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NINETEENTH YEAR. OMAHA , TUESDAY "i iiNINO > JULY 0 , 1889. -r NUMBER 20.
TRULY THE CHAMPION
Sullivan Asaln PrOVOB Hla Bight to
tlio Tltlo.
SEVENTY.FIVE ROUNDS FOUGHT.
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The Big Boston Slugger Easily
Shows His Superiority.
BALTIMORE'S IDOL SHATTERED.
The Bruleor From the Monumental
Olty Knocked Out.
KILRAIN A GOOD SPRINTER.
Ho Itnnn Around the MliiR niut Goes
Down Ilopcntccll/ /YvoUl
runlslnnont Full DctnlU
of the Great Xlultlc.
Tlio Gront Ilnttlr.
NKW OIIUIANS , July 8. The big fight ts
over. Kllraln has bocn fulrly , squarely ,
honestly nnil honorubly whipped In n contest
In which the bcnton mun has no causa to bo
iishamcd of defeat. There Is no manner of
doubt that Jake Kllrnin Is n game man
nnd a good IIRItor ! , and men \vho saw him
flKhtto-dny will put up money on him against
uny other living man except Sullivan. Anx
iety to see the fight amounted to almost a
frenzy , and those who were without , the
means to pay 510 or 815 , tlio price of trans
portation and admission , took chances
of loosing their lives In attempt
ing to steal n ride. Just buforo
the $15 train sturtnd from New Orleans It
was discovered that scores of men and boys
hid : concealed themselves on the cross beams
connecting the wheels , while others hung
onto the long Iron rods connecting the trucks.
A great number , however , wore perched on
the tops of the cars , In some cases as many
us twcnt.v-flvo to n coach. These Interlopers
were discovered and driven oft by the police
before starting , but once the train was in
motion they swarmed back llko HO many flics
And remained to the end of the Journey. The
remarkable feature of this daring perform
ance ts that 00 per cent of tlio foolhardy act
ors In It were beardless boy * ranging in ago
. from thirteen to nineteen years.
But tlio most reckless deed of all was that
ot three young rascals who concealed them
selves on the Inner side of the cow-catcher
nnd wore never dislodged.
The ring was pitched nt Rlchburg , In a
clearing on the cage of a pine foiost near the
little villngo , which is 102 miles from Now
Orleans nnd ninety-six from Mcndian , on
the Queen & Crescent load. The ring was
pitched on a patch of green turf , nnd sur
rounding It on three aides wore tiers of scats
ten feet high , put up by an enterprising local
t
speculator , who charged 53 for the privilege
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of a seat. The alleged reporter's stand com
posed thioo rows of seats on a level with the
ring , and was provided with a rough wooden
board In front of them , to bo usnd as a rest
for writing. There was room for twenty in
each row , but tlio ocotlpant * o ? the second
row could see nothing , their view being oh-
mulcted by those who sat on the sumo loval
in the front row. Tlio $2 seats wore
the best on Mio ground nnd afforded
nn admirable view of every part of the ring.
Those outside of the ring sat. on wood
piles and on wagons piled with lumber ,
while others enjoyed the sight from ludoly
constructed platforms six or seven feet high.
The assembled sat broiling under the hluzo
of a hot sun. TIioxo who had umbrellas
were allowed to open them , but the Intimu-
tlo ' < wns plain nnd general when the flcht
bognn that the umbrellas would have to fro.
After paying $15 nnd coining hum ! rods o !
miles to see the fight ' the
the crowd was in no temper to tolerate
miy obstructions to view , Thj general
uspectof the crowd was anything but tough.
The hoodlum element was largely outnumbered -
( bored by an eminently respectable crowd
Professional mon , merchants and banhertt ,
Bomo from Now Orleans , others from neigh
boring states , were present to a preponder
ating degree. Many of the spectators came
from points as far distant as Sun Prunclsco
In the west nnd Now York and Boston In
the cast.
It was 9:10 : o'clock before the train with the
(10 men made its appearance , and In ilvo
minutes after Its appearance the amphi
theater was packed with a mass of eager and
perspiring humanity , something like 3,000 In
number ,
Kllraln was the first of tiio
cladlatora to put In an appearance
JIo was accompanied by Charley Mitchell.
They were both received with iwplauso and
cheers. Kllraln's appearance dismayed
Ills backers. Ho was unelmvcu nni
looked haggard , worn nnd weak
In short , ho looked 'scared. Ho was
white under tha gills and bohuVcd llko a man
being led to execution. He was not stripped
but were n striped shirt and striped pauts
Ho afterwards disrobed In tno ring ,
Soon after Sullivan came , accompan
let ! by the over vigilant Mul-
doon. Sullivan wora a Ion ? ulstoi
or "sweater , " OH it is called , extending from
Ins neck almost down to his ankles. His appearance
poaranco was the signal for n tornado of ap
plause urnl cheers , The demonstration was
not without its depressing effect In the Ktl
rain corricr.
Both principals were led to seats In cor-
nois diagonally opposite each other and wore
surrounded by friends , hottlo holder * , seconds
ends , backers and a miscellaneous throng
of partisans.
Tha funning process soomcd to have an In
vigoniUng effect on ICIIrutn , and ha begun to
brighten under Its Influence.
Sullivan scorned flushed , but not partlcu
larly buoyant. Ho also submitted to boluj
fnnncd with patient mcokncus and sccmei
to realize that his destiny hung upoi
the Issue of the contest. Sullivan1 !
itmnrdiuto attendants were William Muldooi
mid Clcury seconds , Dan Murphy , of Boston
botlloholder , and Tom Costello and I'hl
Lynch umpires. On the other side won
Charles Mitchell and Mike Donovanseconds
AV. B. Mastcrion and Dennis Butler , uui
plrca , and Joe Murphy , bottlobolder ,
At ilin Hinuslilo.
NBW OULIUXS , La. , July 8. There-was
great excitement ut the ring hlo as Bui
Konnud , Milto Donovan and Johnny Murphy
inudo their nppcuranco , which tnoy did nl
OiCOn , v ? , , and it became apparent that tin
light was actually to occur. On the toss-ui
for position , Kjlrnln'6 representative , Mike
Donovan , won , and Relucted the northeast
corr.er , Muldeon , Sullivan' * representative
chore the southwest corner.
At this Juncture Sheriff Cowart np | > eurci !
and said ;
' 'Look here , fellow * , I'm ' alone , one against
three iboueand , mid I know 1 can't proven
the tigat , but la the nwuo of tbo utato ol
Mississippi I command you to keep- the
ICttCO. "
The crowd good-humoredly chaffed Cow-
art , and said :
"All right , you hnvodono your duty , now
get out nnd leave UB nlono. "
Cowart then retired.
The /lag / of Sullivan , brought from Boston ,
vos placed In his corner atnldst great nnthu-
I asm.
