New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-05-03
Neh Orleans @aiIp Crssfelh.
The Great Prize Fight.


The Great Prize Fight.
17si77y-Seren Rounds Folglst-T Time IUo Hours
and l9i1 Min,aes-Fsra Blood Drd,cn bg Say
ers-Ihe Champion Knocked or I7tyor7a Dorm
in nearly eUery Round-Bodt Men badly Pun
isl,ed-Heenaa completely Blinded Interference
of The PoEice-A braun BdtHe-AnoateT Meet
ing to Decide ase Championship.
From Bells Life In London Istt.l
THE APPEARANCE OF THE MEN.
The spot selected was meadow on the borders
of Hampshire and Surrey, half mile from Farm
borough station, on the southwestern line, and
close to Aldershot. Three trains OF cars were
loaded to carry the people.
AM being in readiness, and the immense crowd
being disposed of in tolerabie order by the exer-
tons of those of the ring.keepers who chose to do
their duty, Tom sayers appeared at the ring side,
and having deposited his tile within the ropes,
quickly followed it himself, attended by his old
pal, Harry Brunton, and the accomplished Jenny
Welsh, as seconds. The Benieia Boy was not long
in following his example, attended by JACK Mac
dapper and well set up as ever, and was full Of
Smiles The Boy, whose attire was not quite 80
fashionable, was alse all on the broad grin.
They eyed one another curiously for few
seconds, this being, it must be recoIected, their
first meeting, and then advancing, shook hands
most cordially together, each regarding the other
with evident friendly feeling. The warmth Of the
greeting appeared to give great satisfaction to the
surrounding multitude who cheered vociferously.
The conyersedf for few minutes, but of course
the subject of the interview did not transpire.
Umpires and referee having now been appointed,
The first ceremony, that Of tying the colors to the
stakes, was then proceeded with, and no time was
cut to waste in doffng their upper toggery. Each
had taken the precauton to put on his boots and
drawers previous to entering the ring so that the
| usual tedious process of lacing the mems boots
was dispensed with. In Heenan's case, however,
there would have been no necessity for this as his
boots were of fashionable make, with elastic sides
| He was the first to appear in butt, and single
| glance was sufficient to show that his condition
was all that could be required by the most fastid
ions. Toms mahogany bust was quickly after
barred to the gaze of the multitude, and here, too
was evidence of strict attention to his work. They
had final rub from their seconds, and now
advanced to give the final friendly shake.
| This was the time to get fair idea of their res
peetive proportions and in size it really looked
4 horse to hen. Heenan stood full four and half
| inches over Tom, and had an immense advantage
| in length. Every muscle on his broad back, his
| shoulders and arms, was well developed, and
gave evidence of enormous power. His legs are
rather light but still there no lack there of wire
and activity. His skin was exceedingly fair and
1 transparent, and shone like that of a thorough
bred. His mug was hard, and looked older than
we expected his cheek bones being very promi-
nent, but now that they had been denuded OF much
that was superfuous his tout ensemble was far
more like that of his brother professional than in
his first interview with US. Tom looked brown and
4 hard as nails; his well-knit frame seemed filter
than we have seen it for years. He looked visibly
older even than when he fought Brettle, but con
sidering what he has gone through, this is not tG
be wondered at The only points in which there
appeared any advantage on his side were in hi B,
loins and his legs, which were cast in decidedly
stronger mould than those Of his towering oppo
Il nent.
The contrast between them was far greater thar
between Tom and the Upton Slasher, and taking
into consideration the fact that the advantage ii
age on this occasion was t'other way, TOMS worl
!, seemed, indeed cut ont. That he had the remotes
doubt as to the result we do not for an instant be
! lieve. He smiled confidently, and had evdentl
made up his mind to do or die. Heenan seemed t.
have an equally decided opinion as to the termina
ton of the battle, and, to an expression Of hi
! own countrymen, he was s:all thar He won tn
2 toss for corners, and, Of course, placed himse
. with his back to the sun and, in addition to th
: he had the advantage Of being on slightly risin
+ ground, so that Tom had all the way through
. fight up hill. The usual ceremony was now gon
\ through BY seconds and men. Time was called
twenty nine minutes past seven, and they con
menced $4
THE FIGHT.
