The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-28
IN THE FIGHT WITH GRIFFO.
Ten Fierce and Very Vicious
Rounds.
BOTH MEN SEVERELY PUNISHED.
Honors Appeared to Be Even and
the Referees Decision Was
Loudly Disputed.

CoNEY ISLAND, \. Y. Aug. 27.-Never
before in the history of the Seaside Ath-
letic Club did such a crowd gather within
its walls as that which assembled tonight
to witness the fight between McAulitfe
and Critic and the several events preced-
ing that combat. The attendance was
$500.
The refereeship was intrusted 10 the
hands of William Malsey Moore of the
New York Athletic Club Con Sullivan
of New YORK appeared against John Mad
den Of Brooklyn, the latter winning in six
rounds.
AlO'Brien of Philadelphia and Charles
Burns OF Cincinnati fought eight rounds
al 135 pounds; awarded TO O'Brien in the
fourth round.
At1O10 o'clock the fight of the evening
was declared on. CRITICS seconds were
Mike Dunno, Con Riorian. II. Tuthill and
Billy Sellick. McAuiiffe's seconds were
Eddy Stoddard, Jimmy Carroll, Jack Shee-
han, and Benny Murphy. McAulitfe was
the first to enter the ring. He was re-
ceived with wild enthusiasm and bowed
his acknowledgment frequently. The
Australian followed shortly after and was
also loudly chesred.
First round-McAuliffe led off and they
closed. Then some pretty sparring fol-
lowed, McAuliffe putting in four points
and led at all times. A good bout ended
after brisk rally. in which Critic made a
good impression.
Second round-McAuliffe led with his
right over GrlffO's shoulders. and Critic
got in some good punches. following this
up with one in the face. After sparring.
Critic punched the big fellow in the neck
and face and began to take a comfortable
lead when the gong was welcomed by Nc
Auliffe.
Third round-After carefully sparrlng
Critic was effective with both hands on Nc
Abilities face, but, rallying. the latter up
percut Critic with the left in hard style.
McAuliffe's left eve was injured, and he
blew more than the Australian.
Fourth rouDd-McAullffe's left eye was
rapidly closing. he seemed weak in his
attack and worked slowly, when Critic
landed two beauties and put his man on
the ropes. 1t was now all going CRITICS
way and McAuIiffe was wilder than ever,
getting fearful left in the face. McAu-
life sent sweeping Highlander after
Critic, but missed, the latter ducking.
Critic went after his man in good shape
and twice got home on his swollen face.
He had just got a straight one from
CRITICS left when the gong sounded.
Fifth round-McAuliffe was now very
tired and spared for wind, and Critic
probably lost golden opportunity of get
ting the fight by not going in.
Sixth round-McAulitfe was now bathed
in perspiration and Critic scored rapidly
and apparently had his opponent at his
mercy. Mac" got slower and slower and
his big efforts with his right struck wind
over aud over again.
Seventh rOund-Jack began some terrific
rushes, but Critic was not to be denied and
in some in-fghting got there twice to
MACS" once.
Eighth round-After a few exchanges
Critic did well with a left upper-cut and
dashed IN on McAulffs's face in good
shape. 1t looked, BIO wever, as if he lacked
power of inclination to 90 in and end it,
being much stronger. Jack was regainng
lost ground when the bell sounded.
Ninth round-McAuliffe, much re-
freshed. brsced up and led off with a ter
rife highlander on CRITICS body. He
now forced the fight fercely, punching
right and left. and when the bell rang he
had all but gained his laurels.
Tenth round and last-They shook
hands and "Mac" began with good BODY
blow. They then clinched. ana on OPEN
ing Jack again got there. He now went
desperately to work trying the knockout.
He rushed wildly twice and then went
wild in what might have been finishing
blow. They frequently cinched and hiss
ing was loudly INDUCED in.
A terrible setto was in progress when
the round ended. The referee gave the
bout to McAuliffe, which called forth a
storm of disapprOval. There never was
such demon stration against a referees
decision.
McAuliffs attempted to speak, but was
Kissed down. Critic protested vigorously
against the decision and was apparently
supported by a majority Of the spectators.
Critic also attempted to speak, but the
police interfered and requested him to
leave the platform. BE was loudly ap-
plauded as he stepped from the ring, and
when Mac was leaving the groans were
deafening.