The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-10-05
THE PRIZE RING.



Lively Rncsauser Near Boston Between Two
Middle Weights.
from the Boston Post Oct Al
For several days the fact has been known among
soon u take place between two young EngIshmen who
hay had som experience in the roped arena 10 the old
country. Inc matter V needless TO ado mas been
Witnessing the cO1eest might be large In numbers.
and second that the police or State constabuary might
be kept In bnssful ignorance Of the affair. The expo
dents adopsed we're entirely successful in both points OF
view
Al an early hour yea erday morning when the streets
OF the city traversed by but markemen and
the watchfn guardians Of the night several vehicles
"mighl have been seem taking Their departure rom
the CITY, vending their 10 secluded point Of land
making ont into The bay, about eight miles from
The place Of rendezvous was duly achcd, and the
orb o. day first gded the eastern horizon everything
was annonn ed 10 be in readiness
The dspntants for the Hstc honors were Thomas
named 10 about twenty six years Of age while the latter
couple Of years Younger The light was for stake
Of 1900, caoh weight Neither man had undergone
regular course Of training Husseys weight was ad-
iud ed TO BIO about hundred and fifty pounds while
that Of Rookie was probably ten pounds lighter The
seconds designated and referee, the keeper Of
we'll known porter house, selected without "a
ontv. About one hundred persons witnessed the
e)nnter
RocKp las the men stripped Rookie showed to be
IN the best eondit and had couple OF inches best
OF his opponent In height After the usual shaking Of
each Other Rookie the first TO lead of with his
right getting in heavy blow on Hussevs lie eye: Hus
70 " the fall favor a Hsssey The blood showed
from Rockies and Husscy's cheek both claimed
first blood, but VI was not allowed to either.
r USD Q This was about the same the Hrt some
good hit on boh sides and in Inc end Hnssey
RoUsp 3-Rooke forced tho Hghtng, Hrssey keeping
rather shy in his Rookie to HIM aud got In
on his left eye which much swollen from the ard
punishment had been subjected TO- Ia the rally both
down side by side.
RouKo 4-The betting, which had heretofore been
even, now changed 10 favor Of Rookie AZ SOS 10 $40
WAS ia tiipr thu bavt
of It. In the end Hussey went down, Rookie falling
him.
ROUND In this round tho work was lively. and both
men hit hard Rooke again on his opponents Hus-
sey seemed weak but determined, getting some blows
on Rockies ribs In the end Husssy down
RouvD 6-Hnss'y, although he had received severe
punishment tired TO force the fghtno but hit short
In the struggle for the TAIL Rookie took hold Of Hassy
IN an improper manner according TO til rules and
complaints Of foul were made from his corner bu,
the re cautioned Rookie and ordered the battle TO
proceed
RouSD I'm this round there were only slight ex
changes; short rally Husey down. Rookie failing
him
ROUND s.-Botn spared for wind and after Iittc
fel7tng Rookie got in heavy blow Husseys ribs The
struggle for The fall resulted in Rockies favor
ROUND Both men came up determin d. and after
some fenting there sharp work both hitting hard
each others ribs. Hnssey down.
ROUND 10 -ffussey came up weak his pins from the
effects Of the rafting blows received In the last round
Rookie was first to the call Of time he COM
seys kft eye. Sparrng for wind followed Rookie OK
out for the ribs but short Hjssey seemed tired
fought shy, but he gathered his energies together
sent in terrific right hand blow Rockies breast
knocking him OF his pins. First knock down claimed
and allowed for Hussey.
Eougp 11.--Rooke stili quite fresh and was first
To the scratch, going 10 NUssey's force the
fighting; there were eavv exchanges and cinch
in which Hnssey went down, Rookie over him.
ROUND l2.-Hussey slow TO the call aud very
weak; there sharp hits in favor Of ROOKIE;
both down.
RousD Is Rookie continued to force the fighting and
he again visited bis opponents left eye. close and
Rookie returned the mpiment OF the tenth round and
by a clean blow sent Hussey to the earth.
RoUSD l4-hnascy showed unmistakabe signs of fail
ing though stall exhibiting deal of pluck Rookie
went 70 his corner and Administered blows
Hnssey lighting wholly tho defensive. Another
knock down blow from Rookie, and the sponge was
thrown up In token Of Hussey's defeat.
Al the close Of the contest Rookie exhibited only slight
signs Of punishment the check and body while Hus
seys len WINS almost completely closed and the left
side Of his face showed the elects Rockies blows The
spectators reached the city early in the forenoon