The New York herald., 1862-01-04
PRIZE FIGHT IN NEW JERSEY.

PRIZE FIGHT IN NEW JERSEY. &.
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Interesting Match Between James Han-
ley and Frank Keenan-sixty-four
Rounds Fought, and Hanlsy Declared
tho Victor.
During the past two months the sporting fraternity
have been making extensive arrangements for great
prize light between two well known pugilists names
Young Elliott and Henry winkle both asprants for pug
iistc honors These men IL have been undergoing
severe training and yesterday set apart for the
svsntful contest to come or
seems, however, that the police had besn notified Of
the intended "mi and early the alert for the
parties steamtug had been chartered 70 convey the
guests which to proceed Jersey City, where par
ties to get aboard. The police however, found out
their locality before they left the city, and Immediately
took them charge On board found all the provi.
sons and bar filed with liquors intended for the trip.
The friends OF Elliott and Wrinkle, II seems were also
the look out and not to be oed in this way and
accordingly carriages brought into requstion and
weehawken selected the spot the parties
gregate at.
Between three and four O'Clock several carriages
well large number of pedestrians crossed the Barclay
street ferry to Hoboken route to the Of battc
The police, however, not idle in the meantime and
officers Jaquin and Bennett Of the Second precinct while
on the look out for one Of the principals (Win-
kle), who It reported TO leave well
known sporting house In the Fourth ward, observed
carriage (No. 259) driving rapidly up Beekman street
about two O'Clock A. NJ Feeling satisfied that Of
the parties within they overhaued it but, unforu-
natey those within had observed the officers and eaped
the opposite side making good their escape but
leaving behind, however, winklcs carpet bag
bottles, Shoes &c. The Third ward police also
hand and reached the Barclay street ferry boat about
three O'clock and found three carriage loads board.
They all driven to the station house in Warren street,
where they locked up overnight and in the morning
conveyed before Justice Connolly, but discharged
for want Of evidence against them. The Twenty second
ward police also at Wcehawken ferry foot Of Forty
second street and managed to arrest quite number, who
taken before Justice Kelly and also discharged
Notwithstanding the efforts Of the police, abouttwo
hundred succeeded in finally reaching the Jersey shore in
safety, among them Elliott and his seconds. 1t was
near eight O'Clock, when tho party discovered
that Wrinkle and others had been driven or by
tho police, and all hopes for fight seemed lost. 1t
seems, however, that they were determined to have
"mill,' and TWO young asprants for the ring named
Frank keenan, and James Hanley, were matched for
FREQ fight. The whole party, clated the
Of having fight started with the pugists and their
friends, and proceeded about mile distant up the road
and the two combatans Immediately stripped for the
fight.
o'clock and fought sixtyfou rounds which lasted Just
one hour when keenan,, by foul blow lost the lght,
and it was decided in favor Of Hanley The following
Round lon toeing the mark both combatants seemed
in fine trim, and put themselves In excellent position
Hanley led of with his right upon Keenans left poeper,
and successful in getting home too well aimed blows
upon tho same spot, when both clnched and Hanloy
went down. Cheers for Hanley.
ROnnd Roth DrOmDt to the time mark.
Hanley led or again. but fell short Of his mark He how
after little sparrng, got In on Kecnans left and
Round S-Hanley again succeeded in planting heavy
blow Keenans left temple, and finally both clinched,
Round 4eBoth men, after slight pause, went in with
rapid action Hanley putting IN his right with telling Of
feet and Keenan, making good time ON the formers loft
ribs. ending by Hanley gong down.
Round 5.--Both men, shifting Positions commenced
sparring with telling effect upon one another. keenan,
succeeded in putting In some fine shots with his left,
both men going down, and in the fall Keenan, unfortu-
nately hn foul blow. striking Haney when down:
keenan,, and time was again called
Round s-Both now seemed on the defensive, and
continued for few seconds when Haney let go his
right again with telling effect on Keenan,. which he fol-
lowed up with great severity upon the aers left peeper
both finally clinching and Hanicy going down.
Round. and 0-But little sparring, Hsncy going
down on tho end of each round.
Round 1o.-Geting into a passion. Hanley got homo
bis antagonists left jaw but received ono in exchange,
Haney going down. and he fell Keenan, again struck
him while down. Cries Of 'FOu, foul" but Haniey re-
Reund Il-Both men spared At random, ending by o..
clinch and Hanloy down.
Round l4.-Kcenan was now beginning to show
his punishment his left eye being half CLOSED,
bright as over showing not the slightest appearance
Of severe blows, but manaesting desire to bring the
upon upon Keenans bugle but, unfortunately was again
ciinched aud went down.
finally cnched and both went Gown Cheers for Hanley.
Round 16.-Ten to fvc was offered on Hanley. keenan,
came up and, watching his opportunity got in socker
Haney, knocking him of his pins First knock down
Round l7-shnrp sparrlng, Hancy going down.
Round 1S.--Ending the same.
Round 19-But tto sparrng, clinch, and both went
down. Cheers for Hanhy.
Round 2o-Hansy dsihod out with his left and got in
on KeenaD's mob; heavy sparrine, and Hanley down.
Round 2l-But little change Hanley down.
Round 22-The crowd now seemed to gather around
the two m n1 ST great
TO the scratch and after one or two blows Hancy went
down.
Rounds %, "a and 25-Therc wero but few blows ex.
changed Hanley going down at the end Of each round
Round This evidently the best fought round.
Both men finally administered counter hits. Hanley get
ting several blows ON the MOUTH and closing Hanley
fell heavily upon his opponent with telling elect Greas
cheering).
ners showing but little effects from the fight, both spar
ring we'll Keenan having little the best OF tho round
Rounds ~, ~ 80 5l ana oz- te sParrhg, ran
ley going down each tme and Keenan, appearing TO have
everything his own way.
Round 33-Heavy exchange Of blows Haney showing
some little weakness IN his left hand, and going down
very easily.
Round 81 and :5.-Ending the same as the former.
Round 36.-Keenan stepped out with great vigor, and
went over to Haney's corner when he promptly
met but getting well aimed blow sent Hanley or his
feet. (Cheers.j
Round 37.-Splendid sparrng, Hanlcy going down.
Round 80 to A.-Hardly any sparrng
Round 45-Haney now seemed TO come up with removed
vigor and shot out his right with telling effect on Kec
mans pepper completely closing it, and sending him to
grass (Great cheerng)
Round 46.-Haney retreated, but got around to his
again, when lie let slashng right handler and
went down.
Round 47-Both seemed all pluck and sparred, well,
Hanley ending the round as usual, by going down.
Round 4S.-Dat little sparrng; aclnch and keenan,
thrown.
Rounds 40, so and 51.-Both msn administered heavily
left and right handcrs Haney ending the rounds as usual
Round 62--Keenan came up with much eagcrness, but
LII. iorfr hia antaGnnsi Hn recciyAd