Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
DECLARED A DRAW.
The First Event Of the New Orleans
Pusilistlc Carnival.
PLlMMER AGAINST MURPHY.
rho Enpi,shmau the Stronger, But tho
Boston Bantam Grcnt slayer
Twenty-Five Hounds.

the pugilistic triple event at the olympic
(,luh took Mace tonight IN the presence
OF about 5000 persons.
Professor John Il. Eckhardt. the popu-
lar New York referee. OBLIGATED as Judge
OF the merits OF the men. according 10 the
terms of the articles OF agreement be-
tween the fighters.
Murphy and Plimmer fought ior purses
Of s2.5OO-secl0 TO the winner ana S0~
to the loser The men were in splendid
condition, and weighed In at the stlpuiated
figure--ll5 pounds.
The stakeless ring was introduced to-
night for the first time, and so far as APP
pearances went. seemed TO be an improve
ment on the old style.
Professor John Duffy entered the ring'
Introducing Referee Eckhardt, VINO was
received with a good demonstration OF
cheers.
P.mmer was seconded by Billy Nc
Carly, Benny Murphy. and Al Robb.
Murphy was looked after by Jake kilrain,
Andy Bowen. and James Connery. FRANK
Garamback was official time-keeper lime
was called AT 9:l5 O'Clock.
Round THE work in the first round
was very pretty. Plimmer landed several
left-hand punches on the head ana rights
over the heart. though he missed one OF
the most vicious swings ever seen IN the
ring here. Pllmmer had away the best Of
the round.
Round murphy landed a left swing on
the Jaw. and received some severe
stomach-punches in return. Murphy got
n heavy right on his jaw. ana another a
moment later in the stomach Murphy
received severe punishment in this round,
and especially on the body. As the round
ended. PINNED ducked into a heavy up
per-cut.
Round 8 Pimmer became the aGSr ssor,
landing a right body-punch and sending
In right and left a moment later. Both
men landed Iefts though piimmer got the
best Of the exchange. plmms punched
Murphy at will all over the ring, ana the
Boston bantam looked the worse for wear
at the end OF the round.
PLIMMER THE STRONGER.
Round 4-Pllmmer forced the lighting
from the start. being much the stronger
of the two. though Murphy got in one or
two good right-handers on the jaw. In
the middle of the ring Murphy duckcd
into a heavy left-hand uppcr-cut, and got
much the worst of the encounter. At the
end Of the round there was rapid ex-
change of blows. and close fighting fol-
lowed. Murphy's blows lacked steam
though his science was OF the neatest
order. This was Planners round.
Round 5-There was considerable mixing
in this round. and tn work. although
heavy al times, was Of the most artistic !
character. Plimmers right-hand body
punches were terrific. but the Boston man
took his medicine gamcly
Round G-Plimmer was having much the
best OF this round from the commence
ment. though Murphy assisted him in
missing some heavy left leads. Plimmer
was continually pounding at the heart
though Murphy's right eye showed signs
Of punishment. ana as the gong sounded
Plimmer landed heavy right on the
body.
Round 7-Plimmer was the aggressor.
landing his left in the stomach and his
right as well There was a hot clinch IN
the middle OF the ring. in which both
men lost their tempers. Referee Eek
hardt called them to immediate order.
Round SPINNER forced the fighting
though Murphy landed good upper-cut
on the Englshman's face. Plmmer more
than evened up the punishment later.
however. Murphy had the best Of this
round. and was hot favorite with the
audience. As he went TO his corner he
was loudly cheered.
Round 9.-All the honors were Plmmer's
in this round.
MCRPHY'S BEST.
Round 10-Murphy was still strong in
this round, and in a clinch near the ro.es
he threw Plimmer from him with the
greatest ease. He got a heavy right on
the body and head. and was the receiver
general Of the punishment administered.
Murphy was nearly taken off his feet
by Il heavy right-hand swing, and loud
"Ohs" were heard This was a give-and-
take round, in which Murphy did the best
he had yet done.
Round l1-Both men landed heavy
swings, the body-punching Of Murphy
being terrific. Murphy looked a little tired
at the end of this round, but was doing
better than In the early part Of the con-
test.
Round 12-Murphy had the best of this
round, landing more frequently and
heavily.
Rounds 10 and 1.-THE fighting was
fast and furious. Murphy being punished
severely. When the gong sounded at the
end Of the fourteenth the men had to be
parted.
Rounds Is and 1G-The men fought des- |
perately. Murphy received the greater
number of blows, and the harder ones.
too. but the Englishman did not seem
TO be able to weaken him TO any great |
extent.
Rounds II and lS-Plimmer had the best |
of the fighting. but in the eighteenth /.
round was not so successful. He landed |
a heavy right on Murphy's throat. knock |
ing the latter down. but Murphy fought
gamely. Murphy was hammered around |
the ring the balance Of the round /
Rounds 10 and 2J-These rounds were /
both in Plimmers favor. he following |
Murphy all around the ring.
MURPHY A SLAYER.
Round 2l-Murphy received severe pun
but showed wonderful staying |
powers.
Round 22-Plimmer was knocked down |
in this round by "A heavy right on the |
jaw, which seemed to daze him. Murphy |
was heartily cheered at the conclusion OF |
the round.
Rounds q and 24-Plmmer had a little |
the best Of the fighting but Murphy's |
recuperative powers were showing to |
good advantage.
Round 25-The men advanced and shook |
hands for the wind-up. Plimmer led off |
and landed on Murphy's body with some |
force. and seemed to have the best OF |
audience rose in i body to hear the YER
dict.
When time was called for the twenty |
sixth round. the referee declared the |
match a draw. and his decision was re- |
ceived with liberal applause. Pimmer !
had the best of the hitting. but the Bos- |
ton lads gameness and generalship en-
abled him 10 continue the contest the re- |
quired twenty-five rounds.
Tomorrow night. Jack Everhardt, the |
local favorlte will give Stanton Abbott !
a return fight for purse OF 1850. A six |
round bout between Young Critic and ]
Mickey Dunn will precede the contest, |
and will be the first appearance OF I
Griffo in this city. He will prove almost /
as good a drawing-card as the principal |
event.
The carnival will close with the greatest |
fight which has taken place in the past |
two years Bob Ftzsimmons and Dan |
Creedon will contest for the middleweight /
championship OF the world.
"The County Fair" ut the Academy.