The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-13
THE PRIZE RING.

Minutes-ianerty the Winner.
The long talked Of fight between the two noyices,
James Bavton ana John Laiferty, Tor $oOO SIDE,
came on ON Friday, the latter being the winner.
seventeen rounds were fought in twenty-nine
minutes.
JOIN Lanerty was born on The Goth day of Sep
TENDER, 1857, near Londonderry, Ireland and is con-
sequenty in the thirtys year OF his age. When
between nine and ten he removed with his parents
to near Philadelphia, Pa.
in January, 1896, while In st. Louis, match was
arranged between him and Stephen O'Donneli,
which was fought on the 10Th OF April following q
lew miles below Alton. ending In victory for
stephen, after contest OF nfty-twO rounds lasting
one hour and fourteen minutes The fight was
very hard one, and lost by Lalrerty accidentally
striking foul blow.
James Dayton Is thirty years OF age; was born in
MonmouthShirc, Wales; Ia rolling mill hand by
trade. and has been IN this country since 1858. He
has never entered the ring before as principal but
the latter fought Dick HOLLYWOOD He Is five feet five
aud half inches nigh, weighs 1870 pounds and at
first sight appeared 10 be rather doubtful OF success
III the job OF work laid out for him.
The steamer Coosa had been chartered for the
occasion, and about nine O'Clock on Friday morning
landed at The foot OF Scott street. Covington where
Laferty and some OF his admirers got on board 1t
long time before the captain OF the boat let go,
owing 10 the fact that the money agreed to be paid
for the OF the craft was forthcoming. Finally
matters were arranged and the boat started for
Newport where she ran aground. An hour or so
more elapsed, and at about one o'clock sac started
up the river. she again stopped at jamestown,
where DAYTON got on board ana was welcomed by
quite crowd OF admlrer. The boat landed on the
kcnCucky shore, opposite the mouth OF the Little
Miami river seven miles from the city, at ten min
utes before TWO O'Clock, and spot short distance
no the bank was at once selected. the stakes driven
ana the rope stretched.
Gallagher and Heating appeared as seconds for
Dayton, and Barney Frain and John MilloU for Laf-
terty. Ephraim Holland was unanimously chosen
as referee pai Murphy asted as umpire for alfetty,
and Jimmy Holland for Dayton. In tossing for sides
Dayton proved the winner, choosing the windward.
At exactly half-past two O'Clock Dayton SHE'D his
castor into the ring and was almost Immediately fol-
lowed BY Lairerty.
ROUND 1.-Tme was called and both men stepped
up to the scratch. Dayton held his hands at the
cnstoned height, but Laerty held his arms at rather
u low guard. They spar very cautiously and seem
to study out each others plan OF attack and Defence
After several Jennings and lodgings to the right
and the left Laferty, who lets out with his left,
time they clinch and work their arms 10 good
effect-Bayton giving II to Lalferty on the neck and
cnest, and Latierty sinking hls knuckles into the
corner Of the Welshman's right eye. Half dozen
light exchanges are made, and Dayton IS thrown
heavily to the ground. First blood for Laiferty.
ROUND Both come up promptly and spar eau
tiousy for several seconds Laiferty forces Dayton
into his corner ana after few light but RAPID cx-
changes on the chest and neck Dayton goes down.
ROUND 3.-MOre careful sparring Laiierty gets in
q blow on the head, and they come together, ex-
changing heavy hits Gallagher encourages his man
and attracts the attention OF Lafier.y; splendid
opening, but the WclShman does not take 1t. They
come together again. Lansrty hits on Bayions cut
exchanges are hot and heavy Lafferiy has the best
OF this round, and sends the Wclsliman to the
ground; in doing so he strikes at him. Claim N
loul; not allowed.
ROUND l.-Latferty Is up first; tries to get away
also; they spar for several seconds and another
opening is given to the Welshman, but he doesn't
take 1t; seems to fear something bshnd they are a.
singer Lafferty's right eye; his best trick yet;
they clincn and fall together in Bayton's corner.
