Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, July 9, 1889, Page 1

HE OMAHA DALY BEE OMAHA, TUESDAY i o MORN] TRULY THE CHAMPION SBullivan Again Proves His Right to the Title. SEVENTY-FIVE ROUNDS FOUGHT, The Blg Boston ~ Slugger Basily Shows His Superiority. BALTIMORE'S 1D0L SHATTERED. The Bruiser From the Monumental City Knocked Out. KILRAIN A GOOD SPRINTER. He Runs Around the Ring and Goes Down Repentedly to Avold Punishment—Full Details of the Great Battle, The Great Battle. New Onuraxs, July 8.—~The big fight is over. Kilrain has been fairly, squarely, honestly and honorably whipped in a contest in which the beaten mun has no cause to be ashamed of defeat. There is no manner of doubt that Jake Kilrain is a game man and a good fighter, and men who saw him fightto-day will put up money on him against any other living man except Sullivan. Anx- fety to see the fight amounted to almost a freuzy, andthose who were without the means to pay $10 or §15, the price of trans- portation and admission, took chances of loosing their livos in attempt. ing to steal a ride. Just before tho $15 train started from New Orleans it was discovered that scores of men and boys hiud concealed themselves on the cross benms connecting the wheels, while others hung onto the long iron rods connecting the trucks. A great number, however, were perchied on the tops of the cars, in some cases as many as twenty-five to a coach. These interlopers were discovered and driven oft by the police before starting, but once the train was in motion they swarmed back like so many flics and remained to the endof the journey. The remarkable feature of this daring perform- ance is that 90 per cent of the toolhardy act- ors in it were beardless boys ranging in agoe « from thirteon to nincteen years. But the most reckless deed of all was that ot three young rascals who concealed thom- selves on thoe inner side of the cow-catcher and were never dislodged. The ring was pitched at Ri clearing on the eage of a pine forest near the little village, which is 102 miles from New Orloans and ninety-six from Mendian, on the Queen & Crescent road. The ring was pitched on a pateh of green turf, and sur- rounding it on three sides weroe tiers of seats ten feet high, put up by an enterprising local speculator, who charged §2 for the privilege of a seat. ‘The alleged reporter's stand com- posad three rows of seats on a lovel with the ring, and was provided with a rough wooden board in front of them, to be used as a rest for writing, There was rooia for twenty in each row, but the occupants of the second row could sec nothing, their view bai structed by those who sat on the samo loval in the front row. Tho $2 scats were the best on the ground and afforded au admirable view of every part of the ring. Those outside of the ring sat on wood piles and on wagons piled with lnmber, while others enjoyed the sight from rudely constructed platforms six or seven feet high. The assembled sat broiling under the bluze ofa hot sun, Those who had umbrelias were allowed to open them, but the intima. tiowas plain aad general when the fight began that the umbrellas would have to go. After paying $15 and cowing hundreds of miles to 8sco the fight the the crowd was in no temper to tolerate any obstructions to view, Tho general aspect of the crowd was anything but tough, The hoodium element was largely outnum- Iberad by an emently respectable crowd. Professionnl men, merchants and bankers, some from New Orleaus, others from neigh- boring states, wero present to a prepondor- ating degree. Many of the spectators came from points as far distant as San Francisco in the west and New York and Boston in the east. 1t was 9:10 o'clock before the train with the #10 men made its appearance, and in five miunutes after its appearance the amphi- theater was packed with n mass of eager aud perspiring humanity, something like 8,000 in number, Kilrain was the eladiators to put in an nppearance. He was accompanied by Charley Mitchell, They were both regeived with applause and cheers, Kilrain's appearance dismayed his ackers, He was unthaven and looked haggard, worn and woak. In short, he looked ‘scared. Ho was white under the gills and behaved like a man being led to execution, ke was not stripped, but wore a striped shirt and striped pants. He afterwards disrobed iu the ring, Soon after Sullivan came, accompan- fled Ly the ever vigilant Mul- doon. Sullivan wore a long ulstor or “sweater,” as it 18 called, extending from his neck almost down to his ankles. His ap- pearance was the signal for a tornado of ap- plause and cheers, The demonstration was not without its depressing effect in the Kil- rain corner, Both principals were led to seats in cor- ners diagonally oposite each other and were surrounded by friends, bottle holders, sec- onds, backers and a miscellsneous throug of partisans. The fanning process scomed to have an in- wigorating eftecton Kilrain, and he bogan to brighten under its influence. Sullivan scemed flushed, but not particu- larly buoyant. He also submitted to being fanned with patient peekness and scemed to realize that his ‘destiny hung upon the issue of the contest, Sullivan's immodiate attendants were William Muldoon and Cleary seconds, Dan Murphy, of Boston, bottleholder, aud Tom Costello and Phil Lyoch umpires. On the other side wore Charles Mitehell and Mike Donovan,seconds, W. B. Masterson and Dennis Butler, uw- pires, and Joe Murphy, botticholder, chburg, ina first of the At the Ringside. New Onrneaxs, La., July 8.