Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-01-04

another salvo arose from the throats of his party
Exactly at ten O'Clock the men were delivered at
the scratch, shook hands, and prepared to COM
mence
THE FIGHT.
Round Both trying to measure their dis
lance. Heenan in and closet. graspng King
by the nerk, and put ON the old-fashOned hug,
continuing to hold his man in such = way that the
referee entered the ring aud strictly cautioned
him not TO repeat the operation IN a similar man.
ner e
Round 2-King made fighting as soon as be
came TO the scratch There was some attempt
at countering by both. of the most homely de-
scription--sery wild, and very plain. Heenan
rushed on King, got the hug again, and threw
him like sack III malt on the grass On the
men being lifted. Heenan found TO be bleed
ing from the mouth. First blood was claimed
and allowed to King. Cheers
Round 3-After some hard exchanges, Heenan
again put Oh the hug and threw King on the
ropes with an awful spank. All was now going
dead against King but the first blood
Round liking came up with mouse"
rather visible under his left eye They went TO
work in a manner that showed the first indication
for slashing Heenan again running in for the
hug. II was obvious that he meant to fight
nothing but wrestling ight-6sts TO be only
very subordinate agents in the business. This
called forth loud expressions of dslpprobation.
Round 5-Both men came up smiling at one
another, and after feeling, King let fy tremend
Gus right-handel thunderbolt against Heensns
thai heard all over the ring. King fol-
lowed up his advantage and launched fellow
blow Oh Heenan's temple Heenan, in despair.
Rugged gain, and threw his antagonist
Round 6--The sledgins business commenced
at this rOund-bOth men went in ding don Hee-
nan finished by again putting The hug-what
few hits were exchanged, were not of tie slight
est moment upon the issue Of the contest
Round 7-Give and take now became the Or
der OF the day A few seconds, then more han
mering, when Heenan WAS obliged to 6y to ais
favorite embrace. Caught King and crossbut-
locked him fearfully. People actually held their
breath moment, and felt relieved when the
we're carried to their corners. During this round
King gave Keenan, a rafting sedgc-haInmer on
the nose with his tight. and brought the blood
down in stream Cheers and counter cheers
Round S-On time being called both were up
recovering, or backing, duckng, 10 get away.
Some rapid cOuntering took place Heeuan went
in. when the hngging brought iuto action,
but this time failing woefully, for King turned the
table aud flOored his antagonist
Round 9-Both sharp 10 time King let cut
his right, aud stuck Heeuan tremendously about
the head. Heenan closed, aud threw King again.
Round l0-ExpresS speed had now begun in
earne<t fandln9 out heavily with DOtn lists,
and, at struggle. thrown
Round ll-Heenan began TO show the pace
was telling on him Coming up, he caught aud
threw King very heavily. IL sounded like oxen
| falling out of cart.
Round l2-NOt more than minute; heavy
exchanges about the head. and Heensn threw
King heavily.
Round l3-Some heavy countering about the
head on both sides. when Heenan closed. throw
ing King as before.
Round l4-Heenan met King Mt the very out.
set with fearful punch from the latter's right
hand. Some sharp betting. A heavy fall for
King Notwithstanding all this throwing nd
vantage, Heenan showed nearly much distress
as King
Round l5-It was now plainly seen that the
| rate telling powerfully on both men. Some
swing raps on each side Heenan shot out his
right hand with such terrific effect that King
reeled like drunken man. ultimately falling in
his corner. IL was thought that he would not
face the storm again. That was the first genuine
knockdown blow.
Round l6-Heenan began to show that fortune
was gliding fast from him. He came up with
dreadful eve This round was severe struggle.
Round 1.-THE exeitemen. became so tremen.
d0us that all regulation about the inner ring was
swept to the winds. Kings cyelopean blows
about Heenan's head. especially the temples. so
s"eileu up ue parts tiiat ne began 10 look IN
sad plight His eye in frightful state,
King having made several suddenly sue
cessful shoulder-hirs with his right on IT,
From this TO the twenty-fourth and Inst round,
one was like the other. and 80 short that il
would be almost impossible to detail them. King
went ahead in perfect g,llop. and ON time being
called for the twenty f'll round. the sponge was
throw up by Heenan's seconds, in token of de
feat. He was dreadfulIg punished aud should
never have been permitted to pass beyond the
twenty first round. King presented no visible
marks OF punishment except the mouse on his
eye .af
Thus ended this great contes. in twenty four
rounds, occupying thirty -four minutes, sand a
drawer one never was fought