View Single Post
Old 01-01-2014, 10:07 AM   #39
SFL Cat
College Starter
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: South Florida
The Sport
January 1858



Boxer Tom Sawyer

Sayers Defeats Benjamin; Seeks Bout with Paddock

Isle of Grain, Kent -- On 5 January, Tom Sayers dispatched Bill Benjamin in a five round prize fight that lasted all of twelve minutes to improve his record to 9 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws. Several days after the fight, Sayers said he is looking for a bout with Tom Paddock (11 wins, 3 losses), the self-proclaimed Champion of England. Paddock won the title after defeating Harry Broome during a 51-round fight in 1856. Five months later, Paddock fell ill and was forced to cancel a scheduled bout with William Perry, who then claimed the title for himself. Paddock has disputed Perry's claim, maintaining that he is still champ. A bout between Sayers, who defeated Perry last year, and Paddock would settle the matter.

Round 1: Sayers opens the bout by closing fast and landing several blows to his opponent's head. Sayers draws first blood with a blow that breaks Benjamin's nose. Another flurry sends Benjamin to the ground.

Round 2: Benjamin is up to scratch quickly. Sayers again closes fast and lands several blows that stagger Benjamin. A sharp cross puts Benjamin down again.

Round 3: Both fighters land several good blows in this round. Benjamin closes, puts Sayers in a wrestling hold and throws him to the ground.

Round 4: Sayers smiles as he comes to scratch. Sayers immediately catches Benjamin with a blow to the temple. Benjamin goes down stunned.

Round 5: Benjamin is barely able to come to scratch. Sayers again closes quickly and and with several decisive blows puts Benjamin down again. Benjamin is unable to rise. Sayers is declared the winner.

Actual Fight: Sayers wins in three rounds.


Atlantics of Brooklyn, 1857 baseball champions of America

Second Baseball Convention Set for March

On March 10, another convention will be held in New York. During this convention, a committee will be formed to draft a constitution and by-laws and appoint a President. After a highly successful 1857 campaign, it is expected that delegates representing 20-25 baseball clubs will attend.
SFL Cat is offline   Reply With Quote