--There was great oxcitement at the ring side as Bud Renaud, Mike Donovan and Johnny Murphy mide their appearance, which tney did at 0150 &, w,, and it became apparent that the fight was actually to ocour. Oa the t0ss-up for pomtion, Kilraio's represeatative, Mike Donovan, won, and selected the nortbeast correr. Muldoon, Sullivan’s representative, chore the southwest corner At this juncture Sherlf Cowart appesred and sald: “Look heee, fellows, I'm aloue, one against thiree \housand, aud | know 1 can't prevent the fgot, but ia the mwue of the state of Mississippi I command you to keep' the peace." The crowd good-humoredly chaffed Cow- art, and said: Al right, you Yavedone your duty, now get out and leave us alono.” Cowart then retired. The flag of Sullivan, brought from Boston, was placed in his corner awmidst great enthu- siasm, Kilrain was the first to mako his appear- ance, accompanied by Mike Donovan and Charlie Mitchell. He was grocted with ap- plause, but wore a very serious air, us it fuily realizing the work beforo him. As the crowd recognized the stalwart form of the Dig fellow as ho jumped into the ring tho cheers wore deafoning. Ho looked in marked contrast to Kilrain, seeming to be perfectly at his ease regarding the termina- tion of the contest. The name of Pat Kenarick, of New Or- leans, was offered by tho Kilrain side as referec, but he was not acceptable to tho other side, tho representative of Sullivan proposing the name of John Fitzpatrick, of New Oleans, saying: “I'want the fight to-day to take place on its merits, and may the best man win. [ have only one name to present for the posi- tion of referce, and that is known through- out the state a8 an upright, just and homcst man.” After considerable wrangling about “the referce, in which it seomed that neither side could agree, Charley Mitcholl finaily said they wero willing to accept Fitzpatrick and the announcement was received with cheers. Mitchell hore went over and exammned the spikes in Sullivan’s shoes, Cleary doing tho same to Kilrain, Fitzpatrick said: “I am not conversant with the rules, This will be a fair contest of the merits of the two men, and I will do the best I can. In regard to the question that has been spoken of us to what time the thirty scconds botween rounds shall commence, I decide that it commences from the time tho man falls.” W. . Harding at this moment stepped upt o Kilrain and, placing §1,000 in his hands, told him it was sent by Fox for him to bet with Sullivan. Kilrain at once went over to Sullivan and offered to bet him that sum ho would win the fight. The bet was immediately taken by ~Sullivan and the money, $2,000, deposited in the hands of the referee. Both men being now stripped it was ap-- parent to everyone present of the great su- periority posséssed by Sullivan over his an- tagonist in the matter of size and develop- ment, the muscles of his arms standing out in big welts, his driving power appearing tremendous and he seeming in the very best of spirits, At 10:)9 the principals and seconds ad- vanced to the center of the ring and formed & Maltese cross in shaking hands. The lat- tor then retired outside the ropes and the principals to their respective corners. At the call of time Kilrain and Sullivan advanced to the center of the ring, the latter aring a confident smile, Kilrain looking serious, and the great battle for the world's championship bega T ROUNDS IN DETAIL, First Round—Time was called at 10:10. Kilrain made a vicious pass ut Sullivan with his right, landing on theleft side of the neck. Both clinched, and Kilramn gained the fall. » Second Round—Suilivan feinted with his left, which Kiirain dodged, A clinch tol- 4, Sullivan throwing Kilrain headlong. Round—Kilrain _rushed in and clinched. Sullivan avoided the clinch, deal- g Jake a short arm blow in tne neck.’ Sul- livan followed with blows on tLe neck and ribs, Kilrain struck Sullivan_twice below the belt. Cries of foul were raised, but they were not allowea. Fourth Round—Both men sparred cau- tiously for an opening. Kilrain, after a conple of feints on the part of Sullivan, rushed in, and Sullivan, securing a cross- buttock hold, tried to throw the Baltimore boy, but he broke away and landed a stinger on Sullivan’s jaw. Both men sparred cautiously, Kilrain succeeding in getting a 1ight blow on Sullivan's ncck. The round, which was in favor of Kilrain, ended by the latter falling to avold punishment. Fifth Round—Killrain began sparving for wind. Sullivan rushed and gained a cross buttock lock, but Kilrain broke away John leading and ianding on his neck. Jake nero began Mitchell’s tactics of running all around the ring. Kilriin landed lightly on Suliivan's neck, Sullivan cross-countering heavily on his Kilrwn went down in his corner. Sixth Round-Sullivan commenced opera- tions by lauding heavily with his lert on Kil- rain's jaw. They thou clinched and fell heavily, with Sullivan on top. At the con- clusion ot this round Kilrain was carried to his corner, while Sullivan walked to his un- assisted. Seventh Round—Both men sparred cau- tiously for an openiug, but soon clinclied and ndulged 1 some short-arm work, Kilrain getting in three or four good oncs on Sulli- van's ribs and a sharp right-hander on Sulli- va’s vight ear, drawing blood, First blood was claimed and allowed for Kilraimn, Eighth Round—Suilivan came up bleeding from the cut ou his ear, having the appear- ance of an enraged bull, and immediately rushed at Kilrain, and 'after a few passes succeeded in breaking down his guard, send- ing Kilrain_to grass with a Leavy right- hander in the mouth, [irst knock-down was claimed and allowed for Suliivan amid pro- longed chuers from his admirers, Ninth Round—Sullivan led with his left, Jake countering slightly, and returning on Kilrain's ribs, The latter again went to erass. JTenth Round—Kilrain came up looking véry serious, brobably realizing that he had undertaken o huge contract, and as he showed no disposition to come to the center of the ring, Sullivan_impatiently exclaimed : “Stand up and fight like & man, I'mnota sprinter. I'm a fighter.” As soon as Kil- rain came near him, Sullivan made a pass, but it fell short and Kilrain countered on his stomach, his evident luck of force doing Sul- livan no’ apparent damage. Sullivan made at Kilrain, when he turned and hugged him, both beg ngainst the ropes. ‘The big low heve got in some light blows on Kil- rain's ribs, which, by this time, resembled somewhat the color of raw beefsteak. Then they clinched, Kilrain throwing Sullivan and falling heavily on top of him, Eleventh Round—Sullivan opened with his left, which Kilrain countered, Sullivan land- inga light one on Kilrain's neck, following it up with o vicious blow, which Kilrain ducked, the latter rushing and hugging Sul- livan, "The boy from Boston was now blow- ing quite hard and Kilrain got in un ugly un- dercut on Sullivan’s ribs. Sullivan in return got in a good one on Kilrain's neck, which staggered him, and many in the crowd called on Sullivan 10 go in for a finish, The big f low planted another heavy one on Kilrain's neck, the latter retreating, Sulliyan follow- ing him up endeavoring to land one of his terrible knock out blows. He succeeded finally in gaining o square knock down by a right-hander on the neck, At the termina- tion of this round he did not even take his seat, while Kilrain appeared to bo very