The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-03-15


out with his trainer; that the fight was
fixed. aud that the purse would not be
forthcoming. Each rumor died natural
death. Neither man worked hard on his
last day before the fight Each Rugged
his quarters, except when Fi,zsmmons
drove in a carriage to the criminal court
to become an American citizen and when
Hall went around to Moreau's TO get a
bite with Charlie Mitchell. Crowds
trsiled al the feet of either, but Fitzsim-
mons was the more popular from a local
standpoint and local faith was in him aud
local money on him.
At the Ring Side.
The arrangements at the ring side were
perfect. The seating capacity was more
than ample TO seat twice as many people
as were expected to attend, and perfect
view was promised for paying patrons and
dead-heads alike. There Was room for
13, 225 people and there was no need for
squeezing. The lights of various kinds
distributed about the amphitheater were
numerous in quantity and exceptional in
quality. President Noel was on the
grounds before dusk and the police Gordon
was drawn about The building before the
day had been absorbed by night. The
small boy came early and the sports and
business men journeyed behind leisurely.
slowly filing the seats until there WIS
n ass Of humanity around the raised ring
The crowd was representative in character
and thoroughly cosmopolitan. The toughs
had place in the gallery and in the lower
seats, but they were uDdemonstrative in
the presence OF the full force of police.
commanded as usual by Capt. Barrett.
without whom a prize fight or q boxing
contest in New Orleans nowadays is sell
dom seen.
5iltchcu and NIcAuIiTe.
The two men reached the arena in
ample time 10 rest and to prepare them
selves for the battle. Charlie Mitchell
and Jack McAu.iffs with Hall attracted
az much attention when they entered The
ring as did the stars themselves. Both
men were drawn TO q fine point so far as
condition was concerned, but neither had
taken of much flesh and both were strong.
They came into the ring with promp.ness
and the crowd did not have long 20 wait
for hostlilies to commence. Mayor Fi,z-
patrick was among the prominent officials
Who came early to see the battle royal. In
the Hall corner the men chosen 10 look
after his interests were Lightweight
Champion McAuiilTe, Charlie Mitchell,
Squire Arlington and John Kline
with Bat has;erson holding the watch.
most of them men of craft and expert
ence. FitzsimmOns had men with less
reputation but not less faithful, than Halls
| attendants. Billy Fitzsimmons. his brother,
Martin Ju ian and Frank BoswOrth, D. q.
O'Malley keeping time. The men en-
tered the ring at promptly, Hall leading
| the prncessio on. Referee Duffy took his
| position almost Immediately. Both he
| and Hall were cheered Loudly. Fitz came
| in waving the L s flag and received a
tremendous ovation President Noel and
| Chairman of the Contest Com mittee Jo-
| seph Short joined the men in the ring.
" hile Capt Barrett took charge OF the DO
lice detail.
Referee Duny's Speech.
Referee Duffy made neat speech coun-
selling the usual good order which has
characterized all the contests in the
Crescent City. The men advanced TO the
center OF the ring, followed by their Sec
! onds, where Referee Duffy cautioned them
about fouls and the usual club rules
During this talk both the principals re-
garded each other with an cir OF saDreme
contempt. Their eyes never met during
| the talk.
Capt. Barrett weighed the gloves. find
ing them of the lawful weight, handed
! them TO MartIn Julian, who then took
/ them over to Hail for his choice, and
| Mitchell selected his principals gloves
| Referee Duffy announced that the pivot
| blow was barred, and the mon stripped.
When Frank Bosworth jumped through
| the ropes after Hail had fallen and the
| battel was apparently won, FItzsimmons
| forciOly thrust lis ofiicious second through
the ropes. lie kept his word and did his
own fighting.
| The Fight by Rounds.
Round 1.-The usual Handwriting marked
| the opening. Fitz attempted left upper out
| in the stomach, but Hall backed away. lie
tried again for the head aud falling cl.nehed.
| Hall ed lightly for the stomach. but received
/ tap in the shoulder. Fiz scored heavy left
on Halls mouth. right on the heart without
return. The audience yelled. Hall made n
/ Wild left swing and Fitz srnilngiy lodged
| away. Fitz llnded Il heavy lett in the stomach
/ and lodged a return from the same hand. Hall
| landed q heavy right on the ear and Fitz
/ ciinched, Hall hitting Fitz right on the head.
! Round 2-FiH tried for the stomach with
| left; missed and backed sway. Fiiz attempted
/ a right on the body, missing because of HalPs
| clinch. The men were extremely cautious but
/ Hall received a heavy LETT in the stomach.
/ responding with "A left on the head. Hall
| landed good left blow. but received one in
/ the head in return. HAIL trying to land
! hs right and Fitz shifting Hall slipped away
i Fi,z forced Hall in the corner, but the latter
clinched TO avoid punishment Fitz tried the
/ left for the head, but was neatly stopped
Both men in hot rally scored rights in the
! head.
Round 3-Fitz was the aggressor feinting
/ with his left, which he landed on the stomach.
| Hall received a right on the body and on the
/ head, and moment later Fitz received two
4 heavy let's on the face and a heavy right up.
per cut. Fitz clinehed to save himself and
! Duey had a .hard time in parting them. Fitz
/ was ciinchiDg to avoid punis ment right along
/ Both men were fighting hard when the round
/ ended.
| Round 4-Hall came up the aggrsssor; Fitz
| landed a heavy right on the Jaw, knocking Hall
/ into the middle oil the ring The blow wss a
/ tremendous righthand swing aud landed full
/ on the point OF the Jaw. Vail was long time
/ in coming to, but ne finally drew his left hand
! mp to his nOstrils aud was finally helped into
/ his corner by FitzsimmOns. his conqueror.
! The referee awarded the contest 10 Fitz-
/ simmons, who, waving the L. 5. flag over
! his heed walked over TO his opponents
! corner and shook his hand and, ss he was
I leaving ths ring received a tremendous
! ovation.
/ Fitz Lends Ass istancc.