Round l. Heenan at once threw himself int
very fair position his left well balanced, ready fl
Is shoot, and the right across the body. Toms p
:. ed on his pins. He smiled and nodded; and (
3 Heenan trying to lead off his left got well bac
le Heenan tried again, his reach being tremendou
'. but again did Tom get well away. Tom now 9
ed and lodged to find out weak point, but for
short time each fortress was too well guarded. J
/. last Tom let go his left and right but out Of d
]. lance. Heenan shook his nut and grinned, al
e. then again tried a lead, but was short They 6
p gradually to Heenan's corner, who appeared
q, fight the defensive, and the sun being in Ton
!. eyes seemed to bother him not little. At leng
i i they came together and sharp lefthanders we
10 exchanged, Tom getting on the Boys nos
drawing first blood, and Heenan leaving his sig
manual on Toms frontispiece. Heavy counter.h
followed, Tom again getting on the conk and !
!, = ceiving on the nut, More sparring ensued to
I: close, when Heenan seized Tom round the nee
but Tom pegged away at the back Of his head nn
e he made him leave that and Tom fell, laughing.
I 2. Heenan showed marks of Toms handiwork
II the back of his neck, and Toms forehead W
R. flushed. Heenan kept to his corner whittier To
went to draw him out; when lie thought Tom W
near enough, the Boy lunged out his left, but To
stopped him and got back. The Boy tried agai
and just reached TOMS nose. After one or tY
" feints pretty counter took place. Tom gettl
\ on the nose, and receiving a sharp one over u
. right eye. Heenan then closed, got well hold
Il him, and threw the Champion, falling heavily
i ie him. Offers to take to |.
a. 8. After little lively fddling, Tom got too ne
To- to the big-un, who instantly slung out his Ii
straight and full on the bridge of Toms bea
knocking him clean off his pins. First kno
down for Heenan.l
y A. Tom on coming up, looked rather astonishe
IS and his eyes bnked in the sun like a dissipat
ng owl. Heenan went at once to him at the seratC
Is lodged him, ana once more planted nehVy spa
le with his left This time the jaw, and down we
he Tom again. amidst the shouts of the Yankees, w
Of of now offered 6 to on Heenan. The Sayers par
Is, looked excessively blue.
5. Toms mug showed visible marks of the DO,
Re powers of hitting. He cautious, and kept aw
tn from his man; Jack followed, and letting 60
!. left on the mouth, was well countered by Tom
y. the proboscis. Heenan now bored in, and aft
in lodging Tom, got again heavily on the sneez
a and Tom fell.
Is 6. Toms countenance, though not swelled S
mt was much flushed, while the Boy was aim
oss scatheless. He was somewhat Wild and tried be
90 hands, but missed. Counter-hits ensued, in viii
m, Tom received the full weight Of Heenan's pond
es Gus fist on his right arm, which was driven ba
against his face. Tom reached Heenan's
cheek, leaving his mark. Heenan retaliated
the right brow, and Tom fell.
= 7. Toms right pepper displayed marks of pepp
and it was perceptible that he had sustained
in. injury to his right arm, which was beginning
:. SWELL and which he now kept close to his body,
iS ee If to support it. Still he went to Heenan in
9 corner, and that hero delivered his left but
d, effectively, on the chest Tom danced aw
e. and as he turned round mapped little one fir
ne, the right on his back. He was quickly
l ses of harms way, and coming again, lodged
"o man until he let fly, when Tom countered
st. heavily on the right cheek, drawing the claret 9
mt raising considerable bump. The blow staggel
'' Heenan, who stood all of heap for nome
w Soon did he collect himself, and as Tom came ag
If: lodged little one on the nose but was once mt