much distressed, Twelfth Round—Kilrain started this round by bugging Sullivan, the latter break- ing away and getting in a 'good left-hauder on Kilrain's nock. cilrain proved s, triciy fighter, ovading successfully Sullivan's right hunded swings for a kuookout spot, olinching Sullivau aud attempting to throw Lim, but without sucooss, ans upon breaking mado o pass at Sullivan, but his blow lacke force. The round euded by the men falling heavily, Sullivan on top, his left arm locked tightly ‘on tus onponent's throat, Kilrain having to be carried to bis corner, ovidently in distress. ‘Thirteenth Round—Sullivan landed on Kil- vain's ribs, tho latter playing for the stom- rixwg foul blows repeatedly. d on the jaw'and ribs, Kilrain siipping down to avold pumishment. In this round Kilram badly spiked Suliiva’s lofy 0ot Fourteenth Round—Kilrain again started around the ring, the round endiug with & clinch, in which Sullivan slipped, going dowa uuder the ropes, Fifteenth Round—Kilrain resorted to his sprinting tactics. Sullivan exclaiming: “Come and_fight.” Kilrmn made_a pass at Sullivan's stomach, Sullivan_warding it and planting o roaster on Kilrain’s ribs. Sul- ivan made another vicious lunwe, which Kilrain dodged and ho in turn rushed Sul- livan agaiust the ropes, but effected no damage. Sullivan backed Kilrain into the latter's corner and aimed a vicious blow at Kilrain, which the latter cloverly avoided and ran away from his antagonist. = Sullivan agaln appealed to the referce to induce Kil- rain to face the music. Kilrain rushed at Sullivan, the latter countering right and left, landing on Kilrains ribs and jaw. Sullivan tried to land a bard one, which Kilrain evaded by rushing in and clinching, Sullivan planting short-arm blowa on_the neck and ribs. Both men indulged in short-arm blows, Sullivan playing for the nock, Kilram falling to avoid punishment, Sixteenth round—icilrain led and planted a reminder on Sullivan’'s ribs and retreated, Sullivan remarking: ‘‘You fight just like Mitchell,” Both aparred continuously, Kil- rain leading and landing on Sullivan’s stom- aolh, Somo lively in_ fighting followed, 1Ll rain breaking away and promenadiug around the ringout of Sullivan's roach. A followed, Sullivan throwing Kilrain. Seventeenth Round —Suilivan feinted ana Kilrain dodged clear ncross the ring, They again clinched, both _falling, Kilrain landing on Sullivin's cheek before the fajl, drawing the purple. Eighteenth Round—Kllrain went down without receiving & blow and Sullivan claim- ed a foul, which was not allowed. Nineteonth round—igilrain _rushed and hugeged Sullivan, th latter saying: *You're no fighter; you are a wrestler.” Kilrain planted his Fighton Sullivan's ribs and then retreated aronnd the ring, Sullivan follow- ing and planting a blow 'on Kilrain's ribs which could be heard all over the enclosure, Kilrain landed lightly on_Sullivan’s ribs and then went down from a light blow. Twentieth Round—Both men sparred sfor an opening, Sullivan leading and landing again on the objective point—Kilrains ribs— the latter slipping down to avoid punishiment. Another claim of foul was made by Muldoon, which was not allowed. Twenty-third Round—Sullivan again landed heavily on the ribs, when they clinchied and fell, van with his knee neross Kilrains throat. A strong claim of foul by Kilrams secoritis was not allowed. Twenty-fourth Round—Sullivan began try- ing to get a kuock out. Kilrain hugged and finally fell without being hit. ‘Twenty-fifth Round—Sullivan landed on Kilrain's ribs and repeated tho dose, when Kilrain fell as usual. Twenty-sixth Round. ullivan feinted, Kilrain ngain_retreating, followed by Bos- ton's pride. Kilrain landed on _Sullivan’s stomdch with his right and rushed in and threw his burly antagonist amid loud and prolonged cheers, Tienty-seventh Round—Both_sparred for wind, Kilrain landing one on Sullivan’s jaw and clinching. Sullivan knocked Kilfain down in the latter’s corner. Twenty-eighth Round — Kilrain _led, clinched and broke, then landed lightly on Sulliyun’s neck. ' Sullivan feinted and a clinch ensued in~ Kilrain’s corner, the latter playing hightly on Sullivan’s ribs. ' A vicious blow was evaded by Kilrain and then Sulli- van landed heavily on Kilrain's ribs, the lat- ter seeking the grass, Twenty-nuth Round—Kilrain landed on Sullivan’s neck. Sullivan feinted and then landed slightly on Kilrain's neck, the latter gomng down, ‘Chirtieth Round—Sullivan made an ugly blow at Kilrain and the latter went down to olinch Thirty-first Round—Sullivan landed lightly on Kilrain, the latter cross-countering heavy ou Sullivan’s cheek and the latter retaliated with interest on Kilrain's ribs and chest, knocking him down. ‘Chirty-second Round—Kilrain rushed and clinched, but Sullivan worked on his ribs, Kilrain 'going down frem a slight blow. Cleary demanded of the referee that he make Kilrain fight. Thirty-third Round—Kilrain immediately went to grass from a severe blow in the mouth. Thirty-fourth Round—Kilrain landed on Sullivan’s breast and tne latter immediately rendered with effect on Kilrain's ribs, Sull van forcing bim all over the ring and finsl knocking him down in his (Sullivan’s) cor- ner, tanding quickly on the mouth| neck Gnd chest. / Thirty-fifth Roung~Kifrin landed on/Sul- livan's cheels, Sulligan/fointing, being [ met by a right-handed blo\w/on the check, the round closing with sharp in-fighting| and Sullivun throwing Kilrain and fafling heav- ily on him. Thirty-sixth I(mlm!—--](flrnin/!mnt o hasty retreat around the ring, causifjg Sullivhn to say: “Why don’t you fight liké a man.”