St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-06-11
American Association.
CHARLEY MITCHELL,
The Famous English Champion
VINO Faces Cardiff Tonight.

Charley Mitchell, the famous English
heavyweight champion, arrived in Mime
apolis yesterday. He is in perfect condi-
ton, and his handsome, youthful face bears
none OF the proverbial indications or char
acteristics of pugilist His regular fea-
lures and intellectual cast of countenance
are more that of a gentleman than of a
fighter, and his language in conversation
corroborates that impression. But he is
none the less the wonderful pugiliSt and
athlete, who has a record only equaled or
surpassed by John L. Sullivan. and some
there are who doubt if Sullivan himself can
whip him. A GLOBE reporter had very
pleasant conversation with Mitchell. who is
thoroughly posted ON sporting matters and
who has an easy, graceful way of imparting
information.
Il have been vigorously IL aiming in Beloit,
Wis, and came here in the pink of condition
and meet Patsy Cardiff, the Northwestern
champion, tomorrow night. In fact never
felt better in my life. I propose to place my
science and agility against Cardifs superior
size and strength. I have no doubt that
will win the match. Whether win or not in
this five round soft glove contest, stand in
readiness to meet any man in the world. You
see do not bar John l.. Sullivan. Yes accord
ing to the code l have a match now on with
Sullivan, but he is trying to break it off. [
think he is afraid of me. Since met Sulli-
van before he has paid me two forfeitures.
Perhaps you did not know this before. but it
is literally true. The claim that am not
anxious to face the great champion, is not
true"
.What about Jack Dempsey? Why did
you not meet him?" he was asked.
Goodness knows did my best to get on a
match with Dempsey. Re may be good pngu-
list. I Will say nothing abont that, but
L have no hesitation in branding
him as public house rowdy.
He makes big talk in bar-rooms.
He made a crack to fight me for $4,000. 1
told him doubted if he could raise the S10,
900 and offered to match him for a ny sum Of
from $1,000 to $4,000. My hackers were
ready with their dust, but Dempsey failed to
come to time. gave him another day and
he sneaked out of town. Now you have the
the history of the case. Parsons Davies will
corroborate the statements make here"
Mr.. Davies, who was present, said it was
true.
MITCHELL'S CAREER.
Charles Mitchell is now % years old
(Cardiff's age), and has fought more prize
battles than any other man of his years.
He stands five feet eight inches in height,
and strips at 15S pounds in condition. His
form is shapely and well knit, his limbs
well moulded and muscular and perfect
model of an athlete. He was born in Biz
m ingham, and his first public con-
test was in London, where he competed for
and won the amateur championship prize of
England. He then travelled Europe and
knocked out nearly every man who faced
him. He was first brought into particular
prominence by knocking out the Belgian
giant, who weighs 800 pounds. Mitchell
knocked him out in eleven minutes, Lon
don prize ring rules, astonishing all Europe.
He then fought many prize fights, always
besting his man or knocking him completely
out of time. A competitive boxing tourna-
ment was arranged in London in which
forty entered and thirty-two contested.
They were from England, Ireland, Scot
land, Wales and two from the United States,
Mitchell whipped the thirty-two in three
days and three nights. He then had a
standing challenge to meet any man in .Eu-
rope but no one accepted. Tug Wilson
sprung up as champion and Mitchell
knocked him out in less than three rounds
in Sheffield. Coming to America he met
John L. Sullivan, and with right
handler knocked the Boston giant
off his feet The fight was
stopped by the police and the referee gave
the contest to Sullivan, although Mitchell
aud his friends claimed it. Mitchell after
wards knocked Mike Cleary out in three
rounds. besides many of the noted pugilists.
The betting last night on to-night's glove
contest was about even. Many offered
odds that Mitchell could not stop Cardiff,
while others talked as though in their
opinion Cardiff would have the best of it.
The sale of seats has been very large, and
excursions from adjacent cities and towns
will swell the attendance until Washington
rink will be crowded. Mitchell and Cardiff
are to meet to-day and choose referee.
The 81, 600 guarantee for Mitchell has been
put up and Mitchell and his hackers are
satisfied that they will be given fair deal.
At sheepsnead Say. 10.