The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-08-28
GIVEN TO M'AULIFFE
THOUGH GRIFFO APPARENTLY HAD
THE BEST OF THE FIGHT.
Athletic Club That Almost End
ed in a Riot.

COMFY ISLAND, n. V, Aug.
before in the history of the Seaside Ath-
letic Club did such a crowd gather within
it's walls as that which m tonight
to witness the fight between McAuliffe and
Critic and the several events preceding
that combat. The attendance was $500.
The refereeship was intrusted to the hands
of William Matsy Moore, of the New York
Athletic Club. Connie Sullivan, of New
York, appeared against John Madden of
Brooklyn, the latter winning in six rounds.
A O'Brien. of Philadelphia, and Charles
Burns. of Cincinnati. fought eight rounds
at 135 pounds. Awarded to O'Brien in the
fourth round.
At 1910 the fight Of the evening was de-
clared on. Critics seconds were Mike
Dunno. Con Riordan. II. Tuthhl and Billy
Selleck. McAuliffe's seconds were Eddy
Stoddard. Jimmy Carroll. Jack Sheehan
and Benny Murphy. McAuliffe was first to
enter the ring. He was received with wild
enthusiasm and bowed his acknowledge
ment frequently. The Australian followed
shortly after McAuliffe and was loudly
First Round-NcAulife led off and they
closed. Then some pretty sparring. fol-
lowed. A good bout ended after a brisk
rally, in which Critic made a good impress
sion.
Second Round-NIac led with his right
over Critics shoulder, and then Critic got
in three good punches, following this up on
the face. After sparring Critic punched the
big fellow in the neck and face, and began
10 take a comfortable lead, when the gong
was welcomed by Mac.
Third Round-After carefully sparring
Critic was effective with both on Macs
face, but, rallying, he upper-cut Critic with
the left in hard style. Macs left eye was
injured, and he blew more than the Aus
tralian.
Fourth Round-Mac's left eye was rapid
ly closing. He seemed weak in his attack
and worked slowly, when Critic landed two
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1t was now all going Critics way, and
Mac was wilder than ever, getting a fearful
left in the face. Mac sent a sweeping
Highlander after Critic, but missed. the
latter ducking. Critic went after his man
in good shape, and twice got home on his
swollen face. He had just got a straight
one from Critics left when time was
sounded.
Fifth Round-Mac was now very tired
and spared for wind, and Critic probably
lost a golden opportunity of getting the
fight by not going in.
Sixth Round-AIac was now bathed in
perspiration and Critic scored rapidly and
apparently had his opponent at his mercy.
Mac got slower and slower, and his big
efforts with his right struck wind over and
over again, much 10 the chagrin of his
friends.
Seventh Round-Jack began some terrific
rushes, but Critic was not to be denied,
three times to Macs once.
Eighth Round-After a few exchanges
Critic did we'll with a left upper cut, and
aANE
1t looked. however, as if he lacked power
or inclination to go in and end it, being
much stronger. Jack was regaining lost
ground when the bell sounded.
Ninth Round--Mac. much refreshed,
braced up and led off with, a terrific right
handler on Grifo's body. He now forced
the fighting terrifcally. punching right and
left, and when the bell rung he had all
but regained his laurelS. r
Tenth and Last Round-They shook hands
and Mac began with a good body blow.
They then clinched, and on opening Jack
again got there. He now went desperately
to work trying for q knock out. He rushed
wildly twice and then went wild in what
might have been a finishing blow. They
frequently clinched, and kissing was loud-
ly INDUCED in. y terrible set-to was in
progress when the round ended.
The referee gave the bout to McAuliffe,
which called forth a storm of disapproval.
There never. was such a demonstration
against a. referees decision. McAuliffe at
tempted to speak, but was hoWled down
by the crowd. Critic protested vigorously
against the decision, and was apparently
supported by a majority Of the spectators.
Critic attempted to speak, but the police
interfered and requested him to leave the
platform. He was loudly applauded as he
stepped from the ring, and when McAuliffe
was leaving the groans were deafening.