The sun., 1896-10-24
CREEDON THE WIN NE R.
HE oUTPoIN7s BAKER IN TWENTY
ROUNDS AT MlSPETH.

don, tho Australian middle. weight pugilist
received tho referees decision over Henry
Baker of Chicago at this club tonight. Just as
the first round was about to end Baker sent In q
right to the jaw that knocked Creedon to the
floor, but the Australian was saved by the bell
Afterward he revived to such an extent that ho
punched Baker quito severely.
The fight was not fast and furious. such as Is
generally put up by heavy men. The principal
features were Bakers defence and his success
full efforts to stay the limit. The decision was
Just although tho opinion of the sports was
that Creedon. by his inability to score knock
out demonstrated that he has gone back.
In spite of the UNPLEASANT weather the sports
turned out in good numbers. The regulars who
never miss o glove contest, occupied the choice
seats and INDUCED in tho usual speculation az
to tho probable winner Of the big event. Creedon
and Baker were matched to fight twenty rounds
at catch weights. The former since coming here
from Australia had met with only one defeat.
that at the hands of Bob Fltzsimmons He was
q favorite with tho bettors. Baker, who halls
from Chicago, had many followers, for the
reason that he had won all of his battles in de-
cisiye manner and had fought draws with both
Creedon and Slnvin.
The preliminary bout was slated for ten
rounds at 120 pounds, between Joe Bernstein,
the clever east eide boxer and Frank Patterson
OF brooklyn. Among tnOs6 VINO SAT near inc
ropes were Bob Fitzsimmons and Martin Julian.
Tim Hurst was tho referee. as usual. Frank
freeman tho timer. and Charley Harvey the
master OF ceremonies.
Bernstein and Patterson shook hands at o
o'clock. From the start Patterson showed more
cleverness. and landed somo good body blows.
together with hard right on the Jaw in tho
third round that staggered Bernstein. The
latter began rushing tactics in the fourth round.
and had slight advantage at the close. The
fifth round was devoted to light sphrrlng. with
honors about even. In the sixth round Bern
STEMS nose began to bleed from series OF lefts
that got to the mark cleanly. Bernstein did
some effective rushing In the eighth. and with n
couple of heavy swings on the Jaw he put his
opponent on the defensive until the bell rang.
The ninth round was slightly in Bernstein's
favor, but the last round, which was full Of hard
hitting by both men. was about even. Tho
referee declared the bout draw.
Creedon and Baker came into tho ring with
Fitzpatrick. Paddy German. and Benny Mur- @
ply. Bakers, seconds were Harry Tuthill
Black. When the men stripped 1t appeared as
II Creedon was ten pounds heavier. The betting
was 2 to on the Australian.
FIRST ROUND bakers left stopped and his right
went wide. They got into half clneh and Dan sent
out o, the way. and then back with couple Of
M @ bas. sSt a ss
s aRd 3 @
anu was knocked down by right on the chin Just as
stcoSp Korsp.-Baker led and stopped Creedon
sent in rgh, and they TGSshed @ to Sncn Crss
o xns o%ca 5 ana
in Gus on the 5sr Rss
until the I end Both Were tired ''N''eN
of and sS' to- sf
encS San ~e Baer d'rgRea @ he
jaw Baker nnally drew the blood from the Aus
asCreedon when time was up.
Ba ss in @ h Of socd
cracks on the mouth. only to receive blow in the
s s9oasn @ sarss M %h SS Sus
." Who Could
land a chance blow first.
wn,t.q Ish They mixed il BassT staSssrins Par
ters Int eIinch prevented MIN rom doing any lam.
ae s without s
heavy m oD the lie sq
on o9s 5as b an snS sS om 3 wns IT,
land ANYTHING but his left, which he worked on Tie
sIyESTn opened T',n LEFT on the
and another on the soiy lefors BAKER could M make
Bss
hs via hn o0 s %en were m daG
when the Sell came 70 their rescue. .,,.,
which was b. Pu1sd up ana sent hts his rIgh. across
to leap back into the fray Tor hot exchange Of ia6
creedon nnally staggered the Chtcago man win a
so, s,, On
mouth stopped him He came again Win couple OF
love .nP. while Baker ,sn, in s9a one" 10 the Tys
put In some more light ones. Baker sent In awtu
%ustraiians face @ with the blood that was liowinS
from the nose and mouth ,.
hard IN sS SmaS S hns Scb made a sps
rushed, hut his out OF the way. Dan shot IN
Two strong ef,s on the chin and at close quarters
Baker puzzled the crowd, for he seemed awkward in
' 20 s the Sey I sn osr
eaap @ of Of @ aa 10 Pfs a Queer %
but he v as TOO slow 70 Snish the JOB
e 70 a Re Which S @ @fS ~ senfs IN & h
swInsing and blow got 10 the Jaw. put ban came
n creedon ns his KP ana p the the
blows In but BAKER got away aud was all right at the
THRrEEsTH RoUNp.-Creedon began a. II he meant
sradua % got BsiSr to the Ropes ropes Where h" landed
several si 1aes on the mouth apd @ then dGekfd away
a% they BOTH landed .raIshs let's % on the M neck
RoSRIEEsTnM KSTSp.goiR tried swings, ba. they
s sn @ g" i%
S5 .S SHS sa roS arns ~ mn tho G a. IN mine e
ute: both hsyjng bellows 70 ms9Sa;; ms9a;; .,,, ,,.ao.,
IN his cu w6h pa
italy stopped; Greedon rushed with both hands on
ring. Henry stopped finally and WAS almost sent
down with tSO rights ON the Jaw. The bell probably
saved him.
SIXTEENTH RorSp.-Creedons left went flush on the
Jaw twice. and Iaker retreated. crceaon followed
with heavy left the mouth and tried TO tho
right. but ilaker cnched., Then the CHICAGO man
swung his rig ht wildly and was driven to corner
SEVENTEENTH RoTSp;-Cresdon, as usual, opened
ss again was too @ short Ito to %d Ind the IH Jn III ef "sn
the mouth Creedon hustled bit and shot his left
@as% s5s SSsr TfG on
and swung his right to the iaw, Bakers legs
shaking. erection forced the hghng, and then they
mi xed until Baker got away m. latter tried his
right again. but IL landed tho back. Dan also sent
IN q similar blow. Crcedon was sluggng right and
left at the end.
NNETEEAr ~ RorSp,--After n moment Of sparrIng
Baker landed sti left the chin Creedon did not
mind IT, but followed his rival sr2und sending ~ his
rably wild: They were sparrlnF at the close
TwENTtRTH RouSD.-Ihey shook hands ana quickly
camo TO close quarters. II was give and take for a
moment. then at long range both landed swings.
They were sparring until the end.
The referee decided In favor of Creedon,
News or tho Harness Horses.
Robert Bonner's great road mare Elfrida. by
Candidate proved herself to be the queen OF