Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-09
THF PRIZE RING.

9As Great SaGilli' Between the Heavy
Weights, Ratsey Evans and Tom McGur-
yaA-TAe Helice Successfully Eluded-
Tkistssn Rounds Fousht-Eyans the
TAa long talked Of fight between the two pu-
gilis,e, Pasrisk Evsns, the Roundous giant,
ssa s: IL the 1s sn1s as sao
yesterday 81 Flushing Both men are we'll
Known smong the sporting fraternity. and
eonsideYasls interest had been manifested over
weight. MeG ufran stands SIX feet two inches
and In weight Is about two hundred and ten
pounds, whie Patsey 10 SIX feet three inches tn
height and two hundred and one pounds in
weight They are, in fact the largest and
wsig huess men that have ever entered prize
ring In this country. Bota have been in train
,De for the paet four weeks and were in good
condition for the encounter.
The steamer George washington, Captain
Sherman, was chartered to convey the parties
to the scene Of action, and, according to ar
rangement, started from the fost of Leroy
street about twelve O'Clock on Tuesday night.
Just as they were In the act Of throwing off
the lines, Captain Dickerson, OF the Twenty
eighth Precinct, with q force of about fifty
search for the pugilists and their seconds, but
40 they could lot be found the steamer was
allowed to depart There was, however, some
little trouble on the deck, and one or two ar
Of West Tnlrty. fourth street, ana was here
prevented from landing by large force Of
police under Captain Hedden, who had, pre-
vious to the arrival Of the steamboat, driven
about tive undred off the dock and arrested
shout twenty of the party. 1t is said several
were terribly beaten by the police. Finding
that they could not land. the Washington pre-
Sssdsd aas to WeshawkeD, hnaHl New Jersey, where
Evans, and remained until near daylight for
Mc9 urran, when. presuming he had been
arrested BY the police in New York. they re-
turned TO the city. On their arrival at Thirty
fourth street dock, q strong police force was
In waiting. and they were compelled to land at
the lower portion OF the city, which they did
in safety, including PAtaey Evans
Yesterday afternoon, however, the princi.
pals, accompanied by q few special friends and
their seconds, succeed IN eluding the vigilance
OF the police and proceeded to Flushing Long
ing In . victory for Evans the Roundout giant,
after thirteen we'll contested rounds. The par
stes LEFT tho city In close carriages about one
o'clook, accompanied BY Joe Coburn, the
Dimond, and others. and proceeded to Long
Island BY the Thirty fourth street ferry. They
were driven to private hotel. where they i'm
msdiately prepared Themselves for the en-
counter, and after securing suitable and Sc
cluded spot ring was pitched and the fight
proceeded with. There were present not over
twenty Psrsons, and the Eight the Roundout
giant had things all his own way.
THE FIGHT.
Round l.-Both men were prompt at the call,
McG leading of. Evans got in several
head and finally forced McGurran down.
Round 2-McGurran shot out with his right
and told heavily on Evans breast. but the lat.
ter worked sharply on McGurraa's ribs.
Round 3-There was very little effort made
on either side; Evans. however, punished his
man conslderably about the head, when Nc
Gulran went down to avoid a further infiic.
tt0n.
Round 4.-Thfs was a well fought round,
McGurran getting in well On Evans RIBS, and
receiving like com plIment in return
Round 5.-A few exchanges. McGurran
Round 6.-Both now made a bold effort and
Evans ontfought hts man, Furnishing him Sc
verely about the body.
force the hight. but Evans oureeneraied ed his is
opponent and fought him to his corner.
Round S-Neither man showed any great
science in this round. They, however, pua-
ished one another considerably about the BODY.
Round9.-Evans succeeded in getting one on
McGurran's left pepper and one under the jaw;
but McGurran was not wanting, as he told
heavily on Evans ribs and drew first blood
Round lo.-M eG urran did not seem as active
40 before, and tried hard to avoid his maa:
bat, Notwithstanding his telling blows On
ment about the head.
Round 11.-Neither party seemed anxious 20
lead on. but finally Evans went in with de-
termination 70 do the business up as quickly ms
about the head and body.
Round l2-McGurran showed that he did
not like the punshment he had received in the
last round, bat made bold front and fougat
with Q greater determination than in aIy
former round. He, however, got several 81
Evans heavy ones in the ribs, and duaily went
down.
1ouAd 13-There was but little fighting on
either side, Evans getting the better of his mau,
who could not get in q blow.
At the conclusion OF the round McGurrau's
second threw mp the sponge, and Evans was
declared the winner.
About one hundred persons, learning that
the parties had left the city, took carriages and
went in every direction to flnd the parties, in
order 70 witness the fight, but they did not
reach the spot until 1t was all over. Neither
man vas very severely punished.-N. Y.
Herald. 9Th.