The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-09
DIVER DEFEATS ELLIOTT.
WINNING THE BATTLE IN 4 DOZEN
HdRD-FOUGHT ROUNDS.


ERIE Pa, May s.-The fight for the heavy
weight championship and $4,000 between John
]. Dryer and Jas. +. Elliott took place to-day
In Canada. The encounter resulted in victory
for Dryer.
At ga o'clock this morning steamer with a
party on board moved away from the dock Mt
the foot OF State street. James Elliott Joe Goss
and their friends followed In the tug Thomas
Thompson and the schooner Snow Bird. Bar
ney Aaron and Jim O'Donnell OF Buffalo went in
the Geo. s. Frost with John ]. Dryer and
friends The steam yacht j. II. Welsh. con-
trollcd by Al Smith Of Chicago. had large party
on board. besides towing another boat. Going
out OF the bay large blocks OF ico were encoun-
tered. The morning was pleasant. and all APP
peared to be in good spirits.
The original agreement was to 60 to Port
Dover, on the same ground that Mace and CO.
burn made their fasco In May. 1872. Dryer
and Elliott agreed to change the place and fight
on a point near the ground where Morrssey
and Heenan fought in 1858. All OF the boats
were stocked with sandwiches. private TASKS.
and coffee. On reaching the point the passon-
gers on board the Hunter attempted to land
In small boats: but the water being
too shallow to land the steamers
backed out from the south OF the island
and ran around 10 the north side. where
u kOOu ld0ulnk WIS Hluut luc cfoNu
diately began prospecting. and soon found a
suitable place. Bob Smith and Johnny Roach
superntended the pitching OF the ring. It's
already now" said Barney Aaron: bring on
your man." The word was passed and at 30
Dryer threw his cap into the ring. and was
heartily cheered and half an hour later Elliott
followed amid great applause. An outer circle
was made, ten feet from the ring. 10 prevent
pushing or jostling. Planks and anything suit
able for soats were used
The betting was 100 to 90 on Dryer. The
men. at few minutes past II o'clock. prepared
for action. and the umpires we're chosen-Jafnes
shannon OF Brooklyn for Elliott and John
Roach OF New York for Dryer Dryer had
for seconds Barney Aaron and Mike Costello
Elliott's seconds wero Joe Goss and Phil
sellor Mallahan: afterward Patrick Dwyer
Conlin OF Rochester. n. \. and Jim O'Donneu
eyervbndy ,boneht p thnye wo @ no nn Aobt yh
Smith. the hacker Of OIeary, was named. and
was accepted. Smith agreed 10 act by unan.
imous CONSENT. He stepped into the ring. and
said: " Gentlemen. as you all seem determined
TO have me act as referee, accept but wish to
great ways to see a fight, as we'll "a myself. and
| believe that both men mean fight They are
both friends Of mine. and | would like 70 see
both OF them win but they can't. ] will give
you warning. gentlemen, that you must Hight
on the square. and may the best man win"
bet him 1850 that he would win, On stripping
Elliott appeared In good condition, and his
countenance was full OF confidence. His back
ers were pleased with his appearance. DIVERS
face also Indicated confidence. He WAS smiling
and he looked the picture OF good nature. but
he appeared rather too ileshy.
FIRST RoUND.-The attitudes Of the men were
scientific Elliott at length let ny with bis left
lightning. returned the blow. A shori pause
followed. and Dryer then made play. to try
what his opponent was made Of Elliott stepped
haa md al liz ont Of fha In
Elliott endeavored TO ''Ab" Dryer. and the
struggle began. 1t was his for hit and smash
for smash. In the throw Elliott failed 10 give
cross bullock. and on his going down the Dwy-
critics were loud 10 their roarss OF appreciation.
F s bSod WAS %hH Sren a ,S b%ysS e
Elliott. on being taken to his corner. held his
hand on his, right side. and the friends Of
SECOND RoUND. Science Of the finest descrip-
ton was Witnessed on both sides. and Jack was
kept retreatlnG. but Dryer forced the lighting.
Both hit, in capital style. sledGe- hammer blows
close. and here trial OF strength again took
place. resulting in favor OF Elliott. who not only
n69 S, ni sit nan Ga but sent him down. is AL
you are = better fighter and you can do us you
THIRD RoUND-Dwyer rushed ut Elliott like
lion and went boldly in. After some severe ex-
rhHnge sh on 9o,h sdss DTyer Pian, ;,
aud Elliott went down all in a heap. lying on
the ground as though he was dead. Time. 20
FOURTH Responsibilities seconds sponeed
the blood of OF his face. and. to the astonish-
ment OF the spectators he came up 10 the
loft handed plunge but II was no use and
Dwyer went TO work with his right hand and
H SoTs ID Eliot IKE i sh9 9t The shouting was
FIFTH RoUND.-This was q slashng round.
Dwyer. full OF fun. took, great liberties with Fl:
Elliott down heavily on the ground. Time. As
seconds
SIXTH RoUND.-The friends OF Elliott began
to drop down. He, was a pitifu sight His face
was bleeding. and his weakness was visible to
all the ring 9 HIS scientific Qualities were all
until Elliott got down in the best way he could.
SEVENTH RoUND.-Dwyer was now upon his
metal. and he punished Elliott right and left
all over the ring. and easily 1oored him. The
Dwyerites nowthought il was all over. and with
country They declared that he was equal to
EioHTH RouSD.~This gave new i lie I To- The
hackers Of Elliott He began by planting n
seye5e eSw ON RwFs check turning hin
left on Dryers cheek. and there were loud
shouts from his friends. The best judges
fight The face Of Dwye G''' WIS rs" altered T%
considerably by the severe handiwork Of Eli
Dryer was thrown. While he lay on the ground
his friends were wild with excitement, aud
rushed over 10 the referee. claiming that Elliott
him At this time Of the fight II looked as
though serious row would take place; but
quiet was restored. and the referee. Mr.. Smith
warned Elliott II he again attempted that kind
on work he would decide the fight against him.
Time 25 seconds.
NINTH AND TENTH RoUNDs-The spectators
were satisfied that Elliott was weak beyond raj
lying; but he was nevertheless game. He tried
in every way n turn the tide OF the fight in his
favor. but Dryer with his right sent him down
in each round quite stupeiled. The Dwyerites
shouted and offered 10 to l that Elliott would
not hight two more rounds. Time OF the two
rounds. As seconds.
ELEVENTH RoUND.-Ellott came up to the
scratch, but his head was punished all 10 pieces
Elliott went down from slight touch. Take
him away; he ought not to be allowed 10 fight
any longer came from friends OF both men.
Time, "a seconds.
LAST RouND.-lt was clear that Elliott, although
severely beaten. well knew what he was about
as he parted in excellent manner Dwyers left
and right Dryer was determined to finish
the fight. and he rushed at Elliott like
tiger. and planted "A terrible blow on FL
Lofts nose with his left hand making the
blood fly In all directions. and delivered
a crushing cross-counter with his right
on Elliotts jaw, completely stunning him. FL
Lofts arms dropped he staggered, and Dwyer
backheeed him and Elliott fell 10 the ground
with great force, with Dwyer on top OF him.
some thought Elliotts neck was broken: but
after while he looked up and rolled over on
his side and then on his back whore he lay in
sensible His seconds, instead Of picking their