The New York herald., 1878-11-20
THE COMING PRIZE FIGHT.

John II. Clark, of Philadelphia. who is matched to
fight fair stand up fight with Edwards Unknown IN
January next passed through New York yesterday en-
route to Boston, where he and Patsy Sheppard have an
engagement to spar. Clark is Of a peculiarly modest
and retiring disposition, and did not care to say much
about the proposed contest which has recently ex-
cited the sporting world. Fearing. however,
that he might be misunderstood Clark ad-
vised that it was not his wish to enter the
prize ring. but that so much had been said about
him of a disparaging character during his absence
from Philadelphia. he compelled to meet the
insinuations by publicly declaring himself This
he did the 11th inst. at benefit rendered to
Patsy Sheppard in Phladelphia saying that he was
then prepared to make match to- fight any man in
America at 1913 pounds. Billy Edwards and Arthur
Chambers were in the room at tho time, and the
challenge was particularly intended for Them Cham.
bers at came forward and said that he would
match man against Clark and accordingly meet
ing was had the next day and articles OF Agreements
signed.
Clark regrets exceedingly that neither Edwards nor
Chambers cared to meet him. after all their talk
OF the past two years regarding their supposed
willingness to fight as then the question OF su-
perorty raised by themselves would be settled for
Clark has always felt willing to accommodate
these and during the discussion of the prelim-
inares in Philiadelpha the 18th inst, distinctly
said SO. and would meet them in public or in private
'for money or for fun" This proposition was not
asrns Of his chaenaa Mere to any man in America:
the opposing party contemplate importing man
from England to meet him. Should they do so he
will not object but will welcome the new conner
in the best possible manner. Should it be Chambers
whom he has TO meet will be satisfactory in the
treme. There is much reason to believe that Arthur
Chambers is the at present designed TO meet Clark
Chambers is in fair trim and reported to be taking
morning walks in the City Of Brothery Love. Strawa
always denote the direction OF the wind, and Arthurs
early morning pedestrian exercise is little matter
that cannot be overlooked But Chambers is shrewd
lad. and may be getting mp at unseemly hours just to
delnde the friends Of Clark.
STAKES. at.,4A'4
At this time there is u deposit Of $500 now in the
hands Of Mr.. Frank Queen, andShe remaining depos.
its are to be made at the Clipper Office in the follow
ing and at the dates specified not later than
four o'clock p NJ. The second: Of $50 side. on
November 26, 1878; the third, of $3.50 sidc on De-
eembcr 10. 1875 the fourth. of $500 . side, on
January z, 1879. Either party failing to
make good the amounts due at the time and
place named will forfeit the money down.
AT the Anal deposit january y the name Of the 'Un-
known" will be given TO Clark and his hackers. and
un that time Clark says that he is satisfied to wait.
It has been mutually agreed to select the referee
the fighting ground which must be in Canada In
OF magisterial interference the referee, ap.
pointed. tho stakeholder if not, shall nsme the
next time and place of meeting-if possible. on the
same day or In the same weekand either party fail.
ing to appear at the time and place specified by that
official will lose the battle money.