Kllrnin was the first to make his appear
ance , accompanied by Mlko Donovan nnd
harllo Mitchell. Ho was greeted with np-
ilnuso , but were a very serious nlr , us It fully
callzlng the work before him. An the
crowd recognized the stalwart form of the
> lg fellow as ho Jumped Into the ring the
cheers were deafening. Ho looked In
marked contrast to Kllraln , seeming to bo
xsrfcctly at his cosoTogardlng the termina
tion of the contest
The name of Pat Kcndrlck , .of Now Or-
cans , was offered by the Kilrain side as
referee , but ho was not acceptable to the
other sldo , the representative of Sullivan
.iroposingthounmo of John Pltzpatnck , of
Sow Cleans , saying :
"I want the light to-day to take place on
ts merits , and may the best man win. I
save only one ntuno to present for the posi
tion of referee , and that Is known through
out the state as an upright , just nnd honest
man. "
After considerable wrangling about 'the
referee , in which It scorned that neither sldo
could agree , Charley Mitchell ilnnily said
they were willing to accept Fitzpatrlok and
, lie announcement was received with cheers.
Mitchell here went over and examined the
spikes In Sulllvan'ct shoes , deary doing the
sumo to Kllrnin.
Fit/patrick snld : "I am not conversant
with the rules. This will bo a fair contest of
iho merits of the two mon , und I will do the
> > cst I can. In regard to the question that
lias been spoken of as to what tune the thirty
seconds between rounds shall commence , I
decide that It commences from the time the
man fulls. "
Vv'.K. Harding at this moment steppcdupt o
[ Cilraln and , placing $1,000 , in his hands , told
lilui It was sent by Pox for him to
liet with Sullivan. Kllralu at once went
ever to Sullivan and offered to bet him that
sum no would win the light. The bet was
immedlntclv taken by Sullivan und the
money , $3,000 , deposited In the hands of the
referee.
Botli tnon being now stripped It was ap
parent to everyone present of the great su
periority possessed by Sullivan over his an
tagonist In the matter of si/n and develop
ment , the muscles of his arms standing out
in big welts , his driving power appearing
tremendous and he seeming iu the very best
of spirits.
At 10:10 tlin principals and seconds ad
vanced to the center of the ring nnd formed
a Maltese cross in shaking hands. The lat
ter then retired otitsldo the ropes and the
principals to their respective corners.
At the call of time Kilrnin and Sullivan
advanced to the center of the ring , the latter
wearing a confident smile , Kilrain looking
serious , and the great battle for tha wo rld's
championship began.
Tllli HOUNDS IJf Dr.TAU , .
Pirst Round Time was called at 10:10. :
Kllraln tn.idou vicious pass ut Sullivan with
his right , landijigon the loft sldo of the neck.
Both clinched , und Kilrum gained the fall.
> Second Round Sullivan feinted with his
left , which Kilrain dodged. A clinch tol-
lowcd , SUlllvan throwing Kilrain headlong.
Third Hound Kilrain rushed in and
clinched. Sullivan avoided the clinch , deal
ing Jake n short arm blow In tno neck. Sul
livan followed with blows on the neck and
ribs. Kilrain struck Sullivan twlco below
the belt. Cries of foul were raised , but they
were not allowed.
Fourth Round Both mon .sparred cau
tiously for an opening. Kilrain , after a
couple of feints on the part of Sullivan ,
rushed In , and Sulllvuu , securing a cross-
buttork hold , tried to throw the Baltimore
boy , but ho broke away nnd landed a
stinger on Sullivan's jaw. Both men sparred
cautiously , Kilrain succeeding in getting a
lieht blow on Sullivan's neck. The round ,
which was in favor of Kllraln. ended by the
latter fulling to avoid punishment.
Fifth Round Killrain beean sparring for
wind. Sullivan rushed nnd gained n cross
buttock lock , but Kllraln broke away John
leading nnd landing on Ills neck. Jake here
began Mitchell's tactics of running nil
around the ring. Kilruin landed llirhtly on
Sullivan's neck , Sullivan cross-countering
heavily on his head. Kllram wont down iu
his corner.
Sixth Round Sulllmu commenced opera-
lions by landing heavily with his loft on Kil-
rain's jaw. They then clinched nnd fell
heavily , with Sullivan on top. At the con
clusion ot thin round Kllialn was carried to
his corner , while Sullivan walked to his un
assisted.
Seventh Round Both mon sparred cau
tiously for an opening , but soon clinched and
indulged in POUIO short-arm work , Kilrain
getting in three or four good ones on biilll-
van's ribs and a sharp right-hander on Sulli
van's right ear , drawing blood. First blood
was claimed and allowed for Kilrain.
Eighth Hound Sullivan came up bleeding
from the cut on his car , having tbo uppour-
nnco of an enraged bull , and Immediately
rushed at Kllraln , nnd after a few passes
succeeded In breaking down his guard , send
ing Kilrain to grass with a heavy right
hander in the mouth. Pirst knock-down was
claimed nnd allowed for Sullivan amid pro
longed cheers from his admirers.
Ninth Round Sullivan led with his left , '
Jake countering Blightly , and icturnlng on
Kilruln's ribs. The latter again wont to
grass.
.Tenth Round Kilrain cauio up looking
very serious , urobably realizing that ho had
undertaken a huge contract , and as ho
showed no disposition to come to the center
of tbo ring , Sullivan Impatiently exclaimed :
"Stand up and fight llko a man , I'm not a
sprinter. I'm a lighter. " As soon as Kll
raln came near him , Sullivan made a pass ,
but it foil short and Kilruin countered on his
stomach , his evident luck of force doing Sul
livan no apparent damage. Sullivan made
at Kilrain , when ho turned and hugged htm ,
both being against the ropes. The big fol
low here got In some light blows on Kll
raln's ribs , which , by this tlino , resembled
Romowhat the color of raw beefsteak. Then
they clinched , Kllraln throwing Sullivan and
falling heavily on top of him.
Eleventh Round Sullivan opened with his
loft , which Kilrain countered , Sullivan laud
ing n light one on Kllraln's neck , following it
up vvflh a vicious blow , whieh Kllraln
ducked , the latter rushing nnd hugging Sul
llvuu. The boy from Boston was no\v blowIng -
Ing quite hard and Kilruin got In an ugly un
dercut on Sullivan's ribs. Sullivan in return
got In a good ono on Kllraln's nock , which
staggered him , and many In the crowd called
on bullivun to go in for a llnish. Tlio big fel
low planted another heavy ono on Kllruin'i
nock , the latter retreating , Sullivan follow
ing him un endeavoring to land ono of
his terrible Knock out blows. Ho succeeded
dually In gaining n square knock down by a
right-hander on the neck. At the termina
tion of this round ho did not oven take his
seat , whllo Kilrain appeared to bo very
much distressed ,
Twelfth Hound Kllraln 8 tat ted this
round by buuging Sullivan , the latter break
ing away and getting in u good loft-hnnder
on Kllraln's neck. Kilruin proved a tricky
lighter , evading successfully Sullivan's
right handed swings for a knockout spot ,
clinching Sullivan und attempting to throw
him , but without success , and upon breaking
made a PUBS ut Sulllvuu , but his blow lacked
forco. The round ended by the men fulling
heavily , Sullivan on top , his loft arm locked
tfghtly on tin oniKinent's throat , Kllraln
having to bo carried to bis corner , evidently
In dlstrcsu.
