Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-11

l Stubborn Early Morning Prize Fight.

AoOus Il Vciock IaSt night steam vessel Dear.
ing about 125 men, might have been seen moving
out tom landing near washington. The jolly
party aboard might easily have been taken for .
midnight excursion. and It was in search OF sport
Inc vessel contained all the requisites for a nrst-
class prize nght-prtncipals seconds referees bot
tle-holders, and spectators
match had been made up between "Pete"
Lalley, champion lightweight Of Maryland, and
BILLY" Mcmillan an English lightweight, who
has been in-this country for some time The bat
tie was for purse Of $500, Marquis OF Queensbury
rules The men stripped at about 40 pounds.
The tight took place within miles or the city.
AS the boat neared the spot selected for the stic
battle scouts who had been sent ahead In q row
boat, reported that squad OF ofucers were on the
ground Acting upon the advice Of the scouts the
vessel steamed on as II her destination was much
| furthrr away. After the lapse OF an hour or Two
the or the steamer quietly stole to the Dol
on shore designated for the fistic battle.
THE OFFICERS HAD pIsAPPKARRD
and the sluggers had a clear Geld. 16-foot ring,
or TO be literally exact, sQuare--was staked on,
and the ropes stretched. The preparations were
made by men who knew their business and about
hali-past am everything was In readiness for
the battle At quarter TO Mcmillan entered
tennis shoes. He seated himself In his corner,
and. looking among the aSSemblage, he smilingly
greeted some friends. He was in good condition
and wore an air or confidence. A few moments
later Lalley stepped over the ropes and occupied
MS corner, diagonally across the square 'ring'
from his antagonist.
THE TWO MEN
were about equal In weight. Lalley had some ad-
vantage in height, but Mcmillan was the more
compactly built and weighed 143 pounds, one
pound more than his opponent George Mantz
was chosen referee and Patsy Morgan time keeper.
Littren for McMillan. sSin.tignt glovesOEid
gloves with the fingers cut OF about midway
were placed upon the hands OF the fighters, and at
q a Taf or alIaHt lima
THE FIGHT.
The men advanced to the middle Of the ring and
shook hands. Both began warily After several
RENTS Lalley forced the lighting and drove McMil-
Ian TO his corner. Mcmillan made a strong left
handed drive for Laleys lace but the latter neatly
nist's head. Several body blows were exchanged,
when time was called
second round--Lalley came up breathing as If he
had oeen winded ana Mcmillan begun waiting tao
tics He assumed the defensive. Lalley again
drove him TO his corner, where the men clnched
out his right cleverly and landed a thumper on
his antagonists chest. Lalley again forced Nc
MILAN into his corner, When time Was called.
Sd round-McMillan forced the nghting and
aimed terrific Highlander at Lalley's face, but
the latter cleverly lodged Mcmillan succeeded
In getting a Highlander on Lalley's he ad that
sent the latter against the ropes. Cautious spar
ring nnisded out the round.
4th round-Lalley rushed at his antagonist as If
he meant TO nnish the night; dodgtng -hander
he planted a terrific blow on McMillans left Cheek
which staggered him and brought the blood. NC
MILAN rushed upon his antagonist and several
Telling blows were exchanged, Lailey hitting hard
est, however. The men clinched, and as they
broke away Lalley Slipped or stumbled to MS knee
A fnock-down was claimed Tor Mcmillan, but not
allowed First blood was allowed TO Lalley.
9TH round-Tnis began with earnest lighting.
Lalley got In a powerful highlander on MS an
tagonistS lace, and quickly followed IL with
stunning leIt-hander. Mcmillan was dazed and
decidedly groggy. He retreated TO his corner and
clutched at the ropes. you've got him, Pete; go
N and s,iz al1nAI al hr,
was about 10 follow the advise when somebody In
the crowd yelled slime" Lalley ceased nghling
In obedience TO the Call. Then there was an up
roar. The hackers excitedly shouted that time
wasn't up, and commanded Laliey to 60 in and
finish his man. Meantime Mcmillan had been
seized by his seconds, and was being revived. Lal-
ley made an effort 10 take advantage OF the groggy
condition OF his opponent, but before he could
reach him time was autIolitativeiy called.
