The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-08-14
Sullivan and Slade.

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NEw YoRK August 6 The boxing
match bet ween John l. Sullivan, OF d s.
ton, and Herbert A. Slade, 1.-The Maori"
came of this evening in Madison Square
Garden and resulted IN Slaae being
knocked out in The third round Be-
tween ten and twelve thousand people
had assembled in the garden. About.
ITO policemen preserved order in the
garden and many more officers were
outside The people d,cked to the bull
ding as early as six O'Clock. two hours
before the opening Of the doors In or
der that they might secure good posi-
tions 10 see the match No seating
room could be had in the building after,
eight o'clock, and standing room was at
premium. The platform was erec'e ed
in the middle building and on this was q
ring twenty-four feet in length and
breadth
The reselpts Of the ,ir are thought
to he about sixteen thousand dollars, of
which the Maori was TO get forty per
cent The general opinions in the gar
den was that Sullivan would come of
victor in the match though some thought
Slade would give him more trouble than
any of his previous antagonists Bet.
we're made early in the evening. OF five
to one in Sullivsn's favor and three to
enc he would knock Maori out in two
rounds All classes of society were rep
re ented, ana soon after 8 O'Clock sport
begun. There were number OF spar.
ring contests between men famous with
1.-The gloves. yet th,se &xci'ed little inter2e
est and seemed not to command much
attention AT length the master OF Ger
emonies announced, amid cheers and
wells, that the event Of the evening, the
match between Sullivan and Slade, was
in order.
The Boston boy was the FIRST TO make
his appearance through the lane opened
in the crowd with some difficulty by po-
lice. He mounted the platform and
stepped between the ropes, which we're
considerably higher than in former
matches in the garden. Sullivan was
attired In white undershir,, fl sh COL
ored tights, white stockings and, black
qar,ers. Slade soon followed Sull van
De was q much heavisr looking mar
than Sullivan, but his movements were
more awkward, compared with those oi
the Boston champion Maori wore
white undershirt, white tights and bIacl
earters, with low white socks. The,
took seats in opposite corners, and
number of sporting friends and backer
clustered around Sullivan, while Jen
Mace was at the back OF Slade. Jacl
Dsvis was named time keeper, and Bar
ney Aaron. referee. The announce
ment was made there was TO be NJ
!, wrestling and the contestants must ohe..
at once when the referee told them Il
break. Time was called and the mel
: appro sched and shook hands. Both ha'
, removed iheif undershirts. Sullivan
: flesh looked bard and firm and he ap
peared In good condition. SIade look
, ed larger than Sullivan and heavier. bu
!, his flesh had soft appearance Slade'
), face wore an anxious appearance, Will
!. Sullivan's ha,i contented look.
: After cautious sparring OF few se'
!, onds Sullivan delivered the first bio
.. souarely on s AIDES countenance, follow
= ing II by another on the neck, drivin
him into his corner. A storm Of cheel
:. greeting this performances of Sullivan
= rhe men soon were At close quarter
. and q rapid exchange took place, whe
a break was called by the referee Tire
then spared Tor the opening which Sui
:. ivan obtained and he drove the Maol
;. finallv knocking him down. Springir
- up, the two again cinched, hut the M
ori soon had enough. running to Il
= ropes, Sullivan as as,isting him in Il
;. movement nv heavy blow on the bat
; OF the head and neck. A we'll direc''
a hlow then sent the Maori betwesn Il
:, ropes and off the platform heal first.
= The Maori soon regained the platfor
o and three minutes expired. While sp'
N ring, Slade appeared ~inded and sui
/. van all right
In the second round Sullivan be
- " Slade all around the ring knocking b
:, down twice, Joe Goss shoa'ing to Sui
: van, "H,t him in the belly john, give
- to him in the belly, john" Slade h
" bellows to mend.and Sullivan was in Q
10 form.
;" In the third round Sullivan led
a with terrific right handler square in
"a face which staggered Slade. The t
40 40 clinched, but Sullivan breaking aV
~ .s again rained away upon his antagor
~ whose replies were weak The Ma
70 was finally sent sprawling to the p
ho form. When he lifted bis head the bic
30 was pouring from his nostrils. He
peared dazed and unconscious OF
surroundings. Sullivan stood over b
Inspector Thorne AMI Capt. Willis
mo then rushed on the platform TO stop
90 fight. Slade made their interference
ma necessary, a. he had enough. He
dc. helped to his c,rner AMI the gloves
IN moved. Sullivan discarded his glo
os, and shook hands with Slade. The cb
sc. pion was loudly cheere'i. The two
pa, then went to their qnar'ers and "
cco soon dressed and lett the garden,
Lao lowed by the thousands Of people