Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
THE PRIZE RING.
The Fight between HOLLYWOOD and
Keating-Keatjng'sW Wrist Broken in
the Third Hound.

The Fight OetWeen HOLLYWOOD ana
Keating-Keating's Wrist Broken in
the Third Hound.
CovINGToN, KY, April 27.-As early as
half-past five o'clock there were people at
the foot of Fifth street, Cincinnati, and at
the opposite point on this shore, looking
anXiously for the expected boat. At seven
O'Clock about $50 had assembled on this
side. when whistle was heard up the
river, and the tow boat Uncle Sam appear
ed, having a large covered barge in tow.
Parties appeared with the ropes and stakes,
which were taken on board, when the party
got on board. There were not over 15O
people, the scarcity of five dollar notes, the
price of passage, among the class who de-
light in prize fights, accounting for the
small number.
The boat, at about o'clock, received the
cheers of lot of news-boys assembled on
the bank, and volley of stone from s.ver-
al boys and men who had not the required
stamps, and therefore could not get aboard.
One man particularly threw off his coat
and threw stones at the barge with rapidi-
ty and vigor, for time driving the passen-
gers under cover. Some one discharged
three barrels of a revolver at him, when
he retired.
1t was very orderly crowd indeed, very
few of the lower order of roughs being on
board. The newspapers were all repre-
sented by reporters, and there was a fair
proportion of respectable citizens of Gin
cinnati. Covington and Newport. The
managers were greatly disappointed in the
number on board, anticipating crowd o1
800 or 1000 people. The excursion was q
| failure, so far as money was concerned
Hardly enough was taken to pay the ex-
penses.
A number of hacks and buggies, contain
| ing people, drove down the road, keeping
along with the boat, not knowing where
the fight was TO take place. A steam yacht
and several rowboats went down, and 6
crowd OF boys took it afoot.
! As we approached the Buckeye House, 6
party was seen on the Kentucky side sig
| mailing with pocket handkerchief. They
Bob Smith, of Birmingham, England
They were taken on board. HOLLYWOOD
was looking cheerful.
| At TaylorsporG we took on Heating anC
| his trainer, Pat Lanigan, the man who Sc
| lected the grounds, and several Others
Heating appeared to be in splendid condi
tion, with capital spirits.
| Everything passed off quietly during tht
passage, although the beer kegs were pu
under frequent contributions. The day
was splendld-clear, neither too warm nol
too cold.
! There was much specializing as to the is
sue of the fight, and but little betting.
was considered by many that HOLLYWOOD
| was in the best condition. as his face wa
more free from flesh than Keating.
| The boat landed on the Kentucky shor,
at point just above the mouth of the Big
! Miami, about twenty miles below Coving
I ton, at eleven O'Clock, and the party pro
ceeded to grove at the summit of a higl
bluff, overlooking the Ohio, where tn,
stakes were quickly set and the rims
formed.
Keating's seconds were Tom Byan, o
Newport, and Jim Dayton, of Covington
| Holliwood's seconds were Bob Smith, o
England, and Barney Frame, OF Covington
| At u o'clock HOLLYWOOD threw his hat
into the ring, quickly followed by Keat'
ing's. The choice OF grounds was won by
HOLLYWOOD. Boly Lewis, of Cincinnati
was appointed referee, and E. Z. HOLLAND
umpire for HOLLYWOOD, and Jack Comfy fol
Heating. Keating's colors were red, whit,
and blue, with sunburst in the centre
] Holliwood's colors were birdseye hand
kerchief with pink border. Both mel
stripped splendidly, and each appeared
confident and cheerful.
| After shaking hands the men went t.
their corners, and at the call of time step
ped promptly to the scratch, closely watch
ed by their seconds. Time was called a
tseven minutes past twelve.
First round-Sparring for an opening
HOLLYWOOD cautious. Cry of "open the bal
for murdeck, with claim for first blood.
A struggle, and HOLLYWOOD bore upon hi
knee to the ropes. Both struck with tn
left. First blood; draw. Time-thre
minutes.
Second Round-Holliwood cool and eau
tious and on the defensive; HOLLYWOOD il
his corner, Heating forcing the fight
Heating put in left-handed one on tn
body of HOLLYWOOD. After struggling, Hol
liwOod down on his knees. Time-13d min
utes.
Third Round-The sparring was eau
tious. Both struck, HOLLYWOOD putting il
in left handler. Several blows were struck
when HOLLYWOOD dropped Keating aud fel
on him. Heating here found that his wris
was broken, and when time Was called h
was unable to come to the scratch. Thi
'ended the fight.
Great sympathy is felt for Keating. an,
HOLLYWOOD headed a subscription tor hi
benefit, putting down S1O0. Others fol
lowed with liberal sums.