The herald., 1894-08-28
GR|FFO DESIED HIS OPPONENT
But the Fight Was Awarded to
McAuliffe.
A Tremendous Crowd Witnessed the
Battle.
Ehe Referees Decision Almost PracipI-
tated O Riot, for Griffo Clearly
Had the Best of tho
Contest
By the Associated Press.

1y lue ASbOCluteU IIcss
CoNEY ISLAND, n. Y. Aug. 27.-Never
before in the history of the Seaside Ath.
letic club did such o crowd gather
within its walls aa that which assem-
bled tonight TO witness the fight be-
tween McAulihie and Critic and the
several events preceding that combat.
The attendance was $500.
The refereeship was entrusted to the
hands of William Malssy Moore OF the
New York Athletic club.
Con Sullivan of New York appeared
against John Madden of Brooklyn, the
latter winning in six rounds.
AL O'Brien OF Philadelphia and Chas.
Burns of Cincinnati we're to fight eight
rounds ct 1856 pounds. The battle was
awarded TO O'Brien in the fourth ronnd.
At l0:10 the fight of the evening was
declared on. Griffo's seconds were Mike
Dunno, Con Riordsn, II. Tuthill and
Billy Selma. McAulifie's seconda were
Eddy Stoddard, Jimmy Carroll, Jack
,Sheehan and Benny Murphy.
McAuliifee wae first to enter the ring.
He was received with wild enthusiasm
and bowed his acknowledgment ire-
uuently. Critic followed shortly after
and was as loudly oheered.
First round-Mac led off and they
cloaed. Then some pretty sparring fol-
lowed, McAuliffe putting in four points
and leading at all times. A good bout
ended after q brisk rally, in which
Critic made good impression.
Second round--Mac led with his right
over Grihfo'e shoulders and Griifio got in
sene good punches, following this up
with one in the face. Alter sparring
Griffo punched the big fellow ON the
neck and began to take comfortable
lead when the gong Was welcomed by
Mac.
Third round-Aiter carefully sparring
Critic vas effective with both hands on
McAuiiffs's face. but rallying he upper
cut GrifIo with the left in hard style.
Macs lett eye WAS injured and be blow
more than the Australian.
Fourth round-Mao's left eye was
rapidly closing. He seemed weak in
his attack and worked slowly when
Griffo landed TWO beauties and put his
man on the ropes. 1t WAS now all going
Critics way and Mac was wilder than
ever, getting fearful left in the face.
McAulifs sent sweeping right-hender
after Critic but missed, the latter duck
ing. Critic went after his man in good
shape and twice got home or his swoll-
en- face. He had just got q straight one
from Griffo's left when the gong sound
ed.
Fifth round-McAuliffe 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-MRc was now bathed in
perspiration and Critic scored rapidly
and apparently had his opponent OF his
mercy. Mac got slower and slower and
his big efforts with his right struck wind
over and over again.
Seventh round-Jack began some ter
yihc ruehes, but Critic was not to be de-
MED, and in some in-fghting got there
twice to Macs eyes.
Eighth round-After some exchanges
Critic did well with left upper cut and
dashed in on Macs face in good shape.
Il looked, however, as if he lacked the
power or inclination to go in and end it,
being much stronger. Jack was regain
ing lost ground when the bell sounded.
Ninth round-Jack was much re-
freshed, braced up and led Off with
terrific right-hander ON Griffo's body.
He now forced the fight tiercely, punch
right and lett, and when the bell rang he
had all but regained his laufels.
The tenth and last round-They shook
hands. Mac began with good body blow.
They then clinched, and on opening
Jack again got there. He now went
desperately to work trying the knock
out. He rushed wildly twice and then
went wild in what might have been the
finishing blow. They frequently
clnched, and kissing was oudly indulged
in. A terrible set-.to was in progress
when the round ended. Tho referee
gave the bout to McAuliffe, which called
forth q storm Of disspproval.
There was never such @ demonstration
against decision. Mac attempted to
speak. but was hiesed down. Critic
protested vigorously against the decision
and was apparently supported by @ ma
jority of the spectators. Critic also at
tempted to speak. but the police inter-
fered and requested him to leave the
platform. He was loudly applauded az
be stepped from the ring, and when
Mac stepped out groano were heard.