New-York tribune., 1869-06-16
A BRUTAL EXHIBITON

FIGHT BETWEEN McCOOLE AND ALLEN-NINE
ROUNDS FoUGHT-ALLEGED FOUL oN THE
PART OF ALLEN-THE RING BROKEN INTO
NO DECISION BY THE REFEREE-McCOOLE
BADLY PUNISHED.
ST. LOUIS, June 1j.-The fight between Nike
McCoole and Tom Allen took place to-day Fosters
Island about twenty miles down the river Jerry DonO
van and Tom Kelly acted as seconds for McCOole aud
Butt Riley New York and sherman ThurstOn, for Al
len Jack Looney, OF ST. Louis was umpire for McCooe,
and Eph Holland, OF Cincinnati. for Allen. Mckinney
was chosen referee Both presented fair appear
ance but Allen much the best McCoOles friends were
much disappointed his condition, he being fat and
showed signs Of unsiilIful training. McCooe the
choice OF ground and offered TO bet Allen 5000 that lie
would win the fight Allen made speech, saying he
was an EDgslmau had no money, and could accept
McCooles offer, but asked for fair play. The night then
proceeded with the following result.
ROUND THE men approached each other cautiously.
but with confidence There were few exchanges. and
then hasy hitting at close quarters Finally McCoOle
planted n heavy blow Aliens eve, knocking him
down First knock-down and first blood claimed FOR Nc
Coole, although blood appeared on both faces.
ROUND 2.-Terrhc blows in rapid succession on each
others faces, resulting finally IN favor Of Allen.
ROUND "A few severe blows were exchanged, when
they cnched and fell together The struggle caused in
tense excitement and McCooes friends realized that the
giant had met his match
ROuND4.-McCoole came 10 ihe scratch with his face
bleeding profusey from terrible cash under the right
eye Allen fought cautiously. McCoolo sot in heavily
Alleus ribs ana the latter went down 10 avoid au-
other. The widest excitement now began 10 prevail 40
the seeming change Iu tAC prospects Jt tie light
ROUND 5.-IIcayy fgntug throughout. There were
desperate exchanges during which Allen administered
two or three terrific blows IN McCOoles face, which
seemed 10 be of blood from forehead chin lie
had terrible gaAhcs under both cycs and his lace
horribly dsAgurcd The coHbatauts cinchcd ana after
desperate struggle both went down together near the
rOpcs. TIE round was decidedly iu favor Of Allen
ROUND G--rHgavy hitting Allen seemed 20 be the
freshest OF the two aud looked very COmplIcent dane
ing around his opponent with ease. After some sharp
hitting, the round resulted in his favor.
ROUND 7.-McCOOle presented "A fOrOm appearance and
very rapid In responding 10 Time AilcE looked
fresh and cheerful. After some exchanges Of a not
very satisfactory character % McCOOe. Allen fell 10
avoid punishment
RoUSD s-The hackers OF McCOOle urged him 10 make
short work of his opponent, but u lie struck out
him heavily the mouth. McCOole received terrible
punishment IN this round and 10 became evident that tho
fight would come 10 speedy termination. Allen looked
bland and serene at the close.
ROUND Q, AND LAsT-BOth men were slow In respond.
ing the CALL the noise and excitement being intense
The referee could not bc heard The cOmbatgnts ap-
preached each other ana engaged close quarters In
In close conflict when IL Is alleged Allen placed his hands
on the OF McCOOle and attempted 10 gOupe linn
when the cry OF foul" was raised from lIcCoCle's
corner
The rope was Immediately cut and the Widest excite
ment prevailed for few moments but the crowd soon
after dispersed toward the boat The referee was afraid
TO give his decision Several pistols were prese AT
reached st. Louis The decision will be published tomOr.
row, aud 10 s believed Will be favorable TO Allen,
Allen OutfOught McCOoe, and TO all Appearances would
have won the fight II he had been allowed 10 proceed
McCoole badly punished The fight lasted about
twenty minutes. b..