MILAN had recovered from the dazlng effects OF
his pounding, though his face was swollen and his
eyes very much inclined TO close. He resumed his
defensive tactics, keeping out Of reach OF Laley's
fists Till the round ended
7th round-This opened with heavy slugging
on both sides Lalley hitting the hardest ticks Nc
MILAN got in his best work with his LEFT nst The
men clinched, and McGillan planted left-hanie
on Lalley's head.
In better wind than when he began. Laley planted
u terrlnc Highlander on Nc Miilans Jaw, and the
latter retiliated With thumper on Lalley's neck.
During the remainder or the round there Was
hard nghling Both men got in several telling
blows and blood flowed freely
9Th round-Lalley advanced briskly and McMil.
Ian met him half way. Both Iouxht nercely, Nc
planting sumner On Lailey's mouth waich made
the elaret ny. For the nrst time Mcmillan forced
the lighting. He got in a stunning left-hander {he
seemed TO depend more on his LETT than his righD
ana followed IL with the right. Laley dodg d Lne
next and planted ais right On MS antagonists Jaw
NC illian's lace was swelling rapidly.
10Th rOund-LGlley responded TO the call Of time
sinilingiy. Mcmillan gave upper cut with his
riglt and reached FOR his antagonists mouth with
lx1. dOdVen Al a n a rtnu
Lailey received heavy right-hander In the jaw.
HEAVY FIGHTING.
11th round-This was heavy lighting all
through. Both men discarded their cautious tao.
tics ana went TO slugg Ing In lead earnest Lalley
planted tnumber ON AcMilidn'S throat with his
right and followed IT with a left-hander on the
EngliShman's J.w. The latter let dy his right and
leit IN rapid succession, planting one on taley's
mouth AID with tine other putting his LETT eve In
mourning Laliey got decidedly the worst OF this
round
Ian round-McMillan, encouraged BY the last
round forced the lighting. driving Laliey into MS
corner. lie planted a singing rtQht-hander IN
Laliey's face and aimed a ielt-nander that would
nave told had IL succeeded, but the Baltimore bow
made one or mis- clever dodges. and by quick mo.
ton landed two racers Oh the Englishman.
18th round-rhis consisted mostly OF tents and
cautious sparr1ng. Lalley succeeded in reaching
lne Ensishman's right jaw with his left, and that
was the only blow struck In the round.
latin round-McMillan again took the aggressive
and, forcing Laliey against the ropes closed with
him AS they broke away LaIley let nv with bis
leiI ana tapped the Engi1SnmanS face They
again clinched, and Mcmillan pounded the Balti
MORGAN on the back ana shoulders Neither man
suffered In this round. ~
10Th roundabout men wary; holding on and
sparrinS at distance. Not blow was struck
10Th round-An0ther series or TENTS and light
spdrrlng. Laliey threw out his left and barely
graLeu the Engltshman'S cheek The latter re.
torted WITH his night, but the BaltimOrean saved
himself by sk1llIul dodge.
SAVAGE sLUGGING
nth round-The men rush at each other ana
deal terrific blows This was a smuggling match In
earnest Both men went at It as II they meant 10
settle the fight, and both were badly punished
but the EngiiShInan could stand punishment the
better OF the two. Three times Lalley went down
TO his knees, and the ring became pandemonium
Lalley's friends encouraged him to stand no TO IL.
The ring Was invaded by the yelling crowd, and it
was only through the GOODNESS and good manage.
ment OF the referee that order was restored
18th round-This was q repetition OF the last
round. Both men fought desperately and both got
In telling blows Lalley planted a sumner on the
Englishmans mouth. and the latter retorted with
1t was the hardest pounding OF the light.
10th round-Both men came up groRgy painting
and bleeding. They simply watched each Other
and recovered breath. No lighting.
Goth round-Lalley planted a well-directed blow
on his antagonists neck, and the Englishman
thumped the Baltmorean on the head; they
clinched, and Mcmillan got Lalley's head down
and pounded him In the back. The Baltimore boy
got in several more ticks, but he was too much
winded TO make his blows tell
MORE DESPERATE FloHrINa
21st roupd-This was desperate fighting through
out. The Englishman knocked Lalley to his knees
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