Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-14
The Coming MiIl-Present status OF
the McCOOle and Allen Match.

From the st. Louis Democrat.
A vast number of the haDitues and pa
irons of the prize ring assembled last
night at McCoole's saloon, Fifth street,
near Chestnut, at the stalking of the last
deposit of five hundred dollars aside on
the ccming mill. The day mentioned in
the articles of agreement--the 18th OF
June-was definitely fixed upon as the
date of the contest, and the hours of the
contest, and the hours of the days set
tied at between ten and two o'clock. Al
len, who is taking his walks near Cincin-
natl, was not present, but was represented
by his trainer, Sherman Thurston, who
made a special trip hither for the pur-
pose of making the final deposit, which
be did last night, McCoole putting up his
own five hundred dollars in person.
The price of excursion tickets was
fixed ct five dollars for the round trip,
and it was specially provided that q
staunch and well appointed steamer
should be chartered. A little disagree
ment sprung up on the price of the tick
cts, Aliens representatives preferring
that seven dollars head should be
charged, but the lower price, which is in
itself exorbitant for such exhibitions of
brutality, finally prevailed.
McCoole was attended by his trainer,
Pete Brooks, who gives the champions
weight at 232 pounds, and stated to US
that he would fight at about 235 pounds.
McCoole's face is tanned to the COM
plexion of sole leather by his outdoor
exercise. His muscles are firmly knit
ted and hardened, and his hands as COM
pact as sledge-hammers, though he bears
a iieshy appearance in the body. His
friends declare him in better condition
than when he fought Jones. His eye
shines bright and clear as crystal, and
his whole physique bears the impress OF
perfect health.
Thurston reports Allen in perfect con-
dition, aud confident of victory. He has
gone through "pickliog" process,
which has changed his accustomed rosy
complexion to the shade of an Indian.
Cincinuatians are enthusiastic over his
chances, and q number of visitors from
that region will attend the fight
A recent number of the Cincinnati
Times has the following report of Aliens
training and his estimate of McCoole,
which will be read with interest by the
friends of both parties:
Allen considers himself in perfect
training, and expresses entire confidence
in his ability to win the battle. He
weighs lsl pounds in his clothes, and
will strip in the ring to about III pounds.
McCoole will fight at about 200 pounds.
Allen claims that McCoole's surplus
weight over his gives him (Mc.) ne ad-
vantage in the fight, rendering him only
the more uuwieldy. he must whip me
in twenty minutes" says Allen, or be
won't whip me at ALL" he relies on his
superior dexterity and wind, Believing
that the former will allow him to avoid
Mikes sledge-hammer blows (which he
in no way affects to despise), and the
latter will enable him to outlast the giant
in long and exhaustive contest. His
limbs, body and flesh are as hard almost
as ivory; he has deep, powerful chese.
and be has the bearing of bold, conf
dent and determined msn-one whom 1t
will hardly answer for any fighter to
despise.
Allen told us, yesterday, he was twenty
eight years old, never drank whisky IN
his life, and has always taken the best
care of himself. His only indulgence is
a small bottle of the best English ale at
dinner. Most prize-6ghters, although
abstemious when under training, drink
furiously, and indulge in all kinds Of dis.
sipation from the time one tight Is on
until another fight is on. Not so Allen.
MeCoole, confident in bis hereulean
strength, thinks he can indulge with i'm
punity.
Allen takes four meals day, and walks
aud exercises q great deal. He came
near q serious accident the other day.
While walking on the track Of the Ohio