The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-27

A brutal prize fight took place at an
early hour Saturday morning between
Theodore Collins and Austin Hanley,
both Of this city. There has been bad
blood between the men for some time,
and short time since they determine
ed to settle their difficulties in a "a
feet ring. About 100 tickets were sold
at 81 each, the proceeds constituting
the purse for whcih they fought. Ar
open lot ON the Lobdell property, Just
back of the Garasche Lane, was select
ed as the spot for the contest to take
place, and Hanley and Collins, witt
their seconds. Dan Haggerty and John
Blizzard, reached the place shortly be
fore o'clock.
In the meantime, the spectators had
been arriving, some coming from Mar.
ket street bridge. by twos, others com
ing from the New Castle road. while
many more came In small squads from
the direction of Third street bridge.
At least 25 OF the spectators had con-
gregated in the vicinity early in the
evening and patiently awaited the AZ
rival OF the appointed hour.
ring was formed, composed OF q
heavy rope fastened tight by strong
stakes. 1t was lighted by twelve large
torches, and while it was being con-
structed the principals had taken OF
all their clothing except swimmers
tights and base ball shoes, which each
wore. Neither man looked like a prize
fighter except in dress. Collins weigh
ed 14S pounds and Hanley 40.
The former looked much more pc W.
erful than Hanley, however, and the
betters began to risk great odds on
his success. Referee Mccoy charged
the men as to how to conduct them
selves during the encounter, but they
fought without regard to any rules.
When time was called, they both step
ped to the centre of the ring and shook
hands. They SPARED for a few seconds
each seeming to be looking Tor an
opening. when Collins suddenly land
and they then elinched. They were
finally forced apart and tnkenin charge
by their seconds.
When the second round was called
they had scarcely taken their places in
the ling, when Hanley landed blow
with with his right o Collins lett Jaw.
which made him see stars. Collins re-
turned the compliment with his lett
just below Hanley's heart, AMI he fell
to the ground as though he had been
shot. As soon as Harley recovered
himself, he rushed at his adversary,
and pounding match cnsued between
the two, during which the blows fell
thick and fast.
After they had been taken to their
corners and rubbed externally with
sponges, and internally with copious
draughts of old red eye, tho third
round was called, but IL was evident
that each was chury OF the other. IL
was however plain to lie seen that
they were determined TO fight to fiji
ish. ,
Hanley let go his right on Collins
nose, breaking it and laying him out
on the ground. When he regancd his
feet and reached the centre OF the ring,
Hanley gave him a powerful right
handler in the neck, which again sent
him to grass, but in doing it Hahley
broke his wrist.
The fourth round was somewhat
tune. and IL was evident that both
men were suffering the most intense
pain, and We're almost exhausted. Al
the close of this round the seconds did
everything in their power to gel them
ia some kind of condition for the next.
At the beginning Of the fifth round,
neither men nor spectators had any
idea who would win. Hanlcy was wild
with pain from his wrist and CollinsI
could hardly see around his swelledI
and broken nose. They began to real
ize, however, that something must bel
done and fighting began in dead ear
nest, Collins striking rapidly wherever
he could get an opening. The most
that Hanley could do was to strike
weak blows with his left, and hug his
adversary.
Finally Collins managed to break
away from him, and like flash landed
a powerful right handler on Hanley'sI
jaw. He fell unconscious, in which
condition liz remained for some time,
and Collins was declared the victor
The men were then rubbed down and
wrapped in blankets, while the specta.
tors quietly Withdrew.
Both men are well known In this
city, and four years ago Han!ov, whJ
essayed to be u Democratic ward poll.
tioHs, ran for the nomination for
Council in the 18th ward, but WAS de
featod by Isaac Dillin. He Is paint
Ell by trade and at one time was EN-
ployed by the jackson IL Sharp Co.
Tie lighters, referee aud seconds arc
supposed to have left the city inmed-
lately after the fight, as none OF them
could be found either on Saturday or
yesterday,