggressor. Daily landed
many good stif left-handed blows. but
got fully as good as he gave. Gibbons
was cool, and every time he hit he landed
with effect although he had to take
some good right-handed swings on the
shoulders.
Round 3-During the minutes rest Char
ley Mitchell told Gibbons he would give
him within 800 of the winners end Tor
his chance OF winning, and offered TO bet
81 600 10 $500 on Gibbons, which was taken
by Jimmy Coleville. The third round was
not very ferocious, as Daily was forced TO
act on the defensive. At one time, how
ever. while Gibbons was taking too many
liberties he came near meeting an ugly
right hander that would have laid him
out had it connected.
Round An this round Gibbons showed
a decided superiority over DAILY, and sim
ply PLAYED with him as cat would with
n mouse. Gibbons got on to Days style
of fighting and met him with left
handed upper-cut every time he ducked
his head. DAILY spent his force in the first
round and tried TO spar for wind
Round b-Gibbons was confident, He
took things easy. and marched right
ahead, as IL he were sure or nls We
tory. He had sized UP his man, so he
usual policy Of waiting. as he did with
Andy Bowen and Jack McAulife, he
rushed matters He led viciously for
Daly's face with his left hand. and grazed
the left side of II with blow. had II
landed full. II would kave caused Daly
10 stop and think He landed next in
Daly's stomach. and DAILY In counterinS'
led for Gibbons face, and the DloW was
very nicely stopped within three inches OF
Gibbons nose. Gibbons landed halt
upper cut on Days chin that left Its
mark. DAILY landed Immediately after
wards in Gibbons stomach, and Gibbons
countered I'm the face with his right
Gibbons landed in the stomach again, and
received one lightly in the face for his
trouble and the men clnched. Daily
never got in another blow during the
round. Gibbons landed successfully on
the stomach, neck and face, forcing DAILY
10 his corner. The gong sent the men 10
their seats smiling.
Round 6-Cibbons settled down to bust
ness In this round. and did his utmost
TO finish his man. lie slapped him and
banged him all around the ring, and
landed his right many times on Days
head. and with such telling effect that
DAILY was almost out toward the close OF
the round. and only saved himself by
going down and remaining On one knee
for nine seconds, during which time Glib
bons lelsurely sat upon the rope and
waited.
Round 7-Gibbons had all the best OF
this round and fought his man all over
the ring DAILY landed enough good swing
ing blows 10 make Gibbons little eau