Thirteenth Round Sullivan landed on IC11-
rain's ribs , tlio Utter playing for the stomach
ach , and striking foul .blows repeatedly ,
John returned on the jaw and ribs , Kilrain
slipping down to nvola punishment In this
round Kllram badly .spiked Sullivan's left
font.
Fourteenth Round Kllraln again started
around tha ring , the round endlni : with a
clinch , In which Sulllvuu flipped , going
( Iowa uudcr the rope * .
Fifteenth Wound Kllraln resorted to
his sprinting tactics. Sullivan exclaiming :
"Uomo and light. " Kllram made n pass at
Sullivan's stomach , Sullivan warding It and
planting n roaster on Kllraln's ribs. Sul
livan made another vicious lunco. which
Kllraln dodged and ho la turn rushed Sul
livan against the ropes , but effected no
damage. Sullivan backed Kllrnln Into the
tatter's corner and nlmcd a vicious blow at
Kllrnin , which the latter cleverly avoided
and van away from his antagonist. Sullivan
again appealed to the referee to Induce Kll
raln to face Iho music. Kilrain rushed nt
Sullivan , the latter countering right and left ,
landing on Kllralns ribs und jaw. Sullivan
tried to land n hard ono , which Kllrnin
evaded by rushing In nnd clinching , Sullivan
planting short-arm blown on the neck nnd
ribs. Both men Indulged In short-arm blows ,
Sullivan playing for the nock , Kllrnin falling
to avoid punishment.
Sixteenth round Kilrain led nnd planted a
reminder on Sullivan's ribs nnd retreated ,
Sullivan remarking : "You fight just llko
Mitchell. " Both sparred continuously , Kll
raln loading nnd landing on Sullivan's stem
ach. Some lively In fighting followed , Kll
raln breaking away and promenading around
the ring out of Sullivan's roach. A clinch
followed , Sulllvnn throwing Kilrain.
Seventeenth Round Sullivan feinted and
Kilrain dodged clear across the ring. They
again clinched , both falling , Kilrnin landing
on Sullivan's checlt before the foil , drawing
the purple.
Eighteenth Round Kllraln wont down
without receiving u blow nnd Sullivan claim
ed a foul , which was not allowed.
Nineteenth round Kilruin rushed and
bugged Sullivan , the latter saying : "You're
nn lighter ; you are a wrestler. " Kllraln
planted his right on Sullivan's ribs nnd then
retreated aronnd the ring , Sullivan follow
ing and planting a blow on Kilrntn's ribs
which could bo heard all ever the enclosure.
Kilrain landed lightly on Sullivan's ribs and
then went down from a light blow.
Twentieth Round Both mon sparred "for
nu opening , Sullivan leading nnd landing
ngnln on the objective point Kllruins ribs
the latter slipping down to avoid punishment.
Another claim of foul was made by Muldoon ,
which was not allowed.
Twenty-third Round Sullivan again
landed heavily on the ribs , when they
clinched and fell , Sullivan with hia knee
across Kilrulns throat. A strong claim of
foul by Kllruuis sccoriUs was not allowed.
Twenty-fourth Round Sulllvnn be'gun tryIng -
Ing to get n kuoclc out. Kilruin hugged and
finally fell without being hit.
Twenty-fifth Round Sullivan landed on
Kllraln's ribs and repeated tlio dose , when
Kilrain fell as usual.
Twenty-sixth Round Sullivan feinted ,
Kilruin again retreating , followed by Bos
ton's pride. Kllraln landed on Sullivan's
stomach with his right and rushed In and
throw his burly antagonist amid loud and
prolonged cheers.
Twenty-seventh Round Both sparred for
wind , Kilrain landing ono on Sullivan's jaw
and clinching. Sullwnn knocked Kllrnin
down In the hitter's corner.
Twenty-eighth Round Kilrain led ,
clinched and broke , then landed lightly on
Sullivan's neck. Sullivan feinted and n
clinch ensued in Kilrnln's corner , the latter
playing lightly on Sullivan's ribs. A vicious
blow was evaded by Kilrain and "then Sulli
van landed heavily on Kilrnln's ribs , the lat
ter seeking the grass.
Twenty-ninth Round Kilrnin landed on
Sullivan's neck. Sullivan feinted and then
landed slightly on Kllraln's neck , tlio latter
going down.
Thirtieth Round Sullivan mndo an ugly
blow ut Kilrain und the latter went down to
save himself.
Thirty-first Round Sullivan landed lightly
on Kilrain , the latter cross-countering heavy
on Sullivan's cheek and the latter retaliated
with interest on Kilruln's ribs and chest ,
knocking him down. ,
Thirty-second Round Kilrnin rushed and
clinched , but Sullivan worked on his -ribs ,
Kilrain going down from a slight blow.
Cleury demanded of the referee that ho make
Kilrain fight.
Thirty-third Round Kilrain immediately
went to grass from a severe- blow iu the
mouth.
Thirty-fourth Round Kilrain landed on
Sullivan's breast nnd the latter Immediately
rendered witli effect on Kilrain's ribs , Sulli
van forcing him all ever the ring hud finally
knocking him down In his ( Sullivan's ) cor
ner , lauding quickly on the/mouthl neck und
chest. T
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Thirty-fifth Round -Kilnaln landed on/Sul- /
llvan's cheek , Siilliifcn/fcIntiiiK , being met
by n right-handed bloiv/on the cheek , tbo
round closing with sharp In-flehtlng and
Sullivan throwing Kilrain nnd falling 1 cav-
lly on him. /
Thirty-sixth Honml IClIrnln/bcat / n msty
retreat around the rlnjr , causing Sulliv in to
say : " \Vliv don't you light likft a man. " Sul-
livau finally landed on Kilruln's nee ] the
latter going down. I /
Thirty-seventh Round Kllraln tapped Sul
livan lightlv on the head and then-retreated ,
Sullivanfolding his arms and waiting for Kil-
r.iin to come to the scratch.tho crowd jeering
and hissing Kllraln. The latter landed
lightly ca Sullivan's ' breast and retreated.
Sullivan again stopped to the middle of the
ring , calling on Kilrain to como up nnd fight.
Kilrain nmdo a lunge ut Sullivan and
clinched. Kllraln played on Sullivan's ribs
and then went down , Sullivan again appeal
ing to the referee to make Kilruin fight.
Muldoon claimed ti foul , which was not al
lowed.
Round thirty-eight Kilrain showed signs
of distress whllo rotroatmic around the ring ,
but Sullivan declined to follow. The rofcrco
told Kllraln that ho would have to fight. Ho
came up and landed lightly on Sullivan's
jaw nnd breast , then made a pass at Sulli
van's stomach and clinched , the crowd hiss ,
ing Kilrnin for not toeing the mark. Kil
ruin went down to Have his bacon.
