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never deemed him a fighter, but I still claim
that when in condition he is a very good boxer.
Some False Impressions.

never deemed him a fighter, but still claim
that when in condition he is very good boxer.
Some False Impressions.
The fact that Corbett had all his own way
| in his set-to with McCaffrey has led very many
people TO believe that the professor Of the Far
West is the equal of almost anybody in the
| ring. Well now, il we look at the matter
closely we'll find that logic and facts lead us
entirely in another direction. II Corbett is so
much superior of Kilrain and McCaffrey as the
formers misleading glove contests have caused
many people to think John L. Sullivan has 10
business with Corbett. This is the conclusion
that all those ultra admirers of Corbett must
logically come to. Sullivan couldn't settle Nc
Caffrey in nearly seven rounds. and it required
more than 70 rounds for the champion to down
Kirain. II Corbett's encounter with Kilrain
and McCaffrey were sound and correct then we
must all admit that the young man from the
West is the most wonderful man the fstlc
world has seen this century. But decline to
believe they were correct as far as fighting is
concerned, and, therefore, / am not forced
to the conclusion just pointed out But there
actions that 1 would like to understand.
he is seeking after glory as pugilist, and
yet he has far declined to meet any promi-
nent man in battle to finish. Kilrain made
him very tempting offer at New Orleans but
Corbett had TO go home to see his father. When
arrived in San Francisco Corbett was imme-
diately challenged by Joe McAuliffe to a finish
fight or one of ten rounds. Corbett has busi-
ness in New York and left his home and friends
in San Francisco. Shortly after Corbett's de-
parture for the East Joe McAuife also left for
the same destination, and now Corbett has re-
turned to San Francisco. These facts are exceed
ingiy interesting when connected with young
man whose ambition is to be famous as pugi-
list If Corbett cannot defeat Joe McAulitfe
he is no use at all as a pugilist whatever he
may be as a boxing instructor However, time
will tell more about Corbett. am anxious to
if he comes out all right nobody Will more
heartily give him credit for his ability than
will. One word more. If Corbett is to be
praised for his bestlng of McCafrey what
credit is to be given Pat Farrell who knocked
McCafrey down?
About the Champions.
There is still great uncertainty about con-
test or battle between Jackson and Sullivan,
although the latest advices from San Francisco
are little more favorable than they have been.
The California Athletic Club Directors SO we
are given to understand have about decided to
offer SO, 100 purse for a fight between the two
big men. This is Sullivan's price for fight,
and so far he has stuck to his demand. To-
morrow night, I think, is the time when the di-
rectors OF the clab will determine whether or
not the $50, 000 will be offered. If they decide
to offer that amount then we may rest assured
that the % whdte , sna iS GTlopea chaPons will
tion. Certainly Sullivan will not be in any
condition to fight for long time, even
though the reports about his increasing
corpulency are not true. We may rest: as
sured that his hackers will not allow
him to face Jackson except in the very best of
condition, and if he is in good form depend
upon it that matters will not be very comfort
able for Jackson. Efforts, and apparently
earnest efforts. are being made by the Califor
mia Athletic Club to get Jem Carney and Jack
McAuliffe together. A battle between these
two champions would be very interesting,
almost as much so as battle between Sullivan
and Jackson. But it does not seem that these
efforts will be successful. McAuliffe has
already stated that he will not be ready to fight
again until next year. That may be too late
for Carney. The latter is already veteran,
and another year added to the 40 or so that he
now carries may make his burden too much
with which to face a young man. There is
another offer to Jack McAuliffe, viz, one from