The New York herald., 1879-02-08
PRIZE FIGHT.

On January "a a merry mill was decided between
Pat Perry and Tom Lane, two Birmingham boxers of
high repute. who fought for stake of 10 and
purse. There few men better known among the
Birmingham sporting community than Tom Lane,
not only from the fact Of his being son Of the
nowned Hammer Lane, but because he has figured
often and successfully in the prize ring having
taken part some eighteen battles with only three
reverses. His most notable victories were those
Dick Fellows. Boyer Crutchley, Tucker
and Ike Atkins, while probably the best
man to whom he lowered his colors was
Kenny, the Shoeblack. OF late however, Lane has
been on the shelf-indeed for the last five years he
has done service for Her Majesty in the indian
army and it reflects credit on his bravery to know
that on his return to England he threw down the
gauntlet to man who Is open to fight any in the
world at his weight. Perry. who stands some FIVE
feet six inches. has twenty-five summers and is
twelve years the junior Of Lane. Both with and
without the gloves he has proved himself to be
good and true, ALI Greenfield, Funny Cook
and Bonner-all of them puglists of
mean order-having suffered defeat at his
hands The match Sa hst being & almost an
preparation; still they came to the mark looking in
excellent trim. though Perry seemed by far most ft,
and when at eight o'clock. they stepped into the
ring there loud offers OF three to one on the
young -un which found barely response. Both
Lane and his opponent had secured the services of
well known professionals, who to their praise be it
said looked after the interests OF their men without
that hallooing and noise-making which is untor-
tunately too often heard. Perry the toss for
choice Of corners and the men, taking up their po
siton spared for an opening. Lane being the first to
get home with heavy body blow when Perry landed
On Lanes ear and sent him to mother earth In the
second round Lane again sent in his right with
effect, this time making marked impression on
Perrys left eye and nose, which drew forth the ruby,
and first blood was claimed by the veteran. Perry
quickly recovered, but was unable to infct more
than few harmless pats and at this juncture offers
Of To 4 O n ID
for round No. Pat was seen to have had the lions
share of the punishment but he now obtained
revenge by landing with terrific force Lanes
right eye. and. following up this advantage. fought
his man down. They spared for wind in the sue
Lane who fights with his right and leg extended,
saw opening, and crash went his fist against
Perrys nasal organ and the latter sought repose on
young one, who, in return for body blow, pasted
Tom the right ear right merriy and sharp rally
ended in the men going down side by side They
came up smiling for the sixth round but Perry must
have thought il serious work when Lanes dreaded
right shut the glorious light of day one
his eyes The bout ended in favor OF Msster Tom Pat
meant mischief in the seventh round and when Lane
struck and missed his mark. Perry sent In stinger
on his opponents left eye. from the force Of which
blow he recoiled and fell From this point to the
fifteenth round the battle very evenly contested
Perry anything, getting the worst end OF the stick.
On standing up for the fifteenth and last time how
ever, Lane came up looking brimful Of confidence,
and led off with his left at the body but his blow fell
short In . second attempt he also failed, and. slip
ping slightly forward Perry cross-countered heavily
with his right. and catching Lane the
jaw foored him like log. Toms seconds
did everything to bring their man back
to consciousness, but 1t was OF no avail and as he
was unable to respond to the call of Time" the
sponge therefore thrown up in token OF defeat,
alter fghtng thirtytwo minutes and Perry hailed
the victor. We need only remark, in conclusion.
that the fight a most stubbornly contested one,
both of Perrys eyes having Joined the early closing
movement, while his body showed that Tom had
not lost his knowledge of the noble art Lanes left
eye considerably damaged, but he appeared to
be less knocked about than his adversary, and his
friends were satisfied with his performance that
they presented him with q handsome purse and
benefit will be given to him on February 10 ut the
Bell Inn, Prospect row.