The New York herald., 1868-05-27
THE PRIZE RING.


gardinz Their Condiiion-The Battle Grounds
Betting and Speculations. r.
To-day, should no untoward event occur to ma
the harmony which has thus far characterized th
proposed nstc festivities between Joe Coburn an,
Nike McCoole, 1t will be decided which OF thes
gladiators shall occupy the position OF champion
prize fighter of the United States. Throughout tn
circles OF the thousands OF ''hammer and tongs'
gentry in the country the excitement as the hour
pregnant with pecuniary hopes and pro
| fessiona reputation to the principals, draw
near, has almost reached cuIminatine
point, and now, with breathless anxiety the result
Is eagerly looked for. From the commencement OF
seek gain and notorleiy In the ring, through all the
details OF the many arrangements incident to and
prominence, the HERAiD has fully adyerted to, yet a
brief resume may not be uninteresting
oHIGIN or THE MATCH.
This match was brought about by the bold position
assumed by McCoole after his victory over Aaron
Jones, noted English pugilist near Cincinnati, In
August last. He proclaimed himself the champion
OF the United States, title not relshed and quickly
disputed by Coburn, who had, as will be remembered,
previously easily whipped him in their first meet.
ing in 1865, at Chariestown, Nd. tr ,.....
The consummation Of the match, after many weeks
deiberation caused the greatest excitement which
the unprecedentiy large amount Of $4,000 From
that time to the present conjecture upon conjecture,
with now and then rather decided statements in re.
gard 70 contemplated sharp practice, double deal
ngs, &C, has kept alive the excitement After sift
ing all nschlevous sayings, II seemed If both men
"meant fight" and the widespread interest mani.
Tested by all classes augmented with the strides OF
tlme
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT -
The articles OF agreement entered into for the fight
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SKETCHES OF THg MEN, =, .r s.i----
The scientific gladiator. Joe Coturn, and the
n,assive-framed. slow, but powerful Western hero
tails win give dates and names worthy OF renewed
Joe coburn was born in Ireland s % years of age
and came TO this country when quite Young. He
always showed great aptitude for boxing and was
q constant attendant at sparrng EXHIBITIONS. HIS
met at stlll Point, near Boston, May l. 1865, and
fought three hours and twenty minutes the referee
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properly trained, his friends contended that he
next nght was with Patsey Flynn; But Il was Of
and was defeated In four rounds. After this latter
fight Coburn was matched egainst Harry Gribbcn for