Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-06-29
THE SLUGGERS.
Wesi Virginia Sod Again Invaded by
Bruisers.
The WaIIing-CampbeI Mill Comes off in
MonongaIia County-WaIIing Has
Both Hands Disabled, and Narrowly
Escapes BrokeG Neck
FULL PARTICULARS OF faE BATTLE.

bREEHsIbEO, IA, June 2N.--Ihc Stald
authorities OF West Virginia have suffered
another outrage upon their feelings and the
laws OF their State. Two pugilsts, named
respectively T. B. Walling and Bryan Camp,
bell. have come all the way from Colorado
to show that they could fight on ou7 sister
State with iInpunity. Yesterday afternoon
the steamer J. G. Blaine was boarded in
Pittsburgh by the usual class of citizens
attending exhibitions OF muscle and nerve
in the twcnty-four foot ring. Taking them
as a whole the beauty Of their physique
Didn't Rise Above the Shoulders.
The faces to be seen around the supper
table OF the steamer were worthy the paint
Of lIograth, and certainly showed more
phases of ugliness than are often squeezed
into mob of thirty or forty men. How
ever their personal disadvantages oflappear-
ances was not selfbestowed, and truth
compels the statement that the behavior
of the sporting party on the boat was un-
exceptional. There was no rows or black
guardism, and it is probable that many of
the other passengers up the McNOngahela
had no idea that the boat was carrying the
material for an
Inter esting and Moral Athletic Enter
tainmcnt.
The Blaine arrived atGreensboro, Pa, about
GAS i. VI. to-day. 4 review OF the crowd
showed that it numbered at least one
hundred including reporters The small
steamer Harry, Of Greensboro, was engaged
to carry some thlrty.tiyc, and the balance
made their way to the scene OF the fight by
wagons, pedestrianism, etc. An hours ride
Oh the boat brought the cxcursionists TO a
point in Monongalia county, West Virginia,
Just across the border line. No time was lost
in getting to business. \ suitable spot
was chosen in the property Of Mr.. Evertry,
in bottom, under the grateful Shade OF a
locust tree surrounded by forest covered
hills The rope and stakes were arranged
at 40. and thlriy.live minutes later Wal.
ling
Stepped Into the Ring
and waited for Campbell, who followed
him in about ten minutes. The demeanor
OF the two men differed widely. Walling
was very quiet and undemonstratlve, but
Campbell threw his hat into the inclosurc
with q whoOp, as he crossed the rope.
"One hundred dollars | win the fight
yelled Campbell, but nobody took him
up, and the proceeding opened up with the
choosing of tie usual officials who were as
follows: Referee. Pat Kelley: time keep.
er, Jas Johnson; umpire for Waling Jas
Pearson; umpire for Campbell, Calvin Gu
sart Campbclls seconds were Pete Swee-
ney and Chris Robinson, while Patsy
Malcy and Geo. Johnson handled WalIing
The latter'S COlors were red, white and
blue stripes, while Campbell fought in
Emerald green.
The Toss for Corners
resulted in favor OF Campbell and he placed
his 2dXersarY whSre l@f ths s4n would shine
but before the fight was ended old Sol step
ped into the ring and bclabored the com
batants about the head, and showed his
willingness to engage all the spectators as
well. The referee made n short speech,
saving that the men had come all the way
from Colorado to settle the question as to
which was the best man, and asking for
them a fair show and no favor. The crowd
by this time had reached about 200 persons,
the news that prize fight was to take place
having attracted nearly all the male popu-
lation within radius OF several miles.
Among those who appeared to enjoy the
contest was
An cN-BRptist Minister.
who had reached the same "by accidertt
At 1919 the principals and seconds shook
hand. Campbell playfully bidding WaltnE
good-by as he returned to his corner. 1T
lu:20 time was called