Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-20
A PUGILlSTIC SHOW.
Three Thousand reople at Consy Island
to See Il.
M'AULIFFE AGAINST ZEIGLER.
Fight Stopped in the Third Round, the
Champions Left Hand Having
Been Broken.

ATLANTIC ATHLETIC CLUB. CONEf
ISLAND. n. Y, Nov. 19.-Fully 5000 spec
tators were assembled at the Sea-Beach
Palace Hall tonight to witness the box-
ing entertainment given under the au-
spIces of the Atlantic Athletic Club There
were many Phiadelphians present. VINO
made their presence known by the
hearty way in which they cheered their
favorites.
The preliminary bouts ten rounds each)
were contested by Jerry Barnett. OF
New York, and Billy Murphy. Of Aus
tralia. at 10 pounds. and by John German
and Paddy Mcbride. at rs pounds. The
final bout of the evening, and one which
has attracte much attention, was be-
tween Jack McAuliffe, lightweight cham
pion Of the world, and owen Zei8ler. OF
Philadelphia. who but recently graduated
from the ranks Of the amateurs. He Is
credited with being an exceedingly clever
man, a hard hitter, and. as many sports
believe McAulife's star Is on the wane.
he was believed TO have Il cnance TO
take the champions measure. John Eck-
acted as referee.
IL was McAuiffe's first appearance In
boxing bout since his questionable con-
test with young Critic before the sea
side Athletic Club, when he got the
decision, but the entire assemblage were
of the opinion that IT should have been
given to young Griffo.
Zeigler was the first to enter the ring
McAuliffe was not over minute later
and when he made his appearance he
was heartily applauded.
The men did not weigh in. but Ieigler
said he weighed 1872, while 1t is said Nc
Aulife weighed 1873. McAuliffe looked
to be In the pink of condition.
THE CONTEST.
Round !. McAuliffe led and landed twice
in succession on Zeiglers face. and follow
ed IT up with his right. Zeigler landed
heavily with his right. McAuliffe rushed
and planted right and left in succession.
Zeigler then sent In his left heavily on
Macs face and got a smash on the wind
i'm return. Mac rushed his man around
the ring and heavy exchange followed.
In which Mac had decidedly the best Of II.
Round 2. In the second round Zeigler
was the aggressor and he landed his left
full on McAuiffe's nose. Mac resorted TO
rushing, but ii had but little effect upon
his opponent Zeigler was full Of vim,
and ne fought back at McAuline In a
manner that surprised the champion. 1t
was case of give and take, and II was
question as to which man had the best
OF IT,.
Round 8. Mac led. and landed heavily on
Zeigler's nose. and soon had him bleed
ing. A succession Of savage exchanges FOL
lowed. and then Zeigler rushed Mac across
the ring, punching him savagely. The
men appeared to be tired by their exer-
tions, and both clinched 20 avoid punish
ment. Zeigler had Mac bleeding profuse-
ly. and II was evident that Mac was In
distress The excitement was intense.
when the referee suddenly stopped the
fight at the command Of the police. The
audience was on It's feet in a moment.
and a perfect pandemonium reigned. The
crowd was yelling for decision, In
which Zelcler's name could be heard
above the din. The referee announced the
bout n draw. and in the same breath in
formed the crowd that McAuliffe had
broken his left hand. The crowd went
awaY very much disappointed.