The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-01-11
4 COLORED HOXJNG M1TCIf.
New York Against Chicago-Thc Scene In
Houston Street Hc-tcrdny-Thc Chicago
Champion Fioorcd Amid Great Applause.

MIR. William Plcasanton, the champion
colotcd boxer Of Chicago. had friendly glove
encounter with Mr.. John Sims champion col
orcd pugilist OF this city. in the Variety Theatre
III Houston street yesterday afternoon. The
theatre was crowded. and much interest was
manifested. Tony Pastor. Tony Hart. and
many other amateur boxers occupied private
boxes. After much TUX about u referee. Mr..
Harry Hin consented to take the position.
Stakes and ropes were placed about the stage.
and at n given signal the colorcd champions
appeared. appropriately attired. They were
light weights. the Chicago man being taller
than his antagonist. Ills hacker IL said to be
n wcll-known iron merchant of Chicago. and u
particular friend ofthc Hon. Hugh ]. Hastings.
millionaire butcher. at one time occupying u
prominent political position in this city il
Thought to be- Siniss right bower
Time being called. the cOlrrcd gentlemen
shook hands and began to skip around each
other There WIS an African essence in each
mm,"yemcpi' "9d snilc rinplcd oyer the ~
PlcasHnton's telephone. and clevcry counterrd
when the latter tried to retaliatc. Az they
warmed to their work. blows rained thick and
last. and thu. champions revolvcd like min
wheel. Mr.. Hill rotating and dodging stray
passes on the outside oi the circle. At one time
Mr.. Sims cvin'cd hutting propensiti"s. hut an
upper-cut from Chicago warned hun In time.
from New York closed the first roun1 and
both gentlemen hung upon the ropes exhaust
ed. A white attendant then appeared. carrying
n silver cup and "a snowy napkin. He ap-
preached the Illinois champion. raised the cup
Ia his lips, and vigorously tanned him with The
napkin. The same attention was paid to Mr..
Sims. and the rivals were then called for tho
second round.
Chicago opened tho bail with quick gyra-
ton ending with a sumner on Mr. Slns's nose.
The latter struck out wildly. but quickly re-
covered himself. and tapped his antagonist 80
scientifically that the theatre rang with APP
plnuse. Chicago then began to spar with his
head. dodgng and dropping. prancing and
dancing. and twiring and whirlinE until Mr..
Sims seemed da1rd, when they came to clns,.
heads il was difficult to tell who had the best Of
II. For an instant they separated. then both
mad" powerful passes. missed. and rolled upon
the floor No wrestling, shouted the referee.
painting colorrd gentlemen again hung them
selves upon the rope and received the delicate
attentions Of their eau asian friend.
The third round opened with wary move
mcnts. The black faces shone with pcrspira-
ton. and Chicagos lips We're moving as though
h" was talking to himself. The whites of their
eyes and their ivory teeth gllstcned In the gas
light Go IN Chicago-spring yourself "
shouted voice from the gallery. and Chica4su
went ia and got sprung. Thump. mash. thump.
h"atcr was at work. tOlurcn New York made
a low. graceful bow. and caught another upper
cut. Dr-pc rate iihhing cnsucd and Sims final
~ planted singer on Chicagl'S hominy hop
him in tn. corner of the stag. That ended the
contest. Mr.. Sims WAS declared the victor and
Mr. IleaSanton sent back To Chicago.
II j. understood that the wholesale butchers
- Washington Market are anxious 10 match
MI AhrNn Middleton, better known as the
Champion beet carrier against Mr.. sims. Mr..
Middleton promised to meet Mr.. Sims this week
tut las tAus Ter JAILED tpuppear.