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The Prixe-Fight Between Sullivan and
Mitchell Results I'm Draw.
The much talked-of fight between Sullivan
and Mitchell occurred on Baron Rothschild's
estate. at Creil, France, and resulted in .
draw Thirty-nine rounds were fought Sui
lvan getting the first knock down, and Mitch
ell the first blood Both men were severely
punished, but the reports agree that Sullivan
probably had the worst of il, for the reason
that he stood up and fought, while his oppo-
nent was lodging and falling 10 save himself
Tie following particulars Of the fight we
CLEAN. from The cable dispatches:
Mitchell appeared to be in the better con-
di.:cn before the night the opinion being that
~ :o5, Mitchell winning the toss for corner and
putting the sun and wind in Sullivans face
In the first round both contestants showed
their tactics Mitchells aim was TO avoid pun
ishment and prolong the night, in the hope of
firing out the American Sullivan fought Tor
knocks out in a few rounds The betting at hrst
the end of the tight the betting became even. In
the first round Sullivan got home with two blows
on Mitchell's head. and receive eleft-hander in
to avoid punishment, but in the second round
was caught by Sullivan's right on his temple
and went down. The third and fourth rounds
were like the preceding one, Mitchell being
knocked down at the close OF each. IL was evil
dent at this time that Sullivan was surprised
and disguised. Up to the ninth round Sullivan
forced the fighting and chased Mitchell around
the ring, but could rarely get to close quarters
IL became evident, however. in the sixth round
that Sullivan was suffering for lack OF wind
Mitchell was gaining courage and taking
advantage Of his adversary's condition by
occasionally getting in a blow. In the eighth
round he was awarded first blood. During
rounds zine 70 fifteen a fearful storm pre-
vailed. and nearly all but the principals and
their seconds took shelter in a shed. In one OF
these rounds. which lasted twenty-h minutes.
Mitchell received several nasty blows, espe-
. cially on the temple but Sullivan was evident
AZ firing He was shivering visibly, and his
teeth were chattering from the downpour which
he had endured. BY aud by, however, the sun
came out quite warm. and with its appearance
tremendous rushes. but Mitchells agility stood
him In good stead, and he milled on
the retreat most OF the time. The rest
OF the tight was tedious. The ground had be-
come soft, which made 1t hard work for
both men, Sullivan grew tired Of chasing
Mitchell, and would stand in the middle Of the
ring while Mitchell walked around it. Mitchell
seemed little hurt and showed great general
ship and scored the best, but he appeared to be
afraid OF Suliivan's right A draw had been
suggested, but was declined, and between A and
o'clock all got impatient as the finish seemed
able to Mitchell. The latter at last
said; We'll, let US shake hands or fight
ON. as John likes" Hereupon Baldock,
who had been very Troublesome rush
was nothing loath. and both were tired
greatly. Sullivans body, right eye, and mouth
were more punished than Mitchells, whose
Mitchell and Sullivan were arrested after the
fight with the whole party, by French
gendarms. They were taken TO Seniis. Here
the rest OF the party was dismissed, but Sulli-
van and Mitchell were locked up and held for
two days. when they were released and left at
once for London.