The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-14
THE GREAT PRIZE F,GHT
SULLIVAN AND MORRISEY.


dAy aksrnsea, according to arrangements previously
jAceat to the Harlem Railroad, one hundred aud
three miles from the City H.ll-a spot we'll suited
e a afsirs Of the kind, being without the jurisdc-
isn Of both Massachusetts, and New York, Reisher
clsiuing ownership Of the ground. 1t formerly was
part Of Massachusetts, which State ceded il to New
York. but the cession was never ratified; and at
present there is control exercised over " OF any
kind. The ground was every thing shat could be de-
sired.
Crowds left this city on Tuesday, in the morning
and evening trains Of toe Harlem Railroad, for the
Mace designateS. The behavior Of some Of them
while in the cars was not such could be 90
mended and many acts Of disorder, to use the
miidest term were perpetraSed The cars did not go
within several miles of the place, and those who
were not 80 fortunate As to secure lodgings, were
obliged to camp oat all night without their supper
or BREAKFAST next morning. The numbers arriving
from Albany, Troy, ard the adjacent coantry, with
those frsn New York, ssellea tae number of spec
tasos to from four to six thousand; and by the time
The Eng was formed the scene WAS picturesque in
the extreme ali ths ana hillocks 10 the vicinity
being loaded with human beings, valise in hand,
containing proyender, others with gaming appara-
tus, &C.. &c
After the stakes pitched, and the ring formed,
there was some difsuliy in selecting referee, the
fear u publicity lettering msuy suitable men from
serving. Ultimately, Chas Al'ire was chosen, who
stated previously to accepting the Office that he had
money staked on the result. The hacker Of Morri-
sey to obvate any objection that score, then said
he would take the bets of his hands if he would
serve which was agreed to. This matter settled,
the osmbatants were notified to appear M,rrisey
came forward first and threw his cap into the ring,
amidst much enthusiasm among his friends. Sulli-
van soon after made his appearance, smiling as he
stepped int the ring, and was also received with
ClamasiOn by his friends.
Monisey, when stripped displayed frame Of
hersulean proportions when compared with his ad-
versary, and his fine condition evnced great care on
the part Of his traner-the whole time occupied in
training having been but six weeks. His age is
tweGtythree years, and his weight in the ring was
ITS pounds Sullivan looked remarkably fac, his
Hin appearing youthful, and his muscles hard as
Iron. He is forty years of age, and his weight when
stripped. was I54 pounds. or eleven stone.
The flags Of the combatants were tied on the Gen.
Ire post on the east side OF the ring, Morriseys being
the stars and stripes, and Suivans the black flag,
which his seconds said indicated victory or DEATH
The men being stripped and booted for the fight,
some obj ctions were raised by the seconds of Nor
xsey in relation to the size of the spikes in Suli
vans boots, which, however, was settled by Nor
r!sey waving the matter as being mere ti1e, and
Offering TO wager 81 900 to $500 that he would whip
Sullivan, spikes and all
The betting At this point was one hundred to
eighty On Norrisey, which was about tae current
rate.
The umpires having taken their stations and all
things being in readiness, the men we're called 10
come to the scratch TO begin
THE FIGHT.
Round 1-At two O'Clock, time called, and the
batante walked up TO the scratch and put IN
lighting attitude, sullivan made leint or two and then
planted singing hi. on Morrissys nose. Morrisey
struck out at sullivan with both bands but without reach
ing him Sullivan got in another heavy blow with his
left hand left whereupon Aorrsey made
rush a Sullivan, and, in getting away, Sullivan fell
through the ropes.
ReuNd AIS the men up, Morrisey's was
bleeding, and his left eye somewhat swollen suivan's
seconds claimed first blood Norrsey led of with his left
but stopped BY Sullivan, who him another hard
the and got ay Morrisey Glowing and str
either too short stopped by .van, who in return
put in two three the damaged spots
Asrisey's face, and then went down the superior
science of Sullivan quite manifest and his friends
Round 3.-Morrfeys face looking bad his left eye much
swollen and his and mouth bleeding profusely He
opened the fighting both went al it pen NELL Sullivan
stopping nearly all bis blows AID getting in easily on
NorriseS countenance Sullivan recaiv cd rap on the
left cheek in this round which altered its appearance
teriaMy Sullivan closed the round BY hitting at NorT
seys body and going down
Round 4.-horriseys eye had been lanced to stop the
swelling but it fast closing sullivan went to work
1T him rapidly and got in four left hand hits in
sion Aorrisey then made tremendous blow at Sullivan
which too him on the side of the head and staggered
him. He hewever rallied, and got three
on G ACE ana en- went s down In tins round th
knackles and FRI M his manner OF keeping II open except
when hitting, it evident that it badly hurt.
Round 5Morrsey face appear ed shockingly mangled
while Sullivan although his left cheek much swollen
and his hand hurt appeared all confidence This round
was q sharp one Norr-ey fought vigorously; but Suli
van oufosght him at every point putting in several SO
we're right handlers There also some good counter
hits exchanged Sullivan hit in going down, but it
clean knock down. although claimed such by
some Of Morrisey S friends
Hound 6-Morrisey presented horrible appearance,
the bleed streaming from his and mouth in pro-
fusion Sullivan led on and put in three
the sore spots when in RETURN Morrisey caught him
heavy left handler on the neck This eated his friends
and cries Of TO on, John few like that viii finish
him, were shouted by number of voices The blow
although sumner cid net seem t. affect Sullivan 50
much - was ed for ne again at work
Aorrsey's dial co,ed the round by getting down.
Rsd 7-Aorrisey left eye entirely ,hut ap Sullivan
led of At Morseys face, putting two and closed
the round BY hitting Morrissy the ribs and going
down. Sullivan not touched in this round.
Round 6-Aorrisey commenced the round desperately,
STRIKING at following Sullivan about wildly but the
latter managed to save hmsek and got down without be-
Ing hit.
hospa S-Suivan opened Inc game Dy pianlln8 snArp
hit the old wounds Of Morrisey, jumped back,
pat N another stepped Morriseys return, and got ia
third Then some counter hitting took place in which
6ulkvan lad the best Of it, Morrisey seemed TO hit
short Sullivan down, 8 usual
ResWd l0.-SuLvans left eye closing fast, and
Ieisey managed in this round put another singer
On it, which helped much to enlarge and embellsh it.
The counter hitting throughout this round
Sullivan getting in five for M rriseys damaged
dial korrisey presented picture at tn, close Of this
sound truly revolving Sullivan closed the round in his
usual way Of hitting Mo risey and then failing
hound ll.-Suiliy ans seconds cautioned him to
keep eu and take it easy that he surely win if he
would only be careful SULLIVAN went TO work at the
lace, but he received tremendous body blow Nor
nsey, which made his side crack like whip He, how
eve eid not ssem to mind IT, and raped away at Morr
tahang
HsssWd l2-fhis round a sharp and . short one
1orrsey rushed at Sullivan and few counter hits
Nerrsey getting in couple Suivans damaged ogls
ena Sullivan four or five hits Morrssys nose sullivan
Zen. '
RsRd l3-This round was alss of very short duration
Sullivan hill horrisey in the face making swing
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