The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-10
THE PRIZE RING.

JOHN j. DwYER AND JAMES ELLIOTT, THE
BROOKLYN HEAVY WEIGHTS, MATCHED FOR
THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF AMERIcA-ALL THE
PRELIAIINARIEs ARRANGED.
The sporting fraternity had a genuine sensation
yesterday, the rival heavy weights. John j. Dwyer
and james Elliott, both of Brooklyn, matched
to fight for the championship of America and 81 900
side. The men, together with particular friends
ana interested acquaintance assembled at the Clipper
Office at one o'clock. making a gathering that
mindeda few OF those present of the crowds that
came together i'll the arrangement of important
matches of like nature in the years gone 10y. Joe
Goss, Barney Aaron. Billy Edwards, Vary Edwards
Mike Henry, Ned Mallahan. Arthur Chambers. Pete
Croker, Johnny Reilly, Uncle Bill Tovee. Dooney
Harris, Charley Johnson. Johnny Lazarus. Jimmy
Frawley and delegations from Philadelphia and Brook
Ign were hand to take look at the and to hear
the arguments that always precede the drawing up of
the articles of agreement which necessary in such
important matters. In respect the crowd was dis
appointed, as Dwyer and Elliott. with one two
friends each. were taken into another room and the
door locked Here the conference lasted nearly two
hours before everything was satisfactorily settled
When Dryer and Elliott first met and exchanged a
word or two about commonplace matters Dwyer
"Put you in mind of old times don't it. Jim -
Yes. indeed. 1t does. returned Elliott rubbing
his hands together.
When III the private room the first stumbling block
was the place of fighting. Objections made to
many localities named, and at last reasons given
why the battle should not come OFF United States
soil. Though some locality West South the
agreed that Canada should be the place and
the naming Of the ground be left with
Elliott. as the latter has serious objections
to portions of that territory. Then
the time OF lighting and each wanted the weather
to be of pleasant character this point not very
difficult to adjust. Next the of the deposits
and the appointment of final stakeholder dis
cussed, when at last with few additional but minor
matters being agreed upon. the men signed their
names to the articles. Though the discussions
of an earnest nature there was nothing unpleasant
said by the men, though an occasional remark was
sufficient to show what their feelings During
interchange OF opinions regarding of the prop
ostions submitted. Elliott felt that unless it then
settled the whole affair would fall through saying to
Il want this to be fight. John and don't want it
to fall through The latter instantly returned
Don't be alarmed, jim; you shall have fight
from me-
Stripped of the superiuous language in which such
articles of agreement usually made out the match
of Dwyer and Elliott, in nutshell, is fallows:
The men agree to fight fair stand up fight for the
championship of America and 81 a side according
to the rules of the prize ring Thursday, May
8, 1872 in Canada. The first deposit of $3.50 side is
now in the hands of Mr.. Frank Queen who is acting
temporary stakeholder and the other deposits will
also be made at the Cpper Office The second is due
on Thursday, january g. and will be OF $3.50 side.
and the third and last of $500 side. will be posted
on Tuesday April 15 At the time of the second de-
post the final stakeholder will be named and at the
last deposit Elliott must advise his opponent OF the
| locality of the fighting ground. The men are re-
qured to be in the ring between the hours Of
| ten A. NJ and two p. nj. the absent
will forfeit the money up In of magisteral in
reference before the referee is agreed uponand the
selection Of that important official will take place at the
ringside-the stakeholder il empowered to name the
| next place of meeting, which must be on the same
day within the week. Should the referee be
chosen and interruption then occur, that official has
| the power of naming the next place of meeting.
Dwyer is thirtyone years OF age and about five feet
nine and half inches in height At present he is
| very heavy, weighing in the neghborhood OF 300
pounds. but in the ring will strip about 165 pounds.
It not certain how he will go into training but
few citizens Of Boston have rendered him q ben
eft, he will appear there the evening of the I'D
| inst. and wind up with Goss.
Elliott il thirty-hve years of age, about six feet in
height, and in condition will weigh in the neighbour
hood of ITO pounds. He has fought times III
| the ring and is not much the worse for these en-
| counters.
! Should nothing to prevent these men coming
together to decide who is the better 1t will be =
| fierce and determined struggle.