St. Paul daily globe., 1885-04-06
John L. Sullivan Talks Freely About
His Brethren and Expresses Con-
tempt For Ryan.
Ward Gets Much the Best of Wiegand
in Five Rounds Near.
Milwaukee.
A Bicyclist Beats a Trotter in Five
Mile Heat--Other Wheel
News.
A st. Paul Boy Who Will Tackle Anybody in
the MISUNDERSTANDING
Notes.
Boring Notes.

BOEtHQ NOtSSs
Special to the Globe.
PHILADELPHIA, April 5.-In recent in
terview John L. Sullivan thus briefly stated
his opinion of various pugilists. 'Mc-
Caffrey's good man, but he talks too much.
l would have given McCaffrey chance to
make some money some time ago only that
he talked too much. Mitchell is probably
the most artistic fighter know of, and he is
brimful of courage. think it is even up
between Mitchell and Greenfield. They
would make splendid match, and it would
be six of one to half dozen of the other in
a fight. Mitchell is not an easy man to put
down, but if it came to the finish I hardly
think he could stand as much punish
ment as Greenfield. Neither IF them
country as yet. Ryan is a greatly overrated
man. He is good one, of course, but he is
not the fighter he ought to be for such big,
powerful man. He has neither stren 9Th as
hitter, nor science as sparrer that one would
expect to find in man as well known as he
is. Burke is clever man, indeed, but he
has no Furnishing power. He has a good left
arm and often does effective work with it.
Ii he had as much strength as he has science
he would be more dangerous man to meet.
long fight either, but as far as he is con-
cerned as fighter he is about
as good man as either Ryan,
Mitchell or Greenfield. 1t is toss between
the four, and I don't care to say who is the
best man. In my opinion Cleary is a smart
fellow and as good as any of them. He is
liable to do his man up if he can hit in the
proper place with his right. He has very
powerful right arm. Jack Dempsey is a
promising lad and a thorough fighter, but
not heavy enough. The Marine is another
thorough fighter. Fryer am satisfied is
good man. Tug Wilson was coward. He
was not fighter of any merit. Joe Goss
was great man in his day. l have never
heard of better fighter. He didn't ask any
odds OF any of them, and he was as game a
tighter as ever took shirt off his back.h
SULLIVAN TO MEET MITCHELL.
Special to the Globe.
New YORK, April 5.-A large crowd of
sporting men gathered yesterday as it was
expected that Sullivan and Mitchell would
meet to make match. Sullivan failed to
appear as he was detained in Philadelphia
''by business" 1t was announced he would
meet Mitchell at some office ON next Tuesday
to make match. Sullivan expects to ar
range match with Paddy Ryan at the same
time, and there is some prospect that a
match between Mitchell aud Fryer will also
be arranged.
Fox, who backs Sullivan, received this dis
patch:
Chicago, April 3--Would like to defer my
visit until after the election, April Z Answer
if agreeable. Will leave the Sth.
PADDY RYAN.
Fox wired Ryan that Sullivan had other
engagements, and that he must be in this
city the 7th. 1t Is expected that he will send
word that he will come. Manager Harding
believes Paddy will toe the mark this time.
ad boxers
THE wARD-wIEDNER MILL.
Special to the Globe.
MILWAUKEE, April 5.-The fight between
Frank Ward and Joseph Wiedner, with hard
gloves, came off to-day at point about fif-
teen miles out of the city, on the Milwaukee
& Northern railroad. The fight was for $50
side and gate receipts. A special train car
red about 400 sports and admirers Of the
fistic art to the scene of the fight.
The point selected was a short distance
south Of Brown Deer station in Milwaukee
county. Here motely crowd debarked
from the train Ground was selected and
in few minutes ring was pitched Word
had in the meantime been sent to Ward and
his seconds, who were waiting at Thiersville.
Weidner was already on the ground, having
come from Milwaukee on the train.
Weidner won the toss for cor
ners and chose the west, giving
Ward the sun. Ward was handled
by Jack Dempsey and Patsey Miller, and
Weidner by Michael Twoster. Charles Bene-
dict of Chicago was selected as referee, and
Frank Whitor and Thomas Chandler, time
keepers. The fight lasted five rounds,
Ward having the advantage almost from the
start. The first round was the only one of
interest. Wards superiority was soon
apparent. He punished his op-
ponent severely receiving but little
damage himself in return, winning every
round. Michael Twoster, Wedner's backer,
protested vigorously against the decision,
claiming that he had been robbed, etc. The
majority of the crowd sided with the referee.
On the return trip a collection was taken up
for the defeated pugilist, and 500 was
raised, Ward leading off with S..
WILSON WANTS TO FIGHT ANYBODY.
To the Editor: In my opinion Billy Wilson
of ST. Paul is the best man in the United
States, barring John L. Sullivan. l have
challenged G. A. G. Smith, Jack Burke,
Patsy Cardiff and Mervn Thompson to meet
him. The latter is the only one that has
consented to do so, and be
only with soft gloves, Mr.. Burke
declining on account of Wilson'S color.
Now / challenge any man in the Northwest
to stand before him with four-ounce gloves
for six rounds for 800. If the challenge is
accepted, if Wilson does not stop or best him
in six rounds, | will give him (Wilson's op-
ponent) 800. There are several champions
in this part of the country, and here is
chance for some of them to make some
money. THOMAS JEFFERSON.
St. Paul, April ).
A check for S25 accompanies this challenge
as forfeit, to stand one week. [SportiDg
Editor Of the GLOBE.
MILE. TO SULLIVAN.
New York Clipper.
Having fully recovered from his unfortu-
nate accident, Prof. Miller now reopens ne
gotiations for match with John L. Sullivan,
by forwarding US the subJoined letter:
Melbourne, Aus, Feb. "a, 18S5-Editor New
York Clipper Dear Sir: As l have received a
number of letters from friends in America who
anxious that should meet John L. Sullivan
in glove contest, and my friends in Australia
also wish the contest to take place, 1 now make
another endeavor to settle prelminaries for this
match. l am prepared to meet Sullivan four
months from the time of signing articles of
agreement The match TO take place in some
building to be mutually agreed upon, in san
Francisco. Sullivan TO allow me $500 for ex-
penses; this amount to be deposited with the
Clipper. and to be handed me after the termina-
ton Of the match. The winner 70 take 75 per
cent and the loser 25 per cent. Of the receipts,
after expenses are paid The match to be one 10
win. and if interferred with to be contested out
privately within cseventy-tgo hours. Upon re-
ceiving Clipper, announcing that the money Is
deposited will Immediately leave for San Fran
cisco, and Sullivan can send articles OF agree-