Evening star., 1911-05-26
MURPHY LASTS FORTY |
SECONDS WITH BROWN
Lightweights Land Only Five
Clean Blows, All by Winner, I
in a Fiery Battle.

NEW YORK, May 2S-In foytv Sec
onds OF fighting I'm tho opening round
Knockout" Brown disposed OF Tom
my" Murphy's lightweight Champion
ship aspirations last night at the Mad
ison \. c. The knockout came after
only five clean punches all from tho
fists OF the compact little idol OF the
east side. had landed
Following the tolling OF the fatal ten
by the referee there was a demonstra-
tion which kept three thousand fol-
lowers of the affairs OF fstiana in a
miniature mobhinG OF 4 new hero. II
WAS A moro difficult task for his hand
lers and club attaches to protect
Brown from the wild onslaughts OF his
admirers than IL was for the ageres-
stve little Teuton to escape his reputed
formidable opponent I'm the squared
circle.
Men hurled hats high I'm the air.
toppled over chairs and made their way
to the ring over the heads OF reeling
fans. In hailing Brown as the cham
pion-to-be of his class. well meaning
enthusiasts spared neither vocal nor
physical force While the ring was be-
ing cleared Murphy. still wobbly. was
being hurried TO his dressing room by
Johnny" Oliver and few OF the
faithful.
In establishing himself as more de-
serving than ever to the title OF
Knockout" Brown wasted no motions.
He was in action from the moment he
clambered through the ropes and shared
welcome that was given both box
ers. Murphy was 7-to-5 favorite for
victory by popular decision, but some
OF the wise" money was wagered I'm
plasters of hundred dollar bills that
Brown would win by the route he be-
farnonS nvaa
ger OF $500 was made by former
race track speculator that Brown
would land his sleep-compelling punch.
Both boys looked in the finest condition.
neither showing any more than the nerv-
BUSINESS expected Of an athlete trained
To the bell. At the first gong Brown stop
ped boxing an imaginary opponent in his
corner and bounded to the center. barely
touching the canvas as he fitted through
space. Before Murphy had a chance to
crouch and begin a campaign of boxing
Brown was boring In like a hungry tiger
unleashed from long confinement. His
right hand went through Murphy's guard
like a bullet through butter and landed
in the pit of Murphy's stomach. The lat
ter attempted to close in. but was met by
another right to the stomach that caused
Murphy to curl up. Before Tommy"
could right himself Brown whipped over
a left that went against Murphy's Jaw
with an ominous thud. Murphy went 10
the canvas. The blow had been a few
inches too high to fell the F'latbush real
estate owner. but Brown was not waiting
for any careful study OF conditions.
With a sharpshooter's precision. Brown
again sunk his right in Murphy's stom-
ach. Murphy's head rocked and he
reeled. his jaw directly in the path OF a
flying left fist that had power enough be
hind to topple over a heavyweight Muir
ply went to the floor while the crowd
swarmed closer to the ring. Brown
backed away toward his corner, but he
kept both eyes on his PROSTATE opponent
At the count of Eight" Murphy attempt
ed to arise, but swooned and Strengthened
out his limbs. Once more Murphy tried
to fight nature. but his eyes rolled until
all white showed, just as the referees
arm designated the end.
A match with Matt" Wells. light
weight champion Of England. who 10 to
arrive here today, will be arranged feT
Brown.