The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-04-04
SPIKE SOLVES THE "HYSTERr."
The Irish Lightweight Does the Trick In
Seven Rounds.

The Irish Lightweight Does the Trick In
Seven Rounds.
George kerwin OF Chicago. known profess
sionally as the Mystery" met Spike Sullivan
in a twenty-fve-round bout at l33 pounds az
the Greenwood A. C.. last night. Charley
White was referee, and counted Kerwin out in
the seventh round. The fight was a vicious
one. and gave the sports who crowded the little
clubhouse at fancy prices a good run for their
money. This was kerwin's first appearances in
the East. and those who saw him fight in the
West and heard Of his reputation plunged ON
him heavily. As a result Spikes odds were
cut down from = to | to even money when the
affair began. kerwin has no particular way
OF lighting. he goes in random fashion.
dancing here and there, swinging. hooking.
and jolting without aim. Last night he re-
minded good Judges OF Ike Weir. the Belfast
Spider" in the ~latter's ralmiest days. but he is
not so clever. At one time during tho bout he
stood still and turned his back toward Spike.
Thinking to capture Kerwin the lat
ter made a rush. hut kerwin was at him in an
instsnt and gay. him a good thumping ,
preliminary q the night. The go" was to
was slambang from the first sound OF the gong
a kpoekIo9t blow and came within an ssee
Swesny with a straight right on the mark
and IatSys ewes hlinked. II" was groEgy. hut
HIS rival failed 10 follow NJ the advantage.
When they shaped things again Swe"ny sal
lied forth. much recovered. and gave it 10 De
monge hot and heavy. Alter ieinting with the
left Sweeny shot out the right and with u short
arm .Iolt put DemonGe to sleep. He was dragged
TO his corner by his seconds.
The two star boxers were in their chairs al
him Fred I VoiS to Of newark. frqaakE scott t@r o Of rhi!
we're his two brothers. Dave and John, and Pat
" Sweeny. They fought straight Marquis Of
created laughter by his peculiar style. and had
sullivan guessing, The latter was so puzzled
1h@afin1g Ri BIT. wit K bS Ehe on H ,Sp Of IW hi%. wIIf IN tHS
second round kerwin kent after sullivan like a
whirlwindi Two let's landed on SplIiyan's
this Sullivan scemedto find his man and Just
missed q hard right for the Jaw Az 1t was. it
caught kerwin on the mouth. who staggered
In the third round Spike landed a few beau
left swing and Knocked Spike fiat on his back.
Sullivan was tioored again rs soon AS he got up.
and kerwin bored him to the ropes. suilivan,s
thing but good spirits. The fourth round
was equally hot; kerwin tried every way
Sullivan avoided his attack by lower,
ing his head Even at that rate he
Sullivan. punished Kerwin. hard in the Will
twice before the gong tolled Sullivan allowed
K lSaTd' b to rush he ca slw for Sim a S Sh he il brs snf vnH
with a hard light. aud kerwin went back a few
PAGES. The latter received another crack in
the, same spot. This knock made him weak
Kcrwin came up for the sixth round very
swung tn" right. The blow passed harmIessIy
around the. Chicago. fighters neck. Then they
wrestled. both irving their utmost TO send
home a sneaking punch. sullivan put his
held his right in readiness 10 swing.
Kerwin was somewhat nonnIussed at Spikes
rush ,cams H.. bringing down both hands,
body unguarded. and sullivan quick asa flash
caught him sluarely under the heart. kerwin
clinched, and thus locked together the two
were forced TO the ropes. kerwin AT the break
Spike in return hooGod the left for the ear
and followed i up with Il good on" on the JAW.
It landed half Straight. and kcrwiu rc"lrd.
lie was game, though, and cam" III for more,
Sp!ke lumrsd back and swung. dropping the
but he regained his feet. He Mas not able to
protect himself. however. aud sullivan sent
him down again. White counted nine seconds,
and was about TO declare Spike the winner
when the bell rang.
Kerwin was hustled to his corner. and by be-
ing well taken care Of was able to toe the
scratch for the seventh round He made "A
weak rush and almost fell over himself. Sulli-
van thought he was PLAYING pussum and did
time. and by t%einting III" lcft found
With all the force at his com
mnnd for the stomach The blow lanhcl
clean and Kerwin grunted. He struck ont in
a dazed way. but could not defend himself.
hands. and q solid punch In the Jaw finally set
tied him. He went down and managed to get
to his knees, but was not able TO rise to his
feet and was counted out. The round lasted
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