Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-10-03
ENGLISH PUMMELERS.
Mitchell and the Prusslan Meet
Yesterday.
BOTH MEN % PlUcKY FIeHTINal
But to the Intense Disgust Of the CnIook-
ers the Fight is Declared a Draw
But Another Contest to
be Arranged.

William Sheriff, alias "lhs Prussian," met
in the prize ring this afternoon at seclud-
ed spot on the shore Of Long Island. Tbs
sight was witnessed by large number OF
sporting celebrities and many prominent
men of New York and vicinity, who were
especially invited The pugilists, both
Englishmen, have each had several ring
contests in the most of which they have
been successful. The present match was
made September 18th last, between VIM.
Madden for Mitchell and Arthur Chambers
for Sheriff, the conditions being 81, 600 side,
six rounds, Marquis of Queensbury rules,
points and endurance to count. Mitchell
has been in training at Far RockaWay for
two weeks, and Sheriff, under the care OF
Arthur Chambers, for the same length OF
time in Philadelphia Mitchell and his
trainer, Billy Madden, entered the ring
at $40, and was closely followed by the
Prussisn and his seconds, Arthur Cham
bers and Billy Edwards.
Both Were in Good Condition.
Mitchell won the toss for position and
selected the southwestern corner OF the
ring. At 5:52 thty advanced to the centre
of the ring shook hands and Immediately
put themselves in position. The hgnt
then commenced. In the first round hrst
part the three minutes allowed for the
round was spent in ineffective sparrlng Tor
opening. Mitchell got in the first blow
upon Sheriff's stomach following with
stiff right handler on the chin. SAerif
countered on MitchellS cheek and also
landed heavy right handler on his face.
Mitchell returned the compliment with
good one on the breast and time was called.
Second Round-After q little sparring
Sheriff let fly his right at Mitchells lace,
tut
Was Well stopped.
lie got in, however, two heavy right
handlers without much effect. Mitchell
made play with his left hand, but was
short Gauging his distance better Mitch
ell followed With left handler which
reached its destination, landing on SheritFs
smeller and tapping the claret. The men
now got to close quarters. Tue fighting was
about even in delivery and effectiveness.
The head was the objective point of each,
when arms dropped deal Of time.
Third rOund-Notwithstand the heavy
work done in the previous rounds the men
came to the scratch in good form and each
looking confident. Sheriff led, planting
his right on MitcSell's neck. Sherifs
stomach again offered attractions for Mitch
ell, who, not to be denied visit to that
part of his opponents anatomy, and
Sheriff
"TOOk Bellows 10 Wind"
He was badly winded. Mitchell kept at
work and "the Prussian," Notwithstanding
MitchelPs visitation, was quick in respond
ing, hot battle now being waged, Mitchell
doing heavy work with his left and Sheriff
planting some heavy right handlers on
Mitchell's head Mitchell drew b,ood the
second time from Sheritfs nose as time was
called.
Fourth round There was little appearance
OF fatigue in either men as they stood up
for the fouth time. Mitchell led off with
blow at Sherif's head which was neatly
stopped and followed once again with a
heavy left han1er on ".he Prusslan 8
stomach, Just above the belt.
Then Followed Some Quick Counters
but without damage, and the round WAS
closed by Mitchell delivering terrible
blow on the ribs.
Fifth round-No time was lost in begin
ming work, although both men showed
signs of tiring they soon came together
and the heads OF both suffered for some Sec
onds. Sheriff got a right handler in on
MitChell's throat the latter Countering it
with left on the stomach and a right on
the head. This was the best fought round
and the only one in which the men showed
real fight.
Sixth Round-The men came up spryly
and lost no time in sparring. Mitchell de-
livered a left handler on the stomach of
Sheriff, while the latter planted hard one
on Mi'chells head. Another left-hander
from Mitchell almost knocked Sheriff down,
He Rallied. However. Quickly,
and put in some telling blows. The fight
was very even till the round wound up,
with Mitchell planting his left on Sheriffs
nose and right on his stomach. Sheriff did
son hard hitting, while Mitchell often
fell shorter The younger man, however,
looked fresher when time was called
Seventh ROund-There was some delay
in gG tting the msn together for this round,
as II e referee said the agreement provided
that but six rounds should be fought, but
the spec .ators set up loud cries
for the fight to continue, which
had the effect OF bringing the
men together again They quickly begun,
each receiving heavy blows in the face.
Mitchell got in left handler on Sheriifs
stomach, which the latter returned with a
nasty under cut on the chin, Mitchell
getting in a similar blow and left handler
again on the stomach. Both spared care
fully for q time and then Mitchell landed a
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some heavy work on Mitchelrs head with
both hands, until one Of MitChelrs blows
cut his wind short. The round was finish
ed with some sharp hitting on both sides.
The fight occupied thirty minutes When
the crowd of onlooKers. who had paid ten
dollars each to see the fight, saw both m en-
preparing to leave the ring
They Set Up II Tremendous Yell
and demanded that they should fight
il out The referee, however, decided
the fight over and that the result
was drawn. There were renewed yells
and the fighters evinced disposition to go
but the referee decided against them.
Neither of the men appeared much pun
isheG. Mitchell walked to his carriage as
lightly as he left it before the fight, while
a slight swelling of the face was the only
indication OF q fight about the person of
The Prussian." The result was very un.
satisfactory to alGcepcerued and attempts
will be male to arrange another match to
be fought in Mexico for 81 900 side.
large smcunt Of money was PIT by the
friends of both men, but the referee de.
clared all bets off.