The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-30

until the moment they should commence operations,
when the referee warned the contestants prepare
The smile when had heretofore pervaded 0'Bald-
wins countenance and the steady and composed
look OF Wormald changed suddenly, and as the
each other with a determined look and separa ed.
Previous to this, however, oBaldwin had advanced
19 ''s MS adversary and holding up three 500
THE FIGHT.
Wornlald won the toss for corners. and the ring
now being completed the men stood forward Tor the
ROUND OSE AND LAsr.--The men eyed each other
w s,naa searching glance and putting on guard,
favor Of O'Badwin, which apparently pleased the
Giant to such extent that he stepped briskly Tor
ward, and evidently meant to force the fighting II II
stood up manfully, and to all appearance deter
was somewhat strange to see O'Baldwin sioop
s3xious to Be- even IN stature vim his i
each other ana fully three minutes were occupied in
sparrng without the slightest attempt being made
smiling Wormald landed n terrific blow on
O,Baldwn's chest. for which he was rewarded
e an he e
another blow on exactly the same spot as
the previous one Some cant GUS sparring
succeeded O'BaldwIn bearing the thumps with ap-
parent good humor, and got home beautifully on his
opponents chest, being nearly repetition OF what
lianty, and 1t was evidently Wormads desire to try
and face the Giant with snnbeams. He succeeded
u,
ming force and landed 1t on OBaldwns nasal
organ, which bed slightly. First bload claimed and
allowed for Wormald Not IN the least discon-
menced rushing the matter He managed TO get
Wormad into his corner, but before he shot out
Wormald SEM In his right again 10 the damage OF
O'Badwin's ribs which the latter reciprocated with
stinger on tile rglt Jaw. Again the men retreated
little and advanced OBaidw.n keeping his left going
like a machine while Wormald was cool and only
awaiting the opportunity OF sending III comforter.
After great delay Wornald forced the fighting, anu
al ar vary al IN
Giants nose, which staggered him a little
and produced stream. oBaldwin smiled
Wormald being very anxious to repeat the dose,
attempted to follow. up his last adventure. but
he was stopped by blow in the ribs. which, how.
ever partially glanced or Still forcing the Giant
into the corner Wormald tented, 70 which
spending q. few seconds In vigilant scout
ing Wormald dashed out his LETT and,
countered on the jaw bone by very severe blow.
Some counter hitting succeeded, when the men
clnched and Wormald slipped down amid great
cheering
The combatants returned to their corners. and.
as they were seated and getting ready for the next
isrrac engagement was Justly looked
Wormald was likewise warmly received. The re-
fierce was about to call time when, without the slight
lice dashed in the crowd ike an avalanche. fhe
scene was perhaps unequaed on any occasion Of
tue Sort Tne sight OF the brass buttons angry faces
and uplifted clubs sent q thrill through the
assemblage and all fed like wildhre.
O'Baldwin, In attempting to get over the
stakes, fell and was secured, as was also
Wormad. few men said they would take care OF
O'Baldwn but the policeman dwelling his pistol at
them, threatened to lire upon them.
The ring was cleared In probably three seconds
after the arrival Of the police Both pugilists were
handcufed and conveyed to Lynn, where, having
been arraigned, they were committed for further
examination. The disappointment and vexation
OF the crowd was tremendous. Many had
come a great distance to witness the engagement.
Unquesionably, had the fight proceeded, 1t would
have been one OF the most terrific ever fought in
this country or elsewhere. Both men showed their
determination and pluck, ana IL Is unfair to surmSe
as to who would have carried or the palm. Thus
ends the great prize fight
The police in Lynn, IN appears, became suspicious.
owing to the number OF vehicles which passed
through the town on Thursday night, and laid their
plan, accordingly. Their raid upon the crowd
was rs sudden as It was unexpected and the man
ner In which the whole matter was accomplished
struck the assemblage with wonder 1t was GER
tainly dangerous State TO fight in, but circuIn-
stances compelled it.
Wormald and O'Baldwin were taken before Justice
Newall, Of Lynn, and ordered to give bonds In
5000 each for appearance In January next and In
default were renianded to prison.