The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-07-25
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
MILL NNTRAORDLNARY-


ness the Fight.
Yesterday afternoon, about "a O'Clock, host
Oh the 'iancy," EN- oracing specimen OF almost
every dlsreputable character coming under that
familiar term, made their way to secluded
arena near Red Bank to witness 'milP IN It's
Veriest sense, between two New York ronghs ana
common cruisers, viz. captain lsalan hynders,
alias Provost, and Thomas NJ. Evans, allas Foley.
The fight, according TO the original intention,
was to have been waged near New YORK, out
because OF the interference of the police, or for
some other reason, the fray was adJourned to
the neghborhood OF this city. The object in
view by this delightful mashing process was
twofold-the laurels of a victor and the posses
sion OF q purse OF $1,000.
The New York parties arrived in the train due
here at o'clock, and proceeded at once to the
place designated for the tight. There were about
i've hundred persons from New YoTk-bruisers,
pickpockets, thieves, etc.-and about the same
amber from this city.
The place selected was fitted for better scenes
"a dell in the midst of grove of pines. A
twenty-four feet square ring was staked out, and
all the pIize-rtng paraphernalia brought into
requisition. The combatants came into the ring
about balf-past 3 O'clccB, arm.in-arm.
John Provost, or Captain Rynder Gladiator
No. l, is toryslX years of age, i've feet eight
inches IN height weighs l49 pounds, and is a
wellknown New York politician. His colors
were blue,
years of age, five feet nine and quarter inches
high, and weighs l54 pounds. HIS colors were
red and white.
Some trouble was had in settling upon a
referee; but this difficulty was finally obyiated
by the unanimous appointment of John Tier
man, person of polirico coppero sentiments,
hailing from famed Gotham. About half-after
o'clock the mill commenced, and was continued
First Round-The pugilists had scarcely toed
the mark before they "Went to work. cork
screw shot from Foley with his lett was neatly
parried by Provost, who lodged stunning right
hAD0er
(By the way, the bets at first were even, but
as the first knock-down blow was awarded to
Provost, the betting changed eight to seven.)
Second Round-Foley came forward rather
cured OF his surety, and Provost also seemed to
have mis- eyes opened. neat contest of skill
resulted, till at last Foley struck Prevosts horn,
and bountiful flow of blood resulted. Both
closed and fell, Foley giving Provost the crook
Third Round-A pelt that sent Prevost's teeth
rafting down his throat opened this round, but
sockdologer from Provost, sent Foley again to
grass.
Fourth Round-Foley came up putting con-
siderably from the body blow he had received
IN the previous round, but he evidently meant
work, as he sent out right handler which
missed, and received a compliment on the right
eye, which Immediately raised 'mouse,n and
enclosed the eye in circle of blue. This whole
round was of-dghting, one retreating when the
other advanced. 1t concluded by Foley going
almost heels over head over the ropes, under
the influence of an upper cut from Provost.
Fifth Round-Foley, nothing disconnected,
was prompt TO time. Heavy countering, in
which the blood spouted copiously on both
sides, resulted in Provost going to grass.
Sixth Round-Foley seemed elated, and smiled
as we'll as he could with the gashes and swell
mgs in his face, and went to work as quick as
he faced his opponent He delivered terrific
blow on Prevost's right eye, in which he badly
injured his right hand. His blow laid open the
flesh above PreVost's right eye, and it was only
after the most extraordinary eXertions of his
seconds that Provost was brought to time.
Seventh Round-He was scarcely able to
stand in this round, and Foley appeared quite as
groggy, his left eye closed, and his face mass
OF Jumps. A counter, crossbuttock, and a fall
ended the round.
Eighth Round-Prevost came up apparently
as fresh as ever. Foley rushed in like a mad
man, and was rewarded by being imprisoned in
chancery. He was fearfully beaten about the
face, and only escaped final punishment by
dropping on his knees Betting seventy to thirty
on Provost.
Ninth Round-Prevost appeared to feel his
oats, and levelled Foley with q halfarm blow.
Tenth Round-Foley sent in a compliment
that made PreVosts hair almost stand on end.
Ills nose appeared to be mashed flat under the
application, and presently began to swell to the
proportions of pumpkin. He confined his
attentions to Foley to the region of the chest,
but finally went down by back fall, Foley
on top.
Eleventh Round Both men appeared dis.
tressed, pulling like porpoises. There were blue
Jumps on Foey's chest, and one of his eyes was
closed. There was only red line athWart the
lvid lump that marked where his eve ought to be.
Prevosps lips were swelled to the proportions of
those OF Cougo negro, his nose was the size of
a asummer radish and his right arm was con-
siderablY swelled by the blows he received in
skllful parry1ng. Both spared for wind, aud
danced around the ring ducking and pirouet-
Ilng Ike two turkeys on a hot stove plate
Felnts Tor point were tried two or three times
ana were all failures, until Provost put in a
sIashing Highlander on Foley's jaw, which that
functonary returned with interest on the
gigantic proboscis OF Provost. Betting even.
Twelfth Round-LiVely hbbng in this round
both men giving and taking. Foley down,
Thirteenth Round-PrevOst took Foley of his
teet with terrific upper cut, which seemed to
be powerful enough TO smash all the lower max
Hilary.
Fourteenth Round-Foley slow to time: Pre-.
vost putting and blowing. Both men spared
for minute and then delivered simultaneously.
Both down.
Fifteenth Round-The whisky of the bottle
holders now begin to operate powerfully on both
men, and they came mp as fresh as at the begin
ming OF the fight. Both of them even tried tC
smile-though such smile! Both fought wildly
exchanging light tips, and concluded by falling
lovingly together to the sod.
Sixteenth Round-This was the fercest rounC
OF the fight, and, as it afterwards appeared, the
turning point. 1t was give and take for at leas
four minutes amid the cheers and encouraginl
cries of the roughs assembled around tht
square ring.n The iron fists thudded into thu
raw flesh on each others faces-swishl swish
Following the blows came the close. Cries o
FOUL" were directed to the referee at q supposed
attempt of Foley to gouge Provost But Proves
proved the better man, and by a deXteIou
crook threw Foley. He landed on his head anC
was conducted to his corner much demoralized
Seventeenth, Eighteenth, and Nineteentl
Rounds-Prevost had the fight all his own way
Foley merely walked up to be knocked down
All the knock down blows were body blows
and some of the keen ones in the crowd as