The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-09-16


another in the stomach and
ran away smiling, The Cali
fOrnian landed a good left on the head
but the champion stopped the right with
his shoulder. Sullivan made Vicious
rush and Cbrbett clipped him in the stom-
ach with his left. The champions head
was forced back twice from two heavy
left handlers and the round wound up with
both Of Corbett's hands in Sullivan's
stomach.
Round l3--Jim was first up again, dodg-
ing the usual left lead from the champion.
He slipped away from a left u moment
later and tho men boxed scientific
ally for an opening Sullivan could not
draw his antagonist or with the left
hand fcnts, and barely touched his body
with the left The mems toes touched,
they stood so close, and Sullivan attempted
10 land the right His left was short, Cor
bott stepping away. Sullivan was now
forcing matters, but carefully. He got q
left ON the nose that sent his head far back,
though the champion landed lightly on the
head.
Round l4--Thc Californian's stock was
sky high now as he stepped up TO his OPP
pOnont, though he got fcft on the nose for
his pains This round closed with hOnOrs
easy.
iNDNlNl lJ--Jlll was uISJ ~ VIC ItuItI.
Sullivan made his famous rush and forced
his man all over the ring, though he. was
nearly knocked down by u right This
round also ended with hOnOrs easy.
4 Claim of Foul
Round l6-This commenced with rally.
Sullivan received the left in the face He
attempted left lead for the head and
Jim saved himself by pulling away. The
champions head was pushed back once
more. Sullivan landed heavily on the
nose and stomach a moment later. Jim
looked very fresh rs he punched the cham
piOn in the head and stomach. Sullivan
received two good punches and Jim
clinchcd During tho lock Sullivan hit his
opponent and the aniionce yelled foul, p"
Though Jim refused to have the victory
that way
Rounds II and IS were none the
worse for Corbctt. lie still kept dodg-
ing sullivan $ heavy lungcs Sullivan
was extremely cautious and his face
became very red The eighteenth
round was decidedly Corbctts,
Round l9-Botl men were quick to re
spOnd. IhGy boxed cautiously, Sullivan
landing. Jim rctaliltcd on the stomach
and stepped away from heavy right and
the On NIPPON looked tired. Sulliyan's left
was continually in motion, seemingly from
tho rattles. The Californian looked
too clever forhim and he laugh ID saccastic-
ally al the champion us he leisurcly boxed
for an opening Corbett landed two quick
lefts in the stomach and Sullivan lost his
temper from staggering right and rushed
at his opponent but he looked like beaten
man.
Suliynn's Knees Shaky.
IpunI LsrliiNpr In ,ly.I fit ii aud his
left was very short. IL was blowing hard
and seemed very cautious but he was the
same resolulc, fcrociOus man rs OF yOre.
Both exchanged rights and Sullivan was
beaten TO the ropes with right aud left &.
The champion was nearly knocked down
with the left on the stom lch and right ON
the head. C9rbctt WAS dead game and I'M
hurt so far Sullivan tried right aud re-
ccivcd five clips on the head and stomach.
The champions knees were Shaking and
he seemed unable to defend himself. Sulli-
van was fought to the ropes with heavy
rights and lefls aud the gong seemed his
only safety.
The Champion Knocked Out.
Round Il In regard TO this tr,ilnG min
ute and half which decided the heavy
weight championship Il great deal might be
said even in that short time, ] lat the
present believed. Sullivan came from his
corner in the same shape that he had
shown for Il doaGu rounds before
He had the same cross expression
ON his face and seemed to be as
strong as MT ~ y time during the fight He
continued to do the "Cdging in and Cor
bett followed his original tactics Of "edg-
ing away This sort Of trade was not
going ON very long, not more than
ten seconds, when Corbctt jumped bacE
rushed forward, hit john on the nose and
John WITS du2nd turbett went at him
further ard tn same old nose was again
smashed and mOrn b Ood came out
John looked astoni5hed and Corbctt jumped
back with the merry smtc OF srhOOlboy
with u big apple, suddenly he returned to
the fray and before Sullivan knew what
was the meaning of the Californian s
| happy look, he got a crack ON
the side of the head that made him close
his eyes With this COrbatt was on top Of
him in 70 time, left hand ON one side
Of the head aud right hand on the other,
| poor John H. Sullivan became an
unconscious, beaten man. He staggered
| about on his pins for second or so
and while displaying this fatal weak
ness CurbHit went down at him again. A
RICH un the car aud left on tho jaw
settle the business aud the Champion
| ship The last blow sent the great John l..
| Sullivan to the floor with a thump, the
/ second time in all his long career as a
fighter tta' he had cvcn been Knocked
| down But he was down this time, Fair and
| finally. Il was q rlcan and clever knock
| out blow. Sullivan doubled up his legs rs
| though in paia, but in another instant
/ seemed to collect his senses and m9dc an
| effort TO rise He failed in that and tried
the second time, but with the same result,
and was counted out, aud james J. Corbctt
| was proclaimed h, champion Of Amolic
! by Referee Duffy
An Ovation to Corbett.
The ovation that Corbett received
was something tremendous, and he
walked around the ring kissing and
| hugging his friends with tears Of JOY
tricliling down his cheeks.
While all this was going on Sulli'
vans handlers were pouring water
over him and placing ammonia to his
nose, and with much trouble brought
him around. lie was unconscious two
minutes. When he did come to, he
looked up at Jack McAuliffe, who was
tanning him with towel, and after
opening his eyes half way, or so far as
he could, said in his more than ordin.
airy bootleg voice, Say, am lick
ed? Did that young fellow do it?"
McAuliHe sorrowrully admitted that
that was the case. John did not say
any more until Corbett came over and
shook hands with him. John got up,
took Corbetts hand and then spoke tx
the crowd: "Gentlemon, sail the
eX-champion, Il am only glad thai
the championship has been won by an
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