Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-05-31
STOPPED BY THE SHERIFF.
The Fight Between Corbett and Choynski
Still Undecided.

Still Undecided.
SAN RAFAEL, May 30th.-The much
talked of fight between Corbeit and Choyn-
ski took place this morning 1t was gener-
ally understood that only len men on each
side would be invited, nevertheless the
Sausalito contingent began to arrive about
8 o'clock, and was of such enormous pro-
portions that the natives thought the city of
San Francisco had come to Marin county
| to do honor to its departed heroes.
Cofbett arose early this morning, took
| short spin and was rubbed down about
o'clock. He and his trainer started for the
scene OF the battle, followed by their
chosen ten. They arrived at the grounds
| about 10 o'clock, Choynski arriving shortly
after. Promptly at 1927 o'clock Corbett
stepped into the ring. He work pink tights
with green scarf, with red, white and
blue. He was shortly followed by Choyn-
ski, who wore black tights and scarf.
They were both in the pink of condition,
and when time was called they stepped
briskly to the center. Corbett offered to
bet $500, but his wager was not accepted.
Time was called for the first round.
After considerable sparring Corbett lead,
Choynski neatly countered, and leading for
| Corbett's neck. 1t was stopped. and Choyn-
] ski got wind breaker in return. Corbett
feinted. and got right ard left in the jaw.
In the second round Choynski tried to
| rush things. Corbett was smiling and held
| his own. After several sharp encounters
| they clinched,- and were separated with
considerable trouble.
In the third round Choynski appeared
very groggy. He was inclined to clinch.
| Corbett hit him several hot ones in the jaw
! and neck, throwing him against the ropes
Corbett appeared very confident, while his
| opponent appeared dazed. The round
ended with lively encounter.
| In the fourth round Corbett lead for
Choypski's wind, but missed. This round
was a repetition of the preceding one, Cor
lett seeming to have the best Of it. The
| fifth round was repetition of the Others,
| there being no work done on either side.
| During this round the Sheriff was seen
coming toward the scene Of action, and
pandemonium prevailed for few minutes
! the referee quieted the fears OF the assem-
blage, and ordered the principals to quit
| 1t is very likely that the fight will be fin
| ished this afternoon. Corbett is the favorite
cHoYNsKI ANXIOUS TO FIGHT.
SAUsALITo, May 30th.- Choynski re-
turned here about p. NJ. looking none the
worse for his four-round mill with Corbett,
and says it is not through yet, as he ex-
poets to meet Corbett again, probably with
in the next forty y-eight hours, if they can
escape the keen eye of Sheriff Healy, who
says the fight will not take place in this
county if he can prevent 1t. Choynski is
confident of defeating his man. The four
rounds fought were very tame and caused
very little excitement. The betting was in
favor Of Corbett when the fighting ceased
| Orange County.
| SANTA ANA, May 3Oth.-The anti i-divis-
ion meeting at Orange last night was ad-
dressed by Luckel and Carpenter Dr.
Head, Messrs. More and Northcross spoke
in favor of it. No enthusiasm greeted the
speeches of the anti-divisionists. Great
applause greeted the speeches in favor of
the measure. The sentiment in favor of
division is growing more rapidly than ever.
Every precinct has been carefully can.
vassed and the opposition concede the
election.
| Portland Briefs.
PORTLAND, May 30th-Thomas Goose, a
+! locomotive engineer, while in drunken
condition, walked into the Portland Hos
pital this evening, and just as he reached
the third floor he dropped dead. Death
| was caused by heart disease, brought on
by alcoholism. He was aged 81 years
| The child mentioned as found in the
river proves to be still-born infant.
Decoration Day passed off quietly with
the usual observances.
Another Attempt on Santa Rosa.
SANTA Rosa, May 30th.-Anotber at
tempt at incendiarism was made last
night. A fire was discovered at the stables
at the Park. and uishedimmediately
Over S5c 900 worth of horses were in the
stables. The miscreant escaped.