The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-07

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SPECIAL rx1roRAPHIc REPORT TO THE NEW YORK
HERALD.
BurALo, Oct 9, 1850.
Two famed pugIsts, Australian Kelly Of New York
and Ned Price, g. Boston, fought yestesaay at Poin
Abino, the Canada shore Of Lake Erie few miles from
Buffalo, in the presence OF crowd numbering thousand
PERSONS who went TO the from the American side
The contest lasted only thirtytwo minutes during which
time eleven rounds fought and resulted the
pIete victory Of the Bostonian who received scarcely
scratch, VIII ie his antagonist sadly manlsd.
Since the great fight for the championship Of the Amc
rcan ring in October last between John Mrrissey and
John G. Heenan, well known the "Bancia Boy y no
pugisc event has created much sensation In sporting
circles the present match between Edward Price, Of
Boston and James Kelly Of New York. the latter being
generally known the "Ausraan Champion" in con-
sequence Of his having defeated the acknowledged pug
bstc hero of that colony in the longest fight recorded n
the annals Of the prize ring The following s a brief
sketch Of the puctc Of these two asprsns for
pugilistic honors in this country
Edward Price, or an he is more Familiarity termed Ed
Price, born in the metropolis Of England but has
been for years resident in the United States He
lived a Newark N j., for years. but has for long
time been located At Boston, in which city he
numbers q strong host Of friends, who are very
confident in bis pugilistic powers. This high
opinion OF his fighting abilities 10 founded on the skin
and ndomable Ramenees he displayed in ring encoun-
ter with the well known Joe Coburn, Of this city in Nay
1865 On that occasion, although far from being in
he atch ho ,tvn
promptu affair be proraced the fight for three hours aud
twenty minutes and eventually brought it 70 "draw,"
neither Of them being able 70 boast o any advantage a
its termination. This 10 the only that Price has
appeared in the roped arena until the present time
james Kelly is an lrshman by BIRTH somewhere about
twenty eight years DID, and has figured In the ring on
several previous occasions He first commenced . pu
gistc career in England when eighteen years Of age
and in four matches IN which he engaged he proved
victor In three and the fourth which was with Bill Cce
horn, well known puglist ended in "draw,n dark
ness putting end to hostltes. But his fame In the
than Sheath at that time the champion of the prize ring
IN Australia This fight took place At Fiery Creek near
Melbourne in December, 1856, under . burning mid
and fifteen minutes. during the greater part Of which
however, but little actual hard fighting was
TO be regarded the champion OF that colony This eht
was the more credtabc Sheath possessed immense ad
vsn;sgcs both in height and weight as well experience
that country Kelly the winner, and subsequently
came to reside in New York. where he entered into bus
ton to retire altogether from the prize ring and de.
vote his attention to business but having repeaedy
challenged by Joe Coburn TO public match, he
accepted the offer and deposit staked This,
however, did not proceed, Coburn forfeited
the money down, and Kelly published card declared
devaie again from his original intention Of giving up ali
desire Tor further pugiisc hnnors. Certain circum-
stances however, ranspired which led 70 the present
match with Price being entered into the 1st July
last 70 fight for 81 o0 aside at Point Abino in Canada
Articles were duly signed, and the deposits regularly
men went into active raning-Prce at Spy Pond. near
Boston under the Of his trainer Hen winke Of this
city and Kelly At Fort Hamilton in private quarters well
adapted for the purpose, under the membership Of W.
aIke Of London who had had great experience in such
matters.
personal physique Price had the advantage Of height
over Kelly OF about and half inches and his fighting
weight is about seven pounds heavier than that of his o
poncnt-Key being five feet eight inches height and
y muscular man. and his careful training has developed
70 the very highest point his physical powers. As
sparrer be has always been highly esteemed, being
terrific right hand hitter and very quick his egr Al
though he has frequently setto sparrng exhibitions
for the benefit Of Others he has always declined appealing
u the public on his own behalf, and would even COM
ply with the universal practice among professional
pugilsts Of taking q benefit before this fight
70 assist in defrayng the very heavy expenses
Incidental 70 three months training preparation The
general public can hardly great physical ex
ertinn necefeary 70 be undergone and the Of
selfdeDia to be pracsed in the process Of training
rigid and limited system Of dietecs constant ana abo
rious physical exercise OF various kinds strict tempe
rance both IN eating and drinking and very limited
OF liquids OF every description not excepting water,
all Obliged To be undergone by the asprant Tor pugi
istc fame. OF both Kelly and Price have fol.
best possible condition.
Kelly, who finished his training at the Abbey at Ian
sneburg near Troy where Morrssey took his breahngs
preparatory 10 his fight with Heepan last year. arrived in
Buffalo Tuesday morning, and Price also came from
Boston during the day. In consequence Of parties
In Buffalo making strenuous efforts to induce the author
ties to exert the powers Of the law prevent the fight
coming of, by arresting the princinas while the
State Of New York II was deemed advisable for both Of
them to leave the city Immediately, and to
Canada to be out OF the jurisdiction Of the Buffalo
authorities Price took up his quarters at the Black
Rock Ferry Hotel accompanied by his trainer winkle
Kelly also with his trainer Dan Kerrigan engaged quar-
at house in the immediate vicinity Of the place ap
pointed for the fight to come off,
The morning trains Wednesday brought consdera-
BILE number Of the sporting fraternity Buffalo from
ton New York, Albany, Troy, &c. In the evening the
arrivals were considerably increased, and the town be-
gan to present more animated appearance. But It must
be acknowledged there nothing like the interest and
excitement visible among them that there was las, year
the day previous to the fight for the championship.
Following are the full details of the affair."
The morning Of Thursday broke fine and clear with
slight touch Of frost in the air By O'Clock the road
the ferry the Niagara river was covered with ve
hcles Of every description, while two steamboats, were
extensively paronzed in consequence Of the cheap rate
charged
The delay the ferry by reason Of limited transit &C.
the pugt Price, who was quartered at the Ferry Hotel
the Canada side. He appeared to in perfect cond
ton, and very confident Of winning the victory. His
tagonis Key had engaged the cottage the place Of
fighting and had sent messenger to Price offering him
the joint accommodation the place Afforded there being
no other house within considerable distance
THE BArTLEFIELD.
The place appointed is within quarter Of mile Of
Lake Erie Shore and the spot where lazarus
and Horran and recently Scott and Barney Aaron,
fought. It is well adapted for the purpose. The delay
usually consequent the choice of referee at the time
and place of nghting avoided by the appointment
being mutually agreed upon OF Mr.. Thomas O'Donne Of
New York to that office. Price seconded by John
Keenan, the "Bcnicia Boy" and Johnny Mackey and
Kelly by Jenny Massey and Harry Gribben.
PREPARATIONS.
Precisely at twenty minutes to two O'Clock Price was
the first to enter the ring accompapied by hs seconds