The record-union., 1894-08-28
McAULlFFE GIVEN THE FIGHT.
AWARDED THE PURSE IN HIS
CONTEST WITH CRITIC.
a Storm of Dlsapproval Called Forth
by Referee Moore's Decision
Against the Australian.

CoNEY ISLAND, Aug. 27.-Never before
in the history of the Seaside Athletic
Club did such crowd gather within its
walls as that which assembled tonight to
witness the fight between McAuliffe and
Critic, and the several events that pre-
ceded the combat. The attendance was
6,500. The reiereeship was intrusted to
the hands of William Malsey Moore OF
the New York Athletic Club.
Con Sullivan of New York appeared
against John Madden of Brooklyn, the
latter winning in SIX rounds.
AL O'Brien of Philadelphia and Charles
Burns OF Cincinnati fought eight rounds
at 135 pounds. Awarded to O'Brien in
the fourth round.
At 1910 O'Clock the fight of the evening
was declared on. Critics seconds were
Mike Dunno, Con Riordan, Il. 1uthill
and Billy Sellick. McAulffe's seconds
were Eddy Stoddard, Jimmy Carroll,
Jack Sheehan and Benny Murphy. Nc
Auliffe was the first to enter the ring. lie
was receive with wild enthusiasm and
bowed his acknowledgements. The Aus
tralian appeared shortly after and was
also loudly cheered.
Round Mac led of, and they closed
Then some pretty sDarring followed,
at all times. A good bout ended after a
brisk rally, in which Critic made good
impression.
Hound Mac led with his right over
Griffo's shoulders, and Critic got in some
good punches, following this up with one
in the face. After sparring Gritfo
punched the big fellow in the neck and
face, and began to take comfortable
lead, when the gong was welcomed by
McAuliife.
Round 3-After careful sparring Griffo
was effective with both hands on Nc
Abilities face, but rallying, he uppercut
Critic with the left in hard style. Macs
left eye was injured, and he blew more
than the Australian.
Round 5-Mac's left eye was rapidly
closing. lie 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. McAuliffe 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 straight one trom CRITICS left,
when the gong sounded.
Round 5-Mac was now very tired and
spared for wind, and Griffo probably
lost a golden opportunity OF getting the
fight by not going on.
Round 6-McAuliffe was now bathed
in perSpiration, and Critic scored badly
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.
Round Jack began some terrific
rushes, but Critic was not to be denied,
and with some mitigating got there twice
to Macs once.
Round S-After few exchanges Critic
did we'll with left upper-cut and dashed
III on McAulitfe's face in good shape. 1t
looked, however, as if he lacked power
or inclination TO go in and end it. Jack
was regaining lost ground when the bell
tapped.
Round 9-McAuliffe. much refreshed,
braced up and led off with terrific right
handler Oh Griifo's body. He now forced
the fighting fiercely, punching right and
left, and when the bell rang he had all
but regained his laurels.
Tenth and last round-Tney shook
hands, and Mac began with good body
blow. They then clinched, and on OPEN
ing Jack again got there. He now went
desperately to work trying the knock
out He rushed wildly twice, and then
went wild in what might have been a
finishing blow. They frequently clincbed,
and kissing was loudly INDUCED in. A
terrible set-to was in progress when the
round ended.
The referee gave the bout to McAuliffe,
which called forth storm OF disap-
proval. There never was such demon
stration against referee decision. Me-
Aulitfe attempted TO speak, but was hissed
down. Critic protested vigorously
against the decision, and was apparently
supported bya majority of the spectators
Critic also attempted to speak, but the
police interfered and requested him to
leave the platform. He was loudly ap-
plauded as he Stepped from the ring, and
when Mac was leaving the groans were
deateniDg.