THE FIGHT BETWEEN SULLIVAN AND SLADE.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1150, 20 September 1883, Page 3

THE FIGHT BETWEEN SULLIVAN AND SLADE.

The following particulars of this fight have been telegrapedfrom:Auckland : The boxing match between John L. Sullivan (Boston), champion of America, and Herbert a Slade, the Maori; and protege of Jem Mace, name off on the evening of August, 6th, in Madison square Garden, New,, York, and resulted in,Slade; being knocked out in the third round, 12,000 people assembled in the Garden, and 110 policemen preserved order in the place, and many more, officers were outside, No sitting room could be bad in the building at eight o'clock, andh standing room was at a premium. Time was called, and the nien approached and , shook hands. Both had removed their under shirts, and Sullivan's flesh looked hard and firm, and be; appeared in good condition, Slade looked, larger than than Sullivan and heavier, but his flesh had a soft appearance. Slade's face wore' an anxious appearance, while Sullihad a contented look. After cautions sparring for a few seconds Sullivan delivered the; first blow, square on Slade's countenance, following it byanother on the neck,'' drivirig him into his corner. Storms of cheers greeted; tnis performance of Sullivan's. The men men soon were at close! quarters, and rapid exchanges" by the referee, and they then sparred for an opeqirig, which Sullivan obtained, and .he, drove,the Maori before him, finally knocking him down, The latter springing up the two/;again clutched, but the Maori soon ; had enough and ran to the ropes, Sullivan assisting in that movement by a heavy blow on the back of the head and neck. This well directed blow sent the Maori between the, erodes: and,off the platform head first. The Maori soon, regained the platform, and the three- minutes had expired. .W.hile sparring Slade appeared winded, but" Sullivan was■, all' right. In the second round Sullivan beat Slade all round; the ring, knocking down twice. Joe Goss shouted to Sullivan—- .< Hit him in the belly, John ; give it to him in the belly, John.' Slade had his bellows to mend, but Sullivan was in fine form. In the third round Sullivan led off with a terrific right bander square in the face which staggered Slade. The two then clenched, but Sullivan breaking away again rattled away upon his antagonist, whose replies were weak. The Maori was finally sent sprawling upon the plantform, and when he -lifted his head Wood was pouring from his no6e. He appeared dazed and unconscious of his surroundings. Sullivan stood over him. Inspector Thorne and Captain Williams then rushed on the platform to stop the fight, but Slade rendered interference unnecessary. He had had enough. The gross proceeds of the Sullivan-Slade exhibition was 15,140, dollars, the net proceeds being 13,140 dollars. Mace filled a valise with 4000 dollars, paid to him ,in gold and silver, as Slade's share, and Sullivan .took 9140 dollars, The actual fight ; l«sted Bmin 20sec, as follows : First rourid,3min ; second, 3min ; third 2min 20sec.