Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-09
CRESCENT CLUB FIGHT
Shortness of the Battle a Big
Surprise to ALI.
FITz ELATED OVER HIS VICTORY

Both Men Entered the Ring Full of Con-
ffdence-FOr Three Rounds Splendid,
Active, Scientific Fighting Was Done,
with Hall Some in the Lead The Lucky
Right Handler of Fitz in the Fourth Set
tied the Englishman.
NEW ORLEANS, March 9.-The arrange
ments at the ringside for the Hall Fitzsim-
mons fight We're perfect. There was room
for IL, 225 people, and there was no need
to squeeze.
The lights were numerous in quantity
and exceptional in quality. The crowd was
representative in character and thoroughly
cosmopolitan. e..
The betting before the men entered the
ring was to 10 on Hall and 95 to 100 on
Fitzsimmons.
The men chosen to look after Halls in.
terests were Lightweight Champion Jack
McAultfe, Charlie Mitchell and Squire
Abingdon. Jt I'm Kline holding the watch
Fitzainmons had men with less reputa-
tions but not less faithfuI-Billy Fitzsim-
mons. his brother; Martin Julian and
Frank Busworth. D. F. O'Mal1y being time
keeper.
The men entered the ring promptly at
o'clock. Hail leading the procession. Ref
cree Duffy took his position almost imme
diately.
Hall was loudly cheered upon entering
the ring. Fitz came in waving the Ameri-
can flag and he received a tremendous ova-
ton.
President Noel aud Chairman of the Con
test Committee Joseph Sport joined the
men in the ring. while Capt. Barrett took
charge of the police arrangements Referee
Duffy made a speech, in which he asked
til, crowd to preserve order.
Ii,e men then advanced to the centre of
TIE RIM, followed by the seconds, where
Referee Duffy cautioned them about fouls
and the usual club rules. Capt Barrett
weighed the gloves. and. finding them of
law full weight. handed them over to Mar
tin Julian, who took them to Hall for his
,hoiCe, and Mitchell selected his principal 5
gloves.
Referee Duffy announced that the pivot
blow WAS barred and the men stripped for
action.
lime w;s- called, and the great battle
was on.
Round Both men stepped nimbly to
the centre. and tented for opening. Fitz
attempted Il LIT uppercut i'll stomach, but
Hall backed away. He tried again for the
head, and. failing, clinched. Hall led for
stomach but received ii tap on the shout
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mouth amt a right on the NOUN Wi'hoI'U
resurn. The audience yelled. n.ui mace
wild lett SWING, and FitZ NMiilhSY Got
away FltZ landed heavy let on the
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