The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-08-28

CoNEY ISLAND. \. Y, Aug. 27.-Never
before in the history of the Seaside
Athletic club did such a crowd gather
within its walls. as that which assembled
tonight TO witness the fight between Nc
Auiiffe and Critic, and several events
preceding til at cambat. The attendance
was 500
The refereeship was entrusted to the
hands Of William Malsey Moore of the
New York A :hIetic club.
Con Sullivan OF New York appeared
against John Madden of Brooklyn, the
latter winning in six rounds.
Al O'Brien of Philadelphia and Charles
Burns of Cincinnati fought eight rounds
NJ 135 pounds. 1t was awarded to O'Brien
In the fourth round.
At 1906 the fight of the evening was de-
llared on. Griffo's seconds were Mike Dill
lon, Con Sullivan and Selleck.
McAuliffe's were Eddie Stewart, johnny
Carroll, Jack Sheehan and Benny Murphy.
McAuliffe was the first to enter the ring.
He was received with wild enthusiasm.
and bowed his acknowledgements fire.
quently. The Australian followed shortly
after and was equally cheered.
CRITIC PUNCHED HIM N THE NECK.
First round-McA uliffe led off and they
closed. Then came some pretty sparring,
McAuliffe putting in four points, and
leading all the time. A good bout ended
after a brisk rally in which Critic made a
good impression.
Round 2-McAuliffe led with his right
over CRITICS shoulder and then Critic got
in some good punches Sparring, Critic
punched the big fellow in the neck aud
face and began to take a comfortable lead
when the gong was welcomed by Nc
Auliffe
Round 8 After carefully sparring,
Gritfo was effective with both on McAul-
lies face, but rallying he uppercut Critic
in hard style. McAuliffe was Uninjured,
but he blew more than the Australian.
Round 4. Critic lead. McAuliffe seemed
weak in his attack and worked hard, when
Critic landed two beautiful swipes aud put
bis man on the ropes. It was now going
GrlffO's way. McAuliffe sent Il sweeping
right-hander after Critic but missed, the
latter ducking. Critic went after his man
In good shape and twice got him on his
swoolen face. He had just got straight
one from CRITICS left when the gong
sounded.
MAULLIFFE IS AWAKENED AT LAST.
Fifth round-McAulliffe was now very
bired and SPARED for wind, and Critic
probably lost golden opportunity by get
ting the fight by not going in.
Sixth rOuud-McAuliiffe was now bathed
IN perspiration aud Critic scored rapidly
and apparently had his opponent at his
mercy. McAulliffe got slower and slower
and his big efforts with his right struck
wind over and over again.
Seventh rOund-Jack began some terrific
PUSHES, but Critic was ready and in some
In fighting got there twice.
Eighth round-After a few exchanges
Critic did we'll with an uppercut and
dashed in on his mans face in good shane.
1G looked as if McAuliffe lacked power or
INCLINATION TO finish 1t. McAuliffe was
gaining lost ground when the bell sound
Ell.
Ninth round-Jack. much refreshed.
braced up and led with IA terrific right
handler on CRITICS body. He now forced
the fight fiercely, punching right and left,
and when the bell rang he had all but re-
gained his laurelS.
REFEREE GOT IN HIS WORK
Tenth and last rouud-They shook hands
and McAulliife began with a body blow.
They then clinched and on opening Jack
again got in his work. He now went des-
perately to work, trying the Knockout
lie rushed wildly twice aud might have
finished his man, but they clinched. A
terrible set-to was III process when the
round ended.
The referee gave the bout TO McAulifTe. !
which brought out storm of disapproval.
There never was such a demonstration
against a referees decision. McAuliffe |
attempted to speak but was Kissed down.
GrlfIo protested against The decision, aud
WAS apparently supported by majority o.
ihe spectators. Critic attempted to speak,
but the police interfered and requested him |
10 leave the platform. He was loudly ap- /
piauded when he stepped from the ring, |
aud when McAGIiffe was leaving the |
grounds the noise was deafening