The New York herald., 1868-05-11
THE PRIZE RING.
The Coburn.yIcCoole nIatch.

As the time approaches when the great pugilistc
controversy between Joe Coburn and Mike McCooe
Will be settled the movements OF the principals are
narrowly watched, and any information respecting
them, however slight 1t may be- is devoured with
avidiiy. This Is natural, the magnitude Of the
stake to be c0ntended for and the celebrity Of the
contestants combine to reader this match OF great
importance I'm pugstic annals. The record Of
Coburn I'm the ring is limited to three es-
says the first occasion being when, nineteen years
OF age, lie met and foGgat draw with Ed
ward Price. Ills second essay was against the
late Harry Grlbbn In Cana Ia 1907, whom he whipped
IN thirty minutes. His next attempt, after six years
Of quietdc, .wae IN the sprng oi isjj when he sue
ceeded IN making arrane ecments with aicCvOe, whose
admirers elated with hs victory iom Jennings,
Of New Orleans eager TO match him againsi the
pugilistc representative from New York Inc battle
for 1000 side, and took place at Charleston,
Md, May g. 1863 with easy victory for C0burn. Nc
Coole has fought and defeated Andy Blake, Tom
latter two were compelled to succumb to his supe.
rior pugistic abilities his reputation throughout the
entire West has increased unprecedentedly, where
he is thought to be nyincibe and his In the
approaching great contest s regarded u certainty.
Inc men nave been steadily at work, and there is
excellent prospect that the eventful day both
Will be In proper condition. C0burn has labored
zealonsy under the guidance of his trainers, and TO-
day he deserts his training grounds In Harlem ior
Pittsburg, slowly making his way further westward.
Although there Is nothing from McCoole's head
quarters and despite the many flying rumors OF his
trainers inability get him In order his friends give
evidence of possessing unwaverIng confidence In his
ability by their manner OF betting.
The colors to be worn by Coburn In the ring have
been manufactured, and are of very elegant and
snowy character being a rich silk OF emerald green
ground with the harp OF Hibernia in the centre,
three compartments Of red, white sai' and blue.
with black border aud intersperscd with white and
blue stars The shamrock is at each corner, and the
square Is bordered by red, white and blue, inter-
mingled with stars OF same coors. The design Of
McCooles colors has not been learned but they VIII
In all probability partake, like his opponents, OF
blending OF the national embems OF the united
THE AARoN-snErPARD MATCH.
There Is nothing Of Interest at present TO communi.
cate in reference to these representative light weights
OF the East and West. Aaron continues TO WORK
ndustriousIy, under the care OF John Shefneld, as
Weehawk ken, and will undoubtedly be In trim on the
day of the fight. sheppard Is IN Cleveland, I'm.
Johnny Mackey. The character OF the betting in
this city and vicinity ranges from 100 to 20 Aaron
while In the West the odds are slightly In favor OK
sheppard II is the impression that should the match
I've brought To ory issue IL will result in q
scientific, hard fought battle.
THE colLY Err EDWARDS MATCH.
The instalments called for by the articles of agree
ment OF this match have been regularly and prompt~
ly posted. Colyer is in Baltimore, adding to his rep
utation as versatile performer, while Edwards u
preparing for heightened sparring tour throughout
the West. The appreciation OF all the members %
the stic fraternity has long since been secured hI
these men, while the public generally, who are con-
vereant with their fair mode OF dealing are interested
in any Information respecting their doings.
THE BLACkBY-M'COTrER MATCH.
The deposits In the $1,000 engagement between
Johnny Blackey, OF this city. and Hank McCotter Of
Albany are regularly made, and at last the impors
tant matter of selecting final stakeholder has been
satisfactorily settled. There Is nothing now 10 pre-
vent TINS match going on without interruption, and
Judging from the interest eNnced In the matter oy
the principals, neither W.. leave aught dndone tnas
their condition may be as desired "A the eventfn'
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