The morning call., 1893-01-25
WAS JABBED OUT.
Barron's Easy Victory Over
PurteEi.
The Eastern Man Was Game, but Was
Oatgeneraled and Outfought
at All Points.

Jim Barron, the lightweight pugiist, who
polished off Robert Dobbs. the cOlored WON
der from Denver, recently, dupli ated the
performance last evening by whipping
Paddy Puriel, "the Saginaw Kid" in seven
rounds.
The contest took place at the California
Club and was witnessed by good crowd of
sporting men.
Barron sold favorite in the pools al to
l all day yesterday and until an hour or so
before the time of closing of the poolroOms,
when PurtelPs and took an upward turn
aud gradually it increased until it finally
got on level with the Australians figures.
When the gambing-hOus closed their
doors at P. NJ, even money was wagered
on the result.
The betting proved that some of the job
bers who fix fights got their fnge rs in ito the
trap again and received the same dose that
Peppers meted out to his customers"
when he fought the oyeTrated ex-amateur,
ZeIner.
There was nothing to show why the pools
should suddenly change from to TO even
money. Both men were in good condition
and only "a sure-th thing play" could possibly
alter the order of betting.
few more "double-crosses" or run
outs" will very materially knock the ardor
out OF those jobbers who have been tam
pering with the fighters for several months
past
After a few preliminary bouts Barron
and Purtell pat in an appearance.
The former was taller and much longer
In the reach than his opponent who, how
ever, Was a better built man and appar-
emily very strong.
Barron's seconds were Tim McGrath,
Harry Daily and Charles Nelson. The
Eastern lad was banded by Van Heest,
Jim Mcdonald and Ed Kilday. Paddy
Ryan, ''the old Trojan" was selected as
referee. which position ne ably filed.
The first round was rather tame.
Barron was first TO lead and dropped a
light left on his opponents nose. He re-
peated the dose, ami then Purtell began by
swinging right and left and upper-cuttIng
at long range. lie used the old and defunct
tactics Of fighting. and Barron found little
difficulty in backing away from danger as
he could easily discern when the blows were
coming.
Second round-PurieI moved close up
and landed his left on BarrOn's shoulder.
Tie latter retaliated by sending hot one
into PurtelPs stomach. The Saginaw lad
rushed and found BaTrOn's face.
Purtel now began to swing wild and
Barron. who was as cool as an ice-chest,
Sided out OF harms way.
Third round-Barron began to play for
PurelPs left side and short ribs. alternat-
ing by jabblng his left into the Eastern
mans stomach with the intention of getting
PurteH TO drop his left arm. which was
held M so as to protect his jaw from
Tight-hand visitation.
Purtell grew Wild under the fire of Bar
ren's blows, which, 20 the spectators, did
not seem very effective. but they were pun
isheTs neyerthe less. The Saginaw pug list
made several wicked but wild swings, any
Of which would have daZed Barron had
they landed. The Australian had measured
his quarry and knew that he had no great
danger TO fear.
AS the round was drawing to a close
Barron labbed his left vlciously into Pur-
tells stomach, which made the latter double
up. AS quick as flash the Australian
landed his left on the nose. and then came q
right an PuItelPs chin which. although not
of sufficient force 10 knock the receiver out
sent him to the floor Purteil was up in six
seconds aud protected his face with his
hands Barron tried hard to finish him and
was fighting after the gong sounded.
Pustell came TO the scratch tOlerably
fresh for the fourth round and made game
and stubborn attempt TO land swinging
blow on the jaw of his opponent, but he
might just as we'll have been hitting at the
moon. In a rally he did land few times
on Barron's face. but the blows did not
seem to phase the Australian in the least.
Ii was now apparent that Barron would
win, barring few chance blows which
had the Saginaw lad measured to a nicely
and was gradually punching him out of the
race.
The fifth and sixth rounds were reDeti-
lions of the fourth PurteiPs eyes were
rapidly going 10 sleep; his mouth was
painted red from the constant leit-hand
yisitations, and although his body did not
appear very red. he must have felt sore
from the stings of several kidney dis
turbers-
The seventh round wound UP the game.
PurlelPs lower limbs began 10 tremblp, aud
in a rally he received left-handed crook
which dropped him. lie came up for more
medicine, and did not have to wait long for
the doctor. Another left On the chin sent
him to the floor.
Purtell knew that he was outclassed and
remained down and was counted out as he
had got to his knees with his hands resting
on the floor.
When the Rnnoun cement Of Barron's VIC
tory was made there was hardly cheer.
The 'jObbers," who generally make a big
pow-wow over a crooked victory, had
nothing to say They retired from the hall
with long, sad faces