National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-18
RACING AND FIGHTING.
Iroquois Wins in London-Turf Sports
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New YORK, May 1.-THE long pending
prize fight between John L. Sullivan, the noted
pugilist of Boston, and John Flood, of this city,
was decided last night on the Hudson River, nine
miles above Yonkers. The fight is described as
having been ones sided affair, lasting only six
teen minutes. In the eighth round, after an ex-
change, Sullivan, with tremendous effort, landed
heavy blow on Floods jaw, and the latter fell
like log, helpless in the middle of the ring. He
was carried to his corner, when his head dropped
to his right side and his fighting done. Sulli-
| vans reputation had conquered Flood before he
entered the ring, for he was pale and trembling
when he left his quarters to meet his opponent
| Sullivan will now be matched to fight Paddy
Ryan, as Boston sporting men think him pugil-
istic wonder. No arrests were made.
| HALIFAX, n. s., May 17.-John Mckay, the Dart
mouth oarSman, says he will row Nagle, of St.
Johns, n. B., and Buckley, of Portland, Me-, both
of whom intended to challenge the winner in the
approaching Mckay COnley match, a three or four
mile race for sweepstakes of $3.50, each man de-
posting $3.50. If the contest takes place at Halifax
Nagle and Buckley to be allowed $50 each for ex
penses; if in St. Johns, Mckay is to take the same
amount or if in neutral waters, each man is TO
pay his own expenses. The offer for the race
which is to take place in July, will remain open
eight days. Besides this Offer Mckay has issued
challenge to Maggie for three four mile race,
$3.50 side, to come off about July l, giving or
taking $50 for expenses The challenge remains
open one week.
LONDON, May 1.-THE New Market second spring
meeting opened to-day. The race for the Burwell
stakes for three year old colts and illes distance
one mile, came of, and resulted in walkoyer by
Mr. P. Lorillard's brown colt, Iroquois. The race
for selling all age weller stake also came off, and
was won by Captain Primes three-year-old brown
colt, Jocko The second place was secured by Mr..
J. r. Keenes two-year old bay colt North Star, and
the third place by Mr. C.. Brooks three year old
chestnut colt, Franciscan Friar. The race for the
New Market spring handicap, distance one mile
two furlongs and seventy-three yards, also came
off, and was won by Mr.. s.. Crawford's fve-year-
old brown horse, Elf King. Seven ran, including
P. Lorilards four year old chestnut colt, Wallen-
stein.
LOUISVILLE, May 17-There was an immense
crowd present TO witness the first days events of
the jockey clubs. The weather was delightful.
The following summaries: First race, mile
and quarter for all ages first, $500. Bancroft
first Checkmate second and Gabriel third. Time,
2:1012. Bancroft big favorite Kentucky Derby,
for three year olds and one half miles. Hin
doc first, LeleX second, Alfambra third. Time,
24O. Hindoo sold (favorite) to 1 over six in the
field. The horses ran in bunch for mile when
Hindoo went to the front and came in hands down.
Louisville-Third race, mile heats: Pope Leo
was the favorite. The following is the summary:
Boulevard, /, l; Frank Cheatam, 2, 2; Mary An
derson, 8, 8. Time, 14524, 146.
PHILADELPHIA, May 1.-THE race at Point
Breeze Park for the three-minute class was won
by Princess, Efie taking the first heat. Time,
2::3315 2334 49, 2:291 The second race, for the
Odd class was won by Alexander, who took the
first, third, and fourth heats, Robert McGregor tax
ing the second jersey Boy secured third place.
Time, 22 22344, 2222, 22223 22::22212.
CLEVELAND, OHIO, May 17.-Clevelands, 2; Bos-
tons, 5.
Chicago, May 17-Worcesters, Z; ChicagoS. 1.
DETROIT, May 17.-Detroits, 4; Troys, o.