The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-08-29

CoNEY ISLAND. n. Y, Aug. 81
Never before in the history of the East
Side athletic club did such a crowd
gather within its walls as that which
assembled tonight to witness the fight
between McAuhffe and Critic. and the
several events preceding that combat.
The attendance was 5000. The referee
ship was entrusted to the hands of Will
fam Matsy More Of the New York ath-
letic club.
Connie Sullivan of New York appear
ing against John Madden Of Brooklyn,
the latter winning in six rounds.
Al O'Brien of Philadelphia and Charles
Burns of Cincinnati fought six rounds
at 135 pounds. The fight was awarded
TO O'Brien in the fourth round.
At 1910 the fight of the evening was
declared on. Griffo's seconds were Mike
Dunno. Con Riordan, H. Tuthil and
Billy Selleck. McAulife's seconds were
Eddy Stoddard. Jimmy Carroll, Jack
Sheehan and Denny Murphy. McAuliffe
was the first to enter the ring. He was
received with wild enthusiasm and bowed
his acknowledgements frequently. The
Australian followed shortly after Nc
Auliffe ard was loudly cheered.
Round 1-McAuiffe 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.
Round 2-AIac led with his right over
GriffO's shoulder and then GriHo got
in three good punches, following This up
on the face. After sparring, tTrlfio
punched the big fellow in the neck and
face and began to take a comfortable
lead when the gong was welcomed by
Mac.
Round S-After carefully sparring
Critic was effective with both on Macs
face. but rallying he Upper-cut Critic
with the left in hard style. Macs left
eve was injured and he blew more than
the Australian.
Round Macs 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 Mac was wilder than ever, getting
a fearful left in the face Mac sent a
sweeping right-hander 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 time was sounded.
Round Mac was now very tired and
SPARED for wind, and Critic probably lost
a golden opportunity of getting the fight
by not going in.
Round 6-Mac was now bathed in per-
SEPARATION 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 and over again. much to the chagrin
of his friends.
Round Jack began some terrific
rushes. but Critic was not to be denied,
and in some good mitigating got there
thrice TO Macs once.
Round S-After a few exchanges Critic
did well with a left upper-cut, and
dashed in on his mans face in good
shape it looked. however, as if ne
lacked power or inclination to go I'm and
end it. being much stronger. Jack was
regaining lost ground when the bell
sounded.
Round 9-AIac, much refreshed. braced
up and led of with a terrific right-hand-
er on Critics body. He now forced the
fighting, terrifically punching right and
left and when the bell rUng be had all
but regained his laurels.
Round 1O-They shook hands and Mac
began with a good body blow. They
then clinched and on opening Jack again
got there He now went desperately 10
work trying the Knockout He rushed
wildly twice and then went wild in what
might have been a finishing blow. They
frequently clinched and kissing was loud
" INDUCED in. A terrible set-to 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 a demonstration
against a referees decision. McAuliffe
attempted TO speak, but was howled
down by the crowd. Critic protested
vigorously against the decision and was
apparently supported by a majority of
the spectators. Critic attempted to
speak but the police interfered and re-
quested him 10 leave the platform. He
was loudly applauded as he stepped from
the ring, and when McAuliffe was leaving
the groans were deafening.