The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-28
THE PRIZE RING.
MIDDLH-WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF
THE WORLD.
Fight Between Gen. Rooke, of New York
and Denny Harrington-Har-
fingtOn Wins.


New YORK March 26-The latest adyices from
London. March II. tate that tn. prize fight for
the middle weight championship of the world,
between the ! American middle, weight cham.
Harrington. the middle-weight champion Of
the United Kingdom. took place recently at Sur
The conditions were for the men to fight with
light gloves, at 154 pounds. for floO and cham
pl n cup OF ths same value according to the
| new rules Of the London prize ring, each round
to last three minutes, AMI minutes rest to be-
allowed between each round. kooke was trained
by jim Dillqn. Of Birmingham, and Harring-
Rookie, after failing to secure match with
Tom Allen, or any man in this country. Gro sed
ooIi%s Recfy M%9re WI" jim % Goyne, na'ssSa sSa tS@ Wae
Web %atshea endsa to ae eh Ixs TIN Allen near pS5ure
Great interest was manifested in the affair
throughout London. birmingham and Liver
e. against Rookie. The London sports backed
Harrington. while Liverpool Manchester and
Birnai9gham 9 am backed Rookie. On the day Sc
was Overtrained and the betting changed odds
OF go % E2o being laid on Harrington.
The fight took place in Surrey Gardens. Over
500 persons were present Harrington, who is
the best man in England. weighed l53k pounds,
aDd Rookie $50. which was away below his
followed by his seconds, George Problit. of BIZ
mingham. and Jim Dillon. Harrington was
not long In putting in an appearance, having as
his attendants Jack Hicks and Jack Baidock Of
lSingtOn.
Some four or five minutes we're wasted in ad
Justing the ropes and Immediately everything
was IN readiness. the men and the seconds
shook hands in the or hodox fashion. time was
caled 3D.; and nn the men 9s stood up for the fight
twenty-five minutes past 9, and directly they
threw themselves into position. The style OF
the men, was most marked Rookie stood with
ponents body. with his left low down. Harrng-
ton, on the contrary. stood erect. moving both
his hands as ii no meant mischief. After spar
but the blow fell short. and then. following Har.
rington into his corner, he managed to plant
I ms eft on n his opponents face whereupon they
closed and some hot exchanges followed most |
order Of the day.
Harrington then got in beauty on the left |
side Of kooke's face and fought his man to the |
ropes. Finally. when they broke away, Har- |
rington. with singing right, handler. caught
head. sending him down instantly. First knock |
down for Harring Rookie was fully five
seconds before he was on his legs again to re-
hugged each other. both hitting wildly, and
when they broke away. and while !sparrIng Tor
round. very hot one all In favor OF Harring.
ton, whose partisans were in ecstacies and now
offered two to ono on their man.
. Second ROund-RoOke was slow to the call OF
time. but once on his legs he set to work in
earnest, and then pegged away merriiy for n
lev + seconds, the exchanges being in favor of
Harrington. wno. appeared the stronger OF the
two. Once or twice Denny planted his right on
Rooke,s face. and then getting his left around
Rooke's neck he was buy with his right.
times his blows fell short, and now Harrington
went In aud forced the fighting. driving his man
TO the ropes.
NEVERTHELESS. he took his punishment kindly.
smiling al approyingly and pulling himself to-
Setner ne managed to get In one or two thick
n round |
. Thild III Round.When they forced each other.
neither appeared anxious to get to work, spar
however, was the first to get in a Singer with
ls lett q on Rooke's face without = return This
roused the latter up bit and they set to work
ing IN some good work and repeatedly fight
ng his man to the ropes. Once or twice Rookie
tfufk aft A AHMarr1ngton lar ,nst above the belt with his
bling work then ensued. the round closing
slightly ia Rockies favor.
tourth honnd-HarringtOn was the quickest
Q Q respond e to the call Of time. and directly
Rookie stood up. Denny let him have one on !
he nose, receiving ia return one on the body.
where merry rail- took place, slightly iu favor
If the former. However, directly Harrington
lot away into the centre of the ring, he equal
q which neither showed any science hitting
wildly. and repeatedly falling to get home.
tooke once more fought Harrington into his {
Orner.
At this moment the excitement was intense, '
or now there appeared Just chance for Rookie,
s all through this round he had shaped better
han in the three preceding ones, and wound
Fifth Round-Rooke was again slow I to time. '
harrington coming up smiling but looking
cry determined. Harrington at once dashed
a his left on the body, without a return.
.ooke then got nice one in with his right on
,enny's head but directly afterwards be grew 2
cry weak. missing one or two shots. The pair q
anne to close quarters repeatedly. Harrington, q q
s in the previous rounds. getting his left hand d
oqnd Rockies neck and his,ing wildly with his T
lg ht but Harrington had the best of the in L
n to the left side of Rockies face without re- t
lrn: The partisans OF Harrington now shouted b
nish, and both fought desperately. ihe adyan- :
age. however. resting with Harrington, who = =
'as much the stronger Of the two. Indeed, :
rom this point he sook decided lead, Rookie .