Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-10-06
SCIENTIFIC SLUGGING.
Glove Fight Between Mitchell and
Sheriff.
The Mill Witnessed by a High Toned
Crowd Seven Rounds
Fought and the Battle
Drawn--DetailS.

champion mlddle-welght OF England, anu
William Sheriff, alias 'the Prusslan," anoteu
English pugilist, met in the prize-ring at a
secluded spot on the shore OF Long lSlano.
The fight was witnessed by a large number
of sporting celebrities and many promlnenf
men of New York and vicinity, who were eSpe-
cially invited to attend. The pugilists have
each had several ring contests, Ill most OF
which they have been successful. The present
match was made Sept. II, the condition beng
81, 900 Side six rounds, marquis Queensbury
rules, points and endurance to count Mitch
ell has been in training at Far Rockaway
for two weeks, while Sheriff has been under
the care of Arthur Chambers the same
length of time at Philadelphia.
Mitchell, accompanied by his trainer and
Billy Madden, entered the ring at $40, and
was closely followed by the "PrusSian" and
his seconds, Arthur Chambers and Billy Ed
wards. Both men appeared in good condl-
ton. Mitchell won the toss for position, and
selected the southwestern corner Of the ring.
At 5:52 the men advanced to the center OF the
ring, shook hands, and Immediately put
themselves in position, and the fight took
place with the following results:
Round one-The first part of the three
minutes allowed for the round was spent in
put III the first blow upon Sheriff's stomach,
following with stiff right-hander on the
chin. Sheriff countered on Mitchell's cheek,
and also landed Il heavy highlander on his
face Mitchell returned the compliment with
a good one on the breast, and time was
called.
Round two-After little sparring Sheriff
let fly his right at Mitchelrs face, but the
blow was well stopped. He however, man
aged to plant two right-handers on Mitchell's
face, though without much effect. Mitchell
made play with bis left, but was short.
Gauging his distance better he followed with
a left-hander, which reached its destination,
landing on tie nose and drawing blood.
Round three-The men came to the scratch
in good form, each looking confident. Sheriff
led planting his right on Mitchelrs neck.
Sheriff S stomach again offered attractions
for Mitchell Sheriff looked as though he
was badly winded A hot battle was now be-
ing waged, Mitchell doing heavy work with his
left, and Sheriff planting several smart fright
handlers on Mitchells head. Mitchell drew
blood a second time from Sheriff s nose as
time was called.
Round four-Mitchen led off with blow
at SheritTs head, which was neatly stopped,
and followed once again with singing lett
handler on the PruSsian's stomach, just above
the belt Then followed some quick counters,
but without damage, and the round closed
by Mitchell delivering terrific blow in the
ribs
Round five-The heads Of both suffered
for some seconds. Sheriff finally got i'll
right handler OH Mtchelrs throat, the latter
counterfering with his left on the stomach
and his right on the head. This was the
best fought round, and the only one in which
the mon showed real fight.
Round six-Mitchell delivered aleft-hander
on Sheriff's stomach while the "Prussian'
planted hard one on Mitchell's head An
other left-hander from Mitchell almost
knocked Sheriff down. He rallied, quickly,
however, and put in some telling blows. The
round wound up by Mitchell planting his left
on Sherif's nose and his right ON the stom-
ach. Sheriff did some hard hitting, while
Mitchell often fell short.
Round seven-There was some delay in
getting the men together for this round, as
the referee said the agreement provided that
but six rounds should be fought. The
spectators set up loud cries for the fight
to continue This had the effect of bring
ing the men together again. They quickly
began, each receiving heavy blows in
the face. Mitchell got in left
handler on Sheriffs stomach, which
the latter returned with nasty under-cut on
the head. Both spared carefully for time,
and then Mitchell landed heavy one on
Sheriff's nose. The Prussian did some heavy
work on Mitchelrs head with both hands I'm
til one of Mitchell's stomach blows cut him
short. The round was finished with sharp
hitting on both sides.
The fight occupied about thirty minutes.
When the crowd Of onlookers who had
paid $40 each to see the fight saw
the men both preparing to leave
the ring they set up a tremendous yell
and demanded that they should fight it out.
The referee, however, decided the fight over,
and that the result was draw. Neither man
appeared much punished. Mitchell walked
to his carriage as lightly as before the fight.
Only slight swelling of the face was OBJ
servable Thes result was very unsatis
factory to all concerned, and an attempt was
made to arrange another to be fought in
Mexico for So, 500. A large amount of money
was put up by the friends of both men, but
the referee declared all the bets off.