St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-14
TO.DAY,S SCRAP.
The Trouble Between Wilson and
Cardiff to be Settled.


While there is a great interest manifested
in the fight between Cardiff and Wilson,
which will be decided to-day, the betting
among the sporting fraternity is exceedingly
light. 1t had been announced that pools
would be sold last night at the Olympic the
alter upon the fight, but none were sold Pat
Conley, who is usually free in placing
money upon all such affairs, was not betting
at all, and declined to stake even trivial
amount upon the issue, and to his friends
who approached him upon the subject, his
invariable reply was that he considered the
outcome too doubtful to stake any amount
OF money upon it. The fact that he was
not betting had its influence upon others,
though few minor bets were
made for small sums. No odds
were given on either man, the
bets made being even. The general
opinion among those who keep such matters
in sight, seemed to be that Cardiff would
win, the opinions being almost invariably
based upon the belief that Wilson cannot
stand as much punishment as his antago-
MIST but it is also conceded that the fight
will be hard one. All look for we'll
contested battle.
SIZING IT UP.
Barnes looks upon Cardiff as game
man, but thinks Wilson is the cleaner and
harder hitter If Wilson does not win he
says he will be surprised, as his condition
could not be better. However, a chance
blow may decide the contest
Hadley, Wilson's trainer, is sanguine
that his kid" will get to the front Had
ley is an experienced fighter and is very
hopeful.
Capt. Dalton, who has trained Cardiff, is
also very hopeful. Cardiff, he says is as
hard and firm as a piece of steel, and will
score another to his list of victories.
Pat Conley said last night: sit will be
hard fight and [ shan't go a dollar on
who'll win. Cardiff, l think, is the best
man, and [ believe he can stand more pun
ishment than the other"
The two principals acknowledge that
they have work before them. Cardiff is
confident and determined to win. He has
a good record of victories behind him, and
feels that ne must maintain his reputation.
Wilson has not such record as the former.
his hardest fight being the draw fought with
McHenry johnson; but on the other hand
he feels he has reputation to gain If he
wins this battle he will have no trouble in
arranging meetings with the clevereSt
heavy weights in the country. He eX-
presses determination to fight till he dies
ii necessary.
A number of people from out of the city
will attend the meeting to-day. Fifteen
from Saltwater have made arrangements
to be present, and like number came in
from Eau Claire last night and purchased
tickets
Dalton will second Cardiff, and Hadley
will perform like office for Wilson.
AT a meeting between Conley, Barnes,
Dalton and Jules Meyers it was agreed that
any attempt at rowdyism should be promptly
put down, that no liquor should be sold on
the grounds or boat, and that good order
would be maintained.
A number of well-known and prominent
citizens quietly purchased tickets last night
and will witness the contest. The excur-
sion will be by boat and will leave the
Chestnut street landing at 1:45 this after
noon.