The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-11-19

OF THE PRIZE FIGHT between Wormall
October Both says:
At twenty minutes past seven o'clock the
men stripped. OBaldwin was seconded by
Joe Coburn and Johnny Diamond and
Wormaid by George Rookie and Joe Thomp-
son, Daniel Noble acting as referee. OBald-
win weighed 2lS pounds and Wormald 1876
the former standing six feet six inches, and
the latter five feet eleven and half inches.
The crowd was somewhat Hibernian, and
o Baldwin, with his green coors, received
constant plaudits, and now and then recon-
mendatIODS to punish his opponent, to which
he good-naturedlv nodded in the affirmative
Round one and laSt-TLe men eyed each
other with a searching glance, and, putting
on guard, stood ready for action. The bet
ting was in favor of O'Baldwiu, which APP
parentiy pleased the Giant to such an ex-
tent that he stepped bIiSkly forward, and
evidently meant - force the fight If il were
possible but Wormald with great caution.
s.. OF up mantuilv, and was to all appear
ance determined to keep his opponent at a
civil distance. II was somewhat strange to
see O'Btldwin stoop down and bend his
legs as If he were anxious to be even in
stature with his adversary. Candidly, the
men were afraid of each other. and fully three
minutes were occupied in sparring without
the slightest attempt being made at striking.
After a great de Al OF fencing and smiling,
NOrmald landed terrific blow on O'Bald- |
wins ches', for which he was rewarded with |
cheers. No sooner had the giant sufficiently !
recovered than he was greeted with another
blow on exactly the same spot as the previous /
one. Some cautious sparTing succeeded, |
O'Baidwin bearing the thumps with apparent
good humor, and got home beautifully on his
opponents chest, being nearly a repetition of
what he had received from Wormald. The
-un shOne brilliantly. and it evidently
NOrmalIs desire to try and face the giant
with sunbeams. He succeeded, and, follow
ing him up, dashed out his left with light
niugitorcc and landed it on o 'Baldwin's nasa!
organ, which bled slightly. First blood
claimed and allowed for Wermald) Not in
the least disconnected, O'Baldwiu kept out OF
the sun, and commenced rushing the matter.
He managed TO get Wormald into his corner.
but before he shot out Worma!d sent in his
right again to the damage of O'Baldwin's
ilpS, which the latter reciproCated with 4
singer on the right jaw. Again the men
retreated and advanced, O'Baldwin keeping
his left going like machine, while Wormald
was cool, only awaiting the opportunity Of
sending in a comforter. after great DELAY,
Wormald forced the fighting. and after
very clever feint shot out his left on the
giants nose, which staggered him a little
and produced 4 stream. O'Baldwin smiled
good humoredly and hoped about nimblv !
W Orma!d being very ANXIOUS to repeat the
dose, attempted to follow up his last adven- ,
tGre, but in forcing o Baldwin into the east
corner Of the ring he was stopped by blow
IN the ribs, which, however, partially glanced
Cit. Still forcing the giant into the corner
" ormald Tented, 10 which O'Btldwin gave
but little heed, and after spending few sec !
1nds in Nigisant scouting, Wormald dashed u
)ut his left, and though he succeeded on the =
giants worries, he was cOuntered on the Jaw !
zone by very severe blow Some counter
hitting succeeded, when the men clinched
md Wornald slipped down amid great cheer
ng.
The combatants returned to their corners, r
nd, as they were seated and getting ready =
or the next round, the excitement ran very
Ugh and terrific engagement was justly =.
0oked for. O'Baldwin's friends cheercd him !
Justify. WOrmald was likewise warmly re-
eiTed. The referee was about to call time
rhen, without the slightest promonitory
ymptoms, posse of the Lynn police DASH j
d in the crowd like an avalanche. The
Gene was perhaps unequalled on any occa- ,
ion of the sort. The sight of the brass but T
1ns, angry faces and uplifted clubs sent
lrl!l through the aSsemblage and all fed like
ildfre. O'Baldwn, in attempting to get St
yer the stakes fell and was secured, as was
$50 Wormald. A few men said they would
Ike care of O'Baldwin &; but the policeman
yelling his pistol at them, threatened to fire h.
pom them. The ring was cleared in proba-
" three seconds after the arrival of the
olice. Both pugiiists were handcuffed and
onveyed to Lynn, where, having been ar -
.igned, they were committed for further ex-
nnatinn. he disappointment and vexa- M
on of the crowd was trem endous. Many
ad come great distance to witness the en-
lgement.