Thirty-ninth Round Sullivan followed
Kilrain around tliorincr , calllngon the referee
to make him stand nnd fight. Kilruin wont
down without being struck nnd Sullivan
claimed a foul , which was not allowed.
Fortieth Hound Sullivan landed heavily
on Kilrain's rltis. the latter fulling ,
Forty-first Round Slight exchanges and
Sullivan fell to avoid punishment.
Forty-second Round Sulllvnn opened
heavily nnd hard in-figbting followed , Kil-
caln going down from a slight blow , Sullivan
stumbling over him , nnd Kilrain's seconds
mrdo loud claims of foul , which the referee
would not allow.
Forty-third Round Sulllvnn landed on
Kllraln's ribs , nnd after a few passes Kllraln
wont down without receiving a blow. Sul
livan himself appealed to the roferco , claimIng -
Ing a foul , but it was not allowed.
Forty-fourth Round As soon as ho reached
the center of the ring Sulllvnn began vomit
ing freely , and it looked as though his stomach
ach was weakening. Kllraln asked him to
make n draw , but Sullivan refused and re
sponded with a heavy blow on Kllralu'a ribs ,
knocking him down.
Forty-fifth Round Kllraln landed heavily
on Sullivan's back with his left and retreat
ed. Sullivan smashed him In the ribs wt'en
he u cut down , nnd whllo down Sullivan de
liberately jumped on him with hln feet.
Cries of foul were heard all over the ring ,
but were not allowed. This was a shameful
acton Sullivan's part , and should have lost
him tlio battle ,
t'orty.slxth Round Tlio man clinched
nnd stayed togethqr tar come. time. Sullivan
landed heavily on the ribs and nose , and
after some Inllghili'g Kilrain went down to
avoid punishment.
Forty-seventh Round Kilrain landed heav
ily on Sullivan's stomach. They clinched
nnd fell heavily , with Sulllvuu on top. Kllram
second made loud und vigorous claims of
foul , hut tbo referee would not grant It.
Ponoy" Moore said to the referee , "You've
cot money on Sullivan. " To which FiU-
Patrick replied , "You're a d d liar. "
Forty-eighth nnd Forty-ninth Rounds
Kilruin fell to avoid punishment.
Fiftieth Round Sullivan led viciously ,
Kilratn returning lightly and running away ,
Sullivan following und begging Kllraln to
light 'Iho latter went down from a slight
blow ,
The seconds of Kllralu know their man
must lose after this round , unless uchuuco
blow could save him. Sullivan , although
slightly winded , wan able to deal slediio-
huinmcr blows and Kllrnin was gradually be
coming weaker. Ilin blows had no strength
In them and his left sldo was evidently giving
him considerable pain , Ho pursued hi !
usual tactic * of retreating whenever Sulllvnn
advanced and the leers of tbo crowd against
the allcigcd chuutpio'u ' of the world were be
coming more uutl wpro marked. Kilrain
would smile , but thoro'trts n ghnsltlnos In
li s assumed good humor'Umt was pnlt'ful to
witness. His strencth tarns surely going nnd
none know It bettor tHiift Kllrnin.
Fifty-first to Pmv'swth Round Kllrnin
resorted to retreating tactics to the disgust
of tbo crowd , going ddrtn Vcpcatedly without
n blow to nvold punishment.
In the sixtieth rolind round Kllrnin wont
down without receiving n blow nnd loud
cries of foul were hoard on orory sldo , but
were disallowed.
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In the sixty-fifth , Johnson offered to bet
$300 to 850 that Sullivan would win , but
found no takers.
bixty-slxth Kound-Mtllrntn led viciously
with his right , but missed. Sullivan feinted ,
then led , landing slightly , Kilrain going
down ,
Sixty-seventh Round Kilrnin retreated.
Sullivan followed nnd knocked him under
the ropes with a left-hander in thu ribs.
Slxty-onrhth Round Sullivan ended the
round by knocking Kllrnin down with several
upper and under cum.
Sixth-ninth Round Kllraln was knocked
down with a severe right-hander in the Juw.
Seventieth Round Ktlrain was very weak ,
Sullivan landing repeatedly. Kllraln tried
to throw Sulllvnn by batching him by the
lops , then slipped nnd fell.
Seventy-first Round Kllraln , growing
weaker , feinted and ran away , Sullivan
finally knocking him ddwn with a llorco blow
in tbo ribs.
Seventy-second Round Sulllvnn forced
the fighting , loading nnd landing slightly
several times , Kllralu again going down to
nvold punishment.
retreated all
Seventy-third Roundv-Kilraln
around the ring , The round ended with
Kllram going down , to avoid punishment.
Seventy-fourth 'Round Kilrnin landed
slightly on Sulllvnn , the latter finally going
down with n slight blow.
Soventy-llftli Round Kllrnin went down
with u slight blow In , the Jaw und was cau
tioned by the referee ,
When time was called for the savoiity-slxth
Mitchell went ever to Sullivan's corner und
asked him if lie would give Kilrain n present ,
providing they would throw up the sponge.
Sulllvnn generously answered : "Of course
I will,1' ' but Mlko Donovan , going tlio .condi
tion of his principal , nnd to save him further
punishment , throw up ttio spence nnd Sulli
van had again proven his title ns champion
of the \vorld.
The only marks un Sulllvnn were n slight
cut under tlio right eye and another on the
loft oar. Kilrain's body showed the effect of
Sullivan's blows nnd ho wus bleeding nt the
ours , nose and mouth.
Both men were hurriedly convoyed to the
train by their frtcridsand _ given attention.
Sullivan's condition was superior to Kllraln's ,
the latter looking as if ho had been over
trained. At no tlmo , excepting when Sulli
van's ' stomach gave evidence of weakness ,
was there u doubt of tbo final result of ttio
light.
Alter the
Nnw OnwiANS , July § . Kllraln was toelnpr
the scratch when Donovan , his second ,
throw up the sDon0cHhUs declaring Sullivan
the victor. Kilrnin was by no means satis
fied , but notwithstanding his protestations
ho was bundled up in a black shawl ana hur
ried to the carriage ! in waiting. Kllraln ,
Donovan , Butler , MUrphy and Mitchell
drove rapidly vo the train nnd entered their
car. Sullivan , Muldoon and Cleary entered
the first coach.Vh6ii.Kllrnln \ seated him
self ho wus surrounded by n host of sympa
thizing friends , wno consoled for his misfor
tune. Kllram wept llko a child nnd con
tinued exclaiming. "Hind him beaten. "
A largo crowd hnd'followod ttio hacks nnd
remained standing , uround the coaches in
which Sullivan anil Ivllmin were. Mr. Stev
enson , who has been Kllraln's friend
throughout , rcnininciT by"h'is sldo nnd
sponged him , occasionally giving him n
drink of whisky anu water. Kllram would
not bo comforted , but continued to bemoan
the loss of the battle , which ho had hoped to
winv . /
Pro f. Michael Donovanf of the New York
'
At'tiletic club , wpojw ably seconded Kilrain ,
rof. Uutlor-of iho Southern Athletic club ,
nnd JoHnny Murphy , bottle holder , remained
bcsido their principal , ono relieving tlio
other in ministering to his comfort and relief.
