Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-07-17
JAKE kLRAIN.

the peace. He then retired, this beng all
the action he was authorized to take at this
stage OF the proceedings There was no
further movement ON the part of the au-
thorities toward interfering with the fight.
When the men had stripped Sullivan S
superiority in the matter OF size and mus
cular development was at once apparent.
AS the sun was clouded when the fight be-
gan there was no advantage to either in re
spect to position. The following is a brief
account Of the fight by rounds:
THE FIGHT.
First round-Tme called at 1910 Kilrain
made vicious pass at Sullivan with his rig h t.
landing on the left of the neck Both clinched
and K,lrain gained the fall.
Second-Sulliyanf tented with his left, which
Kilrain lodged. A clinch followed. Sullivan
throwing Kilrain heavily.
Third-I>ilrain', rushed in and cliuched, Sui
Ivan avoiding the clinch and dealing Jake a
short arm blow in the neck. Sullivan fol-
lowed with blows on the neck and ribs Kill
rain struck Sullivan twice below the belt.
Cries Of foul; not allowed.
Fourth-Klrain led, landing lightly. A clinch
followed, Sullivan on top
Fifth-Kilrain began sparring for wind. Sui
Ivan rushed and gained a bullock lock- but
kilrain broke away, John leading and landing
on the neck. Jake here began Mitcheu's tact cs,
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on Sullivan's neck, Sullivan cross-countering
heavily on the head. K Train went down in his
corner. .fa
Sixth-Short-armed fighting was INDUCED in,
kilrain attacking Johns ribs and gaining first
blood by blow on the left ear
Seventh-Sullivan appeared bleeding. He
landed viciously On Kilra.n's face, gaining first
knock-down.
Eighth-Sullivan led, Kilrain countering
slightly, doing no damage. Kilrain again went
down to avoid punishment.
Ninth-Sullivau led with his left, Jake coun-
terine slightly and Sullivan returning with in
terest on Kilraln's ribs. The latter again
went to grass.
Tenth-Kilrain rushed at John and was met
by heavy one on the jaw, falling heavily.
Eleventh-Sullivan rushed the fighting, Kill
rain going down to avoid punishment.
TWelfth-Kilrain rushed and clinched, try
ing to throw John, but failed. Kilrain's blows
lacked strength, the round ending with John
clinching and throwing Jake heavily.
Thirteenth-Sullivan landed on Klra!ns
ribs, the latter playing for the stomach, strik.
ing foul blows repeatedly. John returned on
the jaw and ribs, Kilrain slipping down to
avoid punishment In this round Kilrain badly
spiked Sulllvan's left foot.
Fourteenth-Kilrain again started around
the ring, the round ending with clinch in
which Sullivan slipped, going down under the
rope.
Fifteenth-sullivan tented, Kilrain retreat
ing and Sullivan following him all over the
ring, finally landing rooster on tho ribs. In
the rally that ensued Kilrain went down to
avoid punishment.
Sixteenth-Kllrain landed on Sullivan's ribs,
John countering Kilrain again going down.
Seventeenth - Slight exchanges, Kilrain
going down without blow. ~ ~
Eighteenth-Kilrain went down without re-
Io1~ Gull;
allowed.
Nneteenth-Both sparring for wind, Sullivan
finally landing on Kirains ribs, the latter
counterna on Sullivan and went down from q
light return on the head.
Twentieth-Sullivan hit Kilra:n rooster in
the ribs, Kilrain going down.
Twenty-arst-Kilrain landed on sullivan's