The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1935-11-15

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tried to tap Johns till and beak.
The Sullivan encourage waxed fat in
Bu~tte-socially, and artistically, as well
as financially. At the first nights en-
tertainment, John did everything that
the advertisement called for. The Sec
ond night, he fought Fred Robinson
and knocked him out. On the final
night, Pete Mccoy won a special match
from Dave Cusick, a Butte boy. 1t was
Mccoy all the way while the bout last
ed-tWo rounds. Sullivan was feted con-
stantly.
Denies Denver Stories
In an article that appeared in a
Butte paper a week before Sullivan and
his troupers arrived, Hugh Coyle, adj.
vance agent for the combination, said
be was much incensed at the telegraph
reports. that stated, Sullivan was con-
tinually drunk and boisterous on the
tour, and declared the stories false en-
toto. Coyle also said that the story
emanating from Denver that Sullivan
engaged in a brawl in front of the Ar
cade hotel in Denver, and his flourish
Ing a revolver in the American house
OF the same city, were false. He declared
that these reports were sent out by
jealous parties who were incensed be-
cause OF the success of the troopers.
Like other cities, Butte turned II
en- maSse to greet the idol of his day.
OVatlons greeted his every appearance
on n stage, on the street, and at his
hotel hundreds called hoping to pet
a glimpse of the Mr. Sullivan.
AT bars, bar owners, b~artenders and
par tlys, bartered and crowded to shake
The hand of John L., and were g
to purchase a round of drinks, all of
which was down Sullivan's alley. His
ability to toss off drinks with neatness
and dispatch created favorable COM
ment.
"A newspaper of that day had the
1olloW1ng to say of the initial show:
Long before the doors of the amphi-
tneater were thrown open, an immense
crowd had gathered in front Of the
building, waiting for admission, or to
catch a glimpse of Sullivan or his
corps Of magnificent hitters when they
appeared. From every portion of the
city, converging streams of human be-
lngs came and swelled the vast throng.
unit! the doors were opened. It was al
most impossible for one to make his
way in a direct line to the entrance
Next to Sullivan as an attraction, was
Herbert. Slade, the Maori giant, whom
JIM Mace brought to America to whip
sullivan, though the quest was in vain.
Inside the vast building was a novel
show for deniDens of this far-off land
The like had never before been seen
IN these great mountains. All of the
troupe were introduced amid hearty
cheers, and each put on a good per-
tormance. Music by the band preceded
the introduction of Sullivan. When he
was presented by Frank Moran, the
crowd made itself heard blocks away.
physically John L.. Sullivan is a Won
Ger. To a form of massive proportions,
perfect in every line and contour, he
adds a pleasing, handsome counten-
ance, lighted up by an eye as keen and
bright as an eagles. His every move
ment is full of grace, and his firm tread
and easy bearing indicate the posses
sion OF unknown strength"
The following day, it was announced
that the 81 900 challenge offer of Sui
Ivan was accepted by F.. Robinson, a
reporter on the Critic, living in Butte,
formerly of Texas. Their bout would
a place Saturday, while Pete Mccoy
would tangle with Dave Cusick on Sun
day and forfeit $3.50 if he did not put
his man away, or if his opponent should
win one of the three rounds. Cusick
was knocked out in the second round
of his match.
When Sullivan and Robinson fought,
an immense crowd was in attendance.
At 8 o'clock, Robinson had not APP
peared and Frank Moran, announcer,
asked the audience if anyone wanted
to try and win the 81 900. Just then
Robinson appeared. The hoy" wore
purple satin trunks and red stockings,
the colors of the Critic, the spicy little
daily he represented. Sullivan made a
speech before the bout and promised
to knock out Robinson. The speech was
received with vociferus applause.
Robinson was knocked down seven
times in the first round, but the news
paper account stated that in spite OF
this. he appeared for the next round,
fresh as a daisy. In the second, Sulli-
van received a singing blow to his lips
and started action. He floored Robin
son nine times. The last time Robin
son was knocked out Of the ring. He
was counted out though many thought
he was back in the ring before 10, and
others were of the opinion that the
bell had rung before the final count
by the referee. At any rate, Robinson
did not appear for the third round.
He was hopelessly outclassed, but game
to the ore. He gained quite a local
reputation as having been knocked