The state herald., 1892-09-16
ooasE1r THE VICTOR.
John L. Sullivan Knocked out by tho
Californian vt New o leans.

John L. Sullivan Knocked Out by tho
Californian vt New o leans.
John L. Sullivan, the champion heavy
weight pugllist, engaged in q puglIstic con-
test with James Corbctt, of San Francisco, on
the 7th. The fight took place In the rooms OF
the Olympic Club at New Orleans for purse
OF vi, 600 offered by the club and n bet Of
$1,000 between the principals. The event
has been looked forward to for some time, mot
only by sporting men, but the public gener-
nlly.
The battle commenced at 0:05 Both men
stepped lightly to the center Of the ring.
Sullivan Immediately became the aggressor.
Corbett danced NIL about his opponent, eying
him closely. Sullivan made rush, but jim
backed away; he also attempted left-hand-
err, but Jim would not bite. Sullivan looked
vicious as lie played for an opening. lie at
tempted right-hand stomach blow, but the
blow fell short. Sullivan tried tocorner Jim,
but the latter slipped away. The gong sound
ed before blow hsd been landed by either
man.
In the second round Sullivan was still the
aggrcssor. lie attempted u left for the head
and missed 1t, Jim slipping neatly away A
moment later the men came to n clinch MS
jim aimed left-hander. Sullivan upper-cut
Jim In duck aud touched him again with
his left hand n little later. Jim tied his man
closely and when Sullivan would rush the
Californian would slip away. Sullivan land
ed heavy right on the shoulder, but received
a stomach punch In return.
The men began 10 get In blows, Corbett
aiming at Sullivan's stomach aud having to
look out at the SAME time to avoid
Sulllvan's right-handers aimed at his
head. Sullivan had to chase
ecrbett great deal up to the eighth found
when he was placed on the defensive by Cor
belts aggressivcness.
In the fifteenth round Sullivan made his
famous rush ind forced his man all over ~
ring, though he was nearly knocked down
with right The men clinched and sepa-
rated, Sullivan receiving the right on the ear.
He landed his left on Jim's nose, but his
stomach was uncovered and he received
heavy blow. Jim landed the usual left on
the head, bat he got the right on the body In
return. Both landed lcfts. Sullivan missed
his vicious right for the body Both men
received light lefts, though Jim recorded
uclhy stbliaCu puHCH rs tut iouiiu clucu.
From this on Corbett seemed to have u de-
cided advantage over his opponent who was
getting short Of wind and received severe
punishment.
Sullivan looked tired and his left was very
short. lie was blowing hard and seemed
very cautious, but he was the same resoluts,
ferocious man AS Of yorc. Both exchanged
rights and Sullivan was beaten to the ropes,
hit with right and left The champion was
nearly knocked down with the left on the
stomach and right on the head. Corbett was
dead game and unhurt SO far. Sullivan tried
right and received five clips on the head
and stomach. The champions legs were
shaking and he seemed unable TO defend
himself. Sullivan was fought to the ropes
with heavy rights and iefts and the gong
seemed his only safety.
When for the twenty-irst time they had
stood up hope seemed to have fed from Sui
livan's face. He knew 1t and showed II.
There came a clinch and break, and ms Sui
Ivan heavily backed away Corbett ralncd his
face with blows until II was mass of blood.
His body was smeared with blood. lie led no
more aud waited only for the end.
All the time Corbett was smiling In his
face. Sullivan Rugged Corbctrs neck, but II
cost him dearly, for the fresh. agile fellow
again spattered blood from Sullivan's nose.
The big fellow responded as best he could and
tried to clinch. Corbctt showed the cham
pion of. He staggered back and then begun
the final strokes.
Corbctt felt victory In his reach and he fol-
lowed his man, slamming right and left on
nose, jaw, neck, eyes and mouth. Finally,
with terrible swing, he knocked Sullivan
clear OIL his feet, and moment later the
champion that was lay fat on his back.
Blood covered him everywhere, and as his
great frame lay thus the count of the referee
began and Sullivan moved, rolled over 20,
on one knee and both hands and essayed to
rise, while corbett advanced to punch him
more should he succeed. But II was useless.
The great bulk Of what had been champion
reeled and again went down, and the "ten
and OUT OF the referee told that the battle
was over.
more pltiablc sight than was the cham
plon has seldom been seen In a prize ring.
Corbet, leaped forward aud helped to lift
Sullivan to his chair Sullivan could not
recognize him.
His head rolled helplessly. Corbett shook
his hand and he did not know II.
In about two minutes Sullivan was revived
by his seconds. lie arose and spoke to the
crowd. "Gen,lemen,r said the cx-ehampion,
II am only glad that the championship has
been won by an American
This speech brought down the house.
sullivan remarked To his friends that he
had fought once too often.