, 1889-07-09

NEW ORLEANS, July S.-There was
great excitement at the ring side as Bud
Renauds, Mike Donovan and Johnnie
Murphy made their appearance at $50
and it became apparent hat the fight was
actually to occur. On toss up for posi-
ton, kiirain' s representative, Mike Dono-
van won, and selected the northwest cor
ner; Muidoon. Sullivan's representative
chose the southwest corner. At this
juncture the sheriff of the county made
his appearance and in the name OF the
state of Mississippi commanded peace.
end then retired. this being the only effort
on the part of the authorities to interfere
brought from Boston was placed in his
corner amidst great enthusiasm
At about 10 O'Clock, the sun having
gone behind a cloud, there was no per-
ceptible advantage IN either corner. Xii
rain was the first TO make his appearance,
accompanied by Mike Donovan and
Charlie Mitchell, and was greeted with APP
plausc; but he wore a very serious air, as
if fully realizing the work before him. As
the crowd recognized the stalwart form of
the big fellow as he Jumped into the ring
the cheers were deaiening. He looked in
marked contrast to KilraIl, seeming to be
perfectly at his ease regarding the termi-
nation of the contest.
The name of Pat Kenrick, OF New Or
leans, was offered by Kilrain's side as
referee, but he was not acceptable to the
other side, a representative of Sullivan
proposing the name of John Fitzpatrick,
of New Orleans, saying: Il want tue
fight to day to take place on the merits
and nay the best man win. ] AVE only
one name to present tor the position OF
referee. and that one is known through
out the state as an upright, Just and hon
est man. | name John Fitzpatrick, of
New Orleans" [Great applause.
Chas. Mitchell: II don't know the
gentleman just named, but | think if the
other side wants to fight. the one we have
named ought to satisfy them"
Chas. johnson would not agree, saving
il the Kilrain party would not take John
Fitzpatrick. they did not want to fight.
At this iunctuee Mitchell proposed they
toss up to see which of the above named
gentlemen would act as referee. but this
did not seem to be the wish of the Sulli-
van side, though the crowd favored the
idea. Then Prof. Butler proposed the
name of a New York man who, however,
did not prove acceptable to the other side,
and after considerable wrangling over the
matter Charley Mitchell finally said they
were willing to accept Mr.. Fitzpatrick,
and the announcement was received with
cheers. Mitchell here went over and ex-
amined the spikes in Sullivan's shoes
closely, doing the same to Kilrain.
Fitzpatrick said: Il am not very con.
versant with the rnlesi this will be a fair
contest of the merits of the two men.
and | wilsdo the best | can. In regard
to the question as to what time the thirty
seconds between rounds shall commence,
| decide they from the time
the man falls" w. +. Harding at this
moment stepped mp to Kilrain and plac
ing 81 900 in his hands, told him 1t was
sent by Mr.. Fox for him to bet with Sui
Ivan. Kilrain at once walked over to
Sullivan and offered to bet hun that sum
he would win the fight. The bet was i'm
mediately taken up by Sullivan and the
money $1,000, deposited in the hands Of
the referee.
Both being now stripped. there was APP
parent to everyone present the great SUI
periority possessed by Sullivan over his
antagonist in the matter of size and de-
velopment, the muscles Of his arms stand
ing out in big welts; his driving power
appearing tremendous: and he was SEEM
ing to be in the very best OF swirits.