| Sul- livan finally lande latter going down. Thirty-seventl Roun: livan lightly on the head and thenretreated, Sullivan foldiug his arms and waiting for IKil- rain to come to the scrateh,the crowd jeering and bisstug Kilrain, The latter landed lightly co Sullivan's breast and retreated. Sullivan again stopped to the nnddle of the ring, calling on Kilrain to come up and fight. Kilrain mude a luoge at Sullivan and clinched. Kilrain played on Sullivan’s ribs and then went down, Sullivan again appeal- ingto tho referee to make Kilrain fight. Muldoon claimed a foul, which was not al- lowed. Round thirty-eight—Kilrain showed signs of distress while retreating around tho ring, but Sullivan declined to follow. The referee told Kilrain that he would have to flght. He came up and landed lightly on Sullivan’s jaw and breast, then made a pass at Sulli- van's stoma.h and clinched, the crowd hiss ing Kilrain for not toeing the mark, Kil- ruin went down to save his bucon. Thirty-ninth Round— Sullivan _followed Kilrain around the ring, calling on the referce to make him stand and fight. ~ Kilrain went down without being struck and Sullivan claimed a foul, which was not allowed. Fortieth Round—Sullivan landed heavily on Kilrain's ribs, the latter failing, “orty-first Kound—Shght exchanges and ullivan fell to avoid punishment, Forty-secend Round — Suilivan _opened heavily and hard in-fighting followed, Kil- rain going down from o slight blow, Sullivan stumbling over him, and Kilrain's seconds mede loud ciaims of foul, which the referee would not allow, Forty-third Hound—Sullivan landed on Kilrain's ribs, and aftor a fow passes Kilrain went down wichout receiving a blow. Sul- livan himself appealed to the referee, claim- ing a foul, but it was not allowed. Forty-fourth Round—As soon as he reached the center of the ring Sullivan began vomit- ing freely, and it looked as though his stom- ach was weukening. Kilrain asked him to make draw, but Sullivan refused and re- sponded with heavy blow on Kilrain's ribs, knocking him down. Forty-fl{th Round—Kilrain landed heavily on Sullivan’s back with his left and retreat- ed. Sullivan smashed him in the ribs when he went down, aud while down Sullivan de- liberately jumped on him with his feet. ios of foul were heard all over the ring, but were not allowed. This was & shameful acton Sullivan’s part, and suould have lost him the battle, orty-sixth Round—-The men echnched and stuyed together fog some time. Sullivan landed heavily on the ribs and nose, aud after some infightivg Kilrain went down to avoid punishment. Forty-seventh Round —[ilrain landed heay- ily on "Bulliven’s stomach. They eclinched and fell heavily, with Sullivan o top. Kilram second made loud and vigorous claims of foul, but the referee would not grant it, “Poney” Moore said to the referee, *‘You've got money on Sullivan,” To which Kitz- patrick replied, “You're a d-d liar, Forty-cighth and Forty-niuth Rounds— Kilruin fell to avoid punishment. PFiftieth Round—Sullivan led viciously, Kilrain returniog lightly and running away, Sullivan following and beggiug Kilrain to l.: bg The latter went down from a slight ow. The seconds of Kilraiu kuew their man must lose after this round, uuless a chauce blow could saye him. Sullivan, although slightly winded, was able to deal sledge- hammer blows and Kilrain was I‘rmunuy be- coming weaker. His blows had no strength in them and his left side was evigently giving him coasiderable pain. He pursued his usual tactics of retreating whenever Sullivan advanced and the jeers of the crowd against the alleged champiou of the world were be- coming more and more wmarked. Kilrain Kilrain tapped & [ would smile, but thore'Was a ghastliness in h & assumed good humGE that was paieful to witnoss. His strongeth was surely going and none knew it better thap Kilrain, Fifty-first to Fiftysixth Round—Kilrain resorted to retreat| actics to the disgust of the crowd, golng down repeatediy without a blow to avold pumishment. In the sixtieth round found Kilrain went down without receiving and loud cries of foul were hear but were disallowed, In tho sixty-Afth, Johnson offored to ot £500 to 850 that Sullivan would win, but fond no takers, Sixty-sixth Round-=Kilrain_lod with his rght, but missed. Sulliv then led, landing slightly, Kil down, Sixty-seventh Round —Kilrain _rotreatod. Sullivan followed and knocked him under the ropes with a left-hander in the ribs, Sixty-eichth Round—Sullivan ended the round by knocking Kilrain down with soveral upper knd under cuth. Sixth-ninth Round —Kilrain was knocked down with a severe right-hander in the juw. Seventieth Round—Kilrain was very weak, Sullivan landing repeatedly. Kilrain tried to throw Sulfivan by eatching him by the logs, then stipped and fell, Seventy-first Round—Kilrain, growing woulker, fointed_and ran away, Sullivan finally knocking him down with a flerce blow in the ribs. Seventy-second Round—Sullivan forced the fighting, leading ‘and lunding slightly soveral times, Kilrain again going down to avold punishment. Soventy-third Round=-Kilrain rotreated atl around the ring, The round ended with Kilrmin going down. to avoid punishment. Seventy-fourth Round—Kilram _landed slightly on Sullivan, the latter finally going down with a slight blow. Seventy-fifth Round—Kilrain went down with a slight blow in the jaw and was cau- tioned by the referee, When time was called for the seventy-sixth Mitcbell went over to Sullivan’s corner and asked him if he would give IKilrain a present, providing they would throw up the sponge. Sullivan generously answered: *“Of course 1 will,? but Mike Donovan, seing the condi- tion of his princi; and to save him further punishment, threw up the sponze and Sulli van had again proven his title as champion of the world. The only marks un Sullivan were a slight cut under the right eyve and another on the left car. Kilrain's body showed the effect of Sullivan’s blows and he was biceding at the ears, nose and mouth, Both men were hurriedly conveyed to the train by their frtends and given attention. Sullivan’s condition was superior to Kilrain's, the latter looking as if he nad been over- trained. At no time, excepting _when Sulli- van's stomach gave ovidence of weakness, fyas there a douvt of the final result of to ght, a blow on every side, viciously n fointed, in going After the Fight. NEW ORI , July 8.—Kilrain was toeing the scratch when Donovan, his second, threw up the sponge, this declaring Sullivan the victor. Kilrain was by no means eatis- fled, but notwithstanding his protestations he was bundled up in a black shawl ana hur- ried to the carriage in waiting. Kilrain, Donovan, Butler, Murphy and Mitcheli drove rapidly to the train and entered their car. Sullivan, Muldeon and Cleary emtered the first coach. Wheu Kilrain seated him- self he was surrounded by a host of sympa- thizing friends, who copsoled for his misfor- tune. Kilrain wept like a child and con- tinued exclaiming. *“I had him beaten.” A large crowd had foliowed the hacks and remained standing, &gound the coaches in which Sullivan and Kilrain were. Mr. Stev- euson, who has been Kilrain’s friend throughout, remaited by “his side and sponged him, oceasionally giving him a drink of whisky and water. Kilrain would not be comforted, buv continued to bemoan the loss of the battle, which he had hoped to