Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-04
ONLY TWO ROUNDS.
Blacksmith Reidy Easily Whips th'
Boy From Delaware.
THE PRIZE FIGHT ON THE RIVERS BANK-sLow IN
GETTING STARTED, But QUICK TO FINIsH-o;
THE WAY TO THE FIGHTING aRouND-ANorHEI
FIGHT IN PROSPECT.

GETTING STARTED, BUT QUICK TO FINIsH-Os
THE WAY TO THE FIGHTING aRouND-ANorHEI
FIGHT IN PROSPECT.
The much-talked-of fight between Mike Reidy
Of this city and Jack Collins OF Wilmington
Del, for the middle-weight championship OF
the District and q stake of $3.50 aside came of
yesterday afternoon on Bryant's Point, q strip
Of land Just this side of Marshall Hall, and re-
suited in an easy victory for Reidy, who com.
pletely knocked his adversary out in two
rounds, lasting in all seven minutes and twenty
two seconds.
The fight was fought under the Marquis of
Queensberry rules with skin-tight gloves.
John Standard seconded Collins, while Pete
Lally did the honors for Reidy. George North
idge refereed the mill. The fight was to have
taken place before noon but there was q great
delay in starting. The fighting ground was t.
have been in one Of the adjacent counties but
at the last moment the program was changed,
and it was decided to fight down the river.
OFF FOR THE FIGHTING GROUNDS.
1t was certainly motley crowd that gathered
at the foot of High street in the morning ready
to take the first boat for the battle grounds.
The sporting element was well represented and
the toughs were there in force.
The little excursion steamer Cecile had BEEN
chartered and she lay at the wharf with
the steam well up. But the waiting crowd
were greatly disappointed, for instead Of leav-
ing on time it was nearly O'Clock when the
excursion party babe Washington adieu. Near
by was the police boat Joe Blackburn. with Ad-
miral Sutton Of the Potomac navy on board re-
inforced by Lieut.. Hollinberger and a squad of
officers. 1--WE don't want to disturb your ar
rangements gents" cried Mr. Sutton as the
fighting party left the wharf, 'but we'll escort
you to the District line" And SO he did, de-
parting as soon as the party passed Alexandria,
amid general salute of whistles from the
Cecile and tug which followed, laden with
spectators OF the mill. No one knew the des-
tlnation, as the fighting grounds had not even
been selected. Fort Foote was suggested, also
Collingwood beach. "How about River View"
suggested a stranger. You're crazy" echoed
dozen voices, no doubt remembering the last
prize fight there So the boat kept on down
the river. There was nothing to eat on board
and the men were getting uneasy. Finally the
crowd took possession of the steamers kitchen,
and after bribing the cook ate him out of house
and home. On the way down several bets of
even money were made and more offered At
last the Cecile steamed as close up to the shore
as possible and then landed her passengers in
small boats. Several small gamblers managed
to get in the first boat load, and when the bulk
OF the crowd landed they fonud various games
OF chance in full operation. But the '.gay
CHANDELIERS" didn't reap much Of a harvest, for
the patrons Of the game were old hands and
quite sharp.
An unnecessary amount Of time was lost in
selecting ring and it was finally decided to
pitch the ring In the middle of the road lust in
the rear of an old barn.
THE FIGHT.
Everything being ready the pugilists ap-
peared and took their respective corners.
After considerable difficulty a referee was
chosen in George Northridge, and he lost no
time In calling the men to time. When Reidy
threw OF his blanket and stepped lightly into
the middle OF the ring murmur of satisfaction
went up from the spectators. He was in the
pink of condition and his well defined muscles
stood out all over his body, the result Of care
full training. He wore white tights and was
naked from the waist up. Collins shortly fol-
lowed Reidy, but one glance was sufficient to
convince the crowd that he was not match for
the burly blacksmith. He was decidedly fabby
and much smaller in every way than his an
tagonist. He wore street trousers. Bets Of
even money on Collins were eagerly taken.
FIRST ROUND.
Both men set Immediately to work. Reidy
felt his man with a feint and then led for his
wind The blow fell short and in getting
away he received a singer on the left Jaw
from Collins. The big blacksmith was riied.
and aiming wicked left upper cut landed on
the Delaware boys mouth, bringing the claret
and getting first blood. This round closed
with some clever short-arm fighting, Collins
proving himself clever sparrer.
Inc second round opened cautiously, but the
men soon warmed to their work. Reidy again
led for Collins wind and landed but in getting
away received a smasher in the mouth. Not
the least disconnected he braced himself and
landed several heavy blows A hit from the
shoulder sent the Delaware boy to grass and
raised a big lump over his eye. No sooner had
he risen than the blacksmith let 20 his
right again and caught his antagonist
full on the juglar with tremendous force. Col
Inns went down in q heap. Time was taken,
but the regulation seconds allowed for him to
rise went by amid breathless excitement and
Collins was still under the influence The fight
was accordingly given to Reidy amidst loud
cheering.
George Northridge challenged Reidy immedi-
ately after the result had been announced. The
fight will take place in six weeks time and will
be for $3.50 aside. The party returned to the
city about O'clock