The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-23
THE PRIZE RING.

BetWeeM the Shemetd ChtcHe" NM
JJIster Pes-sixteen Rounds Fsught.
f,n SUNDAY Afternoon . slashng mill took place In
wei, known sporting house the Fourth ward bet' -
two bru,sers known respectively as the Ulster a..
Tho Sheffield Chicken. The "Pst' 10 az .,,n !, a..
north OF Ireland and resides in the Foo sra =, AM
city. rhs Chicken 10 an Eng al ,,nosn Of some
notcriety.
The mon met IN tne oS Aement Of the house above
alluded to- which has .cen the scene Of many dog
aud pueiiis,ic ''disr ,otcsn and has won an unen
viabls fame IRON, the frequency Of the brutal
enconn.ers that have occurred within It's unhal-
lowed precincts In this dark cellar . roped
arena was formed, the Sighting ground having been
originally used as dog pit, and tho rising seats about
hls central point Of interest were crowded with the
numbers OF the rosgher classes who assemble to enjoy
themselves on such occasions The toss was won by
the Chicken" who selected the corner with his back
Both men then stepped into the ring and were each
greeted with round Of suppressed applause by their
body and especially tho Ghost showed knotty aggrega
tions Of hard muscles, which also noticeable In his
powerful arms The Pet made less show Of muscle.
but appeared compact and wry, both IN BODY and bear
| ing. Without ado the antagonists shook each other
BY the hand with a cautious, guarded grip, and
| tben hastily threw themselves into position for
RogSD both bore ON their s0antenanees the Pro-
fessonal nghtng grin After some sparing tho Chicken
mob the latter retaatpg with light tap the roos,er;s
chest aud both retired 70 their corners
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light sparrng the 70. got in hol one on Chickens
mouth, and caaght terrific riaM hander on the
shoulder The Pet, he.eveH ratified 10 succession Of
telling blows but finally caught terrific left handler
on the side Of the head taking him clean of bis feet
RoUsD Both the estimable pugs responded with as
much aacrsy 10 the call OF time II they had been
invited to take drink. The Pct appeared little
steady his pins and might been termed slightly
groggy but he faced the Chicken smiling the
Cochin China opened The ball by landing sweet
the Pets rbnoceros, drawing fine bottle OF Burgundy
first blood for the Chckenl and next delivered tap
under his left observer, which did far mouse
Tho Pet underworld TO putin two returns, but
failed sicnay and finally to grass avoid further
punishment his strategoal movement being assisted aud
accelerated by smashing straight one on his bump
RouND 4-The Pet arose, looking determined but ey.
hibng the marks Of past favors he had received. He
led OFF with a venomous persuadcr on the Chickens
dexter Optic putting that organ Immediately into mourn
ing and, IN fact, dousDg the gm" Chicken retail
ated with beetle crusher tho Pets yIcua!lng de-
partmen Both slogged away merrily for some time,
heavily.
time and exhibited great deal oil amiabily. Chicken
leads on and lands again on the care bin Of the Pet,
second ONE INTO the cnssens hss Gpsns trap Each
then spared awhile Tor wind and went al 1t
OF after awhile knocking the Pet against the ropes he
managed TO get his head in chancery and Abbed away
merriy until the Pet, after trying 70 get in body blow
two dropped his knees aud thus got through the
round aud out Of difficulties
ROUNDS to s-The representative Of plum pudding
and roast beef used up his antagonist he pleased,
nGiciiDg punishment Of severe nature, the Pet
eating sawdust merry.
RoUsD 9.-The festive Pet renewed his wind and
advanced boldly 10 tho breach, sending In telling blows
that sickened the Chicken but again sent 10 the
boards reluctantly BY gorgeous remembanceE Sixty
10 one hundred on the Chicken and no takers.
Round l0-New life crept into the Pets veins and-be
oed the scratch with SO much confidence that his friends
again took courage He opened the ball by singer
upon Johnny Bulls proscenium boz, and ratified
cessve blows his whole body with such rapldity
tina: the Chicken was nonpussed and he acted alone on
the defensive and, trying to pay back the Pet in his
own coin, got warmer upon tho head that lifted him
magnihcently from his pins
RouND ll.-Pets now code and improved tactics were
applauded to the echo by his friends who wore now
willing to bet even his victory. The same success
attended his lighting, the Chicken going to sawdust
handsomely.
RouNps IL to H.-wers much OF a muchnees. sharp,
short decisive the Chicken getting all the OF
the punishment, as he was not used 10 General Pets
improved system Of bugle breaking In the two last
rounds the Chicken was heavily thrown.
RouND l5-In this round good hitting was
INDUCED in The Pet succeeded in getting In several
rib while the Chicken whose proooscis con-
deraby dsended and his left optic rendered oblivous,
promontory which again caused the claret to flow quite
freely. complimentary return was made by the Pet,
who sent telling sockdolAger and addenda in his
opponents breast, carrying him Off his feet.
sE 70 ssGeTier wiHd Ia hics tas
aud ii became evident that the fight would result in
favor of the former After dancing round the Chicken
and sending in some terrific mauers about the head and
body the battle brought to sudden termination by
fearful blow from the left hand OF the Pet which sent
the teeth rafting down the throat Of the Chicken who
dropped Ike shot on the ground whence he was borne
to his corner 10y his seconds Being unable come
to time the sponge then thrown up In token
OF defeat aud thus ended what considered q game
contest The stakes OF $500 then awarded TO tho
Pet amid the rejoicing OF his Numerous hackers. The
affair occupied just forty.hve minutes