New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-06
SULLIVAN AND SLADE.
THE sPARRING MATCH TONIGHT.
THE CHAMPION STILL IN BosroN-THE MAORI IN
TRAINING AT COMFY ISLAND.

THE CHAMPION STILL IN B0sroN-THE MAORI IN
TRAINING AT CoNEy ISLAND.
At sunset yesterday the office of the Ashland
House in Fourth-ave. was deserted, but before o
o'clock it was filled with curious assembly, who.
with unanimity of purpose that was remarkable,
looked over their shoulders at each new arrival,
and then looked back again with manifest disap-
poIntment The men were waiting for the Boston
pugilist, John L. Sullivan. 1t was rumored early
in the day that Sullivan liz great rOuS
the the night in innocent siumber. IL order
have distinguished him in the Madison Square
Garden prze-ring often in the past. But Sullivan
did not como. As time passed his admirers became
weary until they all left the hotel to gather again
this morning Why Sullivan did not occupy rooms
at the Ashland House will perhaps be known after
to-nghts fight, which Harry, Hill pleasantly
livau was In all probability pasnng the hours in
Incidence in Boston, Slade was bathing At Coney
Island. The Maori. after receiving his many friends
of the sporting fraternity at Garry" Catens
hosiery, near the West End and exhibi to them
the easy play of the muscles OF his legs by running
up and down the beach. finally took plunge INTO
the sea- and escorted by long line OF men who fol
lowed his example, swan some distance from tho
shore aud contrary to the hopes OF some OF the less
pugnacious of the spectators, swan BACK. siade
has been in training for some time. and he has been
trotted along the beach IN front OF Caten's every
morning and evening for some time by O gentleman
named Bill Brighton, who acquired reputation
ner and who has recently been received In this
country as remarkably successful trainer.
" Jem Mace has been caring for his protege with
wonderful fidelity, but yesterday he seemed some
what used I'D, perhaps remembering the rather en-
ergetic sparring match he had with Slade last
Friday.
themselves to the attractions OF Harry Hills
Sacred Concert last night, but they did not MT
Hill was, however. Drumming with expectation for
the morrow. He said the betting was about even
on the chances of Sullivan knocking Slade out In
four rounds An employe Of Mr. Hill. who seemed
TO be well acquainted with thehghts and rumors oil
establishment said that the betting was five to one
az ainst Slade The opinion most general among
those Interested 10 that the Maori viii stand bis
ground tonight aud that Sullivan Will meet man
who will Gauss him considerable work. SIade has
acquired-st least so his friends say-a marvellous
activity and Is like cat on his isei. IA weight
at 200 pounds, while Sulivan's lighting weight 10
$50 pounds. In height also the Maori IL a larger
man, measuring 6i2 feet to suIlivans o feet 10
his blow with hard gloves Is, II IL said. equally as
heavy as Suivan's Tonight the men will fight
with soft gloves and according 10 the inimitabie
rules of the Marquis OF Queen-berry
Sullivan will arrive in town this morning lie
will be accompanied by Joe Goss " Pete Mccoy,
" Pat" Shepherd aud " Nike" keena1. They All
achieved 30 much distinction. IL - thought that
Sullivan will pass the entire day in preparing for
the evenings fight. Sladc will remain at Coney
Island until the afternoon. and will receive tho
assiduous care Of Mace and Brighton until he steps
on the platfurm 10 become the target for Suiyan's
blows Both men are supposed 10 be In ex-
calent condition and both are eager for
the fray, but there is distrust in both
camps that the police will not remain passive spec
tators OF the "sparring Exhibition The friends of
Sullivan and Sade. when any suggestion of
" knocking-our is made, wac their heads In solemn
and deny that the match is IN be any
thing but an innocent aud irreprehensible enter
tainment. IL Is expected that fully 10000 persons
will be present at the fight, rs a great number of
tickets have been sold. There are no stakes, but
the winner III take the largest portion of the gate
money. Slade is guaranteed 40 per cent OF the
receipts whether he is whipped or not Although
the persons who will superIntsnd the fight have not
vet bcen decided upon, " Harry Hill will In all
act as time keeper aud the venerable
- Pop Whitaker as master of ceremonies