Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-03-07
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CALIFORNIA.
The suiiivan-Roblnsoa Siagain= Match
The FORMER still oChampfou"

Inc FORMER Sill 'ChAmptOu.
SAN Francisco, March 6th.-The stten-
lance at the Sullivan Robinson Knockout TO
1ieht completely filed the Mechanics Pa
filion. Even the main braces supporting the
galleries were crowded. The main body Of
.he hall was surging mass of humanity.
which, with the combined weight of the gal
cries, kept the vast building in constant
,hske. The rafters for twenty feet from the
arches supported those of the late-comers
who were fortunate enough to effect an
TO the building. Outside,
the streets leading to the pavilion were
crowded for blocks, momentarily increasing
Is the hour reared the time announced for
the commencement. of the sport Finally,
when Sullivan arrived from his hotel in
hack, policemen were Obliged 60 clear a
passage to the door. Tickets were actually
stolen from holders while trying to make
their way into the hall. The widest bets
were made on the outcome by Robinson's
friends, sll of which found ready takers.
The interest centsred as much in the pro-
posed hard-glove fight between Pete Me
Coy and young Dutcby, but contrary to
Chief Crowley informed the
manager dutiag the afternoon that he
would not allow the fight 90 go en-.
When st length the principals in the
evenings event appeared on the stage cheer
up, and for q time the widest excitement
prevailed. Sullivan was first on the stage,
wearing an unconcerned sir, taking his cor
ner and SILLY throwing his arms across the
ropes. Robinson wore o troubled look and
was evidently the worse for over. training.
He was received with round Cf cheers. He
wore red drawers, Sullivan his ordinary
white. When the men were seated, Cap
tain Douglass examined the gloves aud
nodded assent. MuldOon stated to the su-
iience that the match was made with the
that three-ounce cloves were
to be used, but that the police would not
permit it to go on short of eightounce
gloves Even with this advantage. Robinson
acted like child, showed no fight whatever,
and groped and crAwlel about the floor every
time he was struck. Three times he fell
without getting q blow-tNics without being
even struck at. Sullivan poured in his blows,
knocking his man down every time he struck
him. Several times he turned to the referee,
asking him to make Robinson stand up and
the crowd hissed and heoted. Robinson ap-
peared as if stunned. Onee Sullivan struck
him terrific right.hander, toppling
lim, but before he could reach
.he fOor the champion landed three
.srriic uppsr'Guts on Robinson's visage.
Twice he knocked him against the ropes.
As it was, Robinson was knocked down about
orty times, and wss pummeled all over the
ing. Throughout the fight he merely stoed
Up. At the expiration of the time allowed
or knocs-down he again fell at the first
slow. Sullivan, Though doirg terrific work
With both hands. knocking his man in all di-
'ections and in all manners of heaps, was
lnable to get in his fayorite blow, and turned
n disgust, allowing Robinson ample oppor-
unity to get on his feet in good order, only
20 rush of him and down him with both left
md right. At the end of the fourth round
he match was given to Sullivan on foul
allied against Robinson for falling without
being struck.
The Storm.
SAN Francisco, March 6sh.-Reports re.
,eived by telegraph tonight from oil sections
If the State show that the rainfall of Wednes-
lay night and yesterday WAS general, and
hat the prospects were never more favorable
a California for bountiful harvest than
low.
Adopted and Ordered Sent 10 Washing
ton.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 6sh.-The memo
'ial of the Chamber of Commerce regarding
.he LIQUOR in bonded warehouses was adopted
o-dsy, and ordered tsleGraphed to Washing
ON.
Murder Near Oakland.
OAKLAND, March 6.h.-Wm. Sco,lsrd last
,vening shot and killed Aleck Diedrichsohn, in
he latter'g saloon, the "Cottage, on the San
Iesndro road, four miIss from this city. The
lomicide wss "a frieqdls teruls with his VIC
i'm, but his brother j aek was not, DiedIich-
ohm having forbiddea him the place. The
rothers, with John Pfeiifer, night engineer
t the Melrose smelling works, visited the
Cottage, where, on the vsrands, Jack Scol-
srd engaged in wordy quarrel with the de-
eased. Suddenly Jack said. II can't stand
hat" and began pulling off his coat. At
be same instant William drew pistol and
net Diedrichsohn over the heart, death ensu-
ng in three minutes. The Scollards and
'feiffer Immediately started for the Sobrante,
7here the brothers resided They we're ar
ested two hours later. Both are known to
70 tough citizens." The deceased was 40
ears of age, and weighed about 2C0 pounds.
Ie was very muscular, and recently offered
0 stand up four rounds before Sullivan. The
halenge was disregarded. He leaves wife
nd infant. The Scollards were drunk,
1hile their victim was not.
SECOND DISPATCHl
OAKLAND, March 6sh.-The homicide on
be San Lsandro road last evening has a
resdful sequel. This morning Morris Scol-
ard, father Of the young man who shot
was informed for the firss time
is hands pathetically, exclaimed. MY
rod can this be-" and fell dead to the
round. After the shooting lest evening
Vm. ScouaTd did not 60 to the residence of
is parents, but instead went TO the house Of
neighbor, where be was arrested by the
Constable. The father knew nothing Of the
rogedy until this morning. He WAS q
armer, ard lived at the head of High street,
4 what is commonly known as Upper Fruit
ale. The place is about mile and q half
rom the Cottage Saloon, where the shooting
ccurred. The inquest upon the body Of
is in progress this afternoon.
estigste the death os the elder Scollard.
he technical cause of his dssth is unknown
i Oakland.
Withdrawn from the Canvass.
OAKLAND, March 6sh.-Henry HanschiId,
,spublican nominee for City Clerk and
reasurer, has addressed letter to the City
CENTRAL Committee, declining the nomination
nd withdrawing from the canvass.
SECOND DISPATCH.l
OAKLAND, March 6th.-Galen NJ. Fisher
as been nominsted for City Clerk and Treas
rer by the committee.
Work on the California Road.
YREKA, March 6sh.-Some eighteen team
ters with 800 Chinanep, for the California
.silroad, have arrived here since Monday.
hey are disguste1 With the "tsxee" men of
lregon and Californis, who stop them for
apitation assessments. The work is to be
;sumed soon on the Siskiyou Mountain, fol-
,Wing the old survey. The force is now
ngaged in pumping ous the north side OF
be big tunnel. TIE Central Pscifc have
len strung out for % miles along the Sacra-
lento river, and have double the force of last
lmmer at work.
The Southern Pacific.
Los ANGELES, March 6th.-Thsre Is no
hsnge to report in the travelling accommods-
ions. San Pedro is the only direc ion in
'hich we have rail communication. The
teamer Queen of the Pacific sailed st p.M NJ,
nth about 500 passengers. About one inch
rain has fallen in the past "a hou-s. There
'as lull duing the day, but it is showery
gain tonight; but it is believed that to-
ight Is the lsss of the storm. TIE river
ontinues to wear away its banks, but all
anger of another overflow has passed away.
Escapes Arrested
Los ANGELES, March 9Th. Mcdowell. the
onvicted murderer who escaped from the
an Bernardino prison. has been arrested at
an Pedro. He tried TO cheat the haneman
y taking poison, but stomach lump saved
ne Sheriff his jo0. EIy, his partner in the
scape, was also arrested.
Santa Rosa Democrats.
SANTA Rosa, March 6sn.-Tne Democrats
eld city charter nominating Convention
ais morning.