win, Prof. Michael Donovan; of the New York Atuletic club, who soably seconded Kilrain, Prof. Butler, of vhe Southern Athletic club, and Jolinny Murphy, bottle holder, remained beside their priucipal, one relicving the other in ministering to his comfort and relief. None felt the defeat of Kilrain more than did these people, and Prof, Donovan stated that though Kilrain did not want to throw up the sponge, he concluded to do so, for his priu- cipal was exhausted from the heat and exer- cise as well as from the punishment he had received but had 80 nobly stood. Charley Mitchell, Kilrain's trainer, held himself aloof from him, however, but there were many other friends of Kilvain there o take his pla A8 soon as tho gladiators and other friends had seated themselves in ch, the train moved off atarapid rate, in abpeared to be suffering more fromn mental than physical injuries and was very gloomy. At times he would brighten up a little and smile, but these occasions were rare. His face did not betray the great pun- ishment he had received at Yhe hands of his big antagonist. He had a cutunder the n.ose, across both lips, and his left eye was slicutly discolored and swollen. His right hand had been injured by a biow on Sullivan’s head and his left instep had been cut by the spikes on Sullivan's shoes, which cut ihrough the leather of Kilrain's left shoe. He had re- ceived terrible punishment about the ribs, and doubtless suffered considerable pain, but he gave no voice to his agony, if any he en- dured, He claimed to have been more over- come by the heat than by the blows of Sulli- van. Referring to the fight, Kilrain said he had not been tramed properly and he was not in condition when he entered the ring, and this seemed to be the impression of everyone who saw him when he enterad, He would work and get some money together again, he said, and would once more make a trial for the championship. He had Sullivan ‘‘done” twice, he continued, but he had not been properly trained and was unable to take ad- vantage of this, but he was willing to fight Sullivan again, He plnched Svllivan several times and did nov seem to hurt him, and he labored under the impression that some- thing had been done to him—in other words that he had been drugged, He didnot havethe strength of a cat,butcould stand any amount of panishment, but could not inflict any, and he could sce thut his blows were not hurting Sullivan. He complained of the manner in which Sullivan had daliberately jumped upon him with both feet while he was down, but he could not find fault with this; he Las trusted too much to his friends. One of those around him exclaimed, re- proachfully: “Soute of your friends, you should say." Sullivan was done for twice, he said, but he wys also, und could not take advantage of his aj versary’s condition, Kil ain laid down ¢n & seat and soon fell asleep, When the train wus about eighteen miles from the city Mitcholl, for the first time, entered the car and Kilrain awoke, Eilrain repronched Mitchell for the cond tion he was iu _when he entered the ring, Mitchell replied, and guite a crowd gathered awsungd the two men in the conch. Mitchell attributed Kilrain's defeut to it being one of his off days. A number of rting men who knew Kil- rain well and hud séen him 10 tratning ro- marked that something must have been the matter with him, for they never saw him hit 80 feeb'y as he did to-da; Johuny Murphy said it was .iullwun who krocked out Kilrain, butv the sun, for Sallivan did not burt bin much, Kilrain's condition, he thought, was mysterious, and 4e was overtrained besides, Drof. Butler declared he had announced hus belief in Kileain, and he had stuck to him through thigk and thin., Mitchell had dropped him like s dog when the fight went against him, but it would not ve the case with his other friguds When the train reached the station car. riages were progured for the Kilrain party and they were given up town. Kilrain was conducted to a Bussian bath, and afterwards repaired Lo his iarters at the Southern Ath- letic club and retired to rest. How the Siars Was Made, New Ouieaxs, July 8.—[Special Telegram to Tug Bew.|—Sullivan left the city at 1 o'clock yesterduy afternoou, Kilrain follow- g &t 5@, The e not NG, JULY 9 188 the spectators, management and press men left the Queen & Croscont depot between 1 and 2:30 this morning. Eight bundred and forty first class ticket holders in fourteen coaches, each man having a camp stool, de- parted on who first section at 1 o'clock. The newspaper men traveled in car No. 51, which also conveyved Bud P, Renaud and a number of attaches and some of those more inti mately counected with the fight. Section two steamed out at 2 o'clock, con taining about eighteen hundred £10 excur- sionists, and at the third section, of eighteen cars, left with the same number. No man was allowed to pass the barrier without producing a ticket. There was a terrific crowd at the depot, but fairly good order was maintained. En Route to the Fight. Ricunune, Miss,, July 8.—The first train arrived at 5:30. After worrying around for half of the night at New Orleans and specu- lating on the chances for the fight the people at the hotels, clubs and on the streets moved with a common impulse toward the depot. Down at the depot there was an indescrib- able crush, 1t seomed as though everybody in the city was going to the fight, and it hap- pened thateverybody wanted to get aboard at the same time, A TERRIBLE CRUSIL The holders of the inner-ring tickets, who paid dearly for their trip, were forced to go through a narrow passage-way, well guarded with policomen, to reach the cars. At this small opening several hundred people j tled, pushed and fought to get admittance, Clothes were torn, hats crushed and 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 fivancial, social and political character. It included bankers, merchants, lawyers, editocs and reporters, and was perhaps as cosmopolitan a gathering as ever came together on any occasion. During the crush pickpockets tried to get in their work, and one sporting man from the north was relieved of his watch and chain, KEEPING OFF DEAD BEATS, The greatest trouble was experienced by the management in keening people without tickets off the train, and a force of dets tives was provided in each car. Some ven- turesome people who had no money to pay their way, risked their lives on the roofs of the cars, and it required the strictest watch- ing