The herald., 1897-02-18

and exposing his side. This was fatal,
for the negro struck quick and hard.
landing with terrible force directly over
the heart and the fight was over.
In weight the men were very evenly
matched, both going under the limit Of
1861 pounds. Burns tipped the scale
at 156 even, while Cotton was three
pounds lighter. Both looked in the
pink of condition, although the negro
was perhaps a trifle finely drawn. Both
came up to do or die and the mill was
one of the best that has been seen in the
city for some time. The event of the
evening was preceded by three prelim-
mary bouts which served to amuse the
large crowd. Joe Welch of this city and
Mike Thornton of San Pedro mixed up
for four rounds, in which Welch clearly
had the advantage. He is Older and
more experienced that the harbor city
youth, but the latter took his punish
ment gamely.
BILLY BREAKS A NOSE.
"Prof." Billy Gallagher. despite the
fact that his broken wrist was hardly
healed, boxed four lively rounds with
his pupil, Jack Burkhardt. Gallagher
was careful of his arm and used 1t as
little as possible. Burkhardt was lively
and slapped his preceptor about during
the first and a portion of the second
round, until Gallagher suddenly let go
with his right, landing full in the face.
breaking his opponents nose. Burk-
hardt was dazed by the blow and retired
to his corner for moment finishing out
the mill in a more careful manner. At
the close of the exhibition Referee Brink
announced that Gallagher desired to
challenge the winner of the Cotton
Burns contest, whereat the house rose
to a man and cheered long and loud.
FEATHERWEIGHTS FUN.
Harry Jones, announced as Los
Angeles lad who has just returned to
his native city, and a youth named De
Courcey of San Diego, featherweights,
then came up for four rounds. Jones
was fully ten pounds heavier than De
Courcey, and merely played with him.
The boys started in hot and heavy, give
and take, Jones being pushed off his feet
once in the first round. In the third
Jones lit into his man and apparently
had him nearly out. but in the fourth
he eased up and no farther damage was
done. BY this time it was nearly 10
o'clock and the event OF the evening was
announced.
THE EVENT OF THE EVENING.
Burns was the first to appear, followed
by his seconds, Martin Murphy and Joe
Shanahan, Frank O'Brien officiating as
bottle holder. His appearance was
greeted with applause but it was moth
ing to the reception received by Cotton.
The latter was seconded by Billy Gallag-
her and Frank Scott. with James OMal-
ley holding the bottle. Carl McStay was
named as time-keeper for Cotton, Billy
Mahor1ey holding the watch for Burns
J. Phil Percival was official tme-l1ceper.
Referee Brink announced that the con-
test was to be fifteen-round go, and
calling the men to the center cautioned
them ABOUT fouling. Burns wore plain
Dlack trunks, Cotton the same, but with
an American flag about his waist for
belt. After shaking hands time was
called at 1910.
THE FIGHT BY ROUNDS.
First round-Both men were cautions
and fiddled for an opening for several
minutes. Burns was the first to lead
and tried with his right for the head.
but fell short More sparring followed,
and Barns suddenly rushed, striking
with left and right, tanning the air, while
Cotton clinched. Burns was doing ali
the leading, Cotton contenting himself
with watching his man. Burns led again
with the right on the face, pushing Cot
toms head backward. A moment Ia for
he tried left swing for the head. but
Cotton was not there to receive it. Again
the Chicago man led with his
!eft' this time for the stomach
but falling short Time was called
while both were playing for an opening
Second round-Not a blow of conse-
quence had been landed in the first and
the men were getting over some of their
excessive caution. After a few seconds
of fddling Cotton led with the left on
the nose, landing hard, Burns clinchinr
Burns then rushed and made a vicious
swing, which was ducked, Burns going
while Cotton clinched around the waist
from behind. Cotton rushed and landed
heavily on Burns left cheek, the latter
clinching to- avoid punishment. Burns
immediately tried to return the compll-
ment with left upper cut but failed to
reach. Cotton had now warmed IN to
his work and rushing, got in three good
ones. left on the ribs, right half arm
JOLT on the neck and a left hook on the
ear. Burns retaliated with a straight
leaddn the eye and olinched. Again