THE SLAVIN-M'AULIFFR FIGHT.

Press, Volume XLVII, Issue 7700, 4 November 1890, Page 5

THE SLAVIN-M'AULIFFR FIGHT.

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PlWt round—The instant tttae vn.t called both men jumped to their feet and framed opvSfawitt going to McAulifle'e corner and meeting the giant Californian, The latter < was rather close on his feet> bat haS a much more taking style than his opponent, holding his left well out, with his right rather wide. He - w*h more ungainly when he Comn\enced to' spar, while Slavia worked - about nervously, shifting hie feet rapidly and swinging his arms about. The Australian shot his left oat at once and reached the pit of his opponent's stomach*' nearly slipping. . McAuliffe made a Wild dash with hia left, swinging it round at bis opponent's head, but the blow was cleverly avoided by Slavfn, who was quickly moving. The American smiled at his. failure and faced Slavia in the centre of the ring. Not & second was wasted before he dashed his left straight and heavily, at the other's head, but again Slavin. defended himself by putting up both his hands, and pushed the intended visitations away. This appeared to annoy McAuliffe, and pulling himself up feo hie fall height, he dashed in with bis le£t» which fell heavily on the Australian's mouth. Before the latter had time to break gro,und,.McAulLffe followed up with his right, Slavin being slow to defend himself, but he jrot in a couple of short range ones on hiesopponent's body before getting ; out of reach. 'Getting-' together attain Slavin, with his left hand, just found hi» < way over McAulifiVs guard to his nose, but he paid the penally, the American countering him sharply' on ' the 1 jaw*. Slavin now' warmed up, but without attempting much in the way Qf, ( 6clejace, went right at his man, but received" a tremendous left-hander on, the mouth, which fairly stopped hin> McAuliffo was very quick to follow up. his advantage, and he again brought his ' left on the face 'of Slavin, The latter was fairly disconcerted by this, rapid Onslaught, bat he ■■ never caved lor an f Instant, moving about to feet an opening. This he soon found, as McAuliffe raised his hands in answer to Slavin's feint, and the latter jnmpfid in a : eiiatp blow which sent his gigantic rival staggering baoH. The Antipodean was all, movement, but did not appear a match for the other mail at boxing, and as he went in McAulijffie. rae.t Mα* N?H n J|nd ftave him a second taste 'of ' ft, before Slavin worked close enough in to make effective use of either hand. At the next attempt McAuliffe waa again tiret, but was sharply countered on the Slavin , , following , his opponent, punched away at hia body, out received a hot slap, on the face which was enough, $6 settle almost anyone. As he tried again Slavin got him viciously, and drawing his left on McAulifite's cheat, cent the utter staggering across the ! ring, McAuliffe only saving 'blmself from reaching the floor by putting his hands out. As soon as McAuliffe was on his feet Slavin, went at him and reached hia jaw sharply.with his left, but had to put, up with an equally nasty one on the heck. Tnie was not to his liking, and he eel; about his man with vigor, planting his left right* on Ms ribs, but after breaking ground- Slavin ept close to the. ropes, and the/ : Califoroian , took - advantage of this in a twinkling, and; brought his right around heavily on Slavin's javr., Although Slavin was a bit staggered by this blow, he was soon all right again; and before. McAullffe could gat away or follow up his biow, Slavin went for; his body, settled both hands on McAuliife, and, got clear, then returning to- the fray,,hs smashed hie left heavily on McAuhtles mouth, which showed signs of the; punishment he had received. £U*yin,-:Vflfob to work wildly ,lor. a while.; Trying to ge? close, he received a couple Qf, stinging left-handers on the jaw, bat had one in return. During a scrambling called. > , . ' , .ge^P.Pft•/ Uftundr-jDuring the;., interval both men received plenty of attention. Ihe Aroericaij party were jbighly delighted with., , tUelu .caawpion'a pei for usances. SlAvin had, ao far, got much tbQ worst o& the punishment, but he did not appear oqe w.ojbtiie wdrse for it .whenhe again |a«jed | McAolifife* who had now sortoqs', look tfean before. Ss,avin locked vicious, and going in to,fight.his man received a awingingi leffcbander in the mouth. This was followed by & second as. he _preaged forwavdu., A smxp oounter w&& in favor, and fcfce iafcfcer spentinioj® time in fencing for. «4n .opening. Thf» American had ttp. jto this ttme gob the best of thebattlOj but fcbo position of affairs sow euddeoly altered.-' Slavja gQJns in quickly got to close quaffcera, and tfealt oute on©6wo with .-btei tett and right, under McAuHff&'a ribs* la an lijtssens the Ude turned in his favof." McAullffe suddenly showed signs of weakness, and. gave way under Slaving: onalausaW T/aa colonial cossmpiOn then : fought, his maa, ell ovM«! 7iih« ,t :fwg, '.. McAuliila ellpping iaw6y,laco:fisflryi?attemp6 of Siavla to hit him. r Savetal timea Slavia only missedhis mao:.itii Ma; anxiety, by the merest! cnance. Beaching at him with his light;', iiand he forced the Calif qrnian to the ropes/ , lattjsr' tMu^.etobcl 5 up bettek'; £ wtt&£iß !e#,' bofel Hβ" bfoWlaeked-ffiioiififeW. -Htfgtt ia 1 Jalff.'flavin .banging his' *igh!i 3»w. n McAiilfSfe bow lookifigV very week.' i ft' light lefe liander, o*6t ftlai in ~«i %%£& position, whfetf lie Bfoughfe'hls Hcjffc /eniack'on ps • fhe Jaw, ! dual agate bpponenti who , ' fcUyj'tfefng Miidef too weak to defend -hln^eifi had 'him at .-bis- ' mer%, ; %a% tfras ever aaxious. i \ l The* now franttc wltli a eicltemedfcafc the sadden , turn affairs iiadfcakeC'^McAaliffe , made one ißore eflort, swihgiiig-Kls left wildly, but MU'yras- hiv last, # -Slayitt' now Showed himself Scud geteing , McAuliafe close to the ropes sens' mhJsTefe and right inquick succession on' tlieiaw, and dawn wenfe McAuliffe 'U&fe a* 'l6g» ri eerimbled tip!'in ilfoe "tb .sf^w , ' himself, but when faitly bn Mfc feetrSfeviir" ewungc Wβ right 'with greet weclsioaroj?" w of his man's jaw. McAuliffe went dd wn heaTaly, and this time it yrae all avtt,' as fee Americati could -'not the, battle, Sisd' Maddea stepped into -img' to assist bis fallen countryman. Toe sqene tbat ensued was one of great escitetwent, the stoeetators jgoing almost w|ld with |t3ee ■Wclory ot Slavin. The.atter.shdok bands with his defeated opjJoaent. MW lasted pn*f six' : sm?S, r bts'fc fc wo ailimt«& of tHe s«eond>otind''