The sun., 1890-03-30
GOSSIP ABOUT THE BOXEB
GREAT VIII BE THE BETTING
SULLIYAN AND JLCksoh

The California Athletic Club is now lah
ing with the greatest problem 1t has yet
countered Ever since Peter jackson dsfea,
Joo McAulifYe in its ring 1t has been desire
OF bringing about contest between the VIC,
and John l.. Sullivan. At first SulliVAns
pugnance to flghtlng a neg was 90 stFr
that all its efforts seemed destined 70
futile. but auer jackson conquered u
Smith. tho English champion. In . q
ter. the champion Of champions saw q
Potter was foeman worthy OF any puRiu,
fists. and to refuse to meet him hastily vol
be considered by the sporting world ~
virtual admission OF his supremacy Such
admission Sullivan would not and could
mako. and he then announced that as CO., N
he got out OF his difficulty with the MisslssiI
authorities he would be prepared to fight
negro provided sufficient money indul
ment was hold out for such cont
He thought that inducement should
purse OF $4,000, of which he was willing
600 should 20 to tho loser. Last week the |
fellow was happily freed. to all intents and q
poses. from his legal entanRlements, and.
to his word, he at once announced his rec
ness to make contract with the club for
contest It so greatly desires. That contract e
not be made at present. OWN & to the fact that
club does not feel justified in Offering pura
the magnitude sullivan demands. Some q
ago the Executive Board OF the club. to VII
the matter was referred, announced thai
would hang up Sl5,OO0 for Sully and Peter
Sompste i0T but the Boston RSy M us
any offer, but that II he was he would
consider this tbs ore ieh Now he is Ill
bS bp MAX maRRins sno 'So SoncSSsion oat OF Which, nj
lessenlnE the size OF the purse.
NOT, diminish the victor's, portion Of It. ,H(
i shn at ali 20 tnt to ptn tGe winner % % The mater
bo settled ia the course OF week or two.
am inclined to teie,e that sullivan will h3
the contest will take place before midsnmn
That sullivan does not unde;rate Jacknd
pugillstic prowess | have The The best reason5
Jackson spar with his old side partner. il
Ashton IN Boston. and on that occasion I
satisfied Ashton did all in his power e,
fighting for SuIly's beneht. The Iesult Of q
go satisfied sullivan thoroughly that Peter
remarkably quick and clever. but that he oo
with him week or two 'aftef,
bout, Sullivan told me that Jackson beg
wonderful reach. Said he: In this this Tee1
OF, but he don't know how 10 make the best
OF it" lie then stood up and illustrated Pet
style Of attack and hitting perfectly, His Nr
Of confidence. / cannot detail. vas
clear and convincing that feel sI
II he and Peter u, ever yer DO meet
be no walkoyer. however. for no man living
keep that clever left Of Jaokson's out Of
eountenaance all the time. sHhlly ,hIy does lee not
skill. strength, and hitting powerlwill carryl
through III triumph despite all the punishm
Jackson can I'M tiict on h M.
If this match Is made 1t will create NJ
widespread pugiistic excitement than was q
knowF before. ! have Just received o lo
here think great deal Of lack son 8 fistio prS
hsayily against Sullivan N case q fiGhf oo1
defeat Mitchell has lessened him Srsl
In English estimation. In Australia Ja
son has naturally many parisana.
colony naturally takes its opinions from
mother country, he cannot have many friO
there who will bet heavily on him. Apstra
for investment In this country nine on
ten sporting men are OF the opinion
J aokson is no match for Sullivan. and
with vi H. their money. m % This % being 't tho Sp d
! feel sure that II Peter and John q
together under the auspices Of the Califoi
rs great as was ever known on a similar 0v
English and Australian money will be Their
fabulous amounts: and American money
Il 81 l.OoO,0OO changed hands through this a
The victor can we'll afford to retire from
ring for his reward will be tho greatest
A despatch from Boston says that John
Is OF tn. opinion that Patsy Kerrigan can "
Jack McAuiile., disagree with him.
Boston few, weeks, before Jack met
Dacsy. and: though he was handicapped
he fact that hewas afraid to hit KerrfRaI
the head as often as he could. as he mi
by SO doing nJure his hands. he had 80 N
the DO OF the go that 1t was palpable to
1nn1reH]udieed Inn, HU observer thar Patsy gSod
burshcr McAulitle 10y the way is foolish d
lights any more iirs.;cs,s men with pillow
a well as lis stisnGt6. They are are
S oG is TGcR FACTOR Tor they fHSfsss sqe So c
be tho cause OF Injury to the hanls OF the
who does the most lighting that a mere q
hem. For his reason Me4ulifre. Il Wise.
lecline to meet Jem Carney except with d A
light fist coverings. So equipped he can
oons in fifteen rounds. In short. MeHuiiifo d
heavily handicapped by large gloves as wdt/
90 racing crack compelled TO run weo
When Charley Mitchell was in this cou,I
10 was not wont to indulge In alcoholic
'esses. but advices from England say th0tp
DnSf = ysfi sS of Fhs 0S 0Sns as
n-law. Pony Moore. Charley has some Y
'f 'erssent Sa1iSo enemies end among the RhteE
IhHu' WIZ LUluk no puIB
'ntirely too many irills for O bio
ng scrapper. One Of them attempted
lave him arrested lately on charge OF p
arceny from woman. but the maRistrato
ore whom the charge was pre- erred thouR
vas put-up lob and refused to grant q I
ant for his arrest. This ought to be o war;
Q Chawleyto to pull him SO II together and dec
Ms match with John Barleycorn off,
AS | prophesiod. teddy Gallagher has b
AIKEN up by the Caliiornians. aud Is to haJ
20 with Billy Mct arthy. who lately cRmd
voc At the hands of Jack Dempsey. They IL
o fight In May. and u hurricane encountek
viii be and no mistake While GallaRhoH
lot quite so scientific as Dempsey, 6e f
much harder hitter and / now venture
PREDICTION that he and Billy will decide a l.
Irgument in short metre. Think twenty rouI
Will tell the tale II Gallagher wins thOI
lardly doubt that he will get chance aga
dempsey or the Marine. and this is Just u
e has wanted for some time. He has
opt in the background lately owing TO
esidence In Cleveland. There are lew "A
here who back .puRlists for any ID
mounts. Ever since Gallagher met Cl
ey Mitchell and Dempsey he has
onsidered good man to lot 0l
nd as he has had no one bel
i'm with wealth he could not stir up tho
aters with an adequate financial pole.
% has chance to show the meftle of
asture, and l will be greatly disappointed
I'M II he does not give a first class aocour
msolf when he meets the sturdy AustrAi
Jem COrbett. the Californian, ia steRv
making friends here by his gentlemAnly
uet. but his projected sparring tour doe0