The sun., 1893-02-07
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three. pretty sxchangesi saving the round
NisSTEESrH RoUSD~Exchances on the neck
| 9pehed the round. and then Hogan tapped
Lon. iyons twice wiz on 1.-THE the face without return; His
harm, Lyons got in on the stomach. and got
hard one on tho mouth that drew the blood
.TwESriErH RouSn.-Hoean was short the
first time. but he rushed In and fought Lyons
TO no.n the S ropes Hogan smashed Lyons on the
the rally that followed. and stepping back. he
lowed with .honors even and the men were
There was tumult when the mon went to
their corners. IL was some time before An
n1ras Mss sonS ID. sSs t I hat ySSs hs as
Hebrew to his feet with a bound. He laughed
The decision was not popular with the masses.
although the Bowery boys were well pleased
with 1t.
THE GREAT FIGHT OF TIE NIGHT.
At 10 o'clock there was a commotion In the
crowd; and Murphy entered the ring ;. he
looked the crowd over critically while waiting
pointed features. and a small mustache partly
conseals his is cynical mouth Griffin vas n only only
Grifiins business. in his. usual diplomatic
dIih: e course took s6s sS.sallsa lHcfy z
Se proSdas oEsn MSfpRy Of sam
Sa MSTsn o. New oEs aH% M1ay M15Dss ., x6I. A.
Snapper Garrison the famous JOCK key ~, 9fticiated
liner jimmy Carroll Of BSst9n BIZ GToTlhey hyy
Ruddihan Of .Draintres. looked after, Grimm.
and James McGrath Of Springfield held the
Both men were entirely naked save for
the waists. and lighting shoes Si leather with
sRoss s WITCH Which weTe D very Sht and I iSGt tinE
The gloves were broken before be- ng adjusted.
so as to leave NO eeverns the sani at the
so hard that a blow with q. bare, hand would be
preferable to n tsmash with such weapons.
At 1923 o'clock the men shook hands.
FIRST RouNp.-Murphy. active as u cat. be-
with peculiar style. forced the American to
the ropes Murphy got in a punch on tho ribs.
ana Gn wGs II on ss
two pretty openings. Murphy smashed Griffin
on the neck and clinched to save u return.
his chin. Murphy's arms worked unceasineiy.
and he was a revelation tV the crowd. he
ssr IN e be
sEcoSp kSrvn Murphy got in on Grlffln's
landed twice on neck and stomach. and in
away he was cornered on the ropes
foul as Grimm held him UP. with ono hand
and plunked him with the other Grifiin got
home stinger on Murphys Jaw that stag
gered the New Zealander. but he came back
and fought his opponent ull over the ring.
Griffin going down o avoid punishment TWICE.
rested on the floor. and the crowd howled its
approval.
:, iHinD RcySn;-AtteT, a. clinch Grit,ln hit
on Griiiins shoulder and led twice unsuccess-
fully foT the stomach: Murphy swung wildly
chances. In u. eiye.and take rally on the
ropes the men both fought wildly. c!inching
and gouEing; and when time was called ed they
slightly.
FOURTH kOUND.-Murphy was short on his
Trims glove under his arm as Ii. pivoted.
Griffin in the next rally uppercut Murphy.
G ths S
hurt. and John Kelly; IN ss one Of the boxes.
no damage. and Griffin did not seem to know
%os 10 g esvs S es ass GHfRhy Ssh was Hcns
and appeFcut his j., man lovely. Then they
and at the cali @ q tine ;a they y were S hai way
however. and looked like winner.
SIXTH ROUND. Griffin iabbed Murphy In the
face. but Murphy clung to him like u leech.
his man out. Ipt he finally aot his man going.
leans neck and face until, his face
and chest were dyed q ruddy crimson.
MS eA sannr MSHa wilt wilt s ss sP daseSsd nSd
to keep his adversary at bay. would suddenly
deliver swing with no thought OF power:
Finally. in his desperation he
made one herculean swing at his man. and
hG hssns The ps aee epeSsSs
SEVENTH RouND;-Murphy, was n sight as he
poured from his broken nose and torn mouth
until his appearance was repulsive even to
prize rIng. Griffin was not bloodiess by y any my
means. but had much more strength than the
New Ieaiander. and he brought every effort to
BY his own blood. managed to guard that at vuls i
acties and shot his left with fearful eH ioree be s
Meath Murphy,'s left arm; The blow caught |
Murphy fairly over the heart He did |
ts ow srsken thS ss
lightning: landing IN upon on. his face on the
'onstruetei. Slowly he turned as So ReieHree RiHH
Eckhard began counting the seconds that
aess' the sna when the
,yes staring yaeantly and linn es az rlgid as in
ile and the battle was over.
His seconds had to carry him to his corner,
md 1t was some time before he revived sum- |
.iently to understand the meaning Of the |
cheers which greeted the victor. Then he was /,
he picture Of absolute detection. He was as
listed to his dressing room. and then it was
ca rn cd that his right hand had been broken
hird round: A doctor examined the In;
lso broken. and while never hand
ONE. he will be less Of a beauty than
vor Murphy tried to whip his man in hurry. |
IS he knew that his only chance lay In pursu-
Grifiins countenance showed signs, OF the |
struggle he had engaged In, He had a few |
brasions OF the skin, Q swollen left eye and |
n ugly cut on his head. The Bralnfree lad |
vas as chipper and happy as a lark. but mod |
manager. and Nat HoMes. rubbed him down |
With coarse towel. He was In high spirits |
vhen Sun reporter saw him.
81 am proud OF my victory" said Griffin,
and more 80 for the fact that 4 showed my |
,ack that their faith In me was not In vain. |
lurphy Is q good lad. but he can't beat me. |
his battl goes to show that 1t was merely |
hance blow that knocked me out when We |
Jimmy Larkins of Jersey City wants to fight |