New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
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COBURN AND SULLIVAN TO MEET TO-NtGUr.
The police of the downtown districts will
have easy time tonight until midnight. for there ia
to be benefit given the Madison square Garden to tho
retired champion" Joseph Coburn, who has recently
come forth from the Arcadian retirement" OF sing
Sing The feature OF the benefit is 10 be tne windup
with gloves between the distinguished Nj Coburn and
the elually-it not more-emnent Mr. Sullivan. the
worlds champion" This contest will empty
the rim-shops south OF Canal ST., and the
police will have night such they
not since "Tug" Wilson made his debut at the
Garden sullivan, accompanied by his trainer, " Bob
Farrell and a henchnan " Pete" Mccoy arrived in the
city yesterday from Chicago and estered ut the Grand
Central Hotel Mr. Farrell remarked to the friends OF
Mr. Coburn who greeted them that the exhibition to-
night had a peculiar charm for him and his man,
and that why they came all the way
from Chicago COburn's friends point to his
prize fighter and say that he has been beaten
will perhaps prove al least match for the champion
Coburn hps proved himself good lighter, and In bat
tie with Jem Mace be held his own against
that noted puyllist. He and Mace fought
at New-Orleaus May IL, 1871. After
eleven rounds-lastlng three hours-tho contes.
ended in a draw. both being badly beaten. 1t Is
be the intention OF Sullivan to settle at once and
forever tonight the hopes and aspirations Of Coburn
and his friends II they have any. COburn is oryeight
years old aud sullivan only twentyfour. Coburn
weighs ls5 pounds and the champion tips the beam at
200 pounds.
After having nipped Coburn's hopes Sullivan will be
called upon To settle the claims Of the, st time,
redOubtaOe prize fighter. Jem Mace who landed IN san
Francisco yesterday. Mac brings with Nun TO thls
country "A big Australian, named 5adc. should Mace
not be able 10 stand up before the American ne VIII back
SHADE to hght him. They intend that ouuNans laures
shall be- well earned before he them Mace tee
grdpned his hacker, Richard r. Fox, I'm this CITY, yes
tcrday thar he had sent him by mail etter containing
full terms OF the agreement ~ was willing 20 make with
sullivan. He Will give an exhibition IN san francisco,
ami then East with his Australian prCiege, should
the fight between himself ald sullivan be arranged TO
take place
Coourn and sullivan spent last evening together visit
n numerous resorts and quOrshOps Ia the vicinity
OF sixthIye. ana Thlrtetn--t. COburn was seen oy
TRIBUNE reporter AZ DICK DdIiug's place ia Broad
way, Miller was killed last winter 10y the gambler
Tracy The eX-cOuvict Il or more tldn medium
height lie well dressed. a beaver hat, chewed
on the stump Of a cigar while sptakiuE, and cdrrIcda
his mar l. not so long II might be- and Ills lip
is adorned with snort. brStly musuoIe while his gray
ashen that bespeaks the prison diet Of
hsu aud hesu and sour Dread.
l. there Doe any ferOOlty in your 'Wind-up' with
sullivan e. asked the reporter.
"No' replied The pugil,t; there il no anmosity be-
this affair. trying 70 knock each other
.c,.ptic eparrug cxhbitlon am goins 70 try to give
al ucig 4boriIg cities. wan 10 please every body.
as ID may De the list exhibition VIII ever give"
"What do you think OF the coming Mtcesullivan
fight DO you think Mace - match Tor sullivan =
d" So. do not Mace l. hfy ono years old he IL too
sullivan here to tell what he told He says
he VIII not tgnt Mace, or anybody else, that he don't
says he tired of lighting. Blu ne will hgnt II he Is
crowded 10 the wall Let them bring their Austria
nan ana II le looks Ike mau he can De accommo-
dated"
Bob Farrell the trainer and manager for Sullivan,
when spoken 10 The bare possibility Of Mr.. sullivan
attempting 10 knockout the most OF tonght's enter
taInlueut, secuted the iiea;
II VIII only be friendly >etto between the men sui
Ivan amt crested IN the profits lie dot intend 10
ght any more either. He Is out over $1,000 by going
to Chicago to fight Elliott From here he viii 20 ~ his
nome, n Boston,