Morning journal and courier., 1894-05-08
GRIFFO WON THE FIGHT.

When the Decision Was Made in
 Ills Fight With Murphy There
 Was a Scene or Wild Confusion and
 Pandemonium Reigned Supreme
 Grifo Appeared 10 Have tho Best of
 the Battle All Through.
 BOSTON, May 7.-The much talked of Griffo Murphy fight came off tonight at the Casino. At the end of eight rounds Griffo was awarded the decision amid scenes of wild confusion. It was a Mur- phy crowd throughout the contest. When the decision was announced by the referee Murphy, who was just ss fresh as when he entered the ring, threw up both hands and made an attempt to speak to the audi enoe, claiming the decision was unfair. Psrtissns on both side, began to hiss and cheer, and pandemonium reigned supreme, while from different parts came cries and shouts of approval and disapproval. Mur- he was prevented from doing 80 by a number of we'll known sports, who called upon the police to take Murphy of the stage. He was hustled of the platform and ushered to his dressing room by
 
 tired to his room.
 Several preliminary bouts bstween the lesser lights entertained the crowd till $40 when the stars of the evening appeared, being greeted by great applause. Billy Daly, the referee, announced that the fight would be eight rounds and there would be decision. The timekeepers were Hand some" Dan Murphy for the club, Ike Wier, the Spider" for Murphy and McArdle for Griffo. The principals were then intro duced. Griffo looked twenty pounds the heavier, weighing about 130 pounds, while Murphy touched the scales at 118.
 After little sparring Murphy led with straight right for Griffo's ribs, but missed; Murphy again led with his left for Griffo but failed to land Griffo hit out In clinch. Murphy landed a straight right on Griffo's stomach. Just as the gong sounded Murphy led with his left for Griffo's jaw, but missed.
 Second round-Murphy led with the right for Griffo's jaw, but missed. Both men struck out together and clinched. Murphy landed @ right on Griffo's jaw. Griffo retaliated with a light tap on Mur- phys face. Griffe landed heavy right on Murphy's nose and drew first blood. Mur- phy hugged his corner and Griffo asked him to get out and fight just as the gong sounded.
 Third roundabout spared for an opsn. ing. Griffo led with right on Murphy jaw. He followed it up with sharp left on Murphy's eye, which left an impress sion. Murphy hit Griffo @ right hand swing under the ear, and Murphy struck out for Griffo's stomach, when the round closed.
 Fourth round-Murphy led with hii right on Griffo's jaw with telling effect Another blow on Murphy's nose brought second blood.
 Fifth round-Murphy led. Griffo fol | lowed Murphy into his corner and landed twice on his jaw. Murphy followed Griffs | to the center of the ring. He got in heavy swing, which Murphy returned. At tn, end of the round both men were fresh. l Sixth round-Both spared for an open ing. Griffo led for Murphy's face ant landed heavily. Murphy followed Griff' around the ring and landed on his stom ach. Griffo swung his left, landing or ropes. Just before the round closed Grif, hit Murphy two stiff punches on the face
 Seventh round-Both men were fresl | when time was called and 1t looked a though there would be no decision. Mur phy led for the stomach, but missed Griffo missed 8 savage upper-cut, and Mur phy caught him on the jaw with his left He again caught him on athe ribs with
 stiff punch. This was followed by Griff landing on Murphy's jaw. Both men wer in excellent condition at the end of tn round.
 Eighth round-Griffo landed on Mul phys wind with his left and on his ja, with right hand swing. Murphy swun
 his left on Griffo's jaw and again on hi
 wind, knocking him against the ropes
 Griffo was more cautious and spared fo
 an opportunity to land. Murphy also wa
 equally cautious and refused to lead as b
 had through the fight. Griffo landed O
 Murphy's jaw just as the round closed.
 The men shook hands and Referee Dal
 after few remarks awarded the fight
 6riffo.