New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-16
TIE P1rZE ZINC.
TIE FIGHT FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP or THE Lrdffr
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HARhIsBURr, Pa, Jan. 15-The prize fight between
Jno McGlade Of New. York. and Samuel COyer OF Balt
MORE came off to-day at GOldsborO Station on the Penn
syyana Northern Central Railroad II miles South East
Of Harrisburg About 800 persons were present at the
fight principally roughs fighters and thieves from Ba
moro, New-York Washington and Philadelphia During
the last two days cGads and Colyer had been stopping
at Goldsboro concealed from the Police of York County
honorary titls of champion Of the Light Weiglts'
war and has fought With Nike Carr Bolster and Barney
Aaron, all of whom he whipped in hard fought fights
McClade fought Dick Johnson at New Orleans and won
the fight after 30 rounds McGlade trained by
Dan Kcrrgan OF EewYork and Coyer by Hayes OF Bal
tiInOre Collyers seconds Kit Burns and Johnny
Monaghan OF New York; Johnny Roche and Mike Hee-
ney Of EewYork City acting ior MeGiade. II. -
GOldsboro, in n potato field binding snow storm pre-
yalng ct the time The ring was ieet SQUARE VIII nd ga
knecl in the One of the law ofcers OF YORK county
and two physicians, all mounted, witnessed the fight
through although tho cold intense. Colyer was the
first to enter the ring followed by Heeney ana Mas re-
eapng over the ropes with smiling face The odds were
COlyer before the fight commenced, and McGlade OF
fered hundred even on himself, while resting upon hs
seconds knee which was accepted by Colyer After the
ring had cleared and she seconds and principals hd
ing Colyer grave and earnest. C0yer in good con-
diton having not an ounce OF supeluons Iesh on MS
cles being largely developed proof excellent training
Colyer led of hand somey with blow, which was re-
turned the ribs heavily by McGlade McGlade went
down in his corner COyer top Cheers from C0yers
friends. who offer i 600 to 5000 on their man. A.,
Second ROund-Sight exchanges, Colyer knocking NC
Glade down. who was paying strict attention To tue rDS
Third and Fourth Ro,mds-Heayy and rafting ex
changes, McGlade getting In COlyers proboscs and
ribs and slipping or being knocked down .o 40
frfth ROuHd-Lght exchanges by McGlade, VINO re-
ceyed terrific right and leithander on the ugnlar ron
CoDyer the last blow knocking him clear to his corner
Wild cheering from COlyers corner.
Sirgt, SecenM and Eighth Ro,,nds-Heavy exchanges,
Made gORRg G1%n TO 10 ayGa Oh '0
Until the thirteenth round the fight was but repetl
Gn OF the above W GO rpg fe n coe
chest or ribs In the thirteenth round CoDyer goe NC
antagonist severely amid cries OF, Break ms neck on
sil,em Roud-Collyer drew the first blood from Nc
Glado and torrent Of basphemy and obscenity from
McGlades friends. Odds offered BY Couyers friends,
In the seventeenth round McGade went down from the
force OF tho blows which he aimed at Coycr, ana Whch
Eiaeieenh Pound-Collyer walks TO McGade's corner
and administering tremendous Highlander knocks NC
Glade TO the ground Great cheering Tor C1tysr, VINO
round, when MoGlade rallies and knocks Couyer 1OHl
This SvyeG the s OF e bow Sd do yo e
now 2" ard "0h, Johnny McGlade, your mother was a
tighter before youo prevailed.
FROM tho thirty seventh TO the forty-frst round Nc
Glade who had not received very much punishment did
terrific description, each man putting in blow after
blow his adyersays body without regard TO the rules
The nd 4Sd 18th and 45th rounds all in favor OF
Coycr Who fe heavily on McGlade In the latter round
when McGades seconds claimed the fight asserting that
a foul blow had been given by COllyer while McGlade
was down The referee denied this and refused to stop
the fight, calling ont time nc the same moment. man
Jumped the ring and took off his coat, when num-
Der OF Balmoreans broke the ring and free fight took
place for few moments, everybody around the ring
joining the melee with much zest Pistols and knives
were drawn prOmiscuOusy. and the reporters had to
desert their posts for better security of their persons
One rough beat another over the head with pistol until
he fell insensblc.
In the meantime McGlade and Colyer had answered
the call Of time Collyer knocked Mc(lade down in the
i6h round and following him up TO his corner in the 4Ith
round. knocked him squarcly ont OF time hit Burns
threw up sponge for McGade defeat and the referee
declared Coycr the victor Mc(lade and COllyer were
arrested by the Harrisburg police this evening at the
railroad depot they reached the city and they
will held for their offense against the laws
During the entire fight McGade exhibited an utter lack
Of science and skill although he the more muscular
and hardened man Of the two COyer fought spendidly
and did credit TO his training The fight lasted 90 mputes