The New York herald., 1868-03-22
THE PRIZE RING.

IHE PRIZE RING.
Anticipated Iights--'rhe Men Matched.
Although there are rnu,ors Of many fights OF the
exponents Of the prize ring In the United States,
there appear to be but three four matches now In
allegiance OF any prominence. The most important
match on the list Is that between
M'CoOLE AND coguRN, THE HEAVY WEIGHTS
This is set down for settlement on the 27th Of
May, the parties representing as all know,
the former, the Western ring OF the pugfiStic
corps of the country, the latter the Eastern.
There need not be any fear In regard to
the confronting Of these flmous athletes, as each
has expressed the determination to carry the hght
through with promptncss and justice. Each are
training for the event. aad IT, s announced their con-
dton at present Is satisfactory. Cobnrn In this
city Is attended by his old friend, Frank Mcintyre,
and already has succeeded In getting within a few
pounds OF his fighting weight. McCoole in St. Louis,
with Mike Trainor his MENTOR is working zeal
ously in his preparations. This fight will, without
doubt, prove one of the most exciting fstic events
In modern times
DICK HOLLYWOOD AND JOHNNY KEATtNG THE
FEATHER WEIGHTS.
This expected contest has, in ail the many premi-
naries incident to Its ulhlment been definitely set
tied. The articles of agreement are signed and por-
tions OF the battle money staked. The greatest in
terest is manifested In this engagement as the ex-
pected candidates known to possess gameness
and endurance. They will fight at the weight Of
about hundred and eight or one hundred and ten
pounds, and, a. in all matches Of such cha
racter, each man Is sangulne; Keatng mas
been In training for some two weeks near CfnOlns
natl, and has already been visited by many friends
who manifested the deepest interest In his welfare
with hopes OF his ultimate success. HOLLYWOOD has
also been subjected TO severe training during the
past week, and there exists In his mind feeling, sy
n0nymous with the expectations Of his friends, that
in the practical Interpretation OF the science ol
manual defence he Will be successful
SAN coLLYER AND BILLY EDWARDS THE LIGHT
WEIGHTS.
These men, whom the sporting fraternity Of the
Union 80 fav0rably know, and who are matched to
contend for the Hight weight championship OF the
country, are now occupied In the little preliminares
incident to such an event. Soon they VIII
with q vim into the necessary training which
both will require. It has seemed to be
pugilistic engagement with the champion OF the
United States, inasmuch as ne has never appeared In
Gs ns e' one 70 u S an artist y
Collyer his ability as u gladiator. In his numerous
contests he has demonstrated 50 much ability a.
o quick hitter aud young man OF endurance,
with his many Rentlemanly qualities he has
friends innumerable, who admire the little pre-
battle with one so well known as Colyer. This fight
will occur and win be good one-a light where the
congregate, showing Il at nanght but honorable ac-
tions and gent.emanly deportment VIII there DC
Besides the above there have been prominently
before the public lor some time creating
| and Elliott and O'Baldwin.
or the first nght, although both Of the supposed
contestants have exhibited their peculiar qualities In
the love Of fstic art and taken the trouble to
commence their training, there exists the impression
mated There are many reasons why this opinion is
deduced, and several OF the more gentlemanly sup
aggreyed at the evidences OF disincnafion to fight,
making them VOW never again to become interested
In regard to the second nght-Ellott vs. O'Bald.
win-they have agreed In written articles TO fight
whip the former in twenty four foot ring in thirty
minutes ls cOnjectural. Ths B courageous on the
part Of 0'Baldwin. inasmuch as the dex.
trickery Of the ring, possessed by Elliott would be
sufficient to insure hs opponent being worsted, and
has given place to many discussions, and word has
gone forth that they will not hgh; yet should they,
there will be displayed an exhibition OF cunning, OF
endurance and prowess never before seen tn
America.
Tho Championship Of England Match-Joc
Goss and Harry Allen.
From Belts Life In London, March IL
Another meeting for tue championship Of England,
the belt and fl0o q side, has been ratified the men
meeting at our oice yesterday, attended by their
friends, and signed articles, of which we give copy
below. Besides this, 1t was arranged that in case
OF any difficulty OF any Kind arising the stakeholder
should have the power Of n dual settlement, should
be empowered 10 Tie even cHdUge
day II found hereafter 10 DC advisable. N0thing
could have been alncabe han the manner In
which this lite affair for the claInpon's belt has
been arranged nor - u possible 20 doubt the honesty
OF The enilUns OF both parties so there may yet DO
nope of return 40 DC ter days for ring goers.
Both men were present; Allen who looks fully up
10 his joD. being accom- ancd ~ ". Brown, of the
Railway INA GrcenGae otreet, "a iord All cominu-
nications 10 Allcn mas. bs made 10 II. Allen at his
own donicie, the Horseshoe AN, Sackviie street,
Manchester Nat n-ia'As, the attire, St. Martins
lane. London s agent Zoe honaon Tor the mn under
cousideralion and he wl rctuIn 10 his hostery this
Saturday, evening. zoe oss has taken up his quar-
ters nj M. j. Tuppers tue treynound, Webber row,
Waterloo road where he will feHia n for few days,
and will he most 1appy 20 nee aus friends
ARTICLES az AGREEMENT
for Henry Allen, OF Manchester and Joseph Goss Of
Wolvcrllatnptou, To igat or tne championship OF
England, the champion 0t, ana zoo side. IN pur-
sualIce OF the above arpc es ~ side - now de-
posted In tie ans Bttfs kt, the editor OF which
paper shall have tie ordering OI all matters, nam0
the time and place OF hpnln~ appoint tue referee,
aud order the said iieary Alcn IN Joseph Goss To DO
al a place appointed. 10 contend according 10 the
ruiz of the ring the sid deposit OF El0 side
IL to be further increased INTO go side on FRIDAY,
March 20, 1868; and tie "a Il Joseph Goas and the
said Henry Allen agree to post every alternate week
Ei0 Uhtt is every fortnigntl on tue Friday In the
hands OF BeHs Lr, until friday, the 2sth Of August
The fight TO take place on september L, Tuesday,
or on any sucn day that tic editor OF BetpS
LIE may determine. The whole Of the money re-
quired 10 make the GOO side on the part OF th9
said Joseph Goss anu Henry Allen good TO be posted
on the Friday, August 2s; aud the editor OF BetpS
LIE shall have the ordering o all and any matters
to bring the above agreement between Joseph Go6e
and Henry Allen to satisfactory conclusion which
these articles do not specify. Either party iaiiing 70
comply with the above articles to forfeit all moneys
down. In witness of the above we hereby appeno
~"' Aa HENRY ALLEN.
wtnesses-JouN TUPrER, WILLIAM Brown. -
The Inte Tom Savers Cnse In Chancery.
ON "Wednesday an application was made to the
Master of the Rolls To postpUne the appointed