Vicksburg weekly herald., 1870-05-14
PRIZE FIGHT!
MACE ANDALLEN
ALLEN SECOND BEST!

NEW ORLEANS, May lO-The
Mace and Allen excursion an-
louneed to leave at A. M. gOt'O
At ) precisely. There was a large
crowd at the Jackson Railroad de-
pot as early as 80 a. NJ, among
whom there were many prominent
merchants, lawyers and physicians,
government officers Of both armies
from the grade OF General down,
aud well known sporting men from
al parts of the country.
At the depot there were about
seventy metropolitan police detail
cd, who accompanied the train out
a quarter Of q mile, where parties
without tickets were put OIL, which
caused delayed o! some twenty
minutes in consequence.
The train consisted OF nine pas
senger car, well filled, probably 700
persons, OF which about two.thirds
were OF the better classes.
/ lie Chicago Base Bal Club were
RmUng the eXcursionisls.
No incident worthy OF note trans
pired previous to starting. The
crowd was very orderly.
On reaching q point about five
and halt miles distant from the
city the train stopped, aud IN an in-
slant the cars were cnplied, but
all were ordered aboard a. the spot
was inside the Metropolitan police
district The train proceeded to q
point about three miles above Ken
nerville, ST. Charles parish, where
all are in the field, and prepara-
tions are making for the contest.
Betting about 3 to 2 on Mace,
though Allen party are very conf
dent.
The weather is delightful, clear
and pleasant.
Both men are in splendid condi-
ton. Allen will weigh about l73,
Mace lGS, Mace and Allen came
on board the dummy which fol-
lowed the train. Mace's face does
not present as heshy appearance as
Aliens.
Al! now under way to the ring
which will be pitched near the
river, about one mile distant from
the railroad.
NEW ORLEANS, May l0.-Mace
and Allen rode together in cart
to the battle ground, Mace inviting
and assisting Allen to get into the
cart. Some time was lost In select
Ing 4 favorable site for the ring,
winch was finally pitched back 100
yards from the Mississippi. On
completion Of the ring, RUFUS Hunt,
q well known sporting man IN New
Orleans, was selected referee.
Heenan made q few remarks, say
ing the combatants were English.
men; let them fight on their
merits aud best man win.
AT s ;35 A. N, Allen SHE'D cap in
ring, soon followed, amidst great
cheering.
Mace won choice of corners.
The men then stripped, and In A
few mintes shook hands, both look
ing rather serious; the betting ia.
voring Mace at the rate of SlOO to
s75.
First round at $3.50 AN. Some
time was consumed In feigning,
both men smiling. Mace made
first blow, hitting Allen under the
right eye, who got away laughing.
Mace bit Allen on nose slightly:
claims OF blood not allowed. Quick
Interchange OF blows followed,
when both men came down, Allen
under.
Second round: Allen led off ON
Mace's forehead, Maze returning on
Aliens mouth. First blood for
N ace. Severe fighting succeeded,
Allen succeeding In getting in two
leaVy blows near Mace's stom-
lch. Mace fell short Oh Aliens
neck, the latter returning on
lllace's chest, Mace then got In un.
Ter Aliens left eve aud then n SO.
'ere cut In the right eye, Allen
going down.
5d round-A!len struck Mace
lghtly, the latter going down.
i'h rouud-Same as last.
9th romd-Allen sent ia a blow
lnder Mace's right arm, the latter
'etiring, Allen stepped down but
vas quickly up. The men clinched
nd Mace threw Allen.
9th Troublesome little sparring
When the men again clinched, All.
en- throwing Mace aud falling on
nm heavily, Claims Of foul, not
llOwed.
1th round-In this round Aliens
light eye was completely closed.
lace got in heavily ON Aliens
lose Alien then gave Mace a body
'low; quick interchanges ensued,
10Th men falling together.
Sth round-Men clinched, Mace
citing In several blows and was
hen thrown by Allen.
9TH round-A slight hit for Allen
Vho then struck Mace a heavy
low under the left ear knocking
!im clear down. The first knock
own for Allen.
10th and last rOund-Allen gave
lace a body blow, then after
eigning some time both men rested
ONE seconds, them coming up
Allen hit Mace, the latter re-.
lrning with two heavy cnts
nder Aliens left eye, blood flow.
lg freely. The men again retired
yainst the stakes, going to the
1rDer, were spOnged off and ad-
anced again then hard fighting
issued In Mace's favor, when the
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