The Dickinson press., 1892-09-10


little room upstairs they went to work
to strip the gladiator, The two heavy
weights roamed their n n until called
to the ring
The first sign ef the contest for the
championship of the world came in the
person OF Police Cstt w. Barrett. who
went into the ring five minutes to nine
Ex Mayor Guillott, who acted "a master
Ut CERT monies, entered the arena few
minutes later and made speech warn
ing the spectators that they must be
careful not to violate any rule of the
club.
SULLIVAN ENTERED THE RING.
6rst. dressed in green trunks and blacs
shoes and socks. He looked in perfect
condition. Oorbett followed moment
later, looked pale and firmly drawn be.
side his bulky antagonist. He wore an
ar OF confidence, however, smiled and
nodded to acquaintanoes around the
ring, though he was said by some pt ople
to be little nervous. Police Captain
Barrett stepped to the center of the
ring aud presented Prof. John Duffy
with q beautiful silver ZOE bowl and
ladle, John Donaldt on and Billy De-
isney were announced as Oorbett's Sec
onds with Masterson timekeeper
Charles johnson. and Jack MoAul,ff.
seconded John Il Sullivan, Frank
Moran timekeeper. The CLOVIS were
weighed and given to the fighters Io
the parley which was held in the center
of the ring Corbett looked entirely cut.
classed in poiht of build, though his
friends relied upon him. Pivot blow
and back heeling was barred by mutual
consent aad tho men agreeing to fight
fair were cent to their corners to get
ready for tho fray.
The battle commenced at 9:l0, both
men stepping lightly to the center of
the ring. Sullivan Immediately became
the aggressor. He made left lead and
was stopped. Corbett danced all about
his opponent, eyeing him closely. Sui
livan made rush, but Jim backed
awsy. He also attempted left handler,
but Jim would not bite
SULLIVAN LOOKED vICI Us
az he played for an opening He at
tempted right hand stomach punch,
but the blow fell short. Sullivan tried
to corner Jim. but the latter slipped
away. The gong sounded and not q
blow bad been landed by either man.
Second Round-Sullivan ttill the az
gressor, attempted Left for the head
and missed it. Jim slipping neatly away
from the left hand swing. A moment
later the men came to olinch and jim
landed right handler. Sullivan upper
out Jim in the neck and touched him
agsin with lis left hand. A little later
Jim eyed his man closely and when Sui
Iivan would rush the Californian would
slip away. Sullivan landed heavy
right on the shoulder, but received o
stomach punch in return.
Third Round-O0rbett ducked awsy
from heavy lunge. Sullivan followed
him about the ring trying for the
stomach. Jim's head missed heavy
left handler and Sullivan looked vicious
Jim landed two heavy stomach punches
and Sullivah missed vicious right. Both
reached the other on the head. Oorbett
stepped ont of harms way. He came
back quickly and landed hrs left on the
stomach. He also planted heavy left
on the champions ear. eending his head
back Both men were fghtidg hard
when the gong sounded. Sullivan was
ringing wet with perspiration.
Fourth Round-Sullivan missed his
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the ring. Sullivan lsnded light left.
Oorbett stepped up close, attempting to
punch at the stomach, but John was
guarding that member with his right
hand. The champion followed his op.
ponent all over the ring and r, caived O
heavy left hand swing on his head fol
his pains
Fifth Round-Eullivan stepped to the
center with smile and Corbstt tapped
his nose with his left Sullivan tried tt
land his left on the stomach and the
men clinched, Sullivan landing his frs
heavy right. Sullivan missed feariu
left handler, and staggered forward from
the force of the blow The men boxeC
cautiously for an opening and the cham
pion seemed eager for hot work. HI
followed his man all over the ring anG
the first blood came from Sullivan
nose.
SULLIVAN TIRED
Sixth Round Both men landed light
left AM Sullivan's nose was bleeding
again. Oorbett landed light stomach
punch and hit Sullivan's face A little
later. there was heavy exchange oi
lefts on the head and Sullivan seemed
angry. He Slapped his opponent with
his left hand. The men were in the
center of the ring aud it began to look
like some of the fight was out OF Sulli.
van. Jim landed heavy left on Sulli-
vans head and the champion won't to
his corner looking tired.
Seventh Round-Corbettw walked right
up ard Sullivan barely avoided left