Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-07

ested-JOhn GOuIding's Training
of AIlen--WhO will Fight the Win
ner?
From the New York Sun.l A.l
The near approach of the great battle
between Mace and Allen, appointed to
come off on the 10th inst, is the all
absorbing topic among the gentlemen
who delight in prize-fghting. The feel
ing in New York is largely in favor of
Mace, as is amply proven by the odds,
which stand 500 to $50 in his favor
The famous English pugilist is reported
to be in prime condition and it is as
serted that he expresses the most i'm
plicit confidence in his ability to win
John G. Heenan, who is one of Mace's
most enthusiastic admirers, will doubt
less second him in the fight; and as the
Benicia Boy is no novice in the magic
circle, he will render most efficient aid
to the doughty champion during the
struggle Heenan, who has been for
some time at Mace's quarters, and daily
spars and exercises with him, says in let
ters to his friends that Mace will get
along with Allen quite handily," and un-
hesitatingly prononnces him zone of the
most scientific. and gamest men which
England has ever produced \ %
Another old gentleman Of long expert
ence says boldly to his friends and the
p1blie, Mace is game, he knows how to
fight, and you can bet your bottom dollar
he will do it. too" A, letter received
from Chris. Conner, dated April 20, con-
firms the above in every particular.
Aliens hackers seem equally confident.
John Goulding, his trainer, sends word
that his muscles are solid, his flesh
hard, and his powers of endurance all
that possibly can de desired" while the
well known Joe Coburn, who will proba-
bly, minister to him during the little
unpleasantness," is in ecstasies over his
fine condition, which he ascribes to the
fact that his system is entirely free from
the evil effects of dissipation, to which
so many champions have been addicted.
While the quick-witted, sharp Coburn
appears so delighted with Aliens condi-
ton, he does not seem disposed to ex-
press publicly any positive opinion as to
the final result, but seems to coincide
with Allen, that it will be plucky,
scientific, desperate fight They seem
to place great reliance on the fact that
Allen is far the younger, and has had
recent experience, while several years
have elapsed since Mace SHE'D his castor
into the ring.
5 Be this as it may the affair seems des
tined to come off on time; the money is
all up, and the programme seems to be
arranged satisfactorily in all details.
The atmosphere, on the eve of this great
event, is thick with flying rumors Of chal
lenges and battles to come; one to the
effect that Cusick, the trainer of Mace,
remarked that he was authorized to
make match for Mr.. Rocky Moore to
fight Allen for any amount up to $4,000.
Mr. Moore requests us to deny this fatty, /
and to state that he has retired from the /
ring, perfectly satisfied with his laurels |
and limited experience; and furthermore,
that he considers himself competent at
all times to make his own engagements. /
We have good reasons for saying that
Coburn is willing to fight the winner of
the Mace and Allen match for $4,000. I
What this gentleman says he is very apt
to mean, for he is terribly in earnest, and
he has good hackers who are ready to
stake him for any amount. Frl
Another rumor asserts that Heenan
publicly stated, that after the fight he
would be prepared to back one of the
old champions, and an American at that,
against the winner for $4,000" The
Benicia Boy may possibly entertain the
idea of trying his luck once more; but the
is that he will name the Hon.
Edward Price, of Washington City, who,
il will be remembered, fought Australian
Kelley some time ago, which little enter
tainment is said to have cost the Hon.
John Morrissey several thousand dollars.