Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-22
HALL AND FITzsuMMoNs.
Many Difficulties in the Way Of The
Meeting Tonight.


Meeting Tonight
ST. PAUL, July 21.-In the pugilistic
world this city is the center of attrac-
ton tonight. There were rumors with
out end today, OF warrants and arrests,
and much excitement prevailed. The
first move this morning of the opponents
of the Hall Fitzimmons fight, was con-
tinuation of last nights mass meeting
Over 800 men and women called on Gov
ernor Merriam early with statement
that the law was about to be violated !;
that they, as citizens, were unable to
prevent it, and calling on the governor
to see that the laws were enforced.
Archbishop Ireland, ex-Chief Justice
Mcmillan and others spoke. Gov
ernor Merriam responded that a
consultation with legal authority had
shown that he had no authority to in
terfere, but he would do what was in his
power. The attorney-general informed
him that he could Issue a proclamation,
and this the governor did this afternoon.
1t recites that it has been called to his
attention that a prize fight is to be
fought; sets forth the law on the SUBJ
ject. and expressly enjoins all officers
whose duty relates to the prevention Of
| said offense to faithfully execute the law
and apprehend any person engaged in
| the violation of the same.
| Sheriff Bean this evening said he would
consult with his attorney, and whatever
the latter told him is his legal duty he
will do.
| The warrants issued yesterday for the
arrest of FitZsimmOns and his trainers,
Smith and Carroll, were served late this
afternoon. They were at once taken
before Judge Cary and Fitzsimmons
gave bond of $500 to keep the peace.
Carroll and Smith were released on
bail, their case being continued until
Friday.
Jim Hall arrived today, but has not
yet been arrested. Notwithstanding
the organized and strong opposition to
the fight, the club people feel certain
tonight that it will come off. The prin-
clpals will undoubtedly be arrested
when they appear in the ring, but will
give bonds and the fight will proceed.
A crowd tonight witnessed twelve
round fight between Wenkemmick and
Murphy, for $400. Murphy was very
sick, and had he been stronger would
have won. The fight was decided a
draw.
Tom Rodman will receive the descrip-
ton by rounds of the Fitzsimmon- Hall
contest this evening. Must go early
and get seats.
ELLINGswORTH DONE FOR.
The Black Pearl Knocked Him Out In
Five Rounds.
MINNEAPoLIs, July 21.-John Filings
worth of New York, the amateur mid
dleweight champion of America, and
Harris Martin, better known as the
''Black Pearl" of Minneapolis, fought
to finish tonight under the auspices of
the Twin City Athletic club, before a
large crowd of spectators. The fight was
for purse of $500, four ounce gloves.
Each contestant weighed fraction less
than $50 pounds. Henry Seely was ref
cree.
In the first round both men spared
for an opening, and Ellingsworth got in
couple of dead body blows as time was
called.
In the second round, Ellingsworth led
out with his right and left, nearly send
ing the Pearl to the ground. After the
exchange of half dozen smart blows,
the Pearl drew first blood from Ellings-
worth's neck, sending him to the
ground.
In the third round, vicious upper
cut, followed with a left lunge, sent
Ellingsworth on his back. A blow be-
hind the left ear sent him down again.
After an exchange of face and body
blows, stomach blow sent him down
again, and before the end of the round,
he was foored the fourth time by
right-hander.
The New Yorker was hardly able to
keep his feet in the fourth round.
''Throw up the sponge )" Don't murder
the man," cried the audience, but he
was game, and the Pearl rained blow
after blow upon his face and body, send
ing him to his corner four times in as
many seconds.
The fifth was repetition of the pre-
ceding round, Ellingsworth making but
an infants resistance, while the blood
flowed from his face. An upper cut sent
him reeling across the ring. He tried to
rise, but fell back just as his seconds
threw up the sponge. The "Black
Pearl" was practically untouched. while
Elligsworth was badly punished.
GREGGAINS WON THE FIGHT.
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