The record-union., 1894-04-24
AN EIGHT ROUND DRAW.
BOSTON'S CULTURED CITIZENS W.T.
NESS a SLOGGING MATCH.
Critic of.Australia Displays His Supe-
riority Over Griffin, the
BrOckton Lad.

Special to the RECoRD-UNfoS.
BosToN, April 23.-Never in the history
of the local priZe-ring has such an assem-
blage gathered together as that which
crowded the Casino tonight. The occa-
sion was the battle between Young
Critic, the Australia feather-weight
champion, and John L. Griffin of Brock
ton. Fully 3,00o people were on hand
when at 9:45 Referee William a. DAILY of
Boston introduced the men. Daniel Muir
ply acted as timekeeper for the club,
while Johnny Eek hardt of New York
timed for Critic, and Bill Crowley of
Hartford did similar service for Griffin.
The Brockton boy was seconded by Jack
Magee. Bill Murphy and Jack Williams
of Boston. The Australian was cared for
by Sim Fitzpatrick, Peter Jackson's old
second, and Billy Murphy, follow Aus
tralian.
The pair sprang nimbly to the center at
the cali of time. Both men Showed up
well, Critic looking fully the ten pounds
that he weighed over the red-haired boy.
He was the first to land light left on
Griffin's cheek. 1t was give and take for
the next minute, but toward the end
Critic warmed up bit and sent right and
left into Griftin's stomach.
The latter was taken by surprise, and
was anxious to get across the ring. Critic
was hot after him in exchange of blows,
He landed with good effect on Griffin's
eye. A cheer went up, but this was soon
subdued, for Griffin placed two we'll
timed right-hand blows on the Austria
lian's body. Then Critic took a turn
bitf, bang, on the Boston boys head, and
the old-timers hugged themselves, for
never had cleverer two-handed fighter
been seen in Boston. 1t looked now like
ten to one on the Australian, despite the
fact that they had been fighting but three
minutes. The call of time was a godsend
to Grimm.
On the advice of his seconds, Griffin
started in to mix things, but it would not
work. Try as he would, Griffin could not
escape the body blows that were being
sent in, right and left hand, on his body
in rapid succession, and it seemed but a
question of time when the Australian
would be declared the winner. He was
not in as good shape as Griffin, but he
had the strength and was equally as
clever.
Griffin worked his left with good
effect, but he lacked steam, and after
each blow the black haired boy would
beginning to close. 1t was give and
take, up and down, all over the ring,
The Australian did most of the leading.
From the third to the last round, hon.
ors were about even. The eighth and
final round showed to the spectators how
we'll the foreigner could zig ght when urged.
No sooner had the men shaken hands
then he put his left on Grifiin's nose, and
caused the blood to flow freely. Twice
again did he land there, while his right
was also put in on Grit1in's jaw. The
latter was cutting the air and trying TO
avoid the blows which were landed upon
him at Griffo's will.
Time was finally called, and according
to the agreement of the men-which was
that if both were on their feet at the finish
it would be draw-Referee DAILY called
it so.
Betting men in Boston and the visitors
from Chicago and New York, numbering
quite lot, went away satisfied that
Critic is the best man of his inches seen
hereaboutS, and for sand and gameness
he fairly outclassed his opponent.
Fights Can Take Place in New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, April 23.-The Supreme
Court decided the matter of the State vs..
the Olympic Club to-day. The court af-
firned the decision of the lower court,
which was by majority vote OF the jury
decided in favor of the club. The case
has been pendingfor months, and the de-
cision will permit the resumption OF
other contests In Louisiana.
The Olympic's victory in the Supreme
Court means that the club may give fights
again. The Olympic had arranged for a
battle between Bowen and Abbott. Sud-
denly the Attorney-General entered pro-
ceedings against the club, praying for an
Injunction. The case was laid before a
jury in the Circuit Court, and after long
and interesting trial verdict was given
in favor of the club. 1t was promptly
appealed to the Supreme Court. Chief
.JuStica Nichols dieSeuta0