None felt the defeat of Kilrain n-.oro than
did these people , and Prof. Donovan stated
that though Kilruin did not want to throw up
the sponge , he concluded to do so , for his prin
cipal was exhausted from the heat and exer
cise as well as from tha punishment he had
received but hud so noblv stood.
Charley Mitchell , Kilrain's trainer , held
himself aloof from him , however , but tlicny
were many other friends of Kilrain { hero to1
take his place. As soon as the gladiators
and other friends hud seated themselves In
the couch , the train moved off atarapld rate.
Ktlruln appeared to be suffering more from
mental than physical injuries and wat. very *
gloomy. At times ho would brighten up a
little and smilu , but ttieso occasions wore
rare. His face did1 not betray the great pun
ishment he had received at the hands of his
big antagonist. Ho hnd u cut under the r.oso ,
across"both lips , and his left eye wasslluhtly
discolored and swollen. His right hand had
bcoa Injured by a blow on Sullivan's head
nnd his loft instep hud been cut by the spikes
on Sullivan's shoes , which cut through the
leather of Kllram.'q loft shoo. Ho had re
ceived terriblenunlshment about the ribs ,
and doubtless suffered considerable p iln , but
ho gave no voice to his ngonv , if any ho en
dured. Ho claimed to have been more over
come by the heat than by the blows of Sulli
van.
Referring to tbo fight , Kilrain said ho had
not been trained properly and ho was not In
condition when ho entered the ring , and this
seemed to bo the impression of everyone who
saw him when ho entered. Ho would work
and got some money together again , ho said ,
and would once moro make a trial for the
championship. Ho hud Sullivan "done"
twice , ho continued , but he hud not been
properly trained and was unable to take ad
vantage of this , but-uo was willing to fight
Sullivan again. Ho punched Sullivan several
times und did not seem to hurt him , and ho
labored under the Impression that some
thing hud been done to him in other words
thuthohudbofyi drugged. Ho did not have the
strength of a cutbutcould stand any amount
of punishment , but cduld not iulltct any , and
ho could eeo that his blows were not hurting.
Sullivan. Ho complained of the manner in
wninh Sullivan had deliberately jumped upon
him \vitli both feet whllo ho was down , but
ho could not find fault with this ; helms
trusted too muchto , his fricndR.
Onuof these around , him exclaimed , re
proachfully : "Sonfo of your friends , you
should say. "
Sullivan was done for twlco , ho said , but
he wi'B also , und couldnot , take advuntago of
his luiyersiiry's condition.
KHfiln Inid down 6n n seat and soon fell
asleep. Wnen tu'o train wus about eighteen
miles from tbo city lltcholl , for tha first
tlmo , entered the car hnd Kilrain awoke ,
Kilruin reproaoaed Mitchell for the condi
tion ho wus Iu when ho entered the ring.
Mitchell replied , and'anito a crowd gathered
nxjumLtho two mun In the coach. Mitchell
attributed Kllraln's defeat , to it being ono of
his off duys.
A number of snorting men who know Kll
raln well nnd bun BCCII him In training ro-
murkcd that somethifig must have been ttio
mutter with him. for tnoy never suw him hit
so fecb'y ' as ho did to-day.
Johnny Murphy said It was not
Sullivan who knocked out Kllralu , but
tno sun , fqr Sullivan did not
hurt him much , Kllraln's condition ,
ho thought , wus mysterious , und lie was
overtrained besides.
Prof. Butler declared ho had announced
his belief in Kilruin , nnd ho bad stuck to
him through thick and thin. Mitchell had
dropped him Itko n dog when the light wont
against him , but It would not bo the case
with hl other friejids ,
When the train reached the station car
riages were procured for the Kilruin party
anil they were dtivcn up town. Kilrain was
conducted to i Hussiun fjuih , and afterwards
repaired to lib ) QUIIItors ut the Southern Ath
letic club and retired to rest.
How tlio Hmrt Wan Mmlc.
NEW OHI.BA.NS , July 8. [ Speciul Telegram
to THE BBK.I Sullivan loft the city nt 1
o'clock yesU-rtluy afternoon , Kilrain follow-
l'g at U ; & > . Tha tram carrying
the spectators , management and press mon
loft the Queen & Crescent depot between 1
nnd 3:80 : this morning. Eight hundred nnd
forty first class ticket holders In fourteen
conches , each man having n camp stool , do *
parted on the first section nt 1 o'clock. The
newspaper mon traveled In car No. 61 , which
also conveyed Bud P. Uenuuci nnd a number
of attaches and some of these moro Intl-
niatoly coiince.tcd with the fight.
Section two steamed out nt 3 o'clock , con
taining about eighteen hundred flO excur
sionists , nnd nt ' ! :30 the third section , ot
eighteen cars , loft with thn snmo number.
No man was allowed to pass the barrier
without producing a tlcitot , There was a
terrlflo crowd nt the depot , but fairly good
order was maintained.
En Itouto to tlio Fit-lit ,
Ricnnuna , Miss. , July 8. The first train
arrived at 5 : f0. ! After worrying around for
half of tlio night nt Now Orleans nnd specu
lating on the chances for the fight the people
at the hotels , clubs nnd on the streets moved
with n common Impulse toward the depot.
Down at the depot there was an Indescrib
able crush. U seemed as though everybody
In the city was going to the fight , and It hap
pened that everybody wanted to get aboard
at the same time.
A. TntimiLr : cuusir.
The holders of tlio Innor-rlng tickets , who
paid dearly for their trip , were forced to go
through n narrow passago-wuy , well guarded
with policotnon , to roach the cars. At this
small opening several hundred people jos
tled , pushed nnd fought to get admittance.
Clothes were torn , hats crushed nnd nervous
people shocked , but the crowd finally got
through .and seven cars of the select were
filled. The throng were many of the most
prominent people In the city of flnnnclal ,
social and political character. It
Included bankers , merchants , lawyers ,
cdltoru und reporters , and was perhaps
as cosmopolitan u gathering as ever cumo
together on any occasion.
During the crush pickpockets tried to got
In their work , nnd ono sporting man. from
tlio north was relieved of his watch and
chain ,
KBBI'INO Orr DEAD 11KVT3.
The greatest trouble was experienced by
tlio management in keening people without
tickets off the train , und a force of detec
tives was provided In each car. Seine ven
turesome people who hud no money to pay
their way , risked their lives on the roofs of
the cars , nnd it required the strictest watch
ing to discover all who hung on the trucks
and other dangerous portion of the coaches.
