The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-08-08
The Men of Muscle Are Knocked
Out of Time.
Sullivan, the Singer, Completely Uses
Up Slsde, the Maori, in Three
Sharp Rounds.
Jem Mace q Disinterssted Spectator
Twelve Thousand People wit
ness the Fight.
sLADE ~LUGGGD.


1hree Rounds Az Immense Audience
Witnesses the Picnic.
NEw YoBK, Aug. The boxing match be-
tween John l. Sullivan, of Boston, and Her
bert A. Shade, the Maori, came off this even
irg in Madison Square Garden, and resulted
in Slade being knocked out' in the third
round. Between 10 coo and 1900 people
bad assembled in the Garden. About ll0
policemen preserved order in the Garden.
People flocked to the building as early as G
o'clock, two hours before the opening of the
doors, IN order that they might secure a good
position 10 see the match. No seating room
could be had in the building st s O'Clock,
and standing room was at a premium. A
platform was erected in the middle of the
building, and on this ring was made twen-
ty-four feet in length ana breadth. The
receipts OF the affair are thought to be
about $4,000, of which the Maori was
to get 40 per cent. The General opinion in
the garden was that Sullivan would come off
victor in the IN atch. though some thought
Slade would give him more trouble than any
OF his previous antagonists. BeIs were made
early in the evening of 50 to 81 one on Sulh-
van and s. TO 81 that he would knock the
Marori out in two rounds. Soon after S
o'clock he sport began. There were q num-
Der of spsrlDg contests between men fam Ons
with gloves. Those excited little interest.
At length the master OF ceremonies an
nounced, amid cheers aud yellS. that the
event of the evening, the match between
Sullivan and Slsde, was IL order. Tie Bos-
ton boy was the first to make his apDeAre nee
oh lar m 20 Al NJ
some difficulty by the police He mounted
the platform and stepped between the ropes
which were considerably larger than at for
mer matches in the Garden. Sullivan was
att;Ted in e white undershirt, Hesh-eolOEed
tights, white stockings and black CATERS.
Slade soon followed Sullivan. He was a
much heavier looking man than Sullivan,
but his movements we've more awkward
compared with those of the Boston champi-
on. The Maori wore white undershirt,
white tights and black garterS with low
white socks, They took seats in opposite
corners. A number OF sporting friends ana
hackers clustered around Sullivan, while
JiIn Mace was at the, back os Slade.
Jack Davis was named rimekeeper,
Barney Aaron referee. The announcem ent
was made there was TO be no wrestling, and
the contestants must obey at once when the
referee told them to break. Time was called
and the men approached and shook hands.
vans flesh looked hard and fra, and he ap-
peared in good condition. Slade looked
lsl ger than Sullivan and heavier, but his
flesh had soft appearance.
Slede's face wore an anxious ap-
pearance while Sulivan's had
a contented look. After cautious sparring
of a few seconds Sullivan delivered tue first
blow squsrely on Slsde's countensnce, fol-
loving it by another on the neck, driving
him into his corner a storm OF cheers
greeted this performance OF Sullivan. Tie
men soon were at c.ose quarters snd rapid
exchanges took place.
Break was called by the referee. They
then spsTred for an opening, which Sullivan
obtained and he drove the Maori, finally
knocking him down.
Spripging up, the two again clinched, but
The Maoii soon had enough, running to the
ropes, Sullivan assisting in the movement By
a heavy blow on the back of the head aud
neck. well-directed blow sent the Maori
between the ropes and off the pla' head
first. The Maori soon regained the platform
and the three minutes expired
while sparriDg, Slsde was IS,
Winded, %: Sullivan all right.
Sullivan beat Slade all around the ring.
knocking him down twice, Joe Goss shout
ing 10 Sullivan, Hit him in the belly,
John,"' Give ii TO him in the belly, John"
Slade had bellows 10 mend" Sullivan
was in fine form.
In the third round Sullivan led off with
terrible highlander square in the face,
which staggered Slsde. The tHo ciinched,
but Sullivan breaking away upon his
antagonist, whose replies were weak. Slade
was finally sent sprAwing upon the platform.
When be lifted his head the blood was pour
ing from his nostTils. lie appeared dazed
ard uDsccnscious OF his surroundings Snl
livsn stood over him. Inspector 1horne and
Captsin Williams then rushed upon the
platform 10 stop the fight. Slsde made
their interference unnecessary. he had
enough He was helped to his corner and
the gloves removed. Sullivan discarded his
gloves and shook hands With Slade. The
champion was loudly cheered.
The two men then went 10 their quarters
ard were soon dressed and left the Garden
followed by thousands OF people who wit
messed the battle.