New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-23

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lXsrrigan tossed ~ - cap, and nmediaely followed
H. As be ente' e. Kelly left his corner crossed over
10 KerrissD ,.,s taking his hand, observed, with
piea sant sls llilo, old TIP, we've met az hls''
Kelly SO attended by Harry Finegass and Hen Win
Sie az eeconds, John Woods as bottle-hoIder, and
Tkoms.s Grew as umpire. Kerrigans friends were
jour Monaghan and James White, seconds; Kit lTs,
bo .,le-ho,der, ard Barney Ford, umpire.
Kelly's oolors were white twiled silk, with red
striped border; Xerigan black slk with bloc cross
bar. But little time was consumed in choosing ref
cree Mr.. Charles Cooley of Boston proving acsepta
bic to both parties. Kerrigsn won the choice of cor
rers and selected in watch slight rise OF ground
gave him supposed advantage. Both men had on
their spiked fighting. shoes when they entered tie
ring and also their flannel breeches and their
stockings under their other dress, that when
the word was given to strip" both were soon
ready. Monaghan, having some doubts as to
KeIlys spikes. went to his corner and measured
tbsrs. but found them none too long. Kerrigan now
osssd to Kelly with roll of bills in his hand, and
old. 20 Ke,l,, I'VE eonre money here I'd like to BET
vou on the result of this fight" Kelly responded;
aT,an. have nj the first dollar; not dollar. her-
rieap. with the remark You used 10 have IL, Went
hack 70 his corner There were other oilers ihauc W
the Kerrean men to lay out money on tneir IaVore,
giving heavy Odds but there were no takers All
being now ready, Mr.. j. Gallagher of Boston was ap-
ponted tine keeper the principals ana seconds shooh
hands the referee cautioned seconds to keep their
places in their respective corners and not follow their
principals about the ring, the men were stripped, and
at 7:il a. IN. Time " was called.
First Roand.-BOth men came up smiling and eager,
Kerrigan going to the scratch and there maintaining
looxy ON nph a 4
rise of ground gave him an advantage Kelly made
the fighting rom the first word. But little time was
Loot in sparripg, though it was evident that Kelly
longer arms gave him an advantage IN tne oq'ngauhg
If he was cautious, and could make thu bes' OF IL.
After fddlng few seconds to get the measure oil hlS
man. Kelly led off with his left, at the same time Try
ing with his right at the body the left caught KERR
ean siQhtly on the mouth, but the right was inefect
I've. After a moments spaIrng, both men rushed for
the clinch and after some sharp lntghtlng they iei
nearly together, Kerrgan having slightly the advan
tage and winning the first fall. This round occupied
|. M, 40 sec.
Second Round.-Both came up at the word, and
sparred for few seconds; Kelly led off with his left
at Kerriean's nose which ealy stopped, and the
right on the body was too light 10 do much damage
As KerTigan came up Finegas5 noticed the blood from
his mouth, which had been drawn by Kelly's left 10
the first round and claimed first blood for Kelly,
which claim was allowed. They clnched and strug-
gled moment for the fall. which Kerrigan won.
Time 30 g..
Third Roundabout quick at the call; Kerrigan
acting all the time on the defensive. Both spared for
an opening, and one or two offers were made b, both
parties, but effective blows were struck In the
clnch Kelly was thrown. Time, m. 5O 8.
Foarth Round.-Relly led off with terrific right
hand blow at the body, which was stopped by kerr-
gan. Some sharp halfarm hitting. Kelly led with
bis left at the cheek but missed it, and was countered
by Kerrigan. AZ they came TO the clinch, ker1gan,
by severe upper cat with the right, caught Kelly on
the cheek cutting curious round hole, which bled
freely during the rest of the battle. Here kerrgans
friends offered 100 to % their man. no takers. Kelly
was thrown. Time, m.
KerTigan on the cheek but the blow lacked power and
left no percepble mark. Some sparring but
hitting, and in the clinch Kelly was thrown. Time
2m., 30s. -
of the last Kelly seemed to be getting weak in his
| legs, and was easily thrown. Time, IN.
Sersnth Round -Kerrigan up first at the call.
When Kelly up, he appeared 70 have got his Sec
ond wind, and to be much stronger than before He
instantly rushed ill., and after an Intellectual attempt by
Ke,rgsn TO stop his rush by straight hitting Kelly
caught him and gave him heavy ssbuttock throw,
falling heavily on him. Time m 30 sec.
make him fight me to-day" and came first to the
scratch. Kelly led of, and caught Kerrigan on the
jaw with his left, Kerrgan being cautous-long spar
ring each trying TO get promising opening At last,
they simultaneously rushed for cnch, when, after
some very sharp iDfghting and fbbing, Kelly forced
him to the ropes, and tried TO hold him 30 as TO punish
him. but Kerigan would not be had, and struggled for
the throw, when Kelly threw him heavily. This
cheering for him. Time, M, 20 tec
Ninth Roundabout slow TO time, and much fatgued
by their work; they went cautiously TO work; no
,traight-out hitting, but they came to clnch,
CANS seconds called frantically for hin to 60 OWN,
but before he could obey instr nctions Kelly threw him
heavily. AL for Kelly. Time, m. los.
Tenth ROuRd.-Ihs was one OF quickest rounds
Kel rrah a. a
struggle threw him. Blows all too light to be specially
noticed. Time, %. zoe.
Eleoenth Roundabout slow, but Kelly very de-
ter1nned After some slight showing, Kelly tried to
cuch, but Kerrgan cot away. Kelly aimed heavy
blow at him with his right, but Kerrgsn it
coming and dropped to his knees and the blow caught
CANS umpire but the referee decided that the Blow
not Intentionally foul He, however, cautioned Kelly.
Time, 30s
YageLdh R0and.--Kelly got in two severe blows on
the bod which winded Kerrigsn; he then rushed at
him and threw hum with great force. Time, 10 8.
Thirteenth Roand.-Kelly came up bleeding from
the mouth-be at rushed in for the clinch. Hav
ing come together, there was some severe fbbng in
favor of Kelly; they fought to the ropes, when Kelly
got down easily. Time, m.
Fourteenth Round-They spared a few seconds,
then came to the olnch, when Kelly fbbed KerTigan
severely receiving slightly in return. Kelly at the
last threw him heavy fail. Time, m. and 20
Fifteenth Round.-This round was ehort, but
though thefe %as no stragnt lOgj DOM desiring
the wrestle. Kelly got down easily, Kenigan falling
on his head all ia favor of Kelly. Time, m. and
21s.
Sixteenth Round.-Kelly got in his right aud left,
and Ker1gan finding the territory too hot for him. got
down: Kelly striking him as he fell on his knees.
Foul claimed by Kerrigan's umpire-not allowed, but
Kelly again cautioned. Time, N. 30
jSepeateenA ROund.-This round was short and in
favor of Kelly; Kerrgan got down easily. Time, 25s.
EightceAtk R01nd.-This was long round, the time
being mainly occupied in sparrng for the chances The
LII oII..,a k.rrioran drnnled uiran