Just before tbo train was finally mndo up ,
Attorney General Rodgcrs came aboard
with Adjutant General Palres and Colonel
Clem Walker , of the governor's staff , nnd
stated that the fight must positively not take
pluco on Louisiana soil. The ofllcluls were
told that the men would not fight In this
state.
soi.umits TAIL TO snow UP.
It was expected that the troops would ap
pear at the depot , but of tbo two companies
In the city , ono could muster but forty men ,
nnd tbo other only thirteen. In reply to the
governor for train accommodations for the
troops , the railroad people stated they could
not bo accommodated , slnco all their rolling
stock had bocn'chartercd. The governor was ,
however , offered transportation with hlsjnea
on n regular train.
At 1:30 : the first traln.wlth twelve coaches ,
pulled out , nnd the conductor and engineer
were given Instructions to go straight through
to the bottle ground without stop. Aboard
the train the information wus furnished offi
cially that both Sullivan ana Kilraiu reached
the battle ground at 0:30. :
NO 11BTTIXO f > y THE TIUIK.
Therowas scarcely nny betting at all on
tbo train. The passengers simply talked
ever the merits of the two men und slept.
On the way many shots were fired to
frighten off ride stealers , and the conduct
ors found many tough characters secreted
in the closets and other out-of-the.way
places , The discovery of ono group of these
non-ticket holders almost precipitated n
shooting uffrav , but the trouble was avoided
by tno ejectment of the sneaks.-
On the train coming over were the chief
"ofjollcoof Now Orleans und man } promi
nent officials of tlio city. The attornoy-
gonerul and his start left the train at
Slldoll a.nd stood at the railway station until
inorning'Wulting for the returning train ,
THE FIUIIT1XO OIIOUNI ) .
So perfect were the urnmgcmonts that
there wus absolutely no fear of military in
terference. RIchburg is virtually owned by
Mr. Rich and the placn covers an urea of ten
thousand acres , extending ever three coun
ties of Mississippi. Rich Is the owner of an
extensive sawmill and this place was picked
out simply because of the bars It offered to
suspicion.
Last night after dark a body of 100 men
went to work by the aid of bonfires to per
fect the battle ground , which is on the saw
dust of the mill , and seats for 1,500 people
were hastly constructed. The owner of the
property has made splendid nrraneo-
monts for the pugilists nnd room
on his property wus" provided for
Kilrain. Quarters were also fitted up for
Sullivan nnd his party.
THUIIINQ PITCHED ,
In thcso apartments the fighters spent the
night before the fight. At the Mississippi
line there was a party of twenty-live armed
men nnd the train was 'flagged. No atten
tion was paid to the signal and the special
dashed by ut a speed of twenty-five miles nn
hour. It was just before duvbreuk when the
train got into Mississippi. The ring was
pitched and everything was In readiness for
the fight to take pluco ut 8 o'clock.
DKI.AYS ON 11IIS ItOAU.
It was expected that the special train
would reach Richburg curly after daylight ,
but there were numerous dola.vs on the road.
The truln stopped on tbn big bridge for half
nn hour while the trainmen searched for
people who were stealing their way. About
twenty miles from here there was similar
waiting and the train did not reach Richuurg
until 7:40. : The ring is built about an eighth
oji milo from the railroad track. U Is a
pretty spot , with tall pines all around , and
the ground is level nnd covered with green
turf , The ring IA made of heavy ropes run
through stakes driven deeply into the
ground , and a square of ampitheatrlcal seats
rise on four sides ol the squared ring.
THHO.VGg 8UIIIIOUN1) TUB KINO.
At S a.m. the ring wus surrounded by a
thromr numbering 1,300 and only ono of-tho
excursion train had arrived. Every uvullu-
blo gpaca waa already occupied , and when
the other 1,5(50 ( cnmo Into the grounds they
had to stand up on the outside as every seat
was already occupied.
Siilliv.'in In Good Humor.
NEW OIU.KANS , July 8. John L. . . Sullivan ,
seen Immediately after , U.olng conveyed
to his special car , wus In the best of humor ,
and , while not talking a great deal , always
1 made agreeable replies to any aud all ques
tions put to him by friends. Ho Anid ,
among other things , that ho would never
ngaln enter the ring under any condi
tion. Ho had done his share
of slugging during his rather brief
career in the Oitlo arena and wanted no
moro of It. Ho certainly didn't ' Intend tq
llgtit the California neuro , for the simple
reason that ho considered It entirely too de
grading for u wlnto man to place hlintolf on
an equality with a negro. His ref
erence to Kilrain and bis lighting
qualifications were of the most pleasant
character. Ho concluded with the remark
that Sullivan hud got a moro effective thump
ing in his contest with Kllraln than ever in
his Ufa boforo. Owing to the dislocation of
a knuckle on the first linger of his loft bund ,
which occurred iu tbo seventh round , lie wus
compelled to make the remainder of the fight
almost slngln-handcd.
. Perfect 1'resn ArrnitKomontp.
NnwOitMutfs , July 8.Tho complete report -
port of tlio prize flgtit , ns furnished by the
Associated press In advance of all competi
tion , is duo to ttio organization of the force
employed for the event , The mon who did
the work were well qualified mid to thorn
la duo ull the prnlsa for the success
which attended their efforts. J. J. Hofran ,
of-tho Evening Sclmotor , who Itnn authority
on nthlotlosporU , was detailed to the work
of the rlnni In this specialty Hoganlind tlio
assistant * ) ' of a well known monographer
of Now Orleans , and the work of thoto two
enabled "tno Associated press to glvo
each round of the fight in detail
nnd the official report of the great
mill. When the manager of the Associated
Press .from Chicago arrived hero last Friday ,
his first movement , In conjunction with
McDanlcl , the Now Orleans correspondent
of the Associated press , wus to hlro a npoolixl
train , which 1ms boon ncrccd on in Chicago ,
to bo used In transporting tholr corps to nnd
from the light. At the tlmo it wus thought ,
that the battle would probably take pluco
within un hour's run of Now
Orleans. Subsequent events proved
the thought fulness of sueli n scluimo to
day , when no telegraphic service could bo so-
cured. Tlio spncml train of the Associated
press brought to Now Orleans the first tld
ings of the light and two hours In advance of
the regular trains which took out the ex
cursionists ,
JOY IN NBW OUTjK.VNS.
Sullivan's Victory OivlnR the Vt est
Sntliil'uctlon.
NEW Oni.tiA.N8 , La. , July 8. [ Special Te'l-
grnm to Tun Br.n.J The amphitheater Just
behind the reporters' seats gave \vu\\durlng
the tenth round nnd n llttln excitement en
sured. No ono was hurt and order wus ro-
sumcd without delay.
The battle grounds were Isolated from ttio
outside world , telegraphic communication
being rut off from all points.