to discover all who hung on the trucks and other dangerous portion of the coaches. Just before the train was finally made up, Attorney General Rodgers came abkoard with Adjutant General Faires and Colonel Clem Walker, of the governor's sataff, and stated that the fight must positively not take place on Louisiana soil. The ofticials wero told that the men would not fight in this state. ., SOLDIERS FAIL TO SHOW UP. Tt was expected that the troops would ap- penr at the depot, but of the two companies in the city, one could muster but forty men, and the other only thirteon. In reply to the governor for train accommodations for the troops, the railroad people stated they could not be accommodated, since all their rolling stock had been chartered. The governor was, however, offered transportation with his men on a regular train, At 1:30 the first train,with twelve coaches, pulled out, and the conductor and engince: were given instructions to go straight through to the battle ground without stop. Aboard the train the information was furnished offi- cially that both Sullivan and Kilrain reached the battle ground at 6:30. NO BETTING ON TIE TRAIN. There was scarcely auy betting at all on the train. The passengers simply talked over the merits of the two men and slept. On the way many shots were fired to frighten off ride stealers, and the conduct- ors found many tough characters sccreted in the closets and other out-of-thesway places. The discovery of one group of these non-ticket holders almost precipitated a shooting affray, but the trouble was avoided by the ejectment of the snecaks. On the train coming over were the chief of police of New Orleans and many prom nent officials of the city. Tho attorney- general and his sta left the train at Slidell and stood at the railway station until morning waiting for the returning train, THE FIGHTING GROUND. So perfect were the arrangements that there waus absolutely r of military in- terference. Richburg is virtually owned by Mr. Rich and the place covers an area of ten thousand acres, extending over 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 160 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 mude splendid arrange- ments = for the pugilists and room on his property was provided for Kilrain, Quarters were also fitted up for Sullivan and his party. THE RING PITCHED, In these apartments the fighters spent the night before the fight. At the Mississippi line there wus a party of twenty-five armed men and the train was ‘flagged. No atten- tion was paid to the signal and the special dashed by at a speed of twenty-five miles an hour, 1t was just before daybreak when the train got into Mississippi. The ring was pitched and everything was in readiness for the fight to tak at 8 o'clock. DELAYS ON THE ROAD. It was expected that the special train would reach Richburg early after aaylight, but there were numerous delays on the road. ‘The train stopped on the big brid an hour while the tr twenty miles from hore th s similar wanting and the train did not reach Richburg until 7:40. The ring is buiit about an eighth of a mile from the railroad track. It is a pretty spot, with tall pines all around, and the ground is level and covered with green turf, The ring 15 made of heavy ropes run through stakes driven deeply into the ground, and a square of ampitheatrical scats rise on four sides of the squared ring. THRONGS BUKROUND THE RINO, AtSa. m. the ring was surrounded by & throng numbering 1,300 and ouly one of the excursion train had arrived. Every svailu- ble space was already occupied, and when the other 1,560 came into the grounds they had to stand up on the outside as every seat was already occupie Sullivan In Good Humor. New OrLeaxs, July 8. ~John L. Sullivan, seen immediately after Yeing conveyed to s special car, was in the best of humor, and, while not talking a great deal, always made agreeable replics to any aud all ques- tions put to him by fricnds, He said, among other things, that he would uever again enter the ring under auy condi- tion, He had done his share of slugging during his rather brief career in the fstic arena and wanted no more of it. He certainly aidn't intend to fight the California neero, for the simple reason that he consldered it entirely oo de- grading for a white man to place himself on an equality with @& negro, His ref- erence t Kilrain and his fighting qualifications were of the most pleasant coaracter, He concluded with the remark that Sullivan had got & more effective thump- ing in his contest with Kilrain than ever in his life before. Owing to the dislocation of knuckle on the first tinger of his left hand, carrying | which ocourred i the seventh round, he was © 29 . o ompolled to make the remainder of the fight almost singlo-handed, Perfect ress Arrangements, NEW ORimANS, July 8,—The complete ro- port of the prize figut, as furnished by tho Associated press in advance of all competi- tion, is due to the organization of tho force employed for the ovent. The men who did the work were well qualifict and to them is due ull the praise for tho success which attended thoir efforts, J. J. Hogan, of the Bvening Scimoter, who fsan authority on athletic sports, was detailed to the work of tho ringm In this specialty Hogan had tho agsistanco? of a well known stonographer of New Orloans, and the work of theso two enabled “tne Associated press to give cach round of the fight in ail and tho official report of the mill, When tho manager of tho Assoc Preas from Chicago arrived here lnst Friday, his first move! , in conjunction with McDanjel, the ¢’ Orleans corrospandent of the Associated press, was to hire s special train, which has hoen aereed on in Chicago, to be used in transporting their corps 1o anc from the fight, AU the time it was thought that tho battie would probably take un_ hour's ron of . Subsequent ovents proved the thoughtfulness of such a scheme to- day, when no telographic service could be so- cured, The spacial train of tho Associatod press brought o Now Orleans the ings of the fight and two hours in advanco ot the regular trains which took out the ex- cursionists, W ORUEANS, Sullivan’s Victory Giving the Utmost Satisfaction, New Orueans, La,, July 8,.—[Special Tel- gram to ‘Mue Bre.