The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-23
GEORGE DIXON WINNER.
HE DEFEATS BILLr MURPHY IN
me SIXTH ROUND.

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A. c. last night In tho presence OF some 1000
enthusiastic spectators with less than half a
minute to wind up the sixth round, Dixon
got In his well known left hand upper
cut sqxeroly on tho stomach. and his oppo-
nent was counted out. The noted coored
pugilist was In far better ply steal trim than In
mis- recent encounters with Tommy White and
Frank Erne. aud outpointed the Australian
from the outset
During the first two rounds Dixon did not let
himself out. which created the impression that
no had really gone back" But after that.
when he resorted to his old.tlme rushing
tactics and sent in blows that were pat
termed after those that have laid many
fighters low. tho sports agreed that the
champion was still one Of the greatest puRilists
in the world. Murphy. while he lasted. put up
q hot argument, but lie was outcassed In science
and hitting. although the latter accomplishment
has always been his strong hold.
After his battles with White and Erne. Dixon
resolved to convince the sporting pubic that
with careful preparation he could fight as well
as ever In order, therefore. to get himself
thoroughly In condition tV cope with Erne
again. the champion was matched to meet
Murphy. who has always been considered
bad man to beat, but who had
once before practically lowered his colors before
Dixon. On that occasion. however, the battle
was unsatisfactory, for tho reason that while
Murphy was worsted. the affair wound up in
such n row that the question Of superiority was
not definitely settled.
Dixon was In almost perfect shape when he
stepped into the ring last night. Tie had
worked OF all superfuous flesh. and at
2 o'clock yesterday afternoon he tipped
weight. 100 pounds. Murphy's record
had always demonstrated the fact that as
r y a
every man In his class. This ADVANTAGE lad
served him well, and u was his chief method OF
attack In tine hvbt last night. But as Dixon
out Of the reach Of that DANGEROUS right"
The punch that finally put Murphy out OF the
flGht WAS scientifically delivered. It was ter
swing Both blows were sent straight to the
mark and Murphy was fairly beaten. The
Australian wa, not insensible but he was next
knocked out OF him and was perfectly helpless.
There was not drop OF blood to be seen on
when the bout was over that II Dixon can eep
himself in his present shape until he meets
Erne again the result OF that contest Will DO
Dixon is such a strong card in himself that
bout wa. put on. A delegation OF sport.
IN. men from Cincinnati came in ready to
root" for Murphy. and as soon as they
they were surrounded. DlKon,s followers
the contestants were subjected to a physical
clans. and were pronounced I" ali right"
Frank o'Seiil; the eolored pSslist Of Chi
opening contest Of ten rounds at Iss pounds.
Ssli was handled By Jim L.yslle; and G: J.
ton. was well supplied with. muscle and
ooald hit like a mule, but no was
IN point Of science. In the second round the
Boston man began n series of bull-like PUSHES
heavy swings landed sTS oSs iHs': Jaw OF and nj;
forced the e., Sbieagoann i to take the defensive
earnest Ia the third round and Promptly made
Paddy's nose bleed: Fenton mixed 1t up and
0Mei S Th. his ieIt eye n open with terrific
customer, and finished the round with fierce IN
on Ss Se Tpuns rss aoSn
O'Nell rallied. and in clinch both fell. |
they i i.pe up hef Ward Ssrs A hslins.
Fenton's speed was increased in the fifth |
S 5SSnd fae, NTH he scarcely in left SiI
he crossed his right on the jaw and the colored |
man foil in heap. But 0'Neill managed to |
efforts to finish him.
,Fenton scored a clean knock down In the
meek under The ear oNsi got ' up rS@e sS
and in rapid rapid exchange Of swings, which |
noor. Fenton was BY FAR the stronger. and An 10 10
the next round he finished his task. They fell to |
So%s ss rs Ss Ss .M II S.n S
nat on his face and was counted out, tho time |
OF the round being minute and so seconds.
tended by Tom o'Rourke. Joe Films, Jimmy
Ry Dan croedon. Nike ConleS, and
form from No the more ers
Gal sports: He had been training at Coney |
limit Murphy was trained well. too. He had |
done all of his work at Cincinnati and was sure |
OF winning When the men were called to the !
i seem that Murphy e' was several inches
taller than the champion. and also had an I'D
swenty rounds at 100 pounds. weigh in Al |
o'clock In the afternoon. The fight began at
the pugilsts would be allowed to spar with one
hand ire. and would DO separated by the referee
FiRsT RoUYD.-.They addled a moment. and
then Dixon ied with Aleft for the wind which was
blocked; Dixon sent In another left Murphy |
double left. Murphy clinchinc near tho ropes.
put a right on the ribs. Murphy got -S" good nsi
body blow IN, which stopped rush, and both
their wonted force. and there was = feeling OF
surprise among the spectators who were sitting
sEcosD RerSp. -Murphy's left for the body
was short and then he stopped two swings for
,st ribs; They go. into half clnch and both
draw his man on. but the Australian was
taking no chances; so George rushed and |
was met with hard right on the |
neck. Both missed heavy swings. and Dixon |
put couple OF straight iefts on the mouth.
The champion sent clean left to the jaw while
the nell was ringing and Murphy sat down in |
his chair with a smile on his face. Dixon's |
attack was not up TO the mark.
THIRD RouND.-Dixon began to cut loose |
They exchanged swings, Dixon rushing In
George did this. and Murphy swung q ter |
rtfo right, which was well avoided. Murphy |
then came In with two sharp body blows,
which made Dixon cinch. after which George |
went IN hammer and tongs, his opponent re- |
spond Ing with vicious swings and a rush that |
brought both against the ropes. Murphy got |
. hard left TO the jaw, and In a burst Of in |
fighting held his own
FOURTH koUND-Dxon laughed as he came |
mp and put IN u left without delay. but Murphy |
blocked on a right which quickly followed. |
George rushed into a clinch. and in q !
SECOND attack he, landed two corking |
lefts on the mouth ~ Murphy ducked. |
Once again tho champion dashed In with |
hts lett flush on the neck, and Murphy |
fell hack toward the ropes. Dixon was after |
him like u fash but tho Australian showed ~ |