The New York herald., 1868-05-27

fought At Twelve Mile Island, near Louisville. Ky,
ase ss S, e men residing June 81 1850
opponent was some seven pounds heavier.
Blake was knocked out OF time in the twenty.
ninth round by heavy hit on the body and McCoole
acknowledged the winner In this fight ne showed
himself to be thoroughly game man, heavy hitter,
but devoid OF science His victory, however gave
him local reputation, and as he was frequently in
New Orleans In the ordinary course OF his vocation
OF boatman he was there matched BY some of mis-
friends against Tom jennings, pugilist belonging
North Where he had been cen trying to get on match
with Ned Price or Aaron Jones. The former was
sunerlng from an injured hand while the latter who
lte wanted four months time TO get into condition,
and this period Jennings could not or would not,
agree to wait. McCoole was matched against him
Tor $500 side, and the fight came on q few miles
,'e4 rom New orleans. May 2 1850 McCoole laoored
under IN this fight for Just az he
engaged the boat was seized by the authorities and
Mac was obliged to walk in company with his trainer
canebrakes to get TO the place OF fighting. The re-
suit suit OF this fight was that jennings although he
samina some % Haage on his opponent had not the
MccCooie, and after fighting thrty-seven rounds In
tnirty,three minutes was unable to come up to the
can OF tme, and the latter for the second time was
proclaimed the victor. His Western friends AFTER
wards expressed Willingness to match him against
Heenan for So 600 aside, but nothing Effected in
consequence OF the departure of the latter for Eng
land. the circumstances connected with his first
1900 are these:-Coburn had issued challenge IN
make match with Edward Price, but the latter
having engaged In lucrative business in Washing
ton, had no ambition to re-enter the ring. Coburn
then turned his attention to the other side Of the Allan
tic, challenging Joe G0ss for 600 sde the fight TO
ofer but before the negotiations were concluded he
found match nearer home in the person OF Posh
Price. The friends Of McCoole now thought 1t
good opportunity to step in, and the proposition
being made for a match with Coburn the latter
promptly acceded to the terms mentioned and ar
tices were signed on the I'd of February, 1s63 The
light took place at Charles own Cecil county, Nd,
when Coburn proved too active, cunning and leary
in sixty seven rounds, lasting one hour and ten
minutes. Three years following McCoole was but
te heard Of In mp pugstf circles @ but syenta
Davis, the California boxer. They met at Rhoads
Point Mo-, for $1,000 side and a belt, fortune IA
over Davis in thirtyfour rounds In thiry.four min
utes, september 10, 1866. His last fight for 81 600
s,ae e was Win Aaron Jones' August 81 1867 whom
four rounds.
Each of the men has gone through with his ar
duous training duties, tCoburn at Harlem and Nc
Coole near ST. Louis) zeaousy, showing an earnest.
ness That each was resolved not to overlook any.
thing which could elevate him to the position Of
champion, and placing the magnificent stake depen.
dent upon the issue Of this days conflict In his pos
session. Both have received numerous complmen.
tary testimonials from their respective friends and
ADMIRERS and profuse words Of advice In regard to
the day of settlement" have also been respectively
THE BATTLE GROUND.
II there Is no interference magsterial or other
wise me nght to-day viii take place near Seymour,
OF the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad. The roped
area will undoubtedly be pitched in some out OF the
way place, and there the "exhibition" viii com.
mence, and big humanity give and take such punish
nlent as Is there alone seen.
THE LATEST INTELLIGENCE.
Advices late yesterday from Cincinnati give Gre
dence to the reports that the Queen City is alive with
excitement. Sporting men, residents Of the East and
John G. Heenan being particularly notice.
oas sss Deween eeS Ee prnSps nSpsG whse ss
offered are freely accepted Coburn was still at La
tonia springs thirty miles from the spot selected for
tnned his rigid training. His presence there has
added materially TO the popularity Of the place and
the presence OF on augmented number OF men own
Ing fast horses. lie weighs about l52 pOunds and it is
said feels confident that victory will fall 10 his
share; yet contrariwise IL was rumOred yesterday In
Cincinnati that he had acted indscreetly Sunday,
causing much uneasiness to his many friends. The
accounts regarding the condition OF McCoole
are very conflicting, some representing him In
the finest possible state and others asserting that he
is burdened with superfuOus flesh and Is not of har
see wRen the men v Their s eoGes IN IN e
square to-day. In st. Louis the odds are heavy on
McCoole, with few takers. 1t Is known that he wa
gered last week 200 that he would gain the
burn inside OF two hours McCoole has been sojourn
battle ground The st. Louis delegation to the ring
side will arrive I'm special train, and trains OF this
character will also run from Cincinnati. while Chi
cago Louisville, Baltimore and other large cities Will
swell the number.
1t cannot be positively stated who the seconds OF
the men win be. Jim Cusick and Billy Clark will
probably wait on Coburn, while McCoole will in all
probability have the services OF his trainer, Bill
Blake, alias "Dublin Tricks, and Bill Ryail.
AARON AND SHEPPARD AGAIN.
despatch from Cincinnati yesterday gives the
assurance that arrangements have been made
between Barney Aaron and Patsey Sheppard to fight
In the same ring with the bigger nghtlhR lights Tor
1000. This il somewhat improbable, as the original
match between these men was recently broken of,
much to the disgust and Just indignation OF those
that had interested themselves In the anticipated
contest. Should they fight today, II will be for O
purse likely TO be made up at the ring side.