The scene at ttio conclusion of the final
round was affecting , Mitchell soliciting $1,000
for Kllraln's wife , Cleary brutally yelled :
"Notn G d d nlcklo. " The spectators
hooted at him. The Baltimore mun cried
llko a baby when prevented from continuing
the battlo. Sullivan acted splendidly and
exhibited none of tbo currtshnoss ho has
been charged with ,
Tills BUB man traveled from Rlcliberg on
the same car with Kllraln and tils friends.
His face Is almost untouched , but his body Is
terribly bruised und battered. His punish
ment is all nboui the body and the ribs , Sul
livan's medicine' is all about the face und
breast. His lips are split , his cheeks cut
open , and Ills entire facial development nn
object to behold. The crowd went to see the
light , saw It and came homo delighted.
Sullivan IPnt his old quarters on Rampart ,
nnd Kilrain has been tukon care of by the
Southern Athletic club. Tha general
sentiment here Is ono of jubilation
nt Sullivan's ' victory. Kilraln's performance
In the light received guiioral commendation.
Ponoy Moore was ull about tha ring , gesticu
lating and yelling out all sorts of ubsurd
bets , and excited general ridicule. When
the sponge was thrown \ip ho cried out. "I
challenge Sullivan to light Mitchell for tlO-
000 and Iho champion bolt. " His offer wus
received with roars of derisive laughter.
The last of the excursionists arrived in the
city at 8 o'clock. Tho. good order maintained
was romarkablo. The city lias , never witnessed - '
nessed such a'crowd of enthusiastic sports ,
nor u moro orderly crowd. The services of
the rangers of the ringside was Uiineccs-
sary.
The military that loft this city nt 7:15 : this
morning went to the state line , and. finding
no infringement of the law , returned hero.
In the thirty-oightn round Jake had to be
called to tlmo by the referee and ordered to
fight. In the forty-fourth round Sullivan's
nnpcaranco was pitiable , vomiting profusely
and appearing to bo utterly dono"up ; but he
recovered , his recuperative powers coining
to his aid , nnd In the succeeding round ho
was evidently nil right. The place
und weather were admirably suited
for the occasion , and everything went along
ns sm othly ns n murmno. There were on
no rows , no drunkenness. It was u most ro-
spectublo audience nnd the fairest lighting
that has been witnessed iu uny prize ring.
Sullivan acted like u gentleman , and the
gladiator that to-day's work proved him to
be. Kllrnin acted gumo rlcht through.
There was no challenge of Referee Fltz-
pntrick's decisions , nnd nothing occurred to
mar the enjoyment of the occasion , If enjoy
ment It can bo called. A largo amphitheater
hud been erected , und the seating wus capi
tal , and , but for a few tickets , nothing to
complain of. The president had n desk pro
vided for each reporter , and in full view of
the ring. The seats were rising in tiers
and afforded a splendid view. This
thoughtful arrangement was not tlio
work of the management but that of
a speculator , who asked and received $3
extra when the rush for entrance was made.
When the Jam was at Its worst n boy perched
on n porch yelled out : "Gents , lot this lady
pussl" Instantly the crowd gave way for
the lady , nnd before the trick was discovered
tbo youngster darted down the luno of hu
manity und secured a front scut.
Kernnghun , awell known authority on
sporting in Now Orleans , wus 'shown
Mitchell's opinion about Jiiko bolng whipped
practically in the third round. Mr. Kernng-
han said : "Yes , sir ; I agree witn Mitchell.
Sullivan is n game man ; wo have always
known it. This fight demonstrates the fact
that John L. can stand punishment and ro
ta I ti his wind and lighting powers. Thir.
fight busts up the idea of him not having the
necessary staying powers. His work to-day
dispels the illusion. "
Opinions of the Figlir ,
NEW OIU.BANS , July 8. Charley Mitchell :
"I'm going to challenge Sulllvun to fight for
15,000 n sldo In America within three or four
months. "
Parson Davics , of Chicago : "It was a good
fight. Kllraln Is ns good and as game a mun
as ever stepped Into a ring , I don't think
Sullivan was ever In bettor fgrm. Ho can
thank Muldoon , who is a great general. "
W. B. Mastcr.icn. a Kilrain man , said : "I
don't believe anybody can lick Sullivan
unless It is Mitchell. It wa % a slashing good
game fight. "
Charley Johnson , ono of Sullivan's back
ers , said of KDrain : "He Is the best man to
fight for a man's money I ever suw. "
Pony Moore suld : "I am dlsapDolntod ,
Ho v/as not in condition , Tlio third round
did the work. Thu Kriglish people will bo
disappointed , "
AT THE OiA llMO. ' 8 JIOMI5.
Boston's Cup of , Toy Pull tit Ovor-
flowing.
BOSTON , July 8 , . [ Special Telegram to
Tin : Bun , ] Boston was naturally hilarious
over the news of its champion's victory , but
the boys had considerable of the enthusiasm
taicon out of thorn by the fact that It took
Rovonty-flvo rounds to settle the issue ,
and then the opponent of the slugger
was not materially injured. ' The Sullivan-
lies couldn't understand how nny ono could
stand up botoro Sullivan in condition for so
many rounds. From early morning crowila
swarmed the front of the newspaper offices
watching the bulletin boards , nnd when ru
mors of Sullivan's success begun to nrrlva
the cheorn were loud and long. Those , how
ever , which greeted the statement that Kll
raln had been knocked out In the eighth
round far exceeded in volume and sincerity
tltobo which heralded the real news of the
result.
There is much jubilation throughout the
city in the haunts of the sporting fraternity ,
but none ( -pain ( the Intense satisfaction Unit
exists ut Sullivan's homo in Hlghlund. .
His aged parcnU wens seen to ulght by youi
correspondent aud tuoy were briuimiui
ever with Joy , portloulnrly his ngod mother ,
who crlod with Joy when she hoard tuo news.
\Vlth nil his faults. Sullivan has
nlways hnd the greatest regard ami
respect for his parents , and they nro devoted
to him. His father said ho was uro till boy
would .vln , but still it gave hint much pleas ,
uro to know It was true. Ills mother telegraphed -
graphed him to como right home , nnd ho re
plied that ho would.
Many opinions nro oxprcsrod hero
ever the result. John lioylo
O'Reilly , who Is nn old admirer of tlio slutf'-1
gcr , Is delighted nt the result. Ho hnd been
most dubious nil along , nnd WAS stiro Sulli
van had to win Insldo twenty minutes , or noi
nt all. He says tills is Sullivan's first real
fight , and that ho has proved himself the *
greatest fighter that ever lived ,
Oront Interest In Itnltltnoro.
HAI.TIMOIIE , July 8 No sporting event overexcited
excited the interest In Bnltlmora equal to
ttmt which centered In the Sulllvan-Kilrnln
Unlit to day. So universal was the anxiety
to hear the result of the contest that many
did little less during tlio day than Inquire
about the latest news. Fully ton thousand
persons collected about the newspaper bulle
tin boards this morning , eagerly awaiting ;
news from the ring. Tlio sontlmont of the
crowds WUR fnvornblo to tlio Baltimore pu
gilist , and deep gloom pervaded ttio faces of
most of the thronir after the posting of ttio
rumor that the "Big Fellow" hnd actually
won , The bookmakers say that although
Sullivan was the favorite in this city , many
dollars were placed on Kilratn ,
POX A HtitYVY LOSRIt.
