The New York herald., 1869-06-16
Nine Rounds Fought in Twenty
Minutes.
Outrageous Conduct of
the McCoOle Party,
Allen Charged with Attempting to GOuge
McCOOle'S Eyes.
The Rope Cut by the Crowd and Pistols LeVelled
at the Head Of the Referee to Induce
Him TO Decide in Favor of McCOOle.

ST. LOUIS, June IS, 1889.
The fight between Mike McCoole and Tom Allei
took place to-day, Fosters Island, about twenl.
miles down the river. Jerry Donovan and Ton
Kelley acted as seconds Tor McCoole and Butt Riley
OF New York, and Sherman Thurston for Allen
Jack Looney, OF 81. Louis, was umpire for McCoole
and Eph Holland, of Cincinnati, for Allen. Mckin
ney was chosen referee. Both men presented fair
appearance, but Allen much the better. McCooie's
friends were greatly disappointed at his condition,
he being lat and showing signs of unskilful training.
ORIGIN OF THE FIGHT.
After his defeat bv Gallagher Allen was evidently
ANXIOUS for another encounter, in order to give a
satisfactory demonstration of his skill. He
commended that the victory won by Gallagher was a
mere accident and he was, therefore, desirous OF
having battle with somebody. His attempts TO coax
Gallagher into another engagement failed and after
much sSirmshing for an opponent McCooe's name
was brought forward. 1t should be borne in mind
that McCoole had retired from the ring and had re.
solved never to enter 1t again. Much influence as
well as considerable provocation was brought to
bear upon him 10 ight but Tor long time he reso-
lntey declined. But Allen and his men so perse.
verngy kept up their cry for warfare that McCooe at
length consented. Then another difficulty arose
McCo0lc had made up his mind not to fight for a
small sum. 1t appeared however that Aliens
freads were unwilling to risk a very large amount
upon him. The matter had almost fallen through,
when McCoo!e-doubtless somewhat exasperated
by taunts and Notwithstanding con-
sented 10 match for $1,000 a side. The prln-
cipals and some of their friends met in st.
Louis. where the articles OF agreement were signed
ana the first insaiment OF the battle money put up.
Shortly afterwards the men went INTO training
Mic 0ole selecting the Fairfield House while Allen
s0loWned near Cincinnati Both proceeded vlgor-
ousy with their work, and were speedily brought
ftF Efnf ha, N
McCoole was The iayorite, though Aliens friends
were confident OF victory.
The Fight.
The men entered the ring at quarter to two
O'Clock, but the fighting did not commence until
some time after. McCoole won the choice OF ground
and offered to bet Allen s., 1000 that he would win
the fight. Allen made speech, saying he was an
Engiishman, had no money and could not accept
McCoo!e's Offer, but asked for fair play. The men
then went 10 worE with the following result
ROUND The men approached each other eau.
tcusly, but with confidence. There were a lew
exchanges and then nasty hitting at close quarters
Finally McCooe planted heavy blow near Aliens
hlst b,ooG GAINED ior McCoole although blood ap-
peared on both faces.
ROUND 2.-Terrldc blows in rapid succession on
each otheT's Iaces, resulting finally In favor OF
NJ s-The men eyed each other with the fero.
city OF eadaiors, and after .sY ssyere blows ley
tense excitement and McCooe's friends realized that
the giant had met man worthy OF his steel.
ROUND 4.-McCoole came 10 the scratch with his
face bleeding profusely from a terrible cash under
The right eye. Allen fought cautiously, evidently
outstanding his strength. hcCoole go. In heavily on
Aliens ribs ard the latter went down 10 avoid
another sockdolager. The widest excitement now
began 70 prevail at the seeming change in the pros
RouND 5.-Eeavy fighting throughout. There
were desperate exchanges, during Which Tom adj
which seemed 10 he mass OF blood from forehead
TO chm lie had terrific gashes under both eye, ana
his lace was horribly disngured. The conbatants
CiInchel ana alter desperate struggle both went
down together near the ropes. The round was de-
cidedy in favor Of Allen.
ROUND 0.-iieaVy hitting. Allen seemed TO be the
freshest OF the two ana looked very compacent,
dancing around his opponent with ease After some
sharp hitting the round resulted IN his favor.
ROUND 1.-NcCoole presented a foriorn appear
ance, and was not very rapid In responding 20 time
Allen looked fresh ana cheerful After some ex.
changes OF not very satisfactory character TO Nc
Coo,e Allen decided TO 10 grass In order escape
another OF those terrific blows from the giants
eedge hammer.
RoUND s.-The hackers of McCoole urged him 10
make short work OF his opponent but IN vain for
the prestige Of the giant was rapidly beng demol-
ished before the superior skill and tactics OF his
tagOnst. Nike struck out wildly with his right, but
iaio iran i with errr eect Wcceoe seceve 1 1 tp py
riD.e punishment IN this round and II became evil
dent that the ngnt would come TO speedy ternina.
ton, the giant being parity knocked OF his pms,
which ended the round. Allen looked bland ana
serene at the Close
NINTu AND LAST RoUND.-Both men were slow
being intense. The referee could not be heard The
comtaiants approached each other and engaged at
very close quarters. In few seconds they cincned
and rolled over slde by side 10 close conflict. While
Soih were nugging mother earth. Allen placed his
hands on the eyes OF McCoOle aud was ROuging them
desperately when the CRY oi ''iou was raised from
MoCoole's corner.
vailed for few moments. but the crowd soon after
dispersed towards the boat The referee was AFRAID
70 gle his decision Several pistols were presented
at his head, but be refused 10 decide the matter
until he reached ~. Louis.
Allen outfought McCoole all the way through and,
20 all appearances, would have won the fight II he
had been allowed 10 proceed. McCoole was much
blown and badly punished, and was. IN reality,
whipped The hight lasted about twenty minutes.
Another Account-No Foui Blow Nor Goug.
ing Done by AIlen-Outraseous Conduct of
the McCoole Party-Their Determination
Tint Allen should Not Win the Fight
Probable Decision Of the Referee In Favor
Of Allen.
st. Louis, June Is, 1869.
The steamer Louisville, with the prize fighting
party board, arrived here this evening. II Is the
general opinion OF those present at the ngh, and
competent to Judge, that there was neither q fou
blow struck nor any gouging done by Allen. The
general belief is McCoole's friends deter
mined from the outset that Allen should not
win the fight nor get any money. 1t Is freely
said that McCooe's friends acted In the most shame
1u manner, displaying knives and pistols with the
view OF Intmldating Allen, and In otner ways show
ing they intended having everything their own way.
The rope Is sald to have been cut as early as the
sixth round, but as Allen was evidently master OF
the situation neither he nor his friends made point
Of IT,. The second round was not In IA.
vor OF McCooe, as previously reported, but
Allen punished his antagonist very severely,
and from that time It was evident McCooie
was no match for Allen. In the third round
McCoole lost control OF himself became angry
fought wildly, and to the end Of the battle was at
the mercy Of Allen.
when the rope was cut on the last round McCooe's
friends crowded IN the ring, ana, with pistols and
knives drawn, demanded of the referee decision
IN favor Of the "giant.v
IL IL stated that the referee Will publish his deci.
sion IN the morning papers That Mckinney was
afraid TO decide In the ring against foul for fear OF
being killed on the spot there to be no doubt
The RESERVATION 0fthe decision until morning IL be-
1ieycd 10 be favorable for Allen and TO give McKin.
ney time TO leave the town and escape the vengeance
nj Mct,oola md his frienis