Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-02-07
THIRD EDITION.
TUESDAY EVENING. FEB. :, 1882.
SULLIVAN WINS.

The Prize right Betw cen tho Heavy Weights
MISSISSIPPI CITY, Miss. Feb. Train:
from New Orleans with excursionists te
witness the prize fight between Patrick
Ryan, of Troy, and John L. Sullivan, OF
Boston, arrived here between 10 and II
o'clock this morning. The pugilists did
most of their training in New Orleans and
on the line of the Mobile railroad.
Ryan's height is feet q. his fighting
weight 100 pounds. Sullivan stands feet
1O1, and weighs 175 trained and in condi-
ton. Charles E. Davies, of Chicago, rep
resented the interests of Sullivan's hacker;
Mcdonald and w. E. Harding represented
Richard X. Fox, Ryan's backer. Among
the hackers of Sullivan are James Keenan,,
Ed. McEvery, the Boston athlete Joe
Goss and VIM. Emmett, of Chicago. Ryan
had host of supporters, Que delegation
from Troy pooling $4,000 and laying their
money on the Trojan.
Some Of the Big Guns
Long before daylight the depot OF the
Mobile road at New Orleans was thronged
with crowd Of eager excursionists com.
posed not only of sporting men, both
local aud from all sections of the country,
but also of many prominent citizensof New
Orleans. Among the most noted sporting
men characters, we'll known in the arena,
who attend the battle, arc Tom Kelly, ex-
prize fighter John MacNIahon, late CHAM
pion wrestler VIM. l.. Kennedy, cx.
Champion Harry Slade, amateur boxer of
England; Joe Goss, ex.champion pugilist;
Billy Madden, Pete Mccoy, Bob Farrell,
Jimmy Gallagher, we'll known sparrers
Jim and Mike keenan,, of Bos.
ton; Johnny Roche, Charlie Perkins,
VIM. Emmett, Arthur Chambers, cham
pion light weight; Eugene Beebe, Of
Montgomery, Ala, and Fred Englehart.
There were large number of newspaper
correspondents, representing prominent
papers Of the North and West.
Big Crowd of Spectators.
Crowds of people are assembling from
every direction, and the crowds from the
SAoy 0AO POuAAAS ihCO GhO uotCl OuuttSs
Sullivan took room at the hotel opposite
Ryan's room, and within 200 feet of the
ring, which was pitched in front Of the
Barnes hotel. under grove of live oaks.
The sheriff has found some business in
Biloxi. The balcony and trees were black
with people, and indications are that any
attempt to stop the fight will be pre-
vented.
The Men Ia the Ring
At II 1:4j the ring Was cleared and Sulli
van cast his cap into the ring amid great
applause. The enthusiasm was rs great
when at 11:51 Ryan entered the ring and
winning the choice OF corners, selected
the southwest corner, leaving Sullivan
with the sun in his face. A dispute took
place over the choice of a referee which
was finally adjusted by choosing two
referees, Alexander Brewster, of New
Orleans, and Jack Hardy, OF Vicksburg,
who will act jointly.
The Fight-rirst Blood for Sullivan.
At o'clock the men stood up for the
first round, Ryan Offering Sullivan bet Of
one thousand dollars, which was promptly |
accepted. The first round ended by Sui
Ivan knocking Ryan down. First knock !
down aud first blood claimed Tor Sullivan,
and both honors allowed.
The second round was enlul by Ryan |
throwing Sullivan.
Third round Ryan was again knocked |
down by Sullivan.
Fourth round ended by Ryan knocking !
Sullivan down.
Fifth round : The men clinclaa and Sui |
Ivan threw Ryan.
Sixth round Ryan was fairly knocked !
down again.
In the seventh round there was some
sharp fighting, in which both men werc !
severely punished and both went down to.
gether.
The eighth round was ended by Sullivan !
Paddy completely out of time.
sullivan the Victor.
In the ninth and last round Ryan came !
up groggy and Sullivan at once forced
him into his corner, delivering one heavy
blow, but Ryan recovered and drove Sullf.
van out, and just beyond the middle of
the ring Sullivan got in a highlander
under the left. ear and Ryan went down
senseless.
When time was called Ryan did not re-
spond and the fight was declared in favor !
of Sullivan amid great cheering.