The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-21
The Prize Ring.

SPARRiFG EXHIBITION AT wEEHAwKEN-BKNEFIr OF
HARRY SRIBBIN-GArHERNd OF THE PUGILIsTIC
FANCY-Hs APPEARANCE AND CONDIToN-BET
TING ON THE FIGHT-THE GREAT FIGHT IN ENG
LAND-LArEsT INTKLLIGRNCg, ETC., ETC.
Yesterday afternoon Weehawken was visited by 4
large delegation Of the sporting fraternity Of this city
The occasion was q complimentary sparring exhibition
Tor the pecunary benefit Of Harry Grbbin, well known
pugist Of New York. who Ia matched 70 fight Ed Wilson
OF weehAwken for the Of thousand dollars, and
who has been taking his training preparation in thai
locality In accordance with the usual custom among
the pugisuc fraternity, which gives the man who Il
matched to fight the privilege Of taking benefit tht
eve Of the affair coming off, Gribbn invited his frendi
and hackers, well the public generally 70 visit hil
training quarters and, on payment Of the modest
hfy cents, witness his sparriug Abilities and pass udg
upon his physical condition. the result Of the train
ing preparation aforesaid Long before three ocockP
four I'VE hundred persons had assembled at the
hoselrie Of David Pollock, where he has been located
Ind where the exhibition was announced to take place.
The majority Of the sporting Of New York were pre-
sent for although the great contest In England has al
most overahAdowed this comparatively minor one, yet
both Wilson and Gribbn extensively Known in this
city, and have large number Of friends. The back
ers Of Gribbin were especially DESTROYS Of witnessing
how he looked IN condition. as the day Of the fight (he
The proceedings commenced by q set 10 between two
Young Tsey sGs young
who very quick straight hitter showed decided su
York. and Dublin NIKE Of London This was most ex-
sellent setto both Of the parties considered TO
70 s %
y and heartily applsuded them. DoneIy. sp-
as any good hit Of his was tremendously cheered
he evidently posaessed superior skill and activity 10 his
Sppone n although the latter was the taller Of the two
possessing much science. The appearance Of two famous
professional sparrer DAN Kerrgan AMI Jack Bath, he
among the lookerson At first the play Was light and
easy, but they warmed 70 their work. very hard
hts were exchanged Bath planted some heavy right
succession, but did not himself escape unscathed,
Dan cross countered him with telling force tn return This
bout Vas decidedly the beat q the afternoon e both
gree John Woods, Of Boston, and Birmingham Bill next
essayed their abilities The former had an immense al
narksbly quick with both hands and lags, assumed
most difficult position "to get A." he stands Ia Bendi
% s ho~
ever broke through the Birmingham youths guard and
enabled him to "get home when wanted. The nnal DIS
Play was between Harry Sribon and Don
Both are TALL powerfully built men, and the condition Of
Sr rs y r re By al H., y BE- perfect The
clearly developed, and he looked in usy and vigorous
health The seto was but short and was not regarded
his opponent agreeaby TO previously understood
rangement Altogether, his hackers and friends seemed
highly pleased at his chances Of victory Tuesday next
Tho betting remains 1t evens.
The antquated and ubiquitous Mr.. William Tovee who
was dressed in the orthodox cut away coat with brass
buttons buff vest and knee breeches, discharged the
duties of master OF the ceremonies in his usual ictous
manner.
By letters received by the Arago steamer we learn tina.
there was not any intention OF altering the day for the
feht between the Benica Boy and Sayers, which would
accordingly take place on the day originally Hxed the
10th inst.