The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-08
THE PRIZE RING.
Desperate Fight Between Two "ShOrt BOys''
Of the Eighth Wnrd-Twenty-thrce Rounds
Fought I'm Fiffy-sevcn Minutes.

Desperate Fight Between Two "ShOrt Boys,
Of the Eighth Wnrd-Twenty-thrce Rounds
Fought I'm Fiffy-scvcn Minutes.
~ daylight this morning o severe encounter took
place between two well known pugs of the Eighth
war; -one Bill Conner a butcher In Spring street
market, and Jim Molntre-both members Of the old
Short Boy gang Of the above ward. These two asplr
ants for pugilistc fame had lively little turn few
evenings ago. which resulted in challenge to meet
for the small sum Of $50 sde Both agreeing 10 the
proposition, arrangements were Immediately made,
and this morning selected for the fight 10 take
place. Accompanied by few personal friends,
among whom were several noted sports Of the ring
they started in wagons for Long Island beach,
both parties going out In separate convey
ances and SO well did the whole party conduct
themselves that not the slightest suspicion was
aroused at the various public houses they stopped at
along the road. Reaching Sleeps Head Bay they
turned down the lane and proceeded down the
beach about two miles, leaving their conveyances
safely quartered in q secluded spot and where they
three O'Clock when they arrived at the place selected
which was near the water, and upon fine smooth
portion OF the beach. Here, at q little past four
O'Clock both men stripped for the encounter and old
Tom Collins was chosen as referee. Conner Ii about
thirty-nve both being heavy weights, and each
showed considerable science throughout the Hght.
The following 10 the record Of the rounds:-
THE FIGHT
ROUND both men put In prompt appearance
upon the call OF time and seemed very anxious to get
to work at one another Conner was the first to
make an EFFORT and tipped Mcntire the chin, fol-
lowing II up with heavy body blow on Macs left
side. McIntire managed to put in sumner on Con-
ners nose drawing first blood, when they closed and
ROUND a-Conner managed to get in several well
timed blows on Macs body, but was well repaid on
the head for his trouble.
ROUND a.-Both made . rush at one another and
finally separated and fought each other around the
ring until at last Conner dropped, Just in time to
avoid heavy blow that was sent out for him
Conner again coming the drop game.
ROUND 6.-As they came up Conner was bleeding
Intre under the Jaw, but received sumner on the
side Of his head which sent him Keeling TO the
ground
ROUND CA few light exchanges and Conner
down.
ROUND Conner got one in on the ribs, while
Mcntire punished him well about the head
ROUND s.-Mac got q whopper over his left eye
which made him see stars and Conner as soon a. he
ROUND e.-Mac tried to keep OF as much as he
could, but all to no purpose, Conner followed HIM,
giving It to him right and left.
ROUND l0-As sOOn as there was an exchange Of
blows, which, by the way, Of very little account
Conner again went to prayers.
ROUND il.oUp 10 this time everything looked
favorable for Conner and II thought that he had
an easy thing. Mcintre, however, rallied and
making desperate attack on Conner managed to
and the way his right bunch Of nves told on the Fronts
piece OF his antagonist was terrible to behold lie
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| ceeded In throwing McIntire on his back.
ROUND 2.-Conner came up with both ewes
colorcd and considerably dsfgured ABOUT the face.
He did not seem 80 anxious before 10 get to work.
He put IN very pretty blow on Mcntres mouth,
breaking one OF his teeth, and after getting one In
| the RIBS went down.
| ROUND i?-lIere was only an exchange and Con.
ner again down.
ROUND i4-Conner, as soon a. he gave and re.
| ceived blow, went down usual
| ROUND l5-Conner received terrible blow on the
neck, which Knocked him clear or his feet.
| ROUND 16-McIntire seeing he had turned the
tables on his opponent, went IN in right good earnest
| ana managed again TO get Conner In chancery and
again finished him of In the most approved style
| Conner at last succeeded In slipping down
ROUND ia few blows and Aclntire was
| thrown.
ROUND 1s.-Both seemed very careless and fought
at random. They finally closed aud McIntire was
again thrown.
ROUND ie.-Conner's right eye was now fast closed.
while McIntre's left was IN pretty nearly the same
condition. Each got In body blow, when Conner
went down again.
RoUSD 2O.--A tap by both on the ribs and Conner
down.
ROUND 21.-McIntire, by advice OF his friends now
forced tle fight and drove in his right and left
Conner that he was forced to drop 10 save himself
ROUND 22-Conner now seemed to have lost all
control OF himself and after receiving sumner in
the mouth dropped.
and after boxing Conner around Tor some time sent
I'm his left on the back OF Conner's neck sending
him hcadong to the ground.
At the call OF time for the next round Conner de-
clared himself whipped, and the sponge was thrown
up az token Of defeat. The fight lasted lust fft,.
seven minutes The party, after washing or the
men, returned 10 their cOnycyances and made a
hasty retreat TO New YORK, where they arrlyed a
little before seven o'clock ia safety Jeieg,a M
august J.