The New York herald., 1879-03-28
PRIZE FIGHT.
Match Between Arthur Chambers and
John Il. Clark for $2,0 900.
CHAMBERS THE WINNER
The Championship Of the Light Weights of
America Decided on Canadian Soil.
TBY TEIEGGAPH TO THE HERALD

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America and $4,000 between John Ii. CLARK and
Arthur Chambers took place this morning in Canada.
The encounter resulted in a victory for Chambers.
after Clark under the circumstances OF reduced
weight far below his lighting standard. proved him
self one of the gamest men that stepped into
ring.
When these pugilists weighed at Erie. Pa. on
Wednesday night, there ensued such prolonged and
obstinate wrangle it was almost certain the fight
would end in hzZle
'.AIy stars it don't look sweet, does it. boyT"
shouted old Joe Goss
Those VINO knew the bitter personal feelings rank
ling in the hearts OF the men. however,
that the event would be ended satisfactorily. and
the sequel proves they right. The strangers
stopping at Erie together with few incipent sports
living in that town, journeyed over the Lake Shore
Railroad to Buffalo in the dead hours of last night,
and the party was met at the depot here BY kindred
spirits, who had meanwhile secured q tugboat to
carry all hands down Niagara River to convenient
point the Canadian shore, that the vexed
question might be settled. Clark, when apprised of
the arrangements. heartily acquiesced, having for
gotten all about the exciting wrangle of few hours
before and said like man, Eyes, I'll go anywhere,
though won't know but three of the there"
Down through dirty streets to a distant wharf the
men went by threes ana fours, and without molcs-
tation even suspicion on the part of the au-
thorties The throng were slowed on board the
craft. All told there were eighty-four persons.
just enough to make pleasant drawing room party
for this pugilistic levee. 1t found difficult
to get out Of Buffalo basin into the river. Ice
seven inches thick and solid the wide expanse
was the barrier. For more than an hour it looked
insurmounable and resisted assault after assault of
the tug. At last the ice astern and the compare
lively clear water of the river reached.
MS ttenm m veO q IN
ing when tho tug boarded and twenty-five
minutes past six O'Clock when it plain sailing
without the ice blockade. Windmill Point four
miles below Buffalo, the place first agreed upon;
but finding the ice the Canada side quite bad
that disposed of the party steamed further down
the Niagara River.
At day aybreaK the weather became simply intolera-
ble 1t rained violently and very cold. The
best quarters the boat afforded placed at the
disposal of the puglists and the ropes Snd stakes
were in the custody of an old warrior. Between
drinking mild lager beer, eating abominable sand
wiches or flashing private TASKS the time passed
until thirty-five minues past O'Clock. when the
tug lay off a dock six miles below Chippewa.
Lets go prospectin'," said Joe Goss "and see
what the biarsted country looks like" goodly
company went ashore. and having examined the
fields round about decided tho ground was inappro-
pirate. 1t was three feet deep the edge of
the river, and mud nearly the same depth 100 feet
away from theshore Whom about to hunt for some
thing better Goss looked space just at the
head of the dock aad administered consolation among
the for good things by saying "This
is the best place we've Seen to-day" 1t suited
Hicken. the representative of Clark, and the snow
was shovelied away. and a-barn 'hard by drawn
upon for straw to cover the muddy ground.
Then came another trouble. Mr.. Forsyth. the pro-
prietor, objected. A collection quickly taken up
a means of making him good natured, and AFTER
Mr.. Forsyth obligingly communicated the intell-
gence that at Black Creek six miles from
Chippewa. and that he kept the Willow Bay Hotel.
Sust above on the shore. he did much an ordi
nary Canadian could do to promote the end in vew
1t rained terribly.
Joe Goss superintended the pitching of the ring
which work was completed at fifteen minutes past
nine O'Clock. "Hit's all ready now," said Goss.
''Send the scrappers over The word was
duly passed, and at twenty-seven minutes
past nine Chambers threw his cap into the
ring, and fifteen seconds later Clark's followed.
Each was heartily CLEARED. yet there were not men
enough to fill the sides OF the squared circle. No
pushing nor Jostling. but an immense amount of
chaing.
Clark was seconded by Tom McDermott Of Buffalo
end Harry Hcken, of Philadelphia, with Frank
Gormely for umpire. Arthur Chambers
onded by Joe Cross and Billy Edwards with a New
York friend for umpire. Johnny's colors buff
handkerchief with tsreen and white border. with
the harp OF Erin and the American flag con-
spicuously displayed Those OF Chambers a
large white silk handkerchief with blue border, the
English and American fags on each 81 the four
ners and the imperial eagle OF the Rocky Mountains
in the centre, with his claws full OF daggers
thing else, making him look very formidable.
Clark, whose right name is John Fahey was born
in Galway. Ireland, May D. 1919. He to Amer
lea in 1870, and lss acted like private
gentleman. His ordinary weight is 1GO pounds and
he is five feet seven inches in height. This
Carks maiden hght.
Chambers was born in Englandrin 1877 and is Ave
a hal He won from
Billy Edwards foul in 1872. and has beaten
George Seddons in an ofhand match on Long Island.
His fights in England are too numerous to mention.
The referee, 1t was found would prove a stumbling
block. Names Of Mcdonnell shelby. Higgins and
others were objected to- until NJ last Daniel Muntz.
of Buffalo, seemed acceptable and was chosen. A
yell of delight followed the announcement.
the old ex-champion of England whichever of these
lads gets the best It, don't shout too loud; they
rison. and damn want the red coats after US"
The boys responded. "Al righi, Old War Horse"
and with the cry OF Time and hands all round by
seconds and principals. mt quarteHpast ten O'Clock
the battle commenced
Hound 1--whcn the men came together n buck
skin glove was seen on Chambers lett hand. This,
and horse hair professor. ingeniously made. pre-
vented the lost finger that hand from boing hurt.
Clark looked to be too finely trained. He has reach
md good position. His face sharp as a razor,
all skin aud bones-and seemed possessed of much
toughncas. suggesting the idea that it could
Btand considerable of pounding
without serious dctiiincnt. His face was tho
best part OF him SO severely he trained
to reach the weight of 12S pounds his ribs
easily counted and there scarcely tho thickness
of child through his loins. Chambers, the other
hand. looked sturdy and hard At suy time ho
tight at 11S pounds, but this morning turned tho
beam just short of the right figure. Robusty built,
fnely made man and indicating great agility aud phys
1cal vigor, he was no moan opponent. particularly
ms he Ia clever and cunning. Both looked cool aud
confident Neither put any fancy airs. With
feint or two Arthur led and was short Johnny
minding hin, that he there by light stinger
the face. Chambers rushod in and delivered his
right with force on Clarks thinly covered ribs.
Johnny missed wicked right in return, and. the
mon coming together. there rapid exchanges on
the body and face, when Clark went down and Cham
bors fell on him. There was immense cheering from
both Sides The round short. First blood was
claimed for Clark and allowed
Hound 2.-Cantious and solemn sparring, the atti-
tudos of the men being very good. Johnny led, and
got his slightly homo on Arthurs breast, when the
latter again sent his right on Johnny's ribs Both
then went in for the chances q mutual rush, and
in the ahnrn hitting that folio we'd