The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-08-07
SLUGGER SULLIVAN
AT MADISON GARDEN LAST NIGHT
KaseG. oat Of Tin. slld., tbs Brawsy "HlOrl,'
In Three ROuad,-Am CIlsss, Of 6othan's
Society Push snd struggle for Vantage
Seats to Wi.nsa the A.tes.

NEW 1ORkj August O-1ne pO&lue
match between John L. Sullivan, Of Bos
ton, and Herbert Slade, the "Maori,' >
came off this evening at Madison Square
garden and resulted in slade being knock
out y in the third round. Between
len and twelve thousand people had
assembled in the garden. About ITO pc.
licemen preserved order in the garden and
many more officers were outside. The
people flocked to the building as early
as Six o'clock, two hours before the
opening OF the doors. in order that
they might secure good positions to
see the match. No seating room could
be had in the building at s o'clock, and
standing room was at q premium. The
platform was erected in the middle OF the
building, and on this was a ring twenty
four feet in length and breadth. The re-
ceipts Of the affair, it Is thought, will be
about $4,000, Of which the MAORI"
was to get forty per cent The
general opinion in the Garden was
that Sullivan would come of VIC
tor in the match, though some thought
Slade would give him more trouble than
any OF his previous antagonists. Bets were
made early in the evening OF S. to 81 in
Sullivan's. favor, and S. to 81 he would
knock the Maori out in two rounds. All
classes Of society was represented.
PRELIMINARY SPORTS.
Soon after s o'clock sport began. There
were number Of sparring contests bet
ween men famous with the gloves, yet
these excited littleiaterest and seemed not to
command natural attention. At
length the master Of ceremonies
announced, amid cheers and yells,
that the event Of the evening
the match between Sullivan and Slade Was
in order. The Boston boy was first to
make his appearance through q lane open
ed in the crowd with some difficulty by the
police. He mounted the platform and step
ped between the ropes, which were higher
than in the former matches in the Garden.
Sullivan was attired in white undershirt,
flesh colored tights, white stockings and
black garters. Siade soon followed Sulli.
van. He was a much heavier looking
man than Sullivan, but his movements
were more awkward compared with those
OF the Boston champion. "Fhe Moari"
wore white undershirt, white tights aud
black garters, with low white socks. They
took seats in opposite corners. A number
Of sporting friends and hackers clustered
around Sullivan, while jim Mace was
at the back OF Slade.
THE SPORT BEGINS.
When time was called, the men appear.
ed and shook hands. Salliyan's flesh
looked hard and firm and he appeared in
good condition. Siade looked larger than
Sullivan aud heavier, but his flesh had
soft appearance. Slade's facewore an anx-
while Sullivan's had con-
tented look. After cautious sparring OF few
seconds Sullivan delivered the first blow
on Shades countenanance, followed
It by another on the nnrk
OF cheers greeted this performance
Of Sullivan. The men soon were at
close quarters and rapid exchange
took place. "Break" was called by the
referee and they then spared for an
opening which Sullivan obtained aud
be drove "the Maori" finally knocking
him down. Springing up the two again
but "the Maori" soon had
enough, ruRning TO the ropes Sullivan
in the movement by heavy blow |
on the back OF the head anu neck. A
well directed blow sent "the Maori"
between the ropes and off the platform,
head frat. The "Maorl" soon regained the
pla flrm and the three minutes had ex-
pired. While sparring Slade appeared
winded; Sullivan was all right.
. In the second round Sullivan beat Slade |
all around the ring, knocking him down |
twice, Joe Goss shouting to Sui
liyau, "Hit him in the belly,t
john" "Giye 1t TO him in the belly |
john" Slsde had his bellows to mend.
Sullivan was in fine form. In the
third round Sullivan led off with
terrific right handler square in
the face which staggered Slade.
The two clinched but Sullivan breaking |
away, again rained blows upon his antag- |
onist whose replies were weak.
THE WINNING BLOW.
'sThe Maori" was finally sent sprawling
upon the platform. When he lifted his head
blood was pouring from his nostrils. He
apeared dazed and unconscious Of his
surroundings. Sullivan stood over him.
Inspector Thorne and Captain Williams
then rushed to the, platform to stop the
fight. Slade made this unnecessary. He had
enough. He was helped to his corner and
his gloves removed. Sullivan discarded |
bis gloves and shook hands with
Slade. The champion was loud.
" cheered. The two men then
went to their quarters and were soon
dressed and left the Garden, followed by
the thousands Of people who witnessed the
battle.