The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-09
READY FOR THE BATTLE.
MIHER AND sHtREEF MEET TO-
NIGHT ~ A e5-ROCND BOEE

Chier OF Police Csnlin says That We Roughness
90 brutality viii M AIioued-Priseipais
nave Besn Trainlng nara Tor the Event,
aud Roth Nea Are Conndeat OF wipsins.
The heavyweight boxing contest OF twenty.
1--WE rounds between Peter Maher of Ireland and
Tom Sharkey, the ex-sailor. at tho Palace A c.
tonight, is attracting attention all over the
country. Chief of Police Conlin expressed his
views on the subject yesterday.
There In to be no slugging at the fight" said
the Chief. have decided on that. The law.
which governs these contests, expressly forbids
roughness or brutality. Under its provisions
contestants arc allowed to spar for points. That
Is ell that will be allowed. OF course, there
might DO an accidental blow on the nose that
would cause blood TO flow. 1 shouldn't be dis
posed to regard that as an infraction Of the law.
because Il Is liable to occur at any contest. But
the aght will be stopped at tho first sign of
brutality.
II shall send Inspector Mclaughlin to 500 the
eight. because the fight occurs in his district 1t
viii be In Capt Creedon's precinct, and Ishall
have him go, too. They will have enough police
to maintain order whatever happens.
III the occasion seems to warrant l shall send
Deputy Chief Cortright also. Both men will be
arrested at the first Indication OF s~lugRing.
whether 1 shall send Cortright or not I haven't
determined yet, but in any case there win b no
violation Of the law allowed"
Both p~ugilists have been training for this Inn
portant match for the last two months. Maher
has done nearly all Of his work in Westminster
county, in the vicinity Of Morris Park. He has
had for ad visers Peter Lowry, Jack Quinn. Pat
seaa = anS H.i i y eS poineers from 90 s syc G0 Sonno, ~
Of PittsburY, one OF his hackers; Maher will weigh
probably, Us pounds when he steps into the
ring to- night. His friends cannot say that he
has not worked hard and faithfully to get into
the best shape Of his career. Peter feels CON.
acc ifsns 9ui wihn RiGscr and fSsa goes Sen sS fF s ss, d % RsG a
Sun reporter last night.
than ever before, and I believe he can at the
present time whipa any mar in the world. When
ne came to this country from Ireland he was
SSaty poss 9 9 sif little E L1iaS Gao Of fs Science aa' sinee
then he has been improving steadily, and when
he he was SSs. slowly SVIS " but 81 surely CHM 70 Si the t top.
Maher In a wonderful infighter, and does not
have to swing his arms by drawing them back SO
by Q sort OF hook motion with his hands through a
space of not more than half q dozen inches. My
reaching Sharkey the lrishman will get there.
ttSSo. Il he can can get In g couple OF rood waliSSps
have not agreed definitely whether there will be
any hitting in clinches or on the break-aways.
but Maher viii agree to any stipplations that
contest, and may the best man win"
.sharkey, under the membership Of Joe Choyn.
BAL, u ueeu lEaiulnB ulIlBtnDy At u uultl Tt-
sort In New Dorp, S. j. He is probably the most
wonderfully developed pugilist in the world. He
rivals Sandow In muscular strength and is an
enthusiast on physical training. When he
climbs through the ropes to- night the crowd will
notice that he Is several inches shorter than
Maher. He is almost as heavy. though. tipping
the beam yesterday at about 173 pounds. His
muscles cover his anatomy from. neck to
ankles, and altogether he appears TO be a young
giant. In his contests with Corbett and FitZ.
simmons Sharkey showed that he is q vigorous
rusher, a Rlutton for punishment, and quito a
hitter at close range. 1t Is a question, though.
in the minds of many experts whether he Is not
muscle-bound Choynski, who has been prepar.
ing him, said the other day:
Some people have an idea that Sharkey is
not clever. but is merely u bull rusher and slug.
ger. l have found him to be very well up in
science and q wonderfully strong man. Maher
IS q powerful hitter. but ! do not believe he can
hurt my man. who, il the contest lasts ten
rounds, will win by firing tho Irishman out"
Champion has an opinion that Is
well worth considering. in view Of the fact that
he has fought both principals. He inclines TO
the belief that Maher will win. but points out
the fact that Sharkey Is very hard to hurt.
81 broke one Of my hands on Sharkey's head. /"
said Fitz yesterday, " and soon found out that
It was o waste Of strength TO hit him there. But
when I reached his body ! beat him. II Maher
does not win quickly sharkey will have a
chance"
The battle is for a purse of S12. 600, and the
referee will DO James Coiville of Boston.