Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-24
Arkansas state Money.
ALLEN-McCOOLE.

Big Mike whipped out Of Has Boots.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 23.-The steamer Con-
tinental left here at 1890 this morning,
with nearly 1000 people on board, and
steamed up the river. When six miles out,
McCoole was taken aboard, aud the same
distance beyond Allen was takeG on. Both
were Immediately put 70 rest in state
rooms by their trainers. About II O'Clock
the steamer reached Chateau Island,
about IA miles above st. Louis, and nearly
opposite Mitchell Station, on the Chicago
and Alton Railroad, where the boat landed,
and ring was set. Allen entered the ring
first and was followed at once by McCoole.
Af,er some delay seconds were chosen
Arthur Chambers and Pstsey Shepherd
acting for Allen, and Tom Kelly and Dub
lin Tx for McCoole. The umpires were
Mike Gouley for Allen, and James Brow
nell for EcOoole. Aliens colors were white
aud blue; McCoole's, gteens Allen won the
toss ofcorners, and chose the sottheSst cor
ner. Everything is nearly ready for the
fight to commence, the crowd orderly. the
betting slow. Everybody seems to exp. ct
a square fight. Both men are in splendid
condition. Z &,
The Result
Jack Looney was chosen referee, and at
2:25 P. NJ. the fight began.
First Roundabout men walked prompt
ly to the scratch, and after spalring, Allen
landed blow on McCoole's eye, following
with one on the forehead, Mike retul ming
on Aliens ribs. A few exch 4nges passed,
and terrible fighting ensued, Allen punish
ing McCoole severely about the face, and
finally fought him down amid the cries of
"foul," it being claimed that Tom struck
after N ke dropped. First blood was al
lowed for Alien.
Second round-Allen again led with bis
left, striking McCoole terrific blow, which
lie followed with two fierce left handlers on
Mixes cheek, cutting two gashes one un-
der the right eye. Both fought to course
and some good short arm fighting ensued.
Mike followed Allen around the ring, but
Tom kept away from his blows. Another
corner. Terrific exchanges, and Allen
dropped to avoid blows.
Third roGnd.-McCoole come up bleed
ing badly from the face, and right eye clos
ing. After feceiVing q few rapid blows
McCoole rushed, and Alien strHck him
heavily on the ribs, Allen returned one on
the cheek and two on the mouth. McCoole
again rushed at Allen, but the latter avoided
the blows and got in one on the nose and
two more on the mouth, McCoole returning
on ribs. Both again fought to close and
Allen again dropped. As men carried
them 10 their corner it was quite evident
Allen was master Of the field. BE hadn't
scratch, while MeCoOle was bleeding pro-
iusely.
Fourth round.-AIlen led off and planted
a ter fc blow on Mixes cheek. Sharp ex-
changes and Allen fought McCoole to the
ropes and Knocked him down with fearful
left-hahder on the jugulsr. First knock
down for Allen.
Fifth round.-Allen forced fighting and
planted repeated blows Oh McC0ole's face,
slashing right and left till he was 3 msre
mass of bleeding and battered flesh. FL
nslly be dropped to avoid blow and Nc
Coole endeayored TO follow him, but Allen
glided away. Melodies friends seeing he
was bound to lcse the fight tried to raise
disturbance, but were quickly quieted.
Sixth Round-Allen again led off with
blow on McCoole's mouth, the blood follow
ing it in great streams. The rest of the
round was repetition ofthe former, Mikes
face receiving terrible punishment. Aliens
body began 10 show McCoole's pounding,
but otherwise he was unhurt.
Seventh Round-McCoole presented a
horrible appearance and seemed scarcely
able TO hold up his hands; his left eye
closed, terrible cut under the right eye,
upper lip cut and nose broken. Before
toeiDg the mark, Allen said, az is sin to
send That man up to be punished. If you
don't take him away I'll dis6gure him for
life; he's the meanest man l ever met"
The crowd also yelled, "Tske him away!
Take him awsyl' The round was gone
through with, Allen refraining from his ful-
ther punishment. The fgNt had now last
ed 10 minutes, and when time was called
for the eighth round, Tom Kelly threw up
a white handkerchief in token of his princi-
pals defeat. The contest occupied exactly
20 minutes, and at is conclusion McCoole
and Allen shook hands 10 the ring. The
party then repaired to the BOAT and return
ed to the city.