, 1862-12-15

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tory Of King over Mace. The event took
place in the ncighborhood Of Thames Haycu,
twcuty-eight miles from London.
From the London Post, November r.
HIGHT AND WEIGHT OF THE MEN.
The long expected encounter for the cham
pion's belt and 2f00 took place yesterday
The competitors were James Mace, Of Nor
wich, the champion, and Thomas King, Of
L.;;::..::llon..
Mace, who was born in 1881, stands feet
81 inches, and weighs about 10 stone IL
pounds.
King is tine young fellow, standing feet
2A inches, and weighing in condition about
l2 81 one 12 pounds. Hc lSas born in 1886.
4 great deal of interest was excited in this
affair, it being the second time the men have
entered the ring to contend for the champion
ship For somI time past the betting has been
in favor of Mace, six aud seven to four have
been laid, but as the time approached these
odds became lessened, and five to four WAS ta-
ken to money.
Of Thames Haven.
The coubatants entered the ring 4 few min
ntcs past nine, when, after fighting for thirty
eight minutes, during which time tWenty-onc
rounds were fought, mostly III favor Of Mace,
King eounte1cd him very hcavi1y on the nose,
and knocked him insensible, and King mas
declared the victor.
The winner was seconded by Jack McDon-
aid and Bos Tyler, and Mace by Bob Traycrs
and Bob Brcttlc.
TIE ROUNDS.
They at once threw themselves into atti-
! tudc, Mace leading off, hut was well and neat
| ly stopped; and after 4 few slight exchanges
| Jem slipped down.
| In the second round both hegan to admin
| lister heavy exchanges, King landing his right
| on the mouth, and drawing first blood.
THIS success appeared to stimulate King
amazingly, FOR he at onec began to be impet
ous and rush in, for Which he suffered, and at
tic end Of the sixth round his rushing WAS all
| taken out Of him.
Round after round followed up to the close
of the eighteenth, when the face Of each be-
gan to Show marks Of severe punishment,
King evidently having had decidedly the worst
Of tic battle, and odds Of to on Mace went
begging.
Both men were quick to time for the nine
tenth round, when Mace led with his left,
and landed slightly on kings's face, retreat-
ing without receiving in return. Attempting
the same thing a. second time, in breaking
head slightly dropped.
! King 1t once sent out his right clear from
tile she11der:got home Just t. EEn{eE the lefE eye
he had been shot, blood flying in all direc
tions.
This blow WAS heard all over the ring.
On time being again called, it was evident
al wa over 2, with Mace, for he came up ''al
King went straight up to Mace, let out hi:
right :l+sain landed it on Mace's forehead ant
knocked him down.
Mace again came up to the call Of time, bu
: went down with 4 slight touch.
Bob Brcttle, finding he had no chance o
| winning. threw up the sponge, andTo1n King
after fighting twenty one rounds, in thirty
eight minutes, was hailed the champion q
, | England. Both were very much punished.
Mace appeared very much disGgured abou
the face and head, but walked out Of th
r station unsupported.
HEENAS TO FIGHT KING
|, Il is said that Hcenan will contest wit
|, King for the championship and $500.
= The Sporting Life reports:
!, From about the tenth roundi it appeared
h h experienced Judges certainly quite three
- - one on Mace, although as much as five to OF
s vas Offered by Jenls enthusiastic friends.
:. The tide was turned i'll amost eNtraordlna1
- | manner By undeniablv 4 chance shot receive
;. in the nineteenth round, when King, se1zir
:. the opportunity of a short delivery and
:, slight slip on Mace's part, dashed q teTri1 II
70 =, force Of his gigantic strength. The crushir
IL IL blow sounded with dull, heavy thunder !:
- ronnd the ring. and Mace doubled up, a1
" " went down as If struck by pole axe,
lG pf From this point further Struggling
u u Jcm's part seemed hopelessly futile, but Z
~ !, gallant fellow, determining to do or d
u u wished to have another fling, although t
~ ~ sponge had been thrown up
~. ~ 1t Was admitted on all sides that up to t
=. armstrong gum hit, in thc nineteen
~ round, the fortunes of tho day were all
y ~ aiace side, and hcnee his friends resolved
~, ,- issue fresh challenge at once. and indc
'rs ra ll;,ye already deposited e0 fora fresh matt
mt now TREY LooRED AFTER TIE FIGHT.
or Both men showed the severe nature Of
W fighting, in the head punishment rcccy'
King lad two black eyes aid his nasa! orr
he was badly dlscolored and pumped. MAG
face, from, the one attack spcciftd, was fl
a. fully damaged. one side of his face present
hip Ill tbc appearance Of Il piece Of raw liver.