The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-29
Sporting Intelligence,

1 Sporting Intelligence.
NArcHEz, Jan. 10, ls47.
Pugsm in .ameriea- The Fight Sstwss" Chris Lily and
Hsrris Birchal.
We have had Prize Fight in this part OF the world,
but whether augurs any thing in our advancement to-
wards refinement and civilization, will not pretend to
say However knowing that there are many psrsens
in the United States in Europe, and in all parts OF the
world who anxious to hear about such matters
have taken pains to give to your widely circulated
journal faithful report Of the affair behevngit the best
medium for transmitting sporting intelligence to all
| lovers Of such information.
The fight was between Chris. Lilly and Harris Bir-
chall, both Engshmsn-the former being rather noto
rous in your city from fight he engaged in some
wears since with man named Mccoy, which terminal
ed with the death of the latter Harris Brcha has been
but few months in the and his business on
side the Atlantic appears to have been to enrich
himself by cone ndng in the prize ring appears he
was unsuccessful in your city in finding customers
hence his advent at the sunny south.
The parties fought for $500 aside The fight took place
ON the race course short distance from this city, yes
terday, the 10Th inst.
AT five minutes before one O'Clock, Harris Birchall
entered the ring, attended by T. ODonnsu and j. Null
grove, and was soon siter followed Dy LILY, W1o was
Roth men we're in excellent condition. Lilly weighing
ls3 lbs and Birchal 1885, At quarter past one tho men
called and were promptly at the scratch. The
betting up to this moment was even.
Ronud l. Great caution exhibited by both the
to tho best Advantage Thsy looked we'll Lilly led off,
but was stopped by Birchall Lilly tried again, and was
more successful. Heavy exchanges followed, then
Xs the men came to the scratch. blood was dicover
ed DOSING from Birchalls nasal organ, Lilly having
drawn the first blood Sharp fighting was resorted to by
both partiesgvo and take till the end of the round
Birchall down.
s. In this round there good display of science
Lilly leading and endsavorng to plant his effective left
hand Birchalps top lights but Birchsll was very
did not feel willing to hsvs mis- na shutters s:
round ended with rally, and Birchall again
down: Betting in favor Of Lily, 500 to $50
ssry Slight exchanges thsn took place. r.iiy-a
g. The scientific skill of both men beautifully dis
played in this round. Good sparrng-hting and get.
ting away then Clean straight counter hits exchanged
This was good fighting round. The were at
tsr: Lilly leading, as usual sharp exchanges followed
-then sraly-and Lilly down.
T. This round Brchall surprised all the spectators by
his scientific manner OF stopping Llys rapid and rat
Ting hitting Lilly sent in his left and right with Light
ming speed they thrown of prsttly BY Birch
and fought until both had reached the grass.
8. The cautious fighting of Birchall began to make
and severe exchanges followed. They then got away
s up with
one Of which Lilly was brought to the ground.
9. Caution the order Of the day-each man wishing
damage to his opponent, without receiving return OF
punishment Good hitting and stopping on both sides
some slight exchAnges-a close-and Birchall thrown
TO- This was a slashing roundabout and sweet-LI.
ly proving the mostrapd and effective fighter He hit
Bchs several tremendous ieihsnssfs ana as Birch
Knock s9n hit 'nPss in ssso
H. Things, however took change; this round seem.
cd to dampen the enthusiasm of Lilly's friends little
Ss had lost in the two preceding rounds and we'll did
bring up his He went to work in earnest and
after some good exchanges succeeded in planting
round Lilly, not wishing to let his liberal friend of
without paying interest for what he had received went
ropes His seconds appealed to the referee; claiming
foul The referee however. said he nothing to war
rant S h. s% the st s.se to work
both probably little nsttled at the result Of the last
round sharp rally ensued in which Bircha received
place, in which Lilly was thrown.
Lilly anxious to be at work, led of at the already
stopped by short rally took place. both strug
Cling for the fall but Lilly brought to the earth
quite heavily (Ths friends of Birchall were clamor-
IA. This was very short round The mon sooner
at the scratch than they went to work administering pep
effective than that of Bcha and the round closed with
q struggle, and both down.
exception that Lilly accused Birchall of going down
without blew, and he appealed to the referee. This
uncopary, however, decided that all was fair and that
10 Lilly csme up bent on mischief, and went to work
in earnesas as he reached the scratch He led off,
which was returned, when sharp in-nghtiug ensued-
Lilly peppering the frontispiece of Birchall, during
which Bircha delivered several severe counter hits on
the ribs Of Lilly then closed with him, and both went
dnU aid nd
II. Lilly commenced the play, with two well meant
hits at the pmple Of Bircha but they were stopped
beautifully close and severe bbng then took place
tho part of Lilly and he ended this round by throwing
Birchai heavily, and falling on him.
ting away at the ply siognomy Of Bm,as with his left;
but in return received singing hit on tne chin from
10 In this round there were some heavy exchanges
Brchs thrown-Lilly sitting on the ropes, laughing
over him.
both fighting msRfuly-Lilly falling from the force
OF his own blow.
81 On Birohall coming to the scratch, his left eye ap
peared nearly closedsharp fighting ensuel, and Lilly
received singing hit on the ear They then clinched
"a Lilly tried to get At the right eye of his antag onis
wishing put that in the same suit as the etwhich he
finally accomplished. but without much effect slight
Lilly smiling in the face of Birchall.
23 Lilly during this round altered his tactics, aud
poared to fight differently from his former methods pro-
baby thinking battle his willy sdversary but would
not do Asevere rally the result-Birehall down.
a. The round was conducted the same as BEFORE but
with heavier exchanges. An appeal was made at the
end TO tho referee, by Drcha, OF foul clinch the
part Of Lilly; but the referee gave his decision that all
49, This was q very short round. Some slight en-.
changes-bo,h evidently wishing to take q breathing
spell and regain their srength-hnaly close ensued,
In this round Brcha received considerable punish
men but his wind appeared very rood considering the
throw, and Birchall under.
81 and last-Ths round was commenced with slight
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