Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-11
SULLIVAN AND sLADE.
The Australian Giant whipped IN Ihrse
Rounds by the Boston Boy
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The Australian Giant whipped ," '"'"e
Rounds by the Boston boy.
Times Democrat Special
New York, August 6.-Any hopes
TINT The friends and admirers OF Her"
bert A. Slade, the Maori prizA fighter,
may have entertained, that he was as
ruo,i a man as John l.. sullivan have
been .annihiliated by this evenings
and so far rs Sullivan Is
the Maori may as well re-
turn To his native Australian wilder
ness, for after three short rounds he
was probably the most thoroughly
vanQuished man that ever met the
Boston slugger. From the first blow
to the last his inferiorify, both IN
science and muscle, was 20 manifest as
almost to excite feeling of pity.
Madison square Garden, where the
match was fought was crowded In
every part with sporting, business,
professional and society men.
People fiocked ~ the building as early
ms 9 O'Clock. two hours before the OF en-
ing 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 5 o'clocK, and stand
ing room was at u premium.
The crowd numbered between 10 0
and Il, 900 people. The platform was
erected in the center of the building
and on this was u ring twenty -four
feet long and broad. The receipt, of
the affair we're thought to be about
Sl6, 0O0 of which the Maori was 10 g"t
forty per cent The general ,piDiun
In the garden was that Sullivan would
come or victor in the match, though
some thought Siude would give him
more trouble Than any of his previous
antagonists.
THE ARRIVAL OF THE GIANTS.
shortly after nine o'clock great
shout froM the multitude proclaimed
the appearance of sullivan, wlfg
jumped lightly on the stage and took
his position in the upper corner. His
eyes were bright, there was smile OF
confidence Oh his face, and his whole
appearance indicated good health aud
nintcnless strength.
There was another roar when his OPP
opponent showed his huge frame upon
the platform. Slade looked confident
and resolute as he took his seat.
Time was soon called
FOR THE FIRST ROUND,
at oar. The men shook hands and
went at each other in hammer and
tonvs style. Sullivan WAS by far The
most alert, and planted his blows
wherever he pleased, receiving very
little punishment in return. sullivan
delivered
THE FIRST BLOW
squarely on SHADES countenance, fol-
lowing it by another on his neck, driv
ing him into his corner.
a storm of cheers greeted this perfor-
nance of sullivan. The men soon
We're at clt Sc quarters and rapid eX-
changes took place. a break was
called by the referee and they then
spared for an opening which sullivan
obtained. Suddenly his right flew
out with tremendous force and the
| Australian giant measured his length
on he floor. The II ectators threw up
| their hats and Yelled themselves
| hoarse. The excitement was tremen
/ dous, but the men in the ring were "a
work again. and soon GREATNESS II
lence succeeded the roar and confusion
For IL tew moments both spared eau
tiously, then sullivan closed in am
began raining blows all over his oppc
nent's face and chest. but the MAJOR
soon had enough, running TO tn
ropes, sullivan assisting in the move
ment by heavy blow on the back o
his head and neck. A well directed
blow sent the Maori between the rope
and otfthe platform, head first.
Again the spectators went wild, an,
the scenes at the first knock dow
were repeated. Slade climbed upo
the platform again, and after II littl
sparring the round came to an end.
IN THE SECOND ROUND
sullivan took things a little MOI
easily. contenting himself with tlooI
ing the Australian once. Both wer
slightly winded, the Boston mar
however, being in much the bette
condition. SHADES blows lacked fore,
. and only once did he come near SLUG
ging sullivan. The round close
with the Maori in evident distress.
When time was called for
THE THIRD ROUND
sullivan rushed in upon Slade, d,
termined, apparently, to settle I'll
| thing then ard there. He showed hil
around the ring and fought him u
against the ropes until the Mao
seemed completely bewildered. The
|
4 center of the platform once more, an
with powerful blow with his rigl
) hand under the lett ear, lifted him o
e his feet, and sent him spawning c
} the floor.
| When Slade lifted his head bloc
9 was pouring from his nostrils. He a
{ peared dazeG ind unconscious of h
!, surroundings. Sullivan stood ov
: him. Inspector Thorne aid Captai
y Williams then rushed upon the pla
:, form to- stop the tigh,, but Slade ma,
i their interference unnecessary;
) "had enough"
l He was unable to rise without ;
i sistance and when he was helped
J. his feet he limped slowly to his corn
y aud almost dropped into his cha
g His face had n woe-begone expressio
& almost painful to witness. To 60
l. tinue the contest was out OF the gu,
ton, and sullivan WAS at once {
A. clared the winner.
Vt The crowd yelled and cheered, al
Of then left overjoyed Mt the success Oft
10 American phanlniNn