The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03
BATTLE OF THE BRUTES.
A Couple of English Pugilists Pound
Each Other for Money.
The Fight Between Mitchell and Sheriff on
Long Island-A Drawn Battle at the
End of Seven Rounds.

champion middle-Weight OF England, ana
VIM. Sheriff. alias The Prussian," met IN
the prize-ring this afternoon at a secluded
spot on the shore of Long Island. The tight
was witnessed by a large number OF sporting
celebrities, and many prominent men OF
New York and vicinity, who were especially
invited to attend, The pugilists, both
Englishmen, have each had several
ring contests, in most of which they
have been successful. The present match
was made Sept, 7last, between VIM. Mad
den for Mitchell and Arthur Chambers for
Sheriff, the conditions being $1,000 a side,
six rounds, Marquis OF Queensbury rules,
points and endurances to count. Mitchell
has been in training at Rockaway for two
weeks. Sheriff was under the care OF
Arthur Chambers, the same length of time
at Philadelphia.
Mitchell, his trainer and Billy Madden.
entered the ring at $40, and were closely
followed by 18th Prussian' and his seconds,
Arthur Chambers and Billy Edwards. Both
men appeared in good condition. Mitchell
won the toss for position, and selected the
southwestern corner of the ring. 1t 5;52
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shook hands and Immediately put them
selves In position and the fight commenced.
First round-The first part of the three
minutes allowed for the round was spent in
ineffective sparring for an opening. Mitchell
got in the first blow upon Sherifs stomach,
following with a stiff Highlander on the
chin. Sheriff countered ON MitchelPs cheek
and also landed a heavy Highlander on the
face. Mitchell returned the compliment
with a good one on the breast, and time was
called.
Second round-After a little sparring
Sheriff let fly his right at Mitchelps face,
but was we'll stopped; he got in, however,
two heavy rig~ht-handers without much effect.
Mitchell made play with his left, but was
short. Gauging his distance better,
Mitchell followed with a ~left-hander which
reached it's destination, landing on the
smeller and tapping the claret. The men
now got to close quarters. In fighting they
were ABOUT even in delivery and effective
ness. The head was the objective point of
each when the arms dropped at the call of
time.
Third Notwithstanding the heavy
work in the previous rounds the men came
to the scratch in good form and each looking
confident. Sheriff led, planting his right on
Mitchell's neck. Sheriff's stomach again
offered attractions for Mitchell, who, not to
be denied, visited that part of his
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bellows to mend" He was bad
ly winded. Mitchell kept at work,
and the Prussian, Notwithstanding Mitch
ellis visitation, was quick in response. A
hot battle was now being waged, Mitchell
doing heavy work with his left, and Sheriff
planting some heavy blows with his right on
Mitchell's head. Mitchell drew blood the
second time from Sheriffs nose as time was
called.
Fourth r~ound-There was little appear
ance of fatigue in either man as they stood
up for the fourth time. Mitchell led off
with a blow at Sheriffs head, which was
neatly stopped, and followed once again with
a heavy left-hander on the Prussian's stom-
ach, Just above the belt. Then followed
some quick counters, but without damage,
and the round closed by Mitchell deliver
ing a terrific blow in the ribs.
Fifthsround-No time was lost in begin
ming work, although both men showed signs
of firing. They soon came together, and the
heads Of both suffered for some seconds.
Sheriff got in a Highlander on Mitchell's
throat, the latter countering with the left on
the stomach and the right on the head. This
was the best fought round and the only one
IL which the men showed real fight.
Sixth round-The men came up shyly and
lost 10 time in sparring. Mitchell delivered
a left-hander on Sheriff's stomach, while the
latter planted a hard one on MitchelPs head.
Another left-hander from Mitchell almost
knocked Sheriff down; he rallied quickly,
however, and put in sone telling blows.
The fight was very even until the round
wound mp with Mitchell planting his left on
Sheriffs nose and right on his stomach.
Sheriff did some hard hitting, while Mitchell
often fell short. The younger man, how
ever, locked fresher when time was called.
Seventh ~round-There was some delay in
getting the men together for this round, as
the referee SAID the agreement provided that
but six rounds should be fought. The spec
tators set up loud cries for the fight to con-
tinue, which had the effect to bring the men
together again. They quickly begun. each
receiving heavy blows in the face. Mitchell
which the latter returned with a nasty under.
cut on the chin, Mitchell getting
in a similar blow and left-hander again on
the stomach. Both spared carefully for a
time, and then Mitchell landed a heavy one
on Sherif's nose. The latter did some heavy
work on Mitchells head with both hands,
until one of MitchelPs stomach blows cut his
wind short. The round was finished with
some sharp hitting on both sides.
The fight occupied about thirty minutes.
When the crowd of on-lookers, who had paid
$40 each to see the fight, saw both men pre-
pairing to leave the ring, they set up a ire
mendous yell, and demanded that they
should fight it out. The referee, how-
ever, decided the fight over, and that
the result was a draw. There
were renewed yells, and the fighters evinced
a disposition to go on, but the referee de-
cided against them. Neither man appeared
much punished. Mitchell walked to his
carriage as lightly as he left it before the
fight. A slight swelling of the face was the
only indication of the fight about the person
of the Prussian. The result was very un-
satisfactory to all concerned, and attempts
will be made to arrange another match to be
fought in Mexico for So, 800 a side. A large |
amount of mnnpU WAC I,rr nm Inv tho frior1a |
of both men, but the referee declared all bets
off.
Fatal Quarrel in a Church.
GALVESTON, Tex, Oct. BIN a meeting
house at Comanche on Sunday, after