The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-29
A DEADwooD PRIZE FIGHT.



DESPERATE CONTEST BETWEEN THE ''BELfAsr
CHICKEN AND "cooK, TIE KID''-FIFTY-
TWO HOUNDS AND DRAW.
From the Black Hills Pioncer1
Dcadwood taken by surprise by the hasty an
nouncemcnt OF a prize light which occurred ut tho
Cricket saloon on last Monday afternoon. II seems
TO have been an impromptu affair, the parties
having undergone system OF training but
resolve on both sides for ''passase arms, and
desire prevailing to test the merits OF two good
men, tho light was quickly agreed and brought
about with the express all to tho
.best win" The con.ending parties were Johnny
Mari, known as tho ''Bcllast Chicken" and George
Lattimer, iamiarly called ''Cook the KID" Johnny
MARI stands I'VE feet inches, the
| 100 pounds. 'The Cook looms up about an inch and
half higher than Johnny, but averages about tho
same avoi rdupois when placed IN the balance. Jack
| Williams ollcatcd second Tor Johnny Mari and
Tim Brady did the honors for "lhc Cook" That
prince. of sportsmon, Billy Nutall. chosen
Referee better choice could not DO made, us Billy
Is with ali matters connected with the ring
and eager manner In winch no watched the light,
the anxiety visbiy expressed IN the short duration
between rounds, and the promptudc with which he
called 'tmc proved him TO be tho right man In tho
right place, and, though ANXIOUS 10 the .'m, no
was nevertheless determined TO fair play. OF course
tho dimensions OF the building IN which the fight oc
CURED prevented many from witnessing the contest
that were eager TO do so, but all tho available
was occupied ana crowded dcnsely 10
deprive many oil fair sight The ring,
what was 30 denominated, was portion OF one end OF
the hall, about twenty-five feet square, divided from
the audience by benches placed the room.
rhe Cook was first To shy ms castor into he rng aud
was quickly followed ny the .'Beiiast Chicken" the
parties were not atrcd IN usual lighting costume. but
apeured stocking with trousers and Shirt the lat
ter articles OF wardrobe beng docd
round belt around tho waist concluded the make.
up and al two o'clock, time being called, both parties
stepped 10 tho scratch, and alter the shaking OF
hands, stood up Tor
rmE FIGHT.
Round l. Both men came up smiling; first blood and
first knock down for Mari. =. Botu men spared
around the ring: finally ciinchcd, Mari winning tho
tall B. "rhe Cook" got in his work aud the tall
!. Sparrng and knock down Tor Mari. 8. Both men
intent ON BUSINESS Mari wins the round by planting
square Int on tho "Cook's' nylrap T. ''rhe Cook"
serves up warmer fish for ''fhe Chickeno ana WINS
the round by iar knock down. !. Fail Tor MARI
:. Draw D. 'Ihe Cook'' succeeded In getting Marr's
head Ia chanccry, administering several soothing pou
tees till Mari io; round tor ''rhe Cook 10 sparr-
ing and wrestling until both Tell, "rhc Cook" top
round Tor "rhe cooH." II. Mari lot Of 'rne Cook's'
bugc, Knocking him down round Tor Mari. L. Both
men tced the scratch quickly at the call Of time and
The Cook" revenged the injury 10 his nasal organ by
knocking Mari coan oil his pms IL. Mari show
ing symptoms fatigue; ..rhc Cook" look
ing tresher; both men clinchcd and fell togchcr
draw. H. ''Ihc Cook" occupied IN
sparrng, out succeeded knocking Mari against tho
wall ana clean oil his feet 10. Marr's head again
| y.
