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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1889
Page
5
New Orleans reports Sullivan wins the world boxing title after a grueling seventy five round battle against Kilrain. Kilrain weakens, unable to continue, sponge saved Sullivan from further punishment. both fighters transported from the ring with Sullivan the fitter champion.
At 2 PM in Reamne Pennsylvania a plasterer named Richard Lewis fatally shot Mrs Elmers Moseby and her sister Emiline Meyers then killed himself. The three involved are all colored. Moseby was a widow and Lewis boarded with her. The motive remains unclear.
In Hutexa Montana July a constitutional convention saw two resolutions on the preamble referred to an appropriate committee. A separate resolution addressed trusts and combinations that may raise or control prices of necessities of life.
The president announced four appointments. H. A. Taylor of Wisconsin becomes commissioner of railroads. I. C. Mendehall of Indiana is named superintendent United States coast. George Detic is appointed survey. H. W. Diederick of Indiana becomes consul at Lepete.
Kilrain appeared unshaven and weary entering the ring on July 6, frightening backers and drawing hostile cries. Sullivan displayed peak condition, while Kilrain endured brutal punishment and questionable fouls, ending with Kilrain's sponge and defeat amid a hostile crowd.
Kilrain claimed poor training and lack of condition affected his defense against Sullivan. He believed he could trap for the championship again, asserting Sullivan was damaged and noting Kilrain fought with limited strength. Sullivan, in humor after his victory, vowed not to fight again and refused a racial bout.
Salvator ridden by Isaac Murphy wins the Lorillard Stakes as Longstreet finishes second and Favordale Colt third in a tight finish. Sorrent0 led early before Salvator overtook in the stretch. Race covered a mile and a furlong in 1:46 with splits near 52½ for the first half.
New Orleans July 9 William Muldoon trainer of Sullivan gave his opinion to an Associated Press reporter on the recent bout. He called it the greatest heavyweight contest ever and said Sullivan could have fought two hours more in the heat. Muldoon praised Kilrain as a determined fighter and advised Sullivan to retire from ring combat.
Joe Courtney won the Drexel Stakes in record time beating Champagne Charley by a half length. Spokane finished fifth while extrav ag ance led the mile and a quarter event with Gilford clocking the fastest mile and seventy yards on record.
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