Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-09-02
THE Z I PRIZE RING.
Fight Between Jones and Nc
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Jones Knocked Out of Time on the
|, '''''i'9' S4th Round.
TERRIFIC FIGHTING


depot was the theatre of unexampled ex,
element. The depot was soon filled with
a restless and eager throng, but the long
lines of empty cars were kept locked, and
not till half-past two were they opened -
About thirty cars in the depot were de
voted to the excursion, and in five minutes
alter they were unlocked every seat was
taken and the aisles were crowded with
persons unable to obtain seats. Though
there was a great deal of noise, shouting,
jostling, hurrYing and bustling, no disor-
derly conduct was noticed. tF}f4t.it. ,.5
BY three o'clock not less than 1,SOO per-
sons were on the train. At half past three
the train glided away on its Journey. The
cars moved in two trains, every car OF
which was densely filled; the members of
the press were congre gated in one car, fill
ing it to repletion. Representatives are
present from New York, st. Louis, Chica,
go, Indianapolis, Detroit, Dayton, Cleve-
land, and many other places.
I Whatever element of the rOughs or fancy
was on board. 1t did not make itself obnoX-
ious nor even suspicious; the proportion of
respectability was in the majority.
1t would not have been easy to have told
from appearances what mission the excur-
sion party was on. 1t looked as much like
big political delegation or genial picnic
party as any thing else. = 80 - "a -
At 4:20 the trains passed Glendale, and
at quarter before six ran into Hamilton.
1t being then broad day light, stop of
twenty minutes was made and a cloud of
passengers made peaceable, but eager.
raid on German saloon for their morning
bitters. --'~ 'l' - ----- e. - -
The train started again, and few min
utes after six o'clock reached the point OF
debarkation, which is Busenbark Station,
six miles north of Hamilton and thirty -one
miles from Cincinnati. 1t Is in Butler
county. 90 i5st- ft
The site for pitching the ring is in a
pretty grove of oak and walnut trees on the
west of the railroad, and but three miles
from the track. Jerry Donovan, Jones'
trainer, appeared in the scene, and at this
hour, sevenA. NJ. the men are still forming
the ring, and the 2 600 persons assembled
are as good natured and orderly as If on
picnic. Many are engaged in reading the
morning papers, which have jus: arrived
others are carrying fence rails, with the iu-
tile expectation of forming good SEATS
The class of people here is remarkably
good for prize fight. Many prominent
Cincinnatians are present.
The morning is gem of good weather.
The air is cool and elastic, and the sky is
unclouded. The sunlight has an autumnal
blandness, and altogether the morning is in
strange contrast to the brutal and bloody
spectacle soon to be enacted in the ring
now being traced. The outside ring is
about 120 feet in diameter, and the inside
ring of the regulation size. 1t is on level
piece of forest sward. and is surrounded by
an amphitheatre of trees, which form
nearly a complete circle. The indications
now are that the fight will be witnessed
by $500 people, which will form a big
girdle eight or nine deep around the COM
batants.
\ A. M.-Tbe ring is still unfinished. The
ground is very hard, and before the stakes
can be driven holes have to be dug with
crowbar. Aaron Jones spent last night
fhroa nr,6 lnIk Ia. kL-
house of farmer. McCoOle was domic.led
at Middletown, four miles away. Very
little betting seems to be going on. All
the bets taken this morning are even,
though Jones is rather the favorite for all
three events of first blood. first knock down
and final victory. McCoole and friends are
very quiet, and are not slashing around
with hundred dollar bills in their fingers.
1920 A. M.-The men have not yet arrived.
Some of the spectators have settled down
for maps on the outskirts of the crowd. A
few additional spectators are arriving on
foot and by vehicle.
$40 A. M.-The ring is now formed, and
amid great confusion the spectators are de-
ployed in large circle 10 feet from the
inner ropes. The reporters have seats
three feet from the ropes; between the
general lookers-on and the reporters is a
Gordon of ring-keepers, armed with heavy
cudgels. By actual count the reporters
number sixty-one.
During the wait for the men, Mr.. Clark
of St. Louis, announces, in behalf of Elliot,
of Cleveland, that he is authorized to chal-
lenge the winner of this fight for one thous-
and dollars.
No prominent pugilist seems to be here
from abroad. except Barney Aaron.
4 9:25 A. M.-Jones' seconds, James Gus
sick and Jerry Donovan entered the ring,
the latter carrying Jones fighting shoes a
pair of light calf skin high lacing ones
provided with two spikes in the sole. and
one in the heel. Since the crowd has all
got together around the ling, the most
praeticed Judges compute the crowd at
$500. McCoole's recond. Denny O'Bfien,
Sherman and Thurston. soon followed.
Rufus Hunt, of New Orleans, was elected
referee; Dodd Ryan and Jack Looney,
both of st. Louis, as umpres. The referee
made little speech. in which he said 8"
have been chosen. by unanimous consent
of both parties, referee tor this fight, and
intend to see that the best man WINS
[Great cheering ] James McColloch was
appointed time keeper.
1915 A. Mater a tedious W ait du-
ring which ice bottles, sponges, &C., were
brought into the ring, Aaron Jones at last |
appeared amid great cheering, threw his
hat into the ring, and stepped after it with
light step, but seemed somewhat anxious.
He was dressed neatly in dark coat, light |
pants and hat, and white cravat. By this |
time the sun flowed every place in the ring
so there was but little choice for corner.
Aaron took seat in the corner awaiting
his antagonist, while one of his hackers |
held an umbrella over him to shield him |
from the now fervent rays of the sun ; he |
won the choice OF corners, and took the one |
presenting his right shoulder to the sun. |
Five minutes after; McCoole sent MS black |
felt hat scudding into the ring. He looked |
just as anxious as Jones, with whom, on
entering the ring, he shook hands in rather !
an embarrassed manner. ,.-..-.-..
McCoole had on heavy winter clothes !
well buttoned up. He took his station in
the opposite corner, and was also shielded |
by an umbrella. McCoole's superior size |
is evident. Jones' hands were stained with |
deep walnut; but McCooles were not. At
the latter's request Jones sucked his |
knuckles to show that no poisonous drug
had been used in dyeing them. After eye |
ing each other and the crowd for five min
utes the seconds commenced disrobing |
their men.
McCoole's hands and arms were both |
considerably larger than Jones'; in fact he |
is much larger all over-legs, arms. chest
and shoulders. McCoole's costume was
blue drawers. trimmed with green, and
white stockings; Jones in white drawers and
hose. McCoole wore for his colors sash |
of red, green and white, and Jones a sash
of white silk. On removing his shirt, |
Mike McCoole's gigantic proportions were |
revealed. He approached Jones with bet
of $1,000 which was accepted.
Jones then advanced and offered to bet
McCool 500 that he would knock him |
down first. McCoole said he bad no more
money to bet. Jones then bantered the
crowd but no one accepted.
& IO:45 A. M.--1st round-Began by spar |
ring. and the first knock down and blood
for McCoole. .s-.sT-
2d-Heavy exchanges; Jones thrown.
3d-Very heavy fighting; Jones badly
hurt under the right eye; severe eXchang-
es Jones down.
.4th-Jones knocked down by heavy