The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-08-07
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NOW L VI hJ o. uo OOAluS mdlCu
between John l.. Sullivan of Bos-
ton, and Herbert a. Slade, the
Maori, came off this evening in the
Madison Square garden, and result
ed in Slade being knocked out in
the third round. Between 10000
and 1900 people had assembled in
the garden. About no policemen
preserved order in the garden and
many more officers were outside.
The people flocked to thu building
as early rs 8 o'clock, two hours
before the opening Of the doors, in
order that they might secure a good
position and see the match. No
seating room could be obtained
when the doors were opened.
The general opinion was that Sui
Ivan would come off victorious in
the match. though some thought
Slade would give him more trouble
than any of MS previous antago-
nists. Bets were made early in the
evening of to in SulIivan's favor,
and 3 TO l that he would knock
Slade out in two rounds. All
classes OF society were represented.
Soon after : o'clock the sport began.
There were number of sparring
contests between men famous with
the glove, yet these excited lit
lie interest and seemed not to COM
mand much attention. AT length
the master of ceremonies an
nounced, amid cheers and yells. 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,
though the line opened in the
crowd with some difficulty. He
mounted the platform and stepped
between the ropes, which were con-
siderabiy higher than in the former
match i'll the garden.
Slade soon followed. They took
seats in opposite corners. Asnumber
of sporting friends and hackers
closed around Sullivan while Jim
Mace was at the back of Slade.
Jack Davis was named as time
keeper and Barney Aaron as referee.
Time was called; the men ap-
preached and shook hands; both
had removed their undershirts.
SulliYan's fie. h looked hard and firm
and he appeared in good condition.
Slade looked larger than Sullivan
and heavier, but his flesh had a
soft appearance. SHADES face " ore
an anxious appearance, while Sui
| livan's had a commended look. After
cautious sparring of IA few seconds,
SulllI an delivered the first
blow squaraly On Slade's counter
anc9. following it by another on the
neck, driving him into his corner
Storms Of cheers greeted this leF~
Torrance Of SulliYan's. The men
Wers soon at close quarters a
rapid exchange took place, when q
break was called by the referee.
They thea spared for an opening,
which Sullivan obtained, and he
drove the Maori, finally knocking
him down. Springing up, the two
again clinched, but the Maori soon
had enough, running to the ropes,
Sullivan assisting in the movement
by heaay blow on the back Ga the
head and neck a well directed blow
sent the Maori between the ropes
and off the platform, head
first. The Maori soon re-
gaining the platform and the three
minutes expired. While sparring
Slade appeared winded: Sullivan
was all right. In the second round
'ullivan beat Slade all around,
knocking him down twice. Joe G0ss
shouting to Sullivan, 'Hit him in
the belly, John. Give it to him in
the belly, John" Slade had his
blows to mend; Sullivan was in fine
form. In the third round Sullivan
led off with a terrific right handler
square in the face, which staggered
Slade. The two clinched, but Sulli-
van, breaking away, again ratified
aW ay upon his antagonist, whose
replies were weak. The Maori was
finally sent spEawling upon the
platform, and when he lifted his head
blood was pouring from his nOstrils.
He appeared dazed and unconscious
Of his surroundings, and Sullivan
stood over him. Inspector ThOrne
and Captain Williams then rushed
on to the platform to stop the fight
Slade made their interference I'm.
necessary. He had had enough
He was helped to his corner and
his gloves removed. Sullivan dis
carded his gloves, and shook hands
with Slade. The champion was
loudly cheered. The two men then
went to their quarters, and were soon
, dressed and left the garden, fol-
lowed Eby the thousands of people
who witnessed the battle.