|—Ihe awmphitheater just behind the reporters’ seats ga ay during the tenth round and a littlo excitement en- sured. Noone was burt and order wus re- sumed without delay. The battle grounds wero isolated from the outside world, telegraphic com:munication beng cut off from all points, The scenc at the conclusion of the final round was affecting, Mitchell soliciting §1,000 for Kilrain's wife, Cleary brutally yelled: “Nota G—d—d nickle.” The spectators hooted at him, The Baltimore man cried like a baby when prevented from continuing the battle. Sullivan acted splendidly and exhibited none of the currishness he hus been charged with, Trii Bee man traveled from Richberg on the same car with Kilrain and his friends. His face is almost untouched, but his boay is terribly bruised and battered. His punish- ment is all abou) the body and the ribs, Sul- livan’s medicine is all about the face and breast. His lips are split, his cheeks cut open, and his entire facial development an object to behold. Tho crowd went to see the v it and came home delighted. n is at his old quarters on Rampart, and Kilrain has been taken care of by the Southern Athletic club. The general sentimeut here s omo of jubilation at Sullivan’s victory. Kilrain's performance in the fight received general commendation. Poney Moore was all about the ring, gesticu- lating and yelling out all sorts of absurd bets, and excited general ridicule. When the éponge was thrown up he cried out. “I challenge Sullivan to fight Mitchell for $10,- 000 and the champion belt.” His offer was received with roars of derisive laughter, ‘The last of the excursionists arrived in the city at 8 o’clock. The good order maintained was remarkable. The city has never wit" nessed such a crowd of enthusiastic sports, nor a more orderly crowd. The services of the rangers of the ringside was unneces- sary. ‘The military that left “this city at 7:15 this morning went to the state line, and, finding no infringement of the law, returned here. In the thirty-eighth round Jake had to be called to time by the referce and ordered to fight. In the forty-fourth round Sullivan's abpearance was pitiable, vomiting profusely and appearing to be_utterly donc up; but he recoverad, his recuperative powers coming to his aid, and in the succeeding round he was ovidently all right. ‘The place nd weather were admirably suited for the occasion, and everythinz went along as sm-othly as a marriaze. There wero on no rows, no drunkenness. It was a most re spectable audience and the fuirest sighting that been witnessed in ony prize ring. Sullivan acted like a gentleman, and the gladiator that to-day’s work proved him to be. Kilrain acted game right through. There was no challenge of Referce Fitz- patriclc’s decisions, and nothing urred to r the enjoyment of the occasion, if enjoy- ut it can be called. A lavge amphitheater had been erected, und the seating wus capi- tal, and, bwt for ' few tickets, nothing to complain of. The president had a desk pro- vided for each reporter, and in full view of the ring. The seuts were rising in tiers and afforded a splendid view, This thoughtful arrangement was not the work of the management but that of a specu'ator, who asked and received $2 extra when the rush for entrance was made, When the jam was at its worata boy perched on a perch velled out: *‘Gents, let this lady pass!” Instantly the crowd gave way for the lady, and before the trick was discovered the youngster durted down the lane of hu- manity and secured a front seat. Kernaghan, a_well known wuthority on sporting " in' New Orleans, wus sshown Mitchell’s opinion about Jake ' being whipped practically 1 the third round. Mr. Kernag- han said: “Yes, sir; I agree with Mitchell. Sullivan is a gamne man; we have always known 1t. This figiit demonstrates tho fact that John L. can stand punishment and re- tain his wind and fighting powers, This fight busts up the idea of him not hayir necessary staying powers, His work dispels the illusion.” JOY IN N Opinions of the Fight, NEw ORLEANS, July 8.—Charley Mitchell: “I'm going to challenge Sullivan to fight for 5,000 a side in America within three or four months,” Parson Davies, of Chicago: ““It was & good fight. Kilrain is as good and as game a man as ever stepped Into & ring. I don't thizk Sullivan was ever in_better fgrm. Ho can ank Muldoon, who isa great general.”” W. B. Masteraeu, a Kilrain man, said: T don’t believe anybody can lick Sullivan unless it is Mitcheéll. It was o slashing good game fight,” Charley Jolinson, one of Sullivan's back- ors, said of Kilrain's “ie Is the best man to fight for a man's money I ever saw.” Pony Moore said: “I am disappointed, Ho was not 1n con The third round did the work, ~ The Luglish people will be disappointed.” AT THE CHAMPIO '8 HOME s Cup of Joy Full to Over flowing. BostoN, July 8,—[Special Telegram to Tux Ber,]—Boston was naturally hilarious over the news of its champion’s victory, but the boys hiad considerable of the enthusiasm taken out of them by the fact that it took soventy-five rounds to settle the issue, and then the opponeut of the slugger was not materiully injured. *The Suliivan- ites couldn’t understand how any one could stand up before Sullivan in condition for so wany rounds. I'rom early morning crowils swarmed the front of the newspaper offic watching the bulletin boards, and when ru- wors of Sullivan's success begun to arrive the cheers were loud aud long. Those, how- ever, which greeted the statement that Kil- rain had been knocked out in the eighth round far exceoded in volume and sincerity those which heralded the real news of the result. here is much jubilation throughout the city in the haunts of the sporting fraternity, but none eqals the iutense satisfaction thut exists 4t Sullivan's home in Highland, His aged parents were seen 1o might by your correspondent aud they were brimmiog Bostg e NUMBER 20 over with joy, partioularly his aged mother, who cried with joy when sho heard the news. With ‘all his fauits, Sullivan_ has always had the greatest regard and respect for his parents, aud they aro devoted to hiim. His fathor sald ho was sure his boy would win, but still it gave him much pleas. ure to know it was trae. His mother telo~ graphod him to como right home, and ho re- plied that ho wonld. Many " opiuions _ aro oxpresrod hero over result. John Boyle O'Reilly, who is an old admirer of the slugh wer, is délighitod at the result, He had been most dubious all along, and was sure Sullls van had to win inside tivonty minutes, or not atall. He says this is Sullivan’s first roal fight, and that he has proved himself the groatest fighter that ever lived, Great Interest in Baltimore, Bautirore, July 8—No sporting event ever excited tho interest in Baltimore equal to that which coutored in the Sullivan-Kilrain fight to-day. So umiversal was the anxiely to hoar the result of the contest that many did littlo less during the day than inquire about tho latest news. Fully ten thousand persons collected about the newspaper bulle- tin boards this morning, eagerly awaiting news from the ring. Tho sentiment of tho crowds wus favorablo to the Baltimore pu- gilist, and deep gloom pervaded the faces of most of the throne after the posting of the rumor that the “Big Fellow'! had actually woa, 'The bookmakers say that although Sullivan was the favorite in this city, mauny dollars were placed on Kilrain, FOX A HEAVY LOSER. Kilrain's Bag hought to Be Out 20,000. [Comriaht 1850 by James Gordon Benett.) Loxpox, July S.