SPORTING.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1362, 29 September 1883, Page 1

SPORTING.

“ Ph*eb»aj H writing to the N.Z. “ Herald 11 says Merlin, by Totara— Ladybird, was offered for sale by auction, but all the pannuivc eloquence of Mr Buckland could not induce bidders to go beyond 30 gubieas for th? sun of Totaru, and he was therefore passed in. The Hon. W, Robinson’s colt Chevk t has received some support of 1 ite for the New Zealand Cup, and now ruins as first favourite for that event at 100 to 12, Tasman and Envious coming next in favour at 100 to 10, while Welcome Jack and Turquoise stand at 100 to 8 each. Snider and Lone Hand left by the Wairarapa for the purpose of fulfilling their en gagements at the Hawkes Bay Meeting, which takes place on the 9th ult. The former looked pretty forward, and if his feet do not again give trouble, he should render a good account of himself. Snider’s only engagement is in the Guineas, in which event he will be ridden by Alec Sutherland. From a letter which I have received from a friend resident in Napier, I gather that training operations are going on busily at I that place. My correspondent states that I there are between twenty and thirty horses i in work at Hastings, and all are coming on I well, those most forward being Tim Whiffler, Leonata, Mischief, and Oberon. In the betting market there is little at present to record. No favourite has been made for the Guineas, but Jacob is highly fancied in certain quarters. For the other events the favorites may be sai<l to be : —Hurdles : I’astime and Loch Lomond. Handicap: Leonata and Mischief. Flying Handicap: Mischief and Kingask. The non-acceptance of Foul Play caused a good deal of disappointment. The horse had been going well, and had received considerable support in the doubles. He has returned to Poverty Ray to take up his stud duties again. Kalo has arrived safe and well, and is quartered at Hastings, There are two of Musket’s get in work—Mr Allan McLean’s lona, by Musket —Repo; and Captain Russell’s Musket— Winifred filly. FIGHT BETWEEN SULLIVAN AND SLADE. A boxing match between John L. Sullivan, of Boston, the champion of America, and Herbert A. Slade, the Maori of Jem Mace, came off on the evening of August 6th in Madison square Garden, New York, and resulted in Slade being knocked out in the third round. Twelve thousand people assembled in the garden ; 110 policemen preserved order in the grounds, and many more officers were outside. No sitting room could be had in the building at 8 o’clock, and stand room was at a premium. Time having been called, the men approached and shook hands. Both had removed their undershirts. Sullivan’s flesh looked hard and firm, and he appeared in good condition. Slade looked larger than Sullivan and heavier, but his flesh had a soft appearance. Slade’s face wore an anxious appearance, while Sullivan had a contented look. After some cautious sparring for a few' seconds, Sullivan delivered the first blow squarely on Slade’s countenance, following it by another on the neck and driving him into his corner. Storms of cheers greeted this performance of Sullivan. The men were soon at close quarters, and a rapid exchange took place. A break was called by the referee, and they then sparred for an opening, which Sullivan obtained, and he drove the Maori, finally knocking him down. The latter immediately sprang up, and the two again clinched, out the Maori soon had enough, and ran to the ropes, assisted in the movement by a heavy blow on the back of Slade’s head and neck. This well-directed blow sent the Maori between the ropes and off the platform head first. The Maori, however, soon regained the platform, and three minutes were occupied in sparring. Slade appeared winded, but Sullivan was all right. In the second round Sullivan beat Slade all round the ring, knocking him 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 tend, but Sullivan was in fine form. In the third round Sullivan led off with a terrific right-hander, square in the face, which staggered Slade. The two then clinched, but Sullivan breaking again rattled away upon his antagonist, wh«,se replies were weak. The Maori was finally sent sprawling upon the platform, and when he lifted his head blood was pouring from his nose. He appeared dazed, aud unconscious of his surroundings Sullivan stood over him. Inspector Thorn and Captain Williams then rushed on the platform to stop the fight, but Slade made their interference unnecessary. He had had enough. He was helped to his corner and his gloves removed. Sullivan discarded his gloves and shook uith Slade. The champion was loudly chewed* ■ The two men went to their ■quarters and were soon dressed and left the garden, followed by the thousands of people who had witnessed the battle. A little later a reporter had a chat with Sullivan. He showed no marks of the struggle, not the slightest scratch appearing on his face or body. He said I must admit that I am in better condition than I expected to be. 1 was disappointed in Slade, for I had expected a much stronger man I will admit, however, that he is the best man I ever met in such a content. He is a little superior to Mitchell, and is far superior to Tug Wilson, yet he is only a novice, and deserves great credit in standing in front of the best man on the continent of America. He showed great pluck, and few men would have come up to the scratch after being knocked over the ropes and receiving such a fall as he had in the first round.. 1 was surprised to see him meet me again He is not so hard a hitter as one would imagine from seeing him. In fact, his blows were very light. Slade and several others started for Kansas City, where the Maori is going in a course of training to prepare for his match with Mitchell. Macc, Harry Montagu, and a combination follow him, appearing at important intermediate cities. The gross proceeds of the Sullivan-Slade exhibition were 151-Idols, and the net proceeds )3,140d015. Mace filled his valise with 4,000 paid to him in gold and silver as Slade’s share. Sullivan took 9140.