mon quickly on time Good work was done in this
round, ending by Mari planting telling hit under
rhe Cook 81 lett pepper. Both down, ''Iho Cookn
top IL. Mari showing signs OF weakness. Some
tiino occupied IN sparring Mari ell 70 AVOID punish
better shape, and although '.The Cook' met HIM with
u sumner II did not down hin. Both clnchod, Mari
falling under and showing signs oi much exhaustion
Round ior ''rno Cook" 49, tho Cook this round
pressed the lighting and accomplished some heavy
hitting Mari broke ana .'crcussed" around the ring
followed by 'The Cook" who cl,nched his opponent
ana tell on top Round Tor ''rhe Cook" 20 Cook
appearing resu, did some good work. but in tho
CInch and FULL Mari under Round Tor ..iho
Cook" 22 and %. "Ihe Cook' won tho
fall a. Mari IN This round displayed evident
signs OF gaming strength and wind, getting his work
vol IN "Ihe Cook hitting him several times and
winning tho fall 20 MARI fell 10 avoid punishment
"rhe Cooks" round. 70. This proved lar the
gamcst round In the 1ght give ana take being tho
order OF the day but Mari finally proved himself high.
both sides, "The Cook doing little work and
falling top rs Mari hit worry hard fell avoid
punishment Round for "Tho Cook" 20. give and
take, aud hard hghting both SIDES. FALL 'rhe
Cook" on top. 80 Both men toe tho scratch little
happened Hard hitting, Mari administering some
fearful aoses 10 his antagonist Cnch and tall, "rhe
} Cook' on Top. 81. 'ihe Cook" attempting TO hit
MARI tho latter dropped knee and threw "ihe
Cook' clean over his shoulder. Immense applause
followed this round which was given to MARI 81 Mari
Chmch and TAIL Tor Mar. 33. ''rhe Cookn begins 10
show evident signs OF weakness. Mari, refreshed
and very tricky, forces the nshing like gamecock.
Round for MARI. 81. In this round ''fhe Cook re-
ceivcd some severe punishment, Mari planting a
reminder on his buglc that caused the claret How
tho floor. In tho Cllnch Mari threw his advcr-
sary clean table, Round Tor Mari. 49, Give
aud take, both men falling apart 81 Draw, each man
laIiLg. 49, Good lighting on both Sides Cinch, 1.-The
Cook" falling ON top, near Marr's corner IS. Mari
clincncd aud struggled Tor some time, but Tho Cook
tell on top so. Mari got IN some telling blows,
marking "The Cook 50 Taco and closing his lott eye.
They clnched and Tell together. Declared draw. 40
Good sparrlng. but Mari fought down. Round or
"Ihe Cook" IL. AZ this stage OF tho game tho
doned their shirts, exhibiting their shape Tor tho
first time MARI succeeded 10 punshing his antago
INST severely on tic RIBS ''Ihe Cook" hitting IN
every direction, won the knock down. AZ. BON men
] appeared grosgy md weak Mari fell, CIV
ing the round TO his opponent. A.
! Tor MARI A. MARI quick to the call OF time. nd
tell TO avoid receiving his change 1.-THE Cook s.
round. A. Mari fought down after good ighting and
sparriDg A. GIVE and take; cnch ana TALL Mari on
top a.. Heavy lighting on both SIDES "Tho Coo.'
closed. As. CIV. aud take; 'srhe Cook" on
top 40. Give and take; declared draw
90. Cllnchcd and both tell side by 81. Give anc
take cllnch aud TALL for Mari 81 ''rhc Cook show
ing signs OF being nearly gone Mari finally droppcc
to avoid punishment 'rhc Cook'sr round
Al this tmc, by consent OF the referee, the fight
postponed until The 18th OF January when 1t VIII bt
renewed Tor purse OF $3.50 and tho gate money.
Although satisfactory termination was gained by
this encounter all decided IL was game hight ant
us fair n contest could be desired, both
playing an amount OF equal TO all sucp occ..
sions and enough sand TO convince each other thai
should they again stapd up for passage at ia,
winner VIII have enough to do To earn hts laures Tn,
fight lasted one hour and forty minutes, ana wal
allowed 10 proceed without any annoyance or disturb
ancc
PAYING BUSINESS.