30.—​A slashing round; give and take was “the ticket” on the ribs and head, until both went down weak.

31.—​Both got to the ropes, and went down together. Ditto the next round.

33.—​Bendigo put in two facers, and threw his man heavily.

34.—​After an exchange, Bendigo caught hold and threw Looney heavily.

35.—​Bendigo got on the ropes, and Looney dragged him down on his back.

36, 37.—​Two struggling rounds at the ropes; Looney under in the falls.

38.—​Looney planted a nasty one on the ribs, followed his man up, and forced Bendigo through the ropes.

39.—​Looney planted three tidy hits on the head and body, as did Bendigo on the mug, again tapping the claret; but in the end was whirled on the ground.

40.—​A rally in favour of Bendigo, who threw Looney.

41.—​Looney caught Bendigo’s head, put in a smart upper cut, but was thrown clean.