Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-16
THE PRIZE RING.
THE ALLEN-kecoOLE FYGHT.
Nlne nSends in Twenty Minates-Sheekinc
Brutality - McCsele BADLY Beaten
Dissraeefal Csnda Of the sports,

The fight between McCoole and Allen took
place yesterday at Fosters Island, about
twenty miles down the river below ST. Louis.
Jerry Donayan snd Tom Kelly acted ax
seconds for McCoole. Pat Riley. OF New
York, and Sherman Thurston We're seconds for
Allen. Jack I.soney, of 81. Louis, was umpire
for MeCoole; Ephratm Holland, OF Clnciu q All.
for Allen, and Mckinney referee Both men
presented far appearance, aud Allen much
the best McCoole's friends were much disap-
pointed at his condition, he being fat and
showed unsklllful training. More than usual
interest attached TO the fight from the fact that
the question OF nationality wss involved In the
contest. and that both men entered the arena for
other than mercenary motives.
"Mike" McCools, as ne Is popularity called
by his friends, rs about 81 years of age, and was
the north of Ireland, from which place he emI.
grated TO this country when a young man, and
alter remaining for very short time in New
YORK, went Westward 10 seek his fortune. He
soon engaged on board one of the lower Missis-
sippi steamers as a deck-hand. and con timed
In their employ for some years. About ten
wears ago Mike entered the '.ring, % fighting Bill
Blake or sDu olin TrIcks.n June %, iSSQ. W hom
be yanquished. He then fought Tom J.uninrs
OF New Orleans. ID May, ls6i, and whipped
nIm Irled TO get on match with Heenan.
but was prevented by the lafter's circus en-
eagenerts. He next met Joe Coburn, ls6i. AT
Havre-de-Grace aud was defeated, as his
friends claim by q foul" He was victor in n
night with Bill Davis, in September. 1866, for
defeated Aaron Jcnes He then cnaIieaged
Coburn TO meet him, but the police interfered
and botn men were ARRESTED and imprisoned
M Ior .nlr,y DAYS IN an indiana Jail. McCoole
now determined TO leave the ring, and married
and resolved TO settle down. but his friends i'm
portuned him so hard TO give Allen q trial thar
ne at last consented. McCoole Is a very quiet
ana inofensive man, rs good looking, with
broad shoulders. He stands feet X Inches
and measures a6 inches around the breast.
Mixes opponenr, Tom Allen, rs a stranger in
ago from England, where he was born-iu
Birmingham, 1870 Very soon after his arri val
he bad fight with Gallagher, and was
Knocked ont OF time 10 the second rouna, and
lost the ngnt. Previous to this he whipped
Bill Davis. He stands i've feet ten inches and
quarter in his stockings. He considers him
self in good fighting condition at one hundred
and sixty three pounds. He foughtIn Englaud
twelve pitched battles, and was defeated in but
one-that by Posh Price, in July, 1852 In
March, 1867, fought .draws' with Joe Goss
finish the fight. After beng defeated by Gal.
iagher, IN his country, he expressed his
anxiety TO have q set-to with some of the ssbis
guns".Heenan, Cobnrn, Or McCoole, but
seemed especially TO desire an encounter with
the latter, in which he atlast succeeded Allen
is powerful man-not 80 much rs McCoole
however; is broad -shonldered and wIry He is
possessed OF considerable pluck and any
amount of endurance, ana is a skillfuI and
scientific boxer.
The men entered the ring az quarter 70 two
some time after. McCoole won The choice of
ground and offered 70 bet Allen S9,oO0 Allen
made speech, saying that he was an Eaglish
man, had no money and coald not accept
MeCoole'e offer, but asked tor fair play. The
suit: -. "..-- :
First Round-The men approached each
other cautiously, but with confidence. A few
exchanges, and then hasty hitting at close
quarters. Finally McCoole planted a heavy
blow near Aliens eye, knocking him down
III knn s4r,v~w A..A
claimed for NcCoole, although blood appeared
on both faces. ..l -
Second-AlIen punished his antagonist very
severely; and from that time IL was evident
mat McCoote was no match for him.
Third McCoole lost all control of himself.
became angry, and fought wildly, and 10 The
end OF the battle was az the mercy OF Allen.
Fourtn-McCoole came to the scratch with
MS face bleeding profusely from 4 terrible
cash under his right eye. Allen fought ca auu-
ously, evidently Outstanding his ST ength.
McCooie got in heavily on Aliens ribs. The
latter went down 10 avoid further punishment
The widest excitement now began 10 prevail
Fifth-Heayy fighting ughOut. there Were
10 two or three terrific blows on NcCJole,s
face, which seemed to be a mass of blood from
me forehead 10 the chin. He had terrible
easbes under both eyes, and his face was terri.
oily dish Cured. The combatants cllnched. and
after desperate struggle both went down to-
gether near theropes. This round was decid.
edly in favor of Allen.
OF the two and looked very complacent, dane
ing around has opponent with ease. Artersome
sharp hehuDg the round resulted in his favor.
Seventh-McCooie presented a iorlorn ap.
pearance and was not very rapid in respond
iDg TO time. Alien looked fresn and Cheerful
After some exchanges OF a not very satisfactory
character to McCoole, Allen decided to go 70
grass To escape another OF those terrific blows
Eighth-The hackers Of McCoole urged him
70 make short work of his opponent, but i'm
vain, for the prestige Of the giant was rapidly
a fY1fy Arvxx< t~<aA IUZ~
tacucs OF his antagonist Nike struck ont
wildly with his right bnt missed his mark, h,s
opponent lighting ON his potato.tra with ter.
noie eilect McCooie received severe punish-
ment IN this round IL became evident that the
nsht would come TO a speedy term alton, the
giant being knocked partly OF his pIrs, which
terminatec this round, Alien looking bland and
serere at the close.
Ninth and hast round-Both men We're slow
IN responding to the call, the noise aud excite.
ment being Intense, the referee could not be
heard. The comoatsnts approached each other
ana engaged in terribly close quarters. In a
few seconds they chnched and rolled over side
oy side and II close conflict. While both were
huegng mother earth Allen placed his hands
upon the eyes Of Mccoole. gouging them des-
perafely, when the cry of foul was raised from
Aliens corner. The ropes were cut and the
WIDEST excitement prevailed tor q few mo-
MEMS out tne crowd soon after dispersed to-
wards the beat. The referee was AFRAID 10 give
nis decision Several pistols were presented a.
ms bead, but he refused to decide the matter
until he reached 81. Louis. Allen outfought
McCoole Al the way through, and to ali ap-
peaIancfs wouid have won the fight if II hsa
oeen allowed te proceed. McCoole was mucn
blown and badly punished, and was IN realty
ates. s-r.rI .--fs -Ts -
the general opinion Of those present ar the
night VINO are competent TO Judge is that there
ing done by Allen. The prevalent belief is
nat McCooie and his friends determined from
me ontset tnat Alien should not win the hgut