, 1888-03-15
A DRAW,
BOstOn's Pride Scores Fourteen
knOck-dOwnS
And Cbases Mitchell all Over
the Ring
But Does not Succeed In Knock
ing Him Out.

LoNpSSi Marcn lO,-lhe great ngnt
wonld.After thirtv-nine rounds, in which the
lighter man fully used his advantage under
the London Prize Ring rules, Referee An
gell declared the fight draw. The ar
rangements made last night for the fight
were chaotic, Mitchell's agent, who was sent
over ten days before, to secure the ground
was Obliged to confess that he had failed to
Rocure suitable spot, whereupon
wrangle ensued and the Sullivan party,
rightly or wrongly, charged Mitchell with
trying to wriggle ont of the fight. Finally
the Mitchell party left the choice Of ground
to Sullivan's hackers, who appointed
Johnny Gideon, of the Sportsman (who
had filled Il similar Office for Sayers) Dun
ming, also oithe Sportsman, and Dry, the
Sportsman's Paris reporter to select the
battlefield. The trio left Aimens last even
ing for Creil. The pugilsts arranging to
follow to-day.
Early this morning the two parties pro-
ceeded to Baron Rothschild grounds ut APP
remonte, where the ring was pitched in n
quiet spot on good ground. Mitchell talked
much as usual, and. though pale, declared
mined but was somewhat thin in the face.
When the combatants reached the ring for
ty spectators were present. Mcdonald and
Jack Ashston seconded Sullivan,
and Baldoi and Kilrain seconded
Mitchell, Mr.. Angel, of the London stock
pired for Sullivan, and Charley Rowell
acted in a like capacity for Mitchell. Sulli.
van entered the ring at 1926 and Mitchell
followed five minutes later. At ~ 80 the
tight began.
First round. Everything favored the
American. Both men opened cautiously
but Sullivan soon landed heavy blow on
the left of Mitchell's jaw. Mitchell retail
ated with a light blow on Sullivan's chest,
whereupon Sullivan sent in Crasher on
Mitchelrs head, knocking him clear off his
legs.
Second round. After the half minute in
terval Mitchell came to time and Sullivan
| went at him again. The Boston boy twice
| cornered Mitchell and landed a pile driver
| on his chest This was "a crusher for
Mitchell, who tried to run out Of harm s
! way, but he caught blow on the head
| from Sulliyans right that downed him like
| log.
Third round. Mitchell came up for the
| third round but ran all around the ring
closely followed by the American who f.
nally sent him sprawling with right
Fourth round. Sullivan was blowing on
account of running after Mitchell, and
though he finally caught Mitchell and pun
ished him lightly, the EngDishinan con-
tinued to pursue the same tactics
Sixth round. Mitchell seeing pow
erful right-haoder coming dropped
to the ground to avoid il
| whereupon referee Angel cautioned him
| against breaking ring rules.
During the next two rounds Sullivan was
| kept busy chasing Mitchell around the
ring. Mitchell landed blow or two, light
ly reaching Sullivan's lace twice. At this
| time rain began to fall heavily and the
| ground was soon swamped. Sullivan was
nearly breathless from chasing Mitchell,
but both pegged away.
Little harm was done after the first four
| rounds, Mitchell contriying to keep out OF
harms way, and Sullivan's blows losing
| their force.
In the 32nd round Sullivan was attack ed
| with ague. The rain was falling in torrents
and the character of the ground may be inn
agined from the fact that it lasted twenty.
five minutes.
The 35th round lasted fifteen minutes
| Sullivan was unable to approach Mitchell
| Both men seemed weak and their blows
were light
| The 39th round lasted half an hour.
| Ballot now said that no definite result
| was likely to be reached and he suggested
that the fight be declared n draw. The
| principals agreed to this, and the fighters
shook hands after battling three hours and
| eleven minutes.
| Mitchell showed iderable punish
| ment. There was great lump on his jaw
his left eye was bunged up, and his body
| bruised. At the outset Sullivan ofIe, ed "a
| back himself for 81 500, but the offer was
declined. His hackers then offered thret
| TO one on Sullivan, but there were n takers
The party returned TO Paris after the fight