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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1889
Page
13
New Orleans reports Sullivan wins the world boxing title after a prolonged seventy five round bout against Kilrain. Kilrain weakens and quits as Sullivan dominates with size and power amid a high tension crowd and strict security.
At 2 PM in Reamne Pennsylvania Richard Lewis a plasterer fatally shot Mrs Elmers Moseby and her sister Emiline Meyers then killed himself. Both victims are named as colored and Moseby was a widow who boarded with Lewis. The motive remains a mystery.
At Hutexa Montana in July a constitutional convention heard two resolutions. One addressed the preamble and was referred to an appropriate committee. The other proposed action on trusts and combinations that may raise or control prices of basic goods.
The president made several appointments today including H. A. Taylor of Wisconsin as railroad commissioner I. C. Mendehall of Indiana as superintendent United States coast and George Detic as surveyor and H. W. Diederick of Indiana as consul at Lepete.
The July 6 report describes Kilrain entering the ring unshaven and worn, showing fear and fatigue, while Sullivan appears in peak condition with a powerful frame. After a brutal bout, Kilrain is defeated when Donovan’s sponge signals end, with Kilrain lamenting the loss as fans jeer and Kilrain’s seconds comfort him.
Kilrain blamed lack of training and poor condition for his loss to Sullivan while vowing to fight again. Sullivan, upbeat, said he will not fight again and refused a match with a California negro. Supporters and observers praised the bout as a tough but fair display of heart and skill.
Kilrain finished second as Salvator ridden by Isaac Murphy won the Lorillard Stakes at Chicago. Longstreet was second in the race with Favordale Colt third. Sorrento led early before Salvator overtook to win by two lengths. Time for the mile and a furlong was 1 2 37 1/2.
William Muldoon, trainer of Sullivan, hails the Sullivan Kilrain heavyweight bout as the greatest and fastest ever. He says Sullivan remained strong to the end, Kilrain fought bravely, and Muldoon warns against further ring fighting while urging healthy living and caution in future matches.
Joe Courtney won the Drexel stakes in fast time beating Champagne Charley by half a length. Spokane finished fifth while Gilford set a fastest mile and seventy yard mark. Extravagance won a mile race with Mt Gelenan second and Mary Malloy third.
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