The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-24

when Neary boldly threw his cap over the rope and
bmzen throa,s but Patsy Hogan. of New York. with
his usual excellent Judgment asked Ned Hastings to
make another speech, ths time TO the effect that
wilmington and the railroad station being so near
they could excuse the dou1lc-throated howicrs ana
hastings did make his little speech with effect:
fight was meant and wanted, and the $50 stawart
spectators became deceny quiet Three minutes after
Neary stepped into the ring Gillespie followed vault
500 fastened like eeches upon their faces aud
a hundred comments could be heard on the night ana
left Now Johnny Clark: astride the rope, SAID IN
voice all could hear, 'I'li bet $50 that Neary wins
this light but there was not the old snap IN his oiicr
and IRE IN his eyes, tor Johnny himself believed that
he wrong all the time 'l'll take yer bet and
here's what talks, answered one of the rougher
hewcd crowd, and the money posted In acceptable
hands Other bets followed and Just as the com
being tossed in tho mir for choco of corners Clark
again. deliberately looking around, shouted none
could mistake HIM. "l'll match man that never
fought In his life against the winner OF This fight Tor
$500 eide Does anybody want il S' And Johnny,
waiting Tor response but not receiving any added
knock down, and will give anybody his choice"
swell | am bowed II that han't Christian gener-
osi'y, exclaimed Chestnut street lawyer, and Clark
laughed at the expression as he found takers for his
offers
Coyer the toss for corner. and selected the
rising ground. This done, the trouble OF obtaining
referee Was In order Two minutes decided that Patsy
HOGAN was requested to serve; but as Patsy don't
attend to much else than his butcher business IN
Gotham nowadays, he declined with thanks Then
Dan Dougherty OF Philadelphia, was proposed, ana
Dan, being agreeable to both parties, consented
"Never was there better man. said dozen, as
Dougherty took his position by the centre post Then
Neary requested Billy Madden, OF New York. TO act as
his umpire, and Billy, wanting TO accommodate. did
Andy Hanley, also of New York, served likewise
for Gillespie, while sam Colyer and Billy Mclean were
announced Gllespe's seconds, and Butt Riley and
Patsy o. Hara looked out Tor the Fiddler The coors
at tied the top of the stake near the ref
eree-paln green handkerchief Tor Neary, and white,
with green border, for Gillespie.
Without loss of time with the exception ofthe spikes
in Fddler's shoes being too long in which the latter
exhibited nasty temper the commenced TO strip.
Ncarys dress white stockings flesh coored tights
and green handkerchief around the waist Gillespie
wore white drawers buttoned the side and his
white stockings were drawn brown socks, while his
waist also ornamcnted with green handkerchief
Wrapped in blankets the fighters looked other
until the seconds shook hands, when the referee called
"Time" at 6h 0Sm. 30s. and the men stood face TO
face really to hammer each of all semblance
to humanity.
ROUND Tho crowd eagerly scrutinizcd and drew
comparisons between the rival gladiaors they stood
prepared Tor the struggle Neary stood IN sipshod
manner his head not quite erect but his hands in
fair POSITIONS Gespic's attituae little stl and
constrained, and lacked that freedom essential to
graceiuness. Although not devoid of that
BUSINESS inseparabe from the novice, his looks
did not betray want OF confidence, while
pleasant expression was upon his countcnance. In
muscular development they compared lavorably. The
Fddlors face gas naoby, but his big chest and lons
showed strength. Gespies flesh much winter
than Neary's and It seemed soft but the sequel proved
differently. Gillespie IN the finer Fix OF the two
All ms was taken in at glance Tor no IT., time was
which fell short OF Gillespie's body the latter immed
atey return ng pumper on the Fiddlcr's teye with
his right but 1t left no mark. Then one or TWO ex
changes followed and they cnched and the wrestie
Gillespie went under with Neary on top OF him, Tho
round very short. Clappng OF hands greeted both
RorND 2-Glcsple looked more confident than before
and the Fiddler had smile on his face The latter
sumed operations as soon as he got within distance
catching Gillespie the RIBS, Tor which he received
plungng crack with The right the jaw, which must
have made Neary teeth jingle. They then got into
with both hands. administering heavily, when they
struggled Tor the fall which ended by Neary being
thrown. The Fidder's face was flushed when he was
taken from the ground. Collycr and McCan very
handy with their nan, and Sam began 10 encourage
HIM BY saying rhas it, my boy that's the way 90 70
fellow, the hours OF hard work we've had to como here
and do this. )"
Rouxp a-Both looked clean Ncary again as
sumed offensive operations, delivering telling blow
Mixes right side with his lett bat he received better
than he sent for Mixes right plump in the Fd-
ders face, which caused him to vince The atler
made a second essay IN vicious upper cut, but It did
not prove effective, whom Gillespie sent his left again
both went down together. Cheers now were heard for
Gillespie, and Coycr could be heard yelling why,
you'll lick him In half an n iur"
RoUsD 4.-Both quick to respond. Gillespie FIRST
TO commence work. and MS he had measured his
distance went mis- left and striking Ne Try on tho
head, made him shake The Fiddler lot drive with his
right Mixes body and again with his left on his acc
but Gillespie squared things by cross counter full on
the Fdders nose which spread 1t ali over his face and
cut II down the centre as IL split by bowie knife,
the blood squirting all his chin and chest. In The
clinch and struggle Neary was thrown. First blood
was awarded TO Gillespie.
