Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-30
*. WASHINGTON c.. FRIDAY AUGUST

TINE PRIZE RING.
Desperate Fight Between Barney O,BPien
and Patsey McLaughHn, alias Geek.
! re~ch--It Lasts Nearly TIVE hs0Fs.
(From the N. Y. Express, August 29th.l
/, This morning the Palisades, opposite the
Yonkera, was the scene Of desperate priZs
/ fight which, in all probability, may prove IA
/ "A more determined battle was never fought,
lasting nearly two hours. during which time
forty three rounds were fought, one OF the
principals being beaten 50 ces, oaa snst he fell
der way for the past two weeks, both men
hailiDg from New York. They sail under the
respective names OF Barney O'Brien and Pat
Me- cLauehlin, better known a. Oockroach. One
Of the men il car driver, while the other
works a. q hostler in a stable in 18th street.
These two pugilists have been undergoing q
very severe training during the week, the
arently about thirty-two years Of age, In
weight about one hundred and sixty pounds,
and stands five feet ten inches. OBrien is
height and weighs about one hundred and
fifty pounds.
They were both in excellent condiaon. The
arrangements were kept very quTet, In order
not over fifty persons being present 70 witness
the fight. O'Brien left the city early yester-
day morning, and proceeded to Yon kers where
ne remained in company with several friends
"A small steam tug ha wing been procured. the
whole party left the foot of s6th street about
II O'Clock having on board Mclaughlin and
his seconds. Two dollars TICKET WAS charged
for the excursion, which was headed Moon
light Excursion up the Long Island Sound.
stopping at New Haven On leaving the
dock the party did not number over IS, and a
more orderly set, were never congregated to-
gether. Lager and sandwiches were fur
nished at the reasonable price of FIVE cents
each, OF which every one partook freely
The tug rounded Castle Garden at a little
before one, and steamed up the North River,
Keeping over on the Jersey shore. After de-
lghtful sail up the river as far as Yonkers,
they put into private dock near By. where
was In waiting O'Brien and about dozen
friends. They were quickly got on board to-
gether with the stakes. and the tug headed up
the river.
1twa about three o'clock when the tug
rounded TO and steamed down the river gain.
After half an hours run they put in under
the Palisades, little above onkers and
landed Here was an arduous task TO under
90 OF mounting the Palisades, which was,
however, cheerfuIly done-the ground that
was selected being the same spot where fight
took place few weeks ago.
The ring was soon pitched and at fl We o clock
both men jumped into the ring. accompanied
by their seconds. They having already agreed
upon q referee, both men commenced to strip
Tor the fight. Mclaughlin was far the BEST
bniit Of The two, showing tremendous muscle,
while Barney had the longest reach. The fol-
lowing are the rounds:
Isl Round-Promptly to the call both men
put in an appearance. and threw themselves
bunch OF fiyes, while Patsey had a very care
less ma nner about him. Barney sent out feel :
or but fell short, he agaln tried it but with
the same result, but finally got in a tap on
Palsey's chest Patsey kept away for awhile
being entirely on the defence; he, however sent
in one Oh Barney's cheek ana one in the m mouth
ID Pound-Barney let hts left tell on the
side of Patsey's head and on the ribs. but got
n a
80 Round--Pastey received several about
the body, but with little effect, and again got
in on Barney's mug.
4'h Rouno-Patsey fought sly owing to Bar.
ney S long reach, and play ed the lodging game,
getting away from several heavy feelers that
Barney was trying 10 present him with: but
there was little fighting in this round.
5th Round-Patsey told well in this round
on Barney's mug, drawing first blood, which
was duly allowed. Barney, however, kept
singing in on Patsey's ribs.
6th Round-Patsey in well again on Bar.
ney's mug, one or two of which reached his
itft peeper Barney working nard on Patsey's
7th Rom. Barney made dodge, bu. got
an upper cut from Patsey square over the bu-
4ie, craving the ruby profusely. Cheers for
sth Ronnd-This was well contested round
both men stood well up to one another, and
gave and took heavily; both worked on euch
others heads, Pa'sey getting socKer over the
right eye, which made him see stars Barney
nnally fought hum over 10 his corner. and get.
ting IN side cut on Patsey's ribs, sent him to
mother earth. Cheers for Barney, and first
knock dowh allowed him.
sth Round-Bo,n very careful. Patsey still
Keeping at work on barney's peppers with
telling effect. Barney telling well on Patsey's
ribs.
10th Round-Barney let fly his right and
caught Pafsey on the LETT side, just under the
and nade Patsey cry out 30 PIT was a
stunner-a regular sledge Misunderstanding
Patsey TO take long breath.
riltn hound-A few exchanges, but little
18th Round-Both shy OF each other Only
one exchange
18th Round-The same as before. Both play
18th Roundabout seemed backward and
We're no way anxious TO do much work. They
finally each got In blow, when Barney
clipped down.
18th Round-Barney got In teller on Pat
sey's ribs again, but got one In return on the
head
10Th Round-Barney seemed more deter.
nent terribly about he body; taga,n his seconas
tried to get HIM TO work q little on Patsey's
head, but he would not do it. Patsey succeeded
In getting in on Barney's LETT eye, completely
18th Round-Barney's left peeper was now
compIetely put In mourning, Notwithstanding
the efforts OF his seconds to draw 1t down; he
fought at random with no effect
18th Round-Patsey still working again ON
barney's right eye, with q determination to
close that up also. Barney sent In several
good rib roasters.
10th Rourd-Both were prompt to the call,
" hen Barney sent out his right and sent Pat.
sey clear Into his corner.
goth Round-Barney still KEEP, hammering on
Patsey's ribs, when they finally closed, and
Barney was thrown. 40s
2lst RouDd-Patsey sent ont his right. and
landed on Barney's nose, laying it completely
open. s-fa Hs 80
22d Round-Patsey got in another on Bar
ney's bugle again, which told se everely on
him Ne got terribly punished about the
body. 100. :. zf.g. ass
asd Rovnd-Barney came up terrible iook-
ing object, his head completely battered up.
They both exchanged blows. and Barney went
DOWN. $3.50 aa nave = :,
. Path Roundabout exceedingly careful.
Patsey again in on Barney's pepper
25th Round-Barney made heavy lnnge,
but missed end fell in Patseys corner ~
Goth RouRd-Barney got one on tho cheek and
Paieey IN the ribs. -a t-
i27th Round-Simiiar to the previous round.
: 2Sth Round-Patsey again very active on
Barney's head, which was telling fastiy, yet
ne seemed as active as ever - .I
ney thrown. a.
3Otn .Ronnd-Barney' right eye fall ,clos.
Ing, he, however, fought well on. Patsey's
to force the fighting, bnt Barney tried to keep
away, in hopes OF bringing down the swelling
over over his righteye. Only one exchange in
32d Round-Barney's seconds both 70 TO
sucking his right eye. in order TO draw ou. the
little spirits, he seemed greatly refreshed. He
sent IN several summers on Patsey's ribs. but
got a socker over the right eye again :.
33d Round-A slight tap from both