The record-union., 1899-03-11
The Fight Brought to 4 Close in
the Fourteenth Round
By the Latter's Brother Jumping Int the
Roped Arena.
The Seconds Action Being a Clear
Violation of the Rules, Referee
Mcdonald Gave the Decision in
Favor Of Smith-A Fast and vi
cious Fight From the Start.

cious Fight From the Start.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 1O-Billy
Lavigne, brother of Kid" Lavigne,
jumped into the ring in the fourteenth
round of the th-Lavigne fight to-
night, and Referee Mcdonald was
forced to give the decision to Smith.
The end came SO suddenly and unex-
pectedly that the big crowd was for Il
time at a loss to understand the situa-
ton. The cause of Billy Lavigne's
action was the fact that George had
received a couple of solid blows from
Smith on the jaw. and was palpably
ratified and somewhat groggy. His
brother, seeing his condition, and fear
ing knockout, out Of brotherly SYM
pathy and family pride, jumped through
the ropes and placed his arm about his
brothers shoulders, declaring he would
never see George Inundated by a
knockout.
AS the seconds action was a clear
violation of the rules governing glove
contests, Referee Jim Mcdonald had
no other alternative than to decide in
favor of Smith. While Lavigne was
getting the worst of the mikes in this
round, he was not out of it, and might
have stayed the round out had his
brothers interference not brought the
fight to technical close.
The fight was a fast and vicious one
from the start. In the very beginning
Smith violated the agreement not to
strike in the clinches, fouling repeated
ly. He was warned again and again
by the referee, Mcdonald finally telling
him that if he violated the rules again
he would give the fight to Lavigne.
After this Smith was more cautious,
but both men struck in the clinches
throughout the fight. Lavigne had
the advantage by a slight margin up
to the final round. He did all the
leading and forcing, and while Smith
did not break ground readily, he waited
for Lavigne's leads, and countered hard
with his right on the body, giving par
ticular attention to the kidneys. In
the thirteenth Lavigne drew blood from
Smiths nose, and hammered away at
the face until he received the blows
that brought about the finish in the
fourteenth round.
Smith made his appearance at 9:15
Behind him were Aleck Greggains, Tim
McGrath and Billy Hmnessy He was
coldly received. Lavigne followed a
moment later, and was greeted with
wild cheers. His seconds were Billy
Lavigne, Teddy Alexander and Young
Mitchell"
A wrangle arose over a bandage on
Smiths left hand, but Lavigne gave
way, and consented to it's remaining.
They agreed to break away clean Time
was called at $50.
Round 1-Smith, who lowered over
his opponent, was the first to lead, put
ting out a left for the neck, and ham
mering the Kids ribs with his right
in the clinch, for which he was Kissed.
Lavigne got in a good left in the jaw.
Smith used his left again in the clinch,
and was cautioned by the referee. Hon.
ors were even at the end of the round,
but Smith was Kissed for his disre-
gard of the agreement.
Round 2-Lavigne landed a good left
on the jaw, Smith coming back with
a similar blow. Several exchanges iol-
lowed, the Kid doing all the leading.
Lavigne put a hard right under Smiths
heart as the bell sounded The referee
was keptsbusy restraining Smith from
hitting in the clnches.
Round Both men were on the ag
gressive, and slogged away without
much damage to either. Smith used
both hands in the clinch, and was again
cautioned by Referee Mcdonald. The
round closed with light sparring..
After this round a challenge to the
winner was read by O'Rourke, on be-
half Of Walcott.
Round 4ESmith started in with left
on the neck and a right ON the oody.
Lavigne got in a fair right on the body.
Both were wild and clinching. The
"Kid's'' side was red from the effects
of Smiths punching in the clinches.
The round was Smiths.
Round 5-Lavigne landed light left
on the neck, followed by a good right
on the breast, but his leads were all
short. They mixed matters, but the
blows were harmless. Smith uppercut
the kid with a left on the jaw, and
swung his right on the neck The
kid" was putting, while Smith APP
peared confident and COOL
Round 6-Lavigne got in a good left
on the mouth, drawing first blood. The
kid" put a hard right on the side and
another on the ribs Smith roughed it
in the clinch, and received another eau
ton.
Round IA rush by Smith was step
ped by a left on the face. They came
together in clinches, and appeared to
be growing tired The KIDS" left
leads were short, while Smith tried
with his right to go around Lavigne's
neck. The round ended with honors
even.
Round S-Smith rushed and piled up
on the kids shoulders. He trlcd
again. and received a hard right on
the ribs Lavigne appeared to be very
strong in the clinches. Smith was on
his feet for a moment. The kid"
missed his man in rush, and Smith
put two hard rights on the kidneys
as Lavigne slipped past him.
Round 9ESmith tried for the jaw, but
was blocked. He made rush and
landed on the Kids shoulders, nearly
falling over his back. They spared
fast and furious. Lavigne ducked every
rush, and caught Smith in the stomach
with his shoulder Smith missed the
kidneys again, and I1avigne put right
on the shoulder as the gong sounded
Round 10-Smith made couple OF
rushes, and hit hard on the kids
shoulder. Lavigne put in a hard left
on the jaw, and Smith countered with