—~[New York Herald Cable—Special to T Bee.]—Richard K. Fox, the backer of Jake Kilrain, called at the Herald ofMice last night in search of in- formation about the Sullivan-Kilrain prize fight, All the afrernoon he had been expect Ing u cablegram from his own agent, but none came to hand and he was unwilling to believe that Kilrain was beaten. At mid- mght the Herald's information iwas that Sullivan had won in seventy-five rounds. “That is impossible,” said Fox. “The first report was that Sullivan had won in eight rounds, that was surprising, but it seemed possible, for it smacked of Sullivan’s style of fighting, but if Kilrain stood up before Sullivan for seventy-five rounds Kilrain ought to have been the better man, and he wight win, barr- ing a chance blow. Ho added that he would not throw up the sponge until the Herald secured information of Kilrain’s defeat from his own correspond- ent at the ground, or until he heard from his own paper. By losing the fight Kilrain lightenea Fox's pocicet to the amount of §20,000. In the first place Iox furnished Kilrain's stake—$10,000. Then he paid his expenses to Eurove, and both his and Mitchell’s expenses on the re- turn wip to the United States, He paid for Kilrain's training, which costa protty penny, and Mitchell is an exvensive trainer. His total outlay on the fight was certainly as much as $20,000. If Kilrain lost the fight squarely he will never hear his backer grumble, but should he have lost it through lack of nerve, or by methods not. seldom employed, he will probably hear from Fox. Five minutes after Fox left the Herald of- fice the following dispateh was received from one of the Herald's correspondents : NEW Oneeans, July 8—Kilraiu first blood; Kilrain quit at the end of seventy-five rounds; two Lours and sixteon minutes. When Kox saw this despatch e threw up bis hands and suid he was satisticd that his man had lost. Atkinson, of the Sporting Life, who was with him, oxpressed surpriso vhat Sullivan had been abie to last so long, if ho went to work at the start in his usual wild bull way, One of a crowd of sporting men said: **Weil, Fox, you must be glad it isn’t a draw, any- way.” “No,” was the reply, “I am sorry it was not a draw if it could not be won,” He thought Kilrdin had been backed for $300,000 at least, What Sullivan Has Done. Among the innumerablo battles Sullivan has fought and won, the following were the most notable: Defeated Joo Goss ut Music hall, Boston, March 4, 1850, one round, D d George Rooke, of Manchester, 5 ptember, 1880, Defeated John Donaldson at Cincinnati, December 4, 1880, ten rounds. Defeated Steve Taylor at Harry Hill's, in New York city, March 81, 1881, two rounds. Dofeated John Flood on o barge on the Hudson river May 16, 1881, eight rounds, six- teen minutes, Defeated Paddy Ryan at Mississippl City, February 7, 1882, for the championship of America and $2,500 a side, nine rounds, in cleven minutes. 1James Elliott, New York city, 82, two rounds. ted' Herbert Siade. the Maori, at Mudison Square Garden, August 7, 1858, three rounds. Defeated 'red Robinson at Butte City, M. January 14, 1884, two rounds, defeated George Robinson at San ¥Fran- cisco, Cal., March 6, 1884, four rounds. Defeated Al Marx at Galveston, Tox., April 10, 1884, four rounds, Dan Henry at Hot Springs, Arl., , 1884, one round ted William Flemming in two sec- onds at Memphis, Tenn., May 1; 1584, Defeated Prof.’ L. Laflin av the Madison Square Garden, New YoriCity, Novermber 18, 1884, two rounds. Defeated Alf Greenfleld _agan at Boston, January 12, 1634, four rounds. ‘What Jake Has Done, Kitrain’s first fight of any note was late in the full of 1879, when he met Jack Daly, Jack hailed from Lawrence, Mass., and had considerable log reputation, He was put to sleep in two rounds. Jake was now a tall, handsome fellow, of magnificent physiquo and engping mannors, Jem Driscoll thought he could vest Jake, but bLis dearest friend would never tave recognized him ufter his coming 10 after the final round. Dan Dwyer, an fron molder, who worked in the mill with Jake, became jealous of the latter's reputas tion, and o mecting was arranged between them. It was a brutal affwir, but Jake came out with flying colors. Shortly afterwards Dennis Roach, of Haverhili, Muss., became an employe of the rolling mill. Dennis was & rapid two-handed fighter, strong as an ox and ver courageous, He chal= lenged Jake, and through Jim IKeenan, who keeps the far-famea resort in Portland street, Boston, the fight was brought about. Tt was a long and desperate Dattle, and it was by good generalship on Kilrain’s part that e pulled through, He next knocked out Harry Allen, old Joe Goss' protege, and George hus shortly thereafter added to his string of victims, @ fought & draw with Jim Goode this same yoar, and then was matched against Charlie Mitchell, with whom he also mado a draw. After this be put Jerry Murphy to slcep i four min- utes; Sheriff, tho Prussian, in two rounds, Jim M in three, and a draw with George Fryer, vho Englisman, His follow- ing important fight was with Fraok Herald, wihio he stopped in o single round, and then Joe Launon received a like fate in forty- three minutes. After the Lannon fight Jim Keenan, Boston's great sporting man, who diea Sunday night last, at his howe iu Som- meryille, Mass., proposed that Jake should challenge Sulliv: and the following Juue he did throw down the gauntlet to the cham. pion, and $1,000 was posted with Charles Col- vin, one of the editors of the New York Clipper, w back the chullenge, Sullivan was foreed to relinguish bis exalted title. But let the teuth be known s to the reason, Sul