KIlralu'H llnokoi * 'i'lioii lit to Ho Out
nt licnst $ ( > , OOO.
7SS3 tin James Gordon Itcnnttt. ]
LONDON , July 8. [ New York Herald
Cnblo Special to Tim Buc.l Richard 1C.
Pox , ttio backer of Jake Kilratn , called at
the Hornld office last night In search of In
formation about the Sulllvan-Kitrntn prize
fight. All the afternoon ho had been expect
Ing u cablegram from his own ngont , but
iiono cnmo to hand and he wus unwilling to
believe that Kllraln wus beaten. At inlii-
night the Herald's Information was that
Sullivan had won In sovcnty-flvo
rounds. "That Is impossible , " snld
Fox. "The first report wns
that Sulllvnn had won In eight rounds , that
was surprising , but it seemed possible , for It
smacked of Sullivan's style of fighting , but
if Kllraln stood up before Sullivan for
seventy-five rounds Kllrnin ought to have
been the bettor man , and ho might win , barr
ing a chance blow. .
Ho added that ho would not throw up the
sponge until the Hornld secured Information
of Kllraln's defeat from his own correspond
ent at Iho ground , or until ho heard from his
own paper.
By losing the fight Kllraln lightened Fox'8
poctct : to the amount of $20,000. In tlio first
place Pox furnished Kllratn's stake $10,000.
Then he paid his expenses to Europe , anil
both his nnd Mitchell's expenses on the re
turn trip to'tho United States. Ho paid for
Kllinln's training , which costn pretty penny ,
and Mitchell is an cxnensiva trrdncr. His
total outlay on the fight wns certainly as
much as $20,000. If Kllraln lost the fight ,
squarely ho will never hoar Ins backer
grumble , but should ho have lost
It through lack of nerve , or by methods not
seldom employed , ho will probably hear from
Fox.
Fox.Five
Five minutes after Fox lelt tbo Herald of-
flco tbjQufpUowlog dispatch wus received
from one "of the Herald's ' corrcspon'ilonto :
NEW OiacAKS , July 8 Kllrnin first blood ;
Kilrain quit nt the end of sevonty-flvo
rounds ; two hours and sixteen minutes.
When Pox saw this despatch ho throw up
his hands mul said hovis satisfied that bis
mun had lost.
Atkinson , of tno Sporting Life , who was.
with him , expressed surprise , ihnt Sullivan ,
had been able to last so long , If ho wont to
work ut the start In his usuul wild htl ; ! way.
Ono of a crowd of sporting men said : "Well ,
Fox , you must bo glad It isn't ' a draw , any
way. "
No , " was the reply , "I um sorry It was
not a draw if It could not bo won. "
Ho thought Kilr.tln had been backed for
{ 500,000 at least.
AVImt Sullivnii I Ins Done.
Among the Innumerable battles Sullivan
has fought and won , the following were the
most notable :
Defeated Joe Goss ut Music hall , Boston ,
March 4 , 18SO , ono round.
Dofcatod George Rookc , of Manchester ,
N. H. , September , 18M ) .
Defeated John Donaldson at Cincinnati ,
December S4 , 1680 , ton rounds.
Defeated Stove Taylor uLHarry Hill's , In
New York city , , March ill , 1881 , two rounds.
Defeated John Flood on n buraa on the
Hudson river May II ) , 1881 , eight rounds , six
teen minutes.
Defeated Paddy Ryan nt Mississippi City ,
February 7 , 188'J , for the championship or
America and (2,500 a side , nine rounds , in
eleven minutes.
Defeated James Elliott , New York city , "
July 4. 1883 , two rounds. , 1
Defeated Herbert Slado. the Maori , at
Madison Square Garden , August 7 , 1883 ,
three rounds.
Defeated Fred Robinson nt Butte City , M.
T. January 14 , 18S4 , two rounds ,
Defeated George Robinson < it San ifran-
clsco , Cul. . Mnrch 0 , 1884 , four rounds.
Defeated Al Mnrx nt Gulvoston , Tex. ,
April 10 , 18S4 , four rounds.
Defeated Dan Henry nt Hot Springs , Ark , ,
April UO. 18S4. one round.
Defeated William Flommlng In two seconds
ends nt Memphis , Tonn. , May 118S4. .
Defeated Prof. L. Lallln at the Madison
Square Garden , Now YorkvClty , November
18,18S1 , two rounds.
Defeated Alf Greenfield again at Boston ,
January 12 , lbS4 , four rounds.
"Wlirit Juke linn Done.
Kllraln's flrat fight of nny note was late In
the full of 187t , when ho met Jack Daly.
Jack hailed from Lawrence , Mass. , ana had
considerable local reputation. Ho was put
to sleep In two rounds. Jnko was now a tall ,
handsome fellow , of magnificent phyIquo
and engaging mannuns , .Tom Drlscotl thought
ho could nest Jnko , but bis dearest friend
would pcvor Have rccognhod him after his
corning to after the final round. Dan Dwycr ,
an Iron moldcr , who worked In the mill with
Jnko , became jealous of the hitter's imputa
tion , and a meeting wus arranged between
thorn. It was n brutal affair , but Jnko cams
out with Hying colors , Shortlv afterwards
Donnls Roach , of Havorhlll , Mass. , became
nn employe of the rolling mill. Dennis was
a rapid twn-hundcd lighter , strong us un ox
and very courageous. Ho chal
lenged Jake , and through Jim Keenun ,
who keeps the far-famed resort In
Portland street , Boston , the fight v/as
brought about , ft was a long und desperate
buttle , and it was by good generalship on
Kilruin's part that bo pulled through. Ho
next knocked out Harry Allen , old Joe GODS'
protege , and George has nhortly thereafter
added to his string of victims , Ho fought a
draw with Jim Geode this BUUIO year , and
then was matched against Charlie Mitchell ,
with whom ho ulso made a rlraw , After till *
ho put Jerry Murphv to sleep m four min
utes ; ShurilT , the Prussian , m two rounds ,
Jim McGlynn In three , and a draw with
George Fryer , the ICnglismun. His follow
ing Important fight was with Frank Herald ,
who ho stopped In n slnylo round , ana then
Joe Laiinon received a llko futo In forty-
three minutes. After the Lmmon fight Jim
Keenan , Boston's great sporting man , who
died Sunday night last , ut his home in Soui-
mervillo , Muss , , proposed that Jake sliould
challenge Sullivan , and the following Juno
he did throw down the gauntlet to the cham
pion , and f 1,000 was posted with Charles Col-
vln , ono pf the editors of the New York
Clipper , tb back the challenge. Sullivan warn
forced to relinquish his fixaltod title. Bub
let the truth bo known u to thu reswon , Sul-