The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-22

Rafting Mil Between John Paul, Of Phila.
delphia, and Ike Smith, Of Aorrisania.
for 5000 Side : The
Quaker City Wins.

yesterday morning, Just before c0ck-crOW, Jon0
Paul, OF Philadelphia and Ike Smith, OF M0rrfsanta,
N. Y, met In roped arena In Q wooded meadow
two miles to the westward of Riverhead L. l., -
adjust "dhnculties" whatever they were. PH0
has appeared on two former occasions In the prize
ring. doing his fights the banks OF the Schuyl-
KILL whipping his men handsomely and in short
order Smith, who at present halls from Morrisania
is 1t Is believed, native OF Swansea, Wales, and
was 1t one time employed in one OF the numerous
copper manufactures which abound in that seaport
town. He has figured four or I'VE times as prize
fighter, his last appearance being In March 1870,
at Redwood, adjoining his birthplace. In which he
defeated Irish Mike Mallory, q horseshoe nail
maker, for f1O side.
THE GLADIATORs READY.
Notwithstanding the tnclement state OF tho
weather there was an attendance OF about ono
hundred and fifty, among whom were noticed Fred
Clark, W. Donnelly and Moss Aaron, OF Boston. At
halfnast five the men stepped into the ring. Paul
wore bucksSin breaches with white stockings, and
shoes with wooden soles thereon. Smith had
pair Of red flannel drawers on with white stock
Ings and heavy leather shoes. Skid Harris and
Barney Fold were the seconds 70 Paul. while Mike
Courcey and Ben Carno done the handsome" for
Smith. Jimmie Cook, q London lad OF recent
importation, held the liquors, and q mild, gentcel
old parsonage, who gave MS name as George
''time" was called both men advanced to the cen.
tire and commenced
ROUND 1.-CautOn on both sides at every move
ment; then felnt at q highlander from Smith,
which was avoided by Paul. and followed by. a
and clinch, and both down. Time i've minutes.
ROUND More ready this time. Considerable
sparrinq by Smith, who received an ugly cut on
the upper lip. First blood claimed for Paul and
allowed. The round ended by both men gong
ROUND a-smith came up with q dubious smile
and sent out his "snister' mawley, which was
avoided by Paul, who danced aside as freely and
easily as If taking part in
QUADRILLE.
ROUND 4.-Both men ready and willing, and pos.
rather sour and vexed, but Smith managed to tap
him ON the os Jronuis, which sent him to grass
ROUNDS 5, 8 and IA good deal OF fibbing; then
which both went down.
ROUND s.-A long round, in which nothing erect
i've was DONE. Paul looked confident and MIS-
chievous, and Ike appeared as though he felt no
inclination TO surrender as yet. Both down, their
wrestling abilities being about equal.
ROUNDS 9, 10 and ia good deal of sparring;
during which Smith seemed to Incline to butting.
For this Paul was quite prepared, and taking Ike
two to one on Paul
ROUNDS 70 AND 13.-some pretty play by the
hands OF the two men feint ut left by Smith and
a knockdown from Paul.
ROUND 14.-Both up to mischief. and business
receiving two discolored optics. Three to one in
the betting on Paul.
ROUND l5.-Smith rather groggy; ready to time,.
however, but was soon sent to grass. Betting
lively.
ROUNDS 15 16 AND 1.-THE hOfnfly OF variety
Is charming" was beautifully eXemplifed in these
rounds during which Paul maintained his way,
while Ike looked distressed and palpitated like
grampus.
BELLOWS TO MEND
was In order
ROUNDS Is and 19.--ln the first Paul executed but
little preliminary ceremony, when he grappled
Smith. compliment which was handsomely re.
turned in the latter round.
ROUND 20.-lt was evident that both men were
getting ''winded" and desired to bring matters 10
u crisis; there was q great deal OF ''rushng'' on
both sides and great deal OF trouble taken to
round Paul was almost forced out OF his "equilib-
rium," but Ike had to 60 to grass. Four to one on
Paul.
GENEROUS VICTOR.
ROUND 81 AND LAST-StaRgering and shaky,
both, at the call Of 'time," with faint smile on
both faces, showing little more confidence In that
OF Paul, who, putting out his dexter mawley, hit
| Ike on the chin and sending him among the "but-
| tercups." Smith received slight confusion on
him senseess, that he was unable to respond to
the call Of 'time." SO. amid hearty cheers, the
victory was awarded to Paul, who Immediately az
forwards went about with an open box in his
hand, and collected $35 for Smith. Paul contrib
uted $15 making the total proceeds 500, which il
to be handed to The defeated man.
The men fought at catch weight; Paul was, ap-
parently, about one hundred and fOrty-six pounds,
while Smith was few pounds lighter. The fight
being a total absence or vulgar remarks, common
to such assembages, and profane language was
'nOwheres." All returned to the city poorer, wiser
and wetter men for 1t rained incessanty) than
when they started to make feast on that
advertised clambake