The morning call., 1894-07-27

ron was looked after by Tim McGrath and
spider" Kelly and Allen had as his
esquires Billy Armstrong and Joe King.
Billy Jordan was master of ceremonies
and referee. The timekeepers were Con
Lyons for Barron and Jim Young held the
watch for Allen and Joe McAuliffe was
selected as official timekeeper.
The gymnasium was splendidly illumin-
ated with six gasoline lights. and at 10: IL
o'clock the contest commenced.
Allen had the best Of the first part of the
opening round, but toward the finish Bar
ron landed hot right on Aliens head and
another warmer on Aliens side. Then
the latter, in short rally, caught Barron
good swing on the mouth.
Second round - Allen landed a good
straight left twice on Barron's eye and
nose. The latter was looking for a chance
to swing his right, but Allen was on guard.
Barron grew little cautious. and instead
of jabbing he resorted to keeping away
from Aliens left The latter had the pest
of the round.
Third round-Barron let go two let's at
Aliens body which landed in good style.
Allen scored good one by catching Bar
ron an upper cut as the Australian slipped
in getting away. Barron wanted resin.
which commodity Big Joe McAuliffe lad
failed to provide. Neither fighter was
punished to any extent up 10 this stage of
the game.
Fourth round-Allen fell short with the
left and Barron missed wicked swing at
his neck. Allen was certainly cutting out
the better work and showed more clever.
ness, but the Australian was taking things
easy ard abiding his chance for a knock
out blow. BE smashed Allen twice be-
tween the eyes, which caused the boxing
instructor to blink.
Fifth roundabout men gave evident
signs of firing and the blows landed were
not of the Furnishing kind. In other
words, they spared for wind
Sixth round-No blood was yet seen, and
the spectators were anxiously waiting fol-
something of an exciting nature to happen.
Allen frequently hit Barron with an open
glove-a habit attained in teaching boxing
Barron allowed some very promising op.
portunities to land on his opponent to pass
in this round. He was fighting particu
larly cautiously.
Seventh round-Allen scored good left
hand upper cut. but caught kidney
blow" presently which made him look
savage.
Eighth round-Barron got home two
sharp lefts under Aliens ribs; the latter's
mouth showed signs of color and his mus
tache was taking on the appearance OF {
setting sun. AS the round closed Aler
got home two slight lefts on Barron.
nose.
Ninth round-Allen opened by falling
Short as usual, and Barron stood still anC
! looked wise. Aliens left kept up con
| tinual serenade on Barron's n ose, but the
latter did not seem TO mind the taps much
Allen had the best of the round.
Tenth round-Allen got much the wors
of this round. He stopped half a dozer
! Iefts with his nose and mouth, which tool
some sand out of him. He made a goot
rally near the finish. and landed a stiff
right on Barron's neck.
Eleventh round-This was the hardes
round so far contested. Allen had Barron
groggy for few seconds. but did OF ia K.
any chances of being knocked out by rush
! ing the game. Both men were tolerably
weak.
IWel1tn r0unQ-Barron cut out pretty
good pace by chopping Allen on the nose
which organ had commenced to show
signs of distress. The round was give and
take, neither man landing good blow.
Thirteenth round-Just before the men
got to the center of the ring Billy Jordan
whispered to the press representatives that
Barron had broken his right hand on
! Aliens head in the first round and could
not use it, otherwise the fight would have
been soon settled. However, Barron did
D ot use the right, and relied entirely on
his left to do" Allen. The round was a
stand off.
Fourteenth round = Barron did good
work with his eft, guarding his body
and face with his right. During the entire
| fight there was not one Furnishing blow