The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-08-07
WHEN
THE MAORI KNOCKED OUT
The Slugging Match Last Night Be
tween Sullivan and Slade.
The Boston Man Victorious in the Third
ROund-The Match Witnessed by
Crowd that Paid $4,000.

New YORK, Aug. 6.-The boxing match
between J. L. Sullivan, of Boston, and Her
bert A. Slade, the Maori, came of this even
ing in the Madison-square Garden, and re-
suited in Slade being knocked out' in the
third round. Between 1000 and Il, 900 peo-
pie assembled in the garden. About ITO
policemen preserved order in the garden.
People focked to the building as early
as 6 o'clock, two hours before the opening of
the doors, in order that they might secure
good positions to see the match. No seating
room could be had in the building at s
o'clock, and standing-room was premium.
The platform was erected in the middle of
the building, and on this a ring was made
twenty-four feet in length and breadth. The
receipts of the affair." it is thought will 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
match, though some thought Slade would give
him more trouble than any OF his previous
antagonists. Bets were made early in the
evening of FIVE to one on Sullivan, and three
to one that he would knock the Maori out in
two rounds.
All classes of society were represented.
Soon after o'clock the sport began. There
were a number of sparring contests between
men famous with the gloves but these ex-
cited little interest. AT length the master of
ceremonies announced, amid cheers and
yells, that the event of the evening, a match
between Sullivan and Slade, was in order
The Boston boy was the first to make his
appearance, through a lane opened in the
crowd with some difficulty by the police.
He mounted the platform and stepped be-
tween the ropes. Sullivan was attired in
white undershirt, fesh-colored tights white
stockings and black CATERS.
Slade soon followed Sullivan. He is a much
heavier looking man than Sullivan but his
movements were more awkward than those
of the Boston champion. The Maori
wore a white undershirt, white tights, and
black CATERS with low white socks. They
took seats i'll opposite corners. number OF
sporting friends and hackers clustered around
Sullivan, while Jem Mace was at the back of
Slade. Jack Davis was named as time keep
er and Barney Aaron as referee The an
nouncement was made that 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 Both had removed their
undershirts. Sullivan's flesh looked hard
and firm, and he appeared in good condi-
ton. Slade looked larger than Sullivan
and heavier but his flesh had soft
appearance. Sade's face wore an anxious
look.
After cautious sparring for few moments
Sullivan delivered his first blow squarely on
Sade's countenance, following it by another
on the neck, driving him into his corner.
A storm of cheers greeted this performance
quarters, and rapid exchanges took
place Break" was called by the referee.
They then 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 heavy blows on
the back of his head and neck. we'll
directed blow sent the Maori between the
ropes and off the platform head first The
Maori soon reganed the platform, and the
minutes expired while sparring. Slade
was "winded," but Sullivan was all right
Sullivan beat Slade all around the ring
knocking him down twice, Joe Goss shouting
to Sullivan, Hit him in the belly John!"
"Give it to him in the belly John" Slade
had "bellows to mend" while Sullivan was
in fine form.
In the third round Sullivan led off with
terrific right-hander square in SHADES face,
which staggered him. The two clnched, but
Sullivan broke away from his antagonist
whose replies were weak. Slade was finally
sent sprawling upon the platform. When
he lifted his head blood was pouring from
MS hoStrllS' ne appeared uazeu ana uncon-
scions of his surroundings. Sullivan
stood over him. Inspector Thorne and
Captain Williams then rushed upon the
platform to stop the fight Slade made their
interference unnecessary. He "had enough"
He was helped to his corner and his gloves
removed. Sullivan discarded his gloves and
shook hands with Slade, The champion was
loudly cheered
The two men then went to their quarters
md were soon dressed, when they left the
iarden, followed by the thousands of people
Who witnessed the battle.