The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-02-16
THE PRIZE FIGHT !
Between Sullivan, and Ryan suIliva
wins I'm Nine Ro ounds-Time, III Minut,


wine I'm Nine Ro Roands-Time, III Minutes
Aprize fight for the heavy weight champion.
shipof America, and q stake of %, 500 side,
TOOK place at Mississippi City, Miss, between
John y. Sullivan, of Boston, and Paddy Ryan,
Troy New York, on the 7th Of February. Both
men are large and heavy, well up in science,
and while the battle lasted, it was q desperate
one A few days prior. to the fight the men
were IN training at New Orleans, near the scene
Of the battle.
John L. Sullivan was born in Ireland, and
came to this country when quite young, his
parents first locating in New York City and
then migrating to Boston. He is about twenty
SIX Years Of age, and while he has never been
eessged in a regular prize fight with bare
- and breast. he has fought often
these battles, which he won, took place IN
Cincinnati his opponent being Professor j.
@. Donaldson. Sullivan, after fighting four
rounds under the rules prepared by the
Marquis. Of Queensbery, completely foored
his opponent
Since that time he has appeared in encounters
with Goss and others, and has invariably come
on best. He is q man more than si1 feet in
height, has wonderful reach, and is said to be
one Of the most active men that ever chose the
business for profession.
Sullivan, has had some experience in thering, he
and old Joe Goss having fought near Pittsburg
some time ago. Ryan whipped Goss, but the
achievement was not q brilliant one, from the
fact that Goss was an old man, was SO fat that
he could scarcely handle himself, and that it
took eighty-f five rounds and nearly two hours
time for Ryan to get away with him. He was
ut one time matched to fight Johnny Dwyer,
but the event never occurred. He, Like Sulli-
van, is comparatively . novice, never having
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about SIX feet in height, and when in condition
would weigh probably $50 to 1856 pounds. He,
like Sullivan, was born in Ireland, but came to
this his,,. country when quite young his parents
An excursion train from New Orleans con-
sisting Of sixteen cars, carried to the grounds
people of all classes. merchants, bankers,
brokers, stock dealers and sporting men. The
train left at $3.50 and reached Mississippi City
ut 1890 By O'Clock the ring was prepared,
and Sullivan was the first to cast his hat
within, which was the signal for loud cheering.
Hewas accompanied by his trainers, Joe Goss
and Billy Madden, and his umpire, Arthur
Chambers. After q wait of ten or fifteen min
utts Ran appeared, escorted by his seconds,
Kelly and Roche and his umpire, and was also
releived with great applause.
lack Hardy and Brewster acted as referees.
Wien the referees entered the ring they were
greeted with cheers, and when Mr.. Brewster
said: " Gentlemen, are you readyP Ryan
walked over to Sullivans corner, oherlng bet
Of $1,000 that he would win the fight. The
money was Immediately covered by Sullivan,
and the men were ordered to prepare for the
battle.
First Round-Both men spared cautiously
for The opening. Ryan led with his right, but
| fen short, catching in return hot one from
| Sulliyan's left on the face. Exchanges then
became short and quick. Sullivan finally
knocked him down with severe right-hander
| on the cheek. Time, thirty seconds.
Second Round-Sullivan at once rushed to
his man, and let go his left, which caught Ryan
on the jaw. Ryan closed with him and they
wrestled for q fall, which Ryan won, falling
heavily on hls opponent. Time, twenty-five
seconds.
/ Third Round-The men came together with
arch, and Sullivan, after making three passes
s1z5 Ryan down with 9 sterTfbfs r1ght-hande1
/ on the chest. Time, seconds
| Fourth Rottnd-The men spared for per.
haps second or two, both feinted, and ther
Sullivan went for Ryan's face, putting In 9
| singing blow square on his mob before they
| closed. Singing then commenced and con-
tinued until Ryan was forced on to the ropes
when he went to grass. Time, 20 seconds.
Fifth Round-This was o repetition Of thu
| above round, both men closing and putting II
| their best Icks, the attack of both being con
fined to the face. Ryan succeeded In bringing
Sullivan to his knees at the close.
SiIh Rou1ad-Sullivan came up smiling, bu
it was evident Ryan was not only suffering, bu
was somewhat afraid Of his antagonist. Sulli
van lost no time, but went in to win. Ryan
however, closed and downed him.
Seuenh Round-This round was short one
The men closed and slugging continued for
few seconds, when Ryan went to grass wreck
Sullivan came to his corner smiling. Ryan
however, had grit to come up for anothe
round.
Eighth Round The men, on call Of time, cam
up promptly. Ryan was decidedly weak, bu
made gallant struggle. Sullivan fought hin
all over the ring and into the umpire's corne
and over the ropes. Getting on the ropes,
rallied, but went down on knee and hand.
foul was looked for, but, though Sullivan ha.
his hand raised to strike, he restrained himsel
as Ryan rose. Both men were retiring to thei
corners, when the seconds Of each cried, SCI
for him p and the men responding, again cam
together. They closed and clinched, and afte
short struggle, both men went down.
Nixth and Last Round Ryan came u
eroey. and Sullivan at once forced him into hi
corner, delivering heavy blow, but Ryan re
covered and drove Sullivan ont, and just be
yond the middle of the ring Sullivan got in
right-hander under the ear, and Ryan wen
down, senseless. When time was called Rya
did not respond, and the hghs was declared
Ryan and Sullivan were visited after they ha
gone to their quarters. Ryan was lying in q
exhausted condition, on his bed, badly dir
figured about the face, his upper lip being Gu
through and nose disfgured. He did not movs
but lay painting. Stimulants were given him
restore him. BE is terribly punished about tn
head, his nose is broken, and two teeth broke
out, and it is thought he is injured about th
chest
At the conclusion Of the fight Sullivan ran
his quarters at lively gait, and laughing. b
laid down for awhile, little out of wind, br
there was not scratch on him. He chatte
pleasantly with his friends.
The fighting was short, sharp and decisive o
Sulllvan's part throughout, Ryan showing wei
riness after the first round.
1t is thought that not less than 5000, ,0C
changed hands. Ryan's defeat cost him abor
s15, 200.