The New York herald., 1869-05-31
PUGILISM.

Fight Between Two Boston Bruisers in the
Centre Of the ssiIubo-Arrest Of the Princi-
pals and Others Concerned in the Affair by
the Police.
Boston, May 80, 1869.
Late yesterday afternoon Impromptu prize
tight took place at the North End, between couple
OF pugillsts named stephen Williams and George
Marsh, better known as ''Croppy." The details
were arranged in an informal manner, the match
having been made in consequence of q discussion
relative their respective merits as brusers. The
stake was 800 side, and the ground selected
was a secluded yard, surrounded by nigh fence,
situated AZ the rear Of liquor saloon belonging TO
VIM. TaylOr-and formerly known as place Of re-
sort for notorious characters-Sept by Tom Crew. on
Portland street, below Sudbury. The spectators
numbered about fifty persons, and the men, after
divesting themselves Of all garments except shirt
and pantaIoons, '.sailedr into the conflict
No formallties were INDUCED in and no stakes or
ropes were secured with which to follow out the
prescribed rules OF the prize ring but the spot &C.
lected was admirable one for such mill as this
proved to be, the space afforded being just about
AS large q. was desired. The men faced each other
and al once commenced work by the lnfiIcton OF
several blows ana counters, which soon showed
their effects upon each OF the cOmbatants. The
sparring not very scientific, TO say the least.
and blow after blow was put In with tremendous
force and damaging effect. Williams received a rap
upon the mouth ut an early Stage Of the mill,
and his lips soon puned out as though they
bad gone through the process OF imitation.
Of getting In powerful blow on one Of CrOppys
orbs and the peeper commenced to close rapidly.
bruisers gave and TOOK their punishment like old
sagers of the twentyfour foot arena. The faces Of
both men were disfgured greatly after twenty
minutes OF sticufng, and their visual organs were
becoming reDeous and refusing to perform duty
The exertlon was gradually having its effect upon
the men, and although the blows were weaker az
time advanced they were more frequent, and the
froniispiece OF each comDatant after half hours
battering frightfulIy dsngured. Neither Of the
men could be named positively as the winner when
half an hour had elapsed, and the night
continued to progress for i've minutes
longer, twenty-two rounds having been fought,
when the cry OF ''police' was raised and the spec
tators rushed for the ferries, climbing prectp
lately and running as though for dear life. The
principals were weakened from exerti0n and loss
OF blood that they we're unable to follow as hastily
thev desired, and consequently they fell into the
hands OF the police, as also did James Roberts, one
OF the spectators Williams, Marsh and Roberts
taken directly to the Third station and locked
up.
The parties knowing OF the affair greatly sur
pised that the police should be aware OF the fight
and they would undoubtedly have been unmolested
had not young man who was looking on from q
neighboring window perceived the pugilists and,
becoming frightened for his own safely, deter
mined to inform the police which he accordingly
did Five were detailed to visit the scene. and
they endeavored to enter by the front door when
the barkeeper. John Kane. attempted to persuade
them the place was IA quiet a. IT could be- They
pushed through the saloon. however, and reached
the yard in season 10 arrest the parties above
named. subsequently Kane was taken into
custody for aiding and abetting In the mill. ana the
clothing Of the men was found secreted behind the
bar. Two OF the parties endeAv0red TO get out on
bail, and Kane succeeded In procuring bondsmen.
but the bail commissioner refused 10 receive the
sureties, and the prisoners are still in durance.
Williams and Marsh will be complained Of In the
Municipal Court tomorrow for prize fighting, and
Roberts and Kane VIII be charged with aiding and
abettina