ROUND 5.-Lanerty still forcing the fighting, but
is cautious; they spar for wind in the centre OF
the ring; Laferty strikes Dayton and drives him
10 the ropes bears him down, they giving and taking
the while, and Dayton, after sending in two or three
saunders on Lanersy's stomach goes down to escape
ROUND 6-Lafferty suffering Tor want OF wind.
Both men are losing their right ewes Lafertys look
ing the worst. They punch each other with a VIII
now and fight at close quarters; the blows are
struck while the men are clinched, and Laferty s
getting the best OF It, Bayt0n's friends don't think
so, bur after getting another wipe on the sore eye
RouND 7.-Lafrerty gets in on Bayton's left cheek.
and Dayton sends In good one on the Hibernians
bread basket. Dayton down again.
ROUND s.-Bayton loses another opening; more
given on cheek and forehead and Dayton goes down
ROUND 9.--Bayton's right eye is almost gone, and
his leit ON, one Is none the best FOR wear Larerty
him u good deal. Dayton has almost closed one OF
the Irishmans eyes and Is trying to close the other
but can't get In. Laiferty instead gives him light
touches on both eyes, and Dayton goes down.
RouSD lo:-Up TO time promptly, Lairerty still fore
ing the lighting. lie gets too iar over into Bayt0nS
corner, and the whitehead pucks up spirit, gives
him good one in the ear and sends aim to the
ground. Cheers for Bayt0n.l
ROUND l1.-Both men are bleeding copiously. They
so through the movement Of lighting round, but DO
no work. Lalierty catches II On the cheek however,
and Dayton returns 10 his Old trick OF dropping.
ROUND l2.-Lalertv's right eve Is nearly closed and
Bayton's eyes failing him. They spar, evidently
for wind. Laierty makes IL strike AT Dayton, who
goes down. Claim OF foul; not allowed.
ROUND 13.-i.anerty almost completely out OF
wind. They spar cautiously Gallagher attempts to
attract the attention OF Lanerty away from his work.
III which he succeeds, which gives Dayton excel
lent opening TO that left eye but the offer is not
cepted. I.anerty gets In a heavy blow OH Baytons
face and the Welshman goes down.
ROUND 14--Both men are weak, but they respond
promptly TO the call of tme Bayton gets in on iaf-
crtys ribs and his left cheek and forehead this
time; but Iaiierty clInches with him. and Dayton IL
so groggy that he cannot see to direct his blows.
Both men are covered with blood and are horrible
spectacle5. Blood is gushing from hatf dozen diff
ferent WOUNDS IN Bayton's face, and his eyes are
hornets Laiferty's face Is badly cut and swollen,
but he has one good eve yet They come together
and lay their heads on each others shoulders and
hammer away, Larlcrty striking for the ribs,
and Dayton directing his blows a. well as he can at
terrible blow on the nose, on the strength Of which
he goes down.
RouSp i5.-ouick and heavy exchanges. Dayton
in on La!ertys left eye and Laferty In on the Welsh
mans face. Dayton down. OF course.
ROUND l6.--Both sparrng for wind, but Lafrerty
gives his man dig In the ribs and he went down.
ROUND 17.-Both men were now badly used mp.
Dayton was at the scratch FIRST, but IL was evident
that he could not last much longer his eyes were
entirely closed. Dayton struck out wildly but did
not reach his mark. Lafferty, who could probably
have lasted for ten rounds more, struck Dayton TO
the ground and IL was claimed that he struck him
after no was down. foul was claimed, but not
allowed, and the seconds OF Dayton. seeing that no
could tight more, threw up the sponge, ana Lar
Terry was declared the victor.
The seventeen rounds were fought in thirty-nine
minutes.
Prize Ring Notes.
The great light weight match between Abe iiicken
and Peter Mcguire for the championship and 5000.
takes place on the sd inst, and, II ono can judge
from present indications the contest will perhaps he
the most determined ever fought In tins country.
II is clear that the c0mbaants intend to go 10 their
work In straightforward manner, and those In
terested In such exhibitions will no doubt have rea-
son for congratulation, since the affair has so far
been characterized by fair play aud an apparent do
sire to hiring it TO satisfactory Issue. The men