The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-09
THE PRIZE RING.
The Warren-0I 0Ieary Mill Ends in the Former
Being Awarded the Fight on Foul.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov. S.-Tommy Warren.
fonght twelve rounds, near Muldraush, Hill.
Meade county, Kentucky, this afternoon,
efeF the featherweight championship $1,000
side. kid elores, Police Gazette rules. The
fight was awarded Warren on a foul allowed by
O'Leary leaving the ring in the twelfth round
a special train with over 900 people left the
city early this morning, paying So head to wit
ness the fight. Representatives from Gin Gin
patisChicage and the East, numbering fully 500,
we're preseut and took part in the betting. which
Was one sided, odds being offered on Warren.
The morning was spent in squabble over
referee. Chick Cawthorne, of Louisville was
sasllS1 And at o'clock the men, both in
1ne condition, lf6pouhds each, stepped into the
ring Jack Miilet; of Cincinnati, seconded
O'Leary, and Ned Morrill,, of Louisville, acted
for Warren.
Time was called, and OLeary forced the
GghtiEg, tapping Warren once twice lightly.
The second round was spent in sparrng, and
no blows were struck. Odds of two to one
Warren found no takers.
Third Round--OI cary led several times for
Warren's face. and they clnched several times.
Warren was sparring for an opening
Fourth RoInd-O'Leary hit Warren in the
heavily on his cheek and moment later got in
heavy one on O'Leary's neck. Both clinched
and fought at short range, when time was
called.
Tho fifth round opened with heavy slugging
in the face on both sides. They cinched, and
Warren choked OLeary, but no foul was al
lowed
Sixth Round--Warren forced the fighting from
the start, and punished OLeary terribly in the
mouth. He had the best of It, and O'Leary's face
was covered with blood.
The seventh round was lively one Warren
led off, striking OLeary in the face and receiving
counter on the body. OLeary then made a
rnsh, and forced Warren around the ring. When
time called, Warren struck him in the face
and foul was claimed. Warren did not hear
the time called, and the foul not allowed
-SIhere was much excitement, but the fight went
Dn. esee--~
The eighth round opened with continuous spar
ring, and both clinched. Warren got in a good
one tho mouth, and received heavy counter
on the throat.
In the ninth, tenth and eleventh rounds no
material points were scored, the time being con-
sumed IN sparring.
In the twelfth and last round, after opening
cautiously, both mer made rush and clinched.
They were ordered to break way. and as they
did so Warren struck OLeary heavy swinging
blow with his right in the left Jaw. A foul was
claimed by O'Leary's backer, and he passed
under the ropes and out of the ring The
referee did not allow the foul and O'Learv was
brought back. The referee consumed fifteen
minutes in reading the rules aud decided that
OLeary had committed foul in leaving the ring
and awarded the fight to Warren
Neither man showed much punishment War
rens lip is cut aud OLeary's face and mouth
show slight punishment There is much dissat-
isfaction over the result though it is generally
thought that Warren made the best showing
and would have won the fight on its merit had
they fought to finish.
The special train brought the principals and
spectators back to the city at o'clock Warren
returned 60 Indiana, and OLeary is at the house
of friend, but will return to Cincinnati to-
NIGHT. Another meeting between OLeary and
Warren is talked Of
Though no disturbances or disorders occurred
during the day. the crowd as a whole was tough
one. Nearly ali were armed, and while the ref
cree was being selected, spent the morning in
target shooting with their revolyers. No effort
was made to interfere with the fighters