The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-12

The thirty-nnih round was exceptionally tedious.
The utmost fairness was SHOWN by both men,
and 1t was at times most amusing TO see them
closing and 6bbing, constantly separating in the
most polite manner, Mitchell playfuily
tapping Sullivan. Much talking
done, and the intervals OF conversation
were usually followed with smack, smack.
and rush. Mitchell each time getting away
laughing. Sullivan did not relish some OF Mitch
ellis hits, but gracious enough 10 acknowl-
edge them with such remarks that's good
one Charley, au9 on, Sullivan's right eye
getting in mourning and lips swelling. while the
lump on Mtchells forehead had become rsdder
and bigger. No blood came from the latter.
Sulivan's nose and lips trickled earmiue. He
world not have his mustache removed.
When two hours and half had elapsed in the
thirty-seventh round. reference to Smith and
k1irain caused tttering. but john, looking seri-
Gus, would not reply The ground was now in
terrible state Mitchell was frequently down
on his hands, but got up quickly and seemed
fresner and confident than ever. There
was. however. always dangerous blow in
being more inclined to plant one
until Sullivan hit viciously and went
for him. Charley was always on the alert and
managed to get away. There was in
John racing after him; he was too agile. Free
ousntly Mitchell. for change, would take a
walk around the ring, Sullivan standing still
Some four times they mutually retired TO their
corners to get the clay of heir shoes and re-
fresh themselves, then one would challenge the
other. Sullivans right was used the first
hour, but Mitchell seemed little hurt,
and later showed great generalship and
scored the best. but he appeared TO be
afraid of Snllivan's right. A draw had been
suggested, but declined. and between and
5 o'clock ali got impatient. and as the finish
seemed at least two hours of. though probably
favorable to Mitchell. the latter at last said,
''Wen, let shake hands fight on, as John
likes" Hereupon Baidock who had been very
troublesome, rushed in and joined their hands.
Sullivan was nothing loath, and both We're tired
greatly.
When the fight was over all present crowded
around the principals, DESTROYS of shaking their
hands. Although the. Sullivan party looked
glum, they soon relaxed They said John never
was go sdone up" and that it inexplicaole
to them. Mitchell was like a criket Sullivan's
body. right eye and mouth were more punished
than Mitchells, whose right eye and
temple : received the most damage.
Sullivan and Kilrain shook hands
after the fight Mitchell has shown himself to
be most cisver fighter well boxer. Ex-
cessiye quatness prevailed at the ringside. and
there was the utmost good order. and, generally
speaking, good burnor all around. This was
undoubtedly model mill in various ways. The
first half of the fight was good In The second half
the hitting fierce, but the waits alb
gurdlg long. This. however. suited Mitchell.
The rain rendered the battle-ground mere
marsh, and this did not suit Sullivan Sull-
vans reputation terror regarded by
sportingmen here completely exploded.
Mitchell took lot of punishment early in the
fight.