THE SYDNEY GLOVE FIGHT.

Inangahua Times, Volume VIII, Issue 1284, 13 June 1883, Page 2

THE SYDNEY GLOVE FIGHT.

The glove fight in Sydney between Professor Miller and Larry Foley, for a trophy of the value of £500, was a disgraceful affair. The charge for admission was a sovereign all round, but long before 2 o'clock the approaches to the liall were crowded, although half-past 2 wa,s announced as the time for the coiiinencenieut" of the i fight..When the doors,, opened the place speedily became crSinmed, and amongst the 600 or 700 spectators might be noticed members of both Houses of the New South Wales Legislature,' Government officers, leading racing and coursing men, and trainers and professional men. A few minutes before the men were ready, an officer of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, as also an inspector of police, asked to inspect the gloves used, and neither of the officers offered an objection to the articles, which were boxing-gloves of the ordinary size, though filled with finer hair and more closely stuffed than usual. The disparity in size of the men was most apparent, Miller turning the scale at 13st 91b and Foley at list. It soon became evident, as round succeeded round, that Foley was the more active and scientific of the pair, whilst his ponderous adversary relied on his strength. From the fourth round till the conclusion of the display, Foley's face was continually covered with blood, and disgust soon began to be evinced by the spectators on the stage. The 40th round showed that matters would soon come to a close, as Foley was sorely distressed, whilst Miller was as fresh as ever. Both men opened very cautiously, till at last Miller struck Foley with terrific force on the left ear, and the latter dropped like a dead man. His second, however, quickly raised him, and he staggered up a few seconds before the call of- time. The 41st and last round brought the affair to a close, for Miller administered another knockdown blow. This was the signal for a riot, which had plainly been brewing. As soon as it was seen that Foley was settled, the ring was rushed, and speedily there was a free fight on the stage, neither Miller nor Foley, however, taking any part in the disturbance. Finally, the police, appeared on the scene, and the hall was gradually cleared.