ROUND Both wore mischcvous expressions Tho
Fiddler was asxous and once dashed out his left ON
Mixes RIBS but it not hurtfu and then launched
HIS left his head but Mike quick TO return with
his right rap2ng the Fiddler on that damaged nasal
gan, which started the blood afresh. This brought
rapid exchanges Neary getting one or two on his OPP
ponen,'s body Gillespie IN the struggle was under,
Neary falling heavily on him. The Fiddler bcd pro-
fuseiy upon being lifted from the ground
ROUND G-Thc hackers of Gillespie we're now over
couldn't lose it. Both came up determined. The Fld-
dIer usual set the ball IN motion by sending his right
into Mixes body and hurt, yet the matter was ad
jused by Gillespie delivering a vicious right hand
upper cut which took effect in the Fiddinr's throat
and then before he could recover followed up with
smasher on his bad nose They then embraced and
Gillespie was thrown
ROUND Mike hadn't n scratch and he came up
with most determined expression. The Fiddler first
essaycd with his left aud reached likes body when the
latter let fly left ana right In one, two der each
eye, and repaid 1t with still more interest by counter
crack The Fidder's very sore nose The Fiddler
ddn'twant any more just then and went down to avoid
further punishment
RorSD Sit looked dollars TO cents In favor of
the Phadelphian Neary came up shaxi ing and seemed
Respondent. Gillespie took the initiative sending homo
terrfcr on The Fiddcr's body with his right, tne lat
ter essayiBg TO repay the comp the eye but
1t glanced OIL, and Nike raped second on the
iattened nose OF his opponent leaving again the im-
print OF his knuckes. Exchanges with both hands
ensued, when they came together with Gillespie the
best OF the TALL
RouSp 9-Au the rounds had been very short
When they were called lbe contrast between the men
AS great IL could possibly be- The Fddiers
face bleeding from hall dozen places and looked
knocked all out OF shape His lett eye getting
bad very fast and his lay fiat his face. Giles
pes face without mark not yet exh biting the
punishment received They both got tc work AS soon
they laced other, Neary shooting out his left
Gillespe's nosc-the first time he had reached 1t,
and then sent his right like piledriver on Mixes
body. Nike gotta light left on the Fddlers lip and then
they closed, Gillespie getting Neary's head in chan
Gerry; but matters were brought 10 terminus by the
Fiddler throwing Gillespie on the broad OF MS back
and falling with his whole weight on him. The rouEd
much In favor Of the Fiddler.
ROUND 10-Both came sprightly to she scratch and,
delivering simultaneously, cross countered with effect,
Neary tndiDg convenient spot on Mixes head, and
the after dropping an ugly one on tue jaw
The Fiddler sent in another right handler on Gcspies
body but got still another on that bruised jaw In pay
ment, and yet third on his BADLY cut which MADE
matters look serious for tho Fiddler Rushing in Upon
each other terrible punching ensucd Gillespie getting
full In Nearys face, the latter the body, when they
embraced, struggled and fell together. Neary was
sickenDg sight on being picked from the ground as
blood covered his face and breast Giliespics seconds
were boiling over